Classroom Technology
NWEA Map Growth - Access the Secure Testing App on a Chromebook
To Access the Secure testing app, you must be logged out of the chromebook. From the chromebook login screen: Click "Apps" at the bottom-left Select "NWEA Secure Testing"Now you will see the login screen where students can enter the test session information to begin taking the test.They can...
NWEA MAP Growth - General Information
Staff should bookmark these sites: https://teach.mapnwea.org (testing administration and reporting site) https://prolearning.nwea.org (for staff training) MAP Help Center resources: MAP Help Center, key-word searchable and in-line help About MAP: Qui...
Archiving Classes in Relay
Each year Relay classes will need archived so you're scheduled class period does not affect the next years teachers who have those students. This link is a step by step process on how to archive these classes. https://www.iorad.com/player/1601116/Classroom-Relay---How-to-Archive-a-Class#trysteps-1
Standard Google Classroom Structure
The attached slide deck was used for PD at Lyter and can be used as a reference when designing classrooms. Google Classroom PD.pptx 2.26 MB
myWhiteboard Setup
To have myWhiteboard start automatically on logon, open up myWhiteboard. Click the gear icon to open settings in the upper right. If it opened as a toolbar first, click on the whiteboard logo at the top of the whiteboard. Then click the second gear icon, within the settings. Click the circle next...
Linking myWhiteboard with Google Drive and Classroom
1. Sign in to http://www.myViewBoard.com.2. Click your avatar, and select FollowMe from the drop down.3. Click Cloud Integration on the side panel.4. On the Cloud Integration screen, click Bind on the Google service to integrate. o Google Drive o Google Clas...
myWhiteboard Tutorial Videos
myWhiteboard is a ViewSonic application already installed on HS computers. This app pairs well with the touch projectors installed in HS classrooms. myWhiteboard adds SMART board-like functionality to the projectors.The link below offers multiple training videos relating to myWhiteboard https://m...
Updating Your Computer
To check for updates, the easiest way to get there is to type in Update in the lower left search bar on your computer. Hit enter to open the update page. You can also get there by opening Settings and clicking Update and Security. Click the box that says Check for updates. You may also see a line...
SMART Board 101 - Live on August 3rd, 2022
This is an introduction to the new SMART Boards installed in K-8 classrooms during the summer of 2022. The session focuses on the basics of the board itself and the IQ operating system.AgendaPresentation File
SMART Board 102 - Live on August 23rd, 2022
This is an expansion on the 101 presentation, touching again on the various ways to use the boards and offering an introduction to Lumio.AgendaPresentation FileAdditional Webinars
Lightspeed Classroom Management
Lightspeed Classroom Management allows teachers to view the screens of student chrome books, share content directly to student chrome books, and manage student web access during class. Teachers can access Lightspeed Classroom via this link on the district website, located under the Staff Links ta...
Google Shared Drives and the Google Drive App
Google Shared Drives and the Google Drive App.docx
Lumio Training 101 - Live on August 10th, 2023
Lumio is a digital learning tool for transforming lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences that engage students on their own devices. The video below is a recording of the in-person Lumio training that was held at McCall Middle School on 8/10/2023.
Lightspeed AccessScan Extension
The Lightspeed AccessScan Chrome extension is pushed out to all teachers. The extension can be used to determine if your students can access the materials you are sharing with them, or if a request needs to be sent to the tech department to allow a resource through the content filter. THIS VIDEO ...
Google Classroom: Practice Sets
To learn more, check out: Getting Started With Practice Sets
Sync Grades from Google Classroom into CSIU
Linking Teacher Connect Gradebook to Google Classroom creates a one-way integration that pulls information from Google Classroom into Teacher Connect. Teachers control assignment selections and the flow of score information using the Link Assignments and Sync features. Link Existing Assignment...
IPEVO Document Cameras
All MASD teacher computers have the IPEVO Visualizer app installed, so these document cameras can be “Plug-and-Play.” Simply connect the USB to your computer and open the IPEVO Visualizer app to begin using the document camera. If you screen share your computer with your SMART Board or Projector,...
Chromebook Cheat Sheet Helper
The following steps can be taken to resolve common chromebook issues:Change keyboard languageclick on the time, click on the keyboard option, choose USFlip screen orientationpress the keys control, shift and refresh at the same timeAccessibility optionsIf anything happens to the screen, click on ...
