Spring 2020
Sun Prairie Distance Learning
Elementary School
Family Information
Welcome
Sun Prairie Families
The information in this presentation is designed to help answer questions you may have about the tools our elementary students may be using during this distance learning period. For more information about distance learning in SPASD, go to our district website.
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Securly
Cloud based web filtering and parental controls that work across home and school.
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iPad Users
Follow the set up directions for iPads using Securly
Contact Securly for Tech Support
Download app & Set up your account
These directions were emailed to the email in IC
More information is available on the Distance Learning Website
Securly
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Device Issue:
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Please submit a help ticket
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Distance Learning
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You may be wondering…
What will my child need
to participate in distance learning?
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A device with internet
Contact your child’s teacher if this is not currently available in your home. We have resources to support.
Class codes, usernames/ passwords
These will be provided by your child’s teacher
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Digital Resources for Elementary Students
Seesaw
This is a learning management tool that will be used to communicate with your child’s teacher and will allow them to receive and complete activities in a digital platform.
Zoom
Video conferencing. This tool may be used by your child’s teacher to conduct video calls.
Google Apps for Education
Google Apps for Education.
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The following resources may be used by your child’s teacher to support the skills they have been working on this year.
Locating Tools
iPad
Self Service: Like our S.P. version of the App Store.
Chromebooks
Instructional tools can be found in mySP
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Getting Started with Seesaw
2. Locate the Seesaw website or app.��Seesaw on iPads: This app is on your child's iPad already. �If they accidently delete it, the app can be installed through the Self Service App. (Open Self Service > Locate Seesaw > Click Install)��Seesaw on Chromebooks: Your child can access Seesaw from their MySP applications page located on the Sun Prairie website.
3. Class Codes: If your child logs out of their Seesaw account they may need a class code/QR code to re-enter the “virtual class.” ��Teachers will provide you with a copy of the Seesaw Class Code if you would ever need them. *These are unique codes and should be kept confidential just like other usernames/passwords.
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Freckle Math Practice
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Google Apps for Education
Google Docs:
This is a word processing tool. Frequently used in school for typing essays.
Google Classroom:
This is a tool that teachers use to share material with students & allows students to digitally turn in assignments.
Jamboard
A collaborative whiteboard app.
Google Accounts:
Every child in the school district has a unique email and password. If they need their account information and have forgotten it, please email or contact their teacher via Seesaw. Teacher’s can share this information on an individual basis.
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Google Slides:
Similar to PowerPoint. This tool allows students to create presentations.
These are just a few of the most common Google apps elementary teachers use. If you need more information or support contact your child’s teacher.
What do I do if my child needs a class code or username
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If your child logs out of a resource and can’t get back in, use the codes provided by your child’s teacher.
If you need an extra copy send the teacher a message & they will support you.
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Thank you for helping us continue to support your child’s education
Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.
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