Chromebook Overview/Training

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the ChromeBook is on the top right hand ... his email for the ChromeBook will be [email protected] ... There is currently no version of Microsoft Office for.
Google CHROMEBOOKS How to get started with the basics Brought to you by the Department of Data Management/Systems

First things first • The power button for the ChromeBook is on the top right hand side. • When the screen comes on, the first thing we must do is connect to a wireless network. • On the bottom right side of the screen you will see the wireless symbol, click on it.

First things first • Initially this line will say that there are wireless networks available. • Click on this line to see the available networks. • Choose public, and wait for it to connect.

Adding a User

• Now that we are connected to the internet, we must add ourselves as a user. • Click on “+Add User” • It will ask you to sign in with an email and password

Signing In

• Your email should be the same as your BOE email, except the ending is bridgeportps.net • For example, John Smith’s BOE email is [email protected], his email for the ChromeBook will be [email protected] • If you would prefer, you can also browse as a guest, the available options and apps will be limited.

What you will see

• Once you have logged in, Chrome automatically launches and loads the Bridgeport Public Schools Home Page.

What you will see Shortcut for accessing your Gmail Account

Icon for Google Chrome Web Browser

Shortcut for accessing your Google Apps

Shortcut for accessing your Google Drive (Online Storage)

• The shortcuts to the bottom left (pictured above) will allow you to access all your needs in the Chrome OS.

What you will see

• There is currently no version of Microsoft Office for the ChromeBooks (ChromeOS), but Google does have programs that are compatible. • Google Docs (Word), Google Sheets (Excel), and Google Slides (PowerPoint) • All of these kinds of files can be saved and shared via your Google Drive.

Google Drive

• Once you click the shortcut for Google Drive, it will connect you via the browser to your Google Drive. • Here is where you can see all the files you have saved to your drive and those that have been shared with you.

Google Drive

• From your Google Drive, you can click on CREATE and a drop down list appears with the options of the types of files you can create.

Google Drive – Creating a File • The file will automatically be saved as you are working on it, but it is given a generic name. • Click on FILE  RENAME, to give the file a name of your choosing.

Google Drive – Renaming a File

• You will be asked to name the file before sharing it. Be sure to give it a proper name to easily identify its contents. Change the name and click on SAVE.

Google Drive – Sharing Files • To share the file: From within the document, click on FILE and choose SHARE. This will open another window for you with options for sharing.

Google Drive – Sharing Files • Now you get to decide who can access the file. • If you want to share with others, you can add their email addresses to the Invite People line or click Change for more options. • If you want only yourself to access it, then make sure only your name is listed and then click DONE.

Google Drive – Sharing Files

• You can choose to share the file: – Publicly on the web – With anyone who you send the link to – With the entire Bridgeport Public Schools (who have access) – People at BPS whom you have sent the link – Only those whom you have listed.

• Click on SAVE to return to previous screen.

Google Drive – Sharing Files • Once you have made the accessibility changes and are ready to share, Click on DONE.

Google Drive – Sharing Files

• Once the file has been shared, you can go to your Google Drive and you will see the file there.

For More Information • Visit https://sites.google.com/a/bridgeportps.net/g oogle-apps-and-chromebooks/home/gafeand-chromebook-course for more training, tutorials, how-to’s, and other great resources on getting familiar with using and incorporating Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education in your classroom.

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK To access your gradebook go to the Bridgeport Teachers’ portal at http://www.bridgeportedu.com/mybps/teachers3.html Select the PowerTeacher icon

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK The PowerTeacher application is now open Select “Gradebook”

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK A separate program must start. Select “Launch PowerTeacher Gradebook”

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK Click “OK”

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK At the start of the new year, be sure to change the term However, since this training is taking place between the school years, we will see last year’s data

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK This past year there were a number of calls from teachers complaining that their students’ final grades were calculated incorrectly. In many cases, this was caused by a setting in the Y1 final calculation and a misconception.

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK Select “Grade Setup” Be sure the “Calculations” tab is highlighted Select the Term “Y1” and double click

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK If you do not change the setting, the default is “Total points”

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK What is “Total Points” Each assignment has a point value If a score is entered the points are totaled If calculating “Total Points” no matter what letter or percent grade the student has, his grade is based on “Total Points”

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK Change the setting to “Term weights” The default for weight is 20% per quarter and 10% per exam

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK Any grade with an “!” in a red circle indicates a manual override in the student’s grade.

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK This is what the manual override window looks like. It is imperative that you not only enter the grade you want for the student but also the “Percent”. It is the percent that is calculated for the final grade, not the letter grade.

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK

This is very important! Deadlines are given by which you need to enter your grades for progress reports, quarters, exams and final grades. These deadlines are given because we will take the grades in your Gradebook and “store” them in PowerSchool. If you change your gradebook after the deadline, your changes will NOT be stored and therefore NOT be reflected in the student’s report card.

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK All BPS staff have access to PowerSource. https://powersource.pearsonschoolsystems.com This is a Pearson website that contains information and tutorials on PowerSchool and PowerTeacher.

POWERTEACHER THE GRADEBOOK Search these article numbers below: 67286 - User Guide for PowerTeacher Gradebook 55700 – PowerTeacher Gradebook Final Grade Setup

SUBFINDER • http://subfinder.bridgeportedu.net/wc2

SUBFINDER • Once you login, below are the options you will see. Choose Report Absence.

SUBFINDER • It will show your name, school, and position at top. • Choose a start & end date for the absence & the type of absence. • Choose the type of job. • Then click SAVE JOB.

SUBFINDER • To call in, instead of accessing the web portal. Call (203) 365-2020. • It will prompt you to enter your 8 digit PIN follow by the # (pound) sign. • It will playback your greeting and will guide you, via automated prompts, on reporting the absence.