Remind Hub - Train the Trainer
Recorded TrainingSlide DeckParticipant Guide
Remind Hub
Remind Hub is the district's preferred app for parent/teacher communication. It can also be used for Teacher/student communication, especially in the case of clubs, athletics, and other extracurriculars.To start using remind, check out this Teacher Onboarding Guide. MASD teachers can sign into...
Windows 11: Managing Multiple Displays
When connecting your Windows 11 computer to multiple screens/monitors, you can choose whether to show the same content on all screens, or to use each screen independently. Right-click on the desktop and choose “Display Settings” from the menu to access the window shown below. Click and drag t...
Raptor Alert - Staff Training (Recorded on 2/10/2025)
Recording Link Summary: Raptor Alert Mobile App: Settings How to ensure all Push Notifications are enabled, including banners, sounds, and critical alerts (very important) How to ensure location services are enabled and how to turn on biometrics for easy login (optional) Initiating a...
Projectors
myWhiteboard Setup
To have myWhiteboard start automatically on logon, open up myWhiteboard. Click the gear icon to open settings in the upper right. If it opened as a toolbar first, click on the whiteboard logo at the top of the whiteboard. Then click the second gear icon, within the settings. Click the circle next...
Linking myWhiteboard with Google Drive and Classroom
1. Sign in to http://www.myViewBoard.com.2. Click your avatar, and select FollowMe from the drop down.3. Click Cloud Integration on the side panel.4. On the Cloud Integration screen, click Bind on the Google service to integrate. o Google Drive o Google Clas...
myWhiteboard Tutorial Videos
myWhiteboard is a ViewSonic application already installed on HS computers. This app pairs well with the touch projectors installed in HS classrooms. myWhiteboard adds SMART board-like functionality to the projectors.The link below offers multiple training videos relating to myWhiteboard https://m...
SMART Boards
SMART Board 101 - Live on August 3rd, 2022
This is an introduction to the new SMART Boards installed in K-8 classrooms during the summer of 2022. The session focuses on the basics of the board itself and the IQ operating system.AgendaPresentation File
SMART Board 102 - Live on August 23rd, 2022
This is an expansion on the 101 presentation, touching again on the various ways to use the boards and offering an introduction to Lumio.AgendaPresentation FileAdditional Webinars
Lumio Training 101 - Live on August 10th, 2023
Lumio is a digital learning tool for transforming lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences that engage students on their own devices. The video below is a recording of the in-person Lumio training that was held at McCall Middle School on 8/10/2023.
Educational Apps
NWEA Map Growth - Access the Secure Testing App on a Chromebook
To Access the Secure testing app, you must be logged out of the chromebook. From the chromebook login screen: Click "Apps" at the bottom-left Select "NWEA Secure Testing"Now you will see the login screen where students can enter the test session information to begin taking the test.They can...
NWEA MAP Growth - General Information
Staff should bookmark these sites: https://teach.mapnwea.org (testing administration and reporting site) https://prolearning.nwea.org (for staff training) MAP Help Center resources: MAP Help Center, key-word searchable and in-line help About MAP: Qui...
Archiving Classes in Relay
Each year Relay classes will need archived so you're scheduled class period does not affect the next years teachers who have those students. This link is a step by step process on how to archive these classes. https://www.iorad.com/player/1601116/Classroom-Relay---How-to-Archive-a-Class#trysteps-1
Standard Google Classroom Structure
The attached slide deck was used for PD at Lyter and can be used as a reference when designing classrooms. Google Classroom PD.pptx 2.26 MB
Google Shared Drives and the Google Drive App
Google Shared Drives and the Google Drive App.docx
Lumio Training 101 - Live on August 10th, 2023
Lumio is a digital learning tool for transforming lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences that engage students on their own devices. The video below is a recording of the in-person Lumio training that was held at McCall Middle School on 8/10/2023.
Email Parents and Students from eSchoolData SIS (CSIU)
Email Parents and Students: From Teacher Connect Roster Screen, click the Report button on the tool bar Select the Student Contact Report Click the email envelope to email Parents, Students or Both Parents and Students. Individual Email To email an individual student, click the s...