Student Online Accounts

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By now you have probably noticed or heard your students talking about all their online accounts. Last week we sent home the login information for RAZ-Kids an online collection of books. The books assigned to your student are on their current reading level.

Other accounts our students are using:

Google Apps: Google Apps is an online suite of tools including but not limited to Docs, Calendar, Sites, and Email. The elementary is not currently using email. These tools provide the opportunity for students to create and share their learning online with students in the classroom and their teacher. These tools work seamlessly with the Chromebook.

Google Classroom: Classroom is a new addition to our Google Apps account provides teachers with a virtual learning environment. Students are able to login to their Google Classroom, follow teacher directions, and complete assignments.

Tumble Books: Another online collection of books for your student to interact with. These are engaging, interactive books to help motivate your student's reading and provide extra reading practice.

How do I access my students online accounts?

My daughters attend Willard East with me so I hear a lot about their online accounts. If you have computers at home your students may be asking you to let them log into their accounts. They may even be logging onto the accounts on their own. My first tidbit of advice is that no filters or settings are better than the "filter" of a watching parent. My own children are never allowed to be on their computers for extended periods of time without me checking on them. At school we have filters that protect our students from seeing inappropriate material. At home, that is the responsibility of the parent.

• Students know their passwords and can give them to you.
• Teachers have posted passwords and information on their websites.
• We have sent home account information. We will continue to send home information and offer Open Computer Lab at Open House for those of you who would like to learn more.

Willard East's one-stop-shop for computer activities and info: Mrs. Uckele, our fantastic Computer Lab teacher, has an awesome website! The kids can access all of their accounts and watch our Willard East videos from her website.

If you ever have questions about students using the internet don't hesitate to call our office and/or speak to your child's teacher. We are excited to be able to prepare our students for the future. Our district is fortunate to provide our students with devices and quality teachers. It's an exciting time for student learning.