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1/17/2024 Bits and Bytes eNewsletter Winter Edition
Blocksi S2 Setups
NEW! Nearpod Student Accounts
HDTDT Live Recaps: Nov Topic AI / Dec Topic Computer Science
Schoology: Course Organization Ideas and S2 Setups
MCS App Portal Tips: Auto-Launch, My Classes, and Organization ideas
Ed Tech Tool Showcase: Google Drawings
Ed Tech Tool Updates: Schoology and MagicSchool AI
Ed Tech January PD
Schoology is our District LMS for digital classroom, assignments, and assessments
PowerSchool PowerTeacher Pro is our District Gradebook and Attendance SIS
District Approved Communication App for District, School Site, Teacher, Parent, and Student
SchooLinks is our district's comprehensive college or career readiness platform!
Classroom Management and Internet Filter applications allows teachers to manage student laptops and keep students focused in the classroom
Nearpod, WeVideo, Quizizz, Edpuzzle, Padlet, Flip, Canva, TurnItIn, etc...
Online Tutoring 24/7 for all K-12 Student with multilingual support - located in Schoology Courses
Approved District Applications
& Software Approval Process
Create Secure Passphrase (password)
Setup Passphrase (password) Recovery
Steps if you Forgot your Passphrase (password)
MFA for Staff & Students and Cyber Security Info
Getting started with Google for Education
We do not use Google Classroom or Gmail
Getting Started with Microsoft Office 365
We use Outlook Email
Our Ed Tech Tools with AI Features, Learning about AI, and Current AI Status at MCS
Certification and Policies MCS Permit to Fly for Teachers and Students
Learn about our Teacher Lenovo Laptop and Student Chromebooks
Tech Help Center with tutorial videos, guides, and resources on our devices and apps
Modesto City Schools District License Ed Tech Tools