Technology Integration and 1:1 Resources
for Unit 40 Parent and Family Engagement
Keeping students engaged in learning is of critical importance. Your involvement is a crucial component to your child’s continued learning, regardless of the learning environment. We are in this together, parents and educators, to ensure that your child continues to learn and grow.
In the event of remote learning, while your child’s academic wellness is a priority, their emotional-well being should be considered too. Below are some suggestions.
- Quick Guide to Remote Learning
- Each day should include outdoor time to burn off your child’s extra energy.
- Stick to a routine as structure and routine are especially helpful during unexpected or new circumstances.
- Create a designated learning space just for your student with their school supplies & device and in a location with minimal distractions. For multiple students, attempt to give each their own space.
- Actively check in with your child while they are engaged in remote learning activities to gauge their academic and emotional well-being and to monitor their progress with assigned learning activities.
- Reassure them that schools and communities are attempting to slow the spread of this virus into the wider community. The CDC has suggestions for discussion COVID-19 with children.
- Remind them to do their part by wearing a mask, social distancing, washing hands, staying home when sick, and avoiding large gatherings - recommendations from Effingham County Health Department.
- The CDC suggests washing hands for 20 seconds (or the length of two “Happy Birthday” songs) when coming in from outside, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or using the bathroom.
Technology Resources
Resource | Details | Login Location and Troubleshooting |
Check your email regularly. Teachers may use email to send important information and feedback for students. Contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns. All Unit 40 staff email addresses are available on the Unit 40 webpage under Quick Links in the Staff Directory. How to Scan HW with a Phone and Email to Teacher | If you are not receiving emails from your student’s teacher, contact your student’s school office. | |
Infinite Campus | Infinite Campus is our student management system. Parents can login to their IC Parent Portal accounts to check grades and update contact information. | Link to IC Parent Portal is on our website under the Parents tab. |
Follow the Effingham Community Schools Facebook page for current information and postings. | ||
School Messenger | School Messenger is the communication application for Unit 40 schools. Parents receive text messages and phone calls regarding updates. Teachers may also use this application to contact parents. | If you are not receiving text messages Unit 40, contact your student’s school office. |
Students in grades 4-12 use Google Workplace for Google Classroom as well as productivity applications, such as Docs, Sheets, etc. Student accounts: s######@effingham.k12.il.us (###### is the 6-digit student number) | STUDENTS uses the link in the Google Waffle. Contact Julie Flack at flackj@unit40.org (grades 6-12) or Megan Adkins at adkinsm@unit40.org (grades 3-5) to reset your student’s Google password. | |
Clever | Students in grades P-12 use Clever for logging into various online applications. | Go to Clever Portal or use the link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.
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Google Classroom | Students in grades 4-12 will have coursework delivered to them via Google Classroom. Students are encouraged to check their Google Classroom courses daily. Google Classroom Video for Parents How to Submit a Photo in Google Classroom | STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle. Google Classroom First 5 Activities LTC SPARK Parent Hub: Scroll to the bottom of the page for Google assistance. Choose Google from the left menu. Then choose Computer Help for a specific list of how-to resources. |
Seesaw | SeeSaw is the communication and lesson delivery platform for students in grades PreK-3.
| STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab. PARENTS use the Family app. Use the latest version of the mobile app |
Zoom | Teachers may offer the opportunity for digital engagement LTC SPARK Parent Hub: Scroll to the bottom of the page for Zoom assistance. Choose Zoom from the left menu. Then choose Computer Help for a specific list of how-to resources. | |
Savvas EasyBridge | Savvas EasyBridge provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle. |
NGL Sync | NGL Sync provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle. |
Goodheart- Wilcox | G-W provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal and click LOGIN WITH GOOGLE. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab. |
HMH ED | ED provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS Grades K-3: Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab. STUDENTS Grades 4-5: Login through the Clever Portal and click LOGIN WITH GOOGLE. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab. |
My HRW | My HRW provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle. |
My MH Education | My HRW provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle. |
ConnectEd | My HRW provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle. |
My NG Connect | My NG Connect provides access to the following digital textbooks:
| STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle. |
Reading Eggs | Students in grades K-5 have access to Reading Eggs, Fast Phonics, and Reading Eggspress. This provides students with animated online lessons where students learn essential phonics and reading skills at their level and pace. For information on how to get started at home, follow this quick start guide for students and parents. | STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.
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Mathseeds | Students in grades K-1 have access to Mathseeds which provides students with animated lessons where students learn essential mathematical skills at their level and pace. Use this Parent Letter to get started at home. | STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab. |
RAZ-Plus | Students in grades K-5 have access to RAZ-Plus which is a blended learning platform with leveled books in print and digital formats as well as comprehension checks. Contact teacher for student logins. For information on how to create a parent login and view your child’s progress, click here. | STUDENTS login at https://www.raz-plus.com/ and use the login information provided by your child’s teacher. |
MobyMax | Students in grades 1-5 have access to MobyMax which provides students with Math, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies lessons at their level and pace. | STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab. |
IXL Math | Students in grades 2-5 have access to IXL Math which has practice questions for math. Contact teacher for student logins. Use this Parent Handout to get started at home. | STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab. |
Khan Academy | Learn more about Khan Academy. | If your child’s teacher is using Khan Academy, they can login here. |
AR | Students may continue to take Accelerated Reader tests on books that they read or listen to. STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal.
| For more information on how to assist your student with taking an AR test at home, follow this how-to guide. |
Keep Reading | Most importantly, keep your student reading daily. Check out the Digital Content available on the Effingham Library Website, Global Digital Library, and other teacher directed resources. Mrs. Hewing’s Favorites and Read Aloud Channel | |
Supporting Remote Learning | How to Set Up a Remote Learning Space for Your Kids - New York Times 22 Remote Learning Tips for Parents Helping at Home - Teach Thought Checklist: Planning for Virtual or At-Home Learning - CDC How to Proactively Prepare for Distance Learning - New York Times Parents Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning - Common Sense | |
Working from Home | Coronavirus Triple Duty: Working, Parenting and Teaching from Home - NPR 5 tips for effectively working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, when you have kids - CNBC 9 tips to be productive when working at home during COVID-19 - Forbes Back to School on a Budget - LTC Spark Series | |
