1:1 Technology Self-Help

Many extensions have been approved for use on district devices. Chrome extensions add functionality to internet-based activities. For more information, visit the Additional Chrome Help page under Installing Chrome Browser Extensions.

Since many of the school district applications are connected through a Single Sign On (SSO) using your district login and password, resetting your district password will correct many login issues. After resetting your password, it is recommended that you sign out of everything, close all apps, then log back in using your new password. This link will take you to the Password Reset site.  

Chromebooks have limited memory and the more web browser tabs, Chrome extensions, and programs you have running means less available memory. If you are experiencing slow operation, try closing web browser tabs and other programs. Also, try restarting the Chromebook.

Chrome saves all web history and will often reuse that saved content when you revisit pages. To solve this problem, clear out the browser saved content. For more information, visit the Additional Chrome Help page under Clearing Chrome History.

Power Washing the Chromebook will reset the matching back to the state it was in when initially given to you. You will not lose any saved work because nothing is saved locally to the computer. For more information, visit the Additional Chrome Help page under Chromebook Power Washing Instructions.

Canvas is the district’s online classroom management system. Teachers are using the system to post course lessons, assignments, quizzes, discussions, and much more. As a parent of a Canvas user, you have the unique opportunity to create your own log in account so you can observe your child’s progress. Once an account is created, you will have access to all of your child’s classes where a Canvas course is being used. Please be aware that not all teachers are using Canvas so you may not see all of your child’s subjects listed. Many teachers use other sources, like Google Classroom, to list content. For more information, please visit the Additional Canvas Help page under A Parent's Guide.

When logging into Canvas for your class content, you need to make sure you are using the correct link for the district and not relying on Google for that information. For additional information, visit the Additional Canvas Help page under Student Login & Basic Information.

You can get electronic notifications for Canvas content. Please note that some options may not be available for observers. 

• How do I manage my Canvas notification settings as a student?

Canvas offers student and parent apps for both Apple and Android devices. Use the app to get notifications to your phone, view student progress, and complete work in Canvas.

• Android App Guide
• Apple iPhone App Guide

Assignments can take many forms in Canvas. They can consist of written responses using a built-in text editor, movie and audio uploads, submissions from Microsoft Office or Google Drive, or linked to other external tools like EdPuzzle, Nearpod and more. Your teacher will use submission types that work best for their subject and will show you how to use them.

• How do I submit an online assignment?

Quizzes in Canvas can include a variety of question types. Your teachers may include long written responses, multiple choice, true/false, and many more question types. Quizzes may also have time limits.

• How do I take a quiz?

Discussions are useful communications tools in Canvas.

To learn more, visit:

• How do I reply to a discussion as a student?