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ROAD TRIP playlist

meet your tech team

You are about to take a "road trip" through all of the need to know technology for teachers coming to Frisco ISD. Let's start the "trip" by getting to know your tech team.

Click HERE to see how to submit an IIQ ticket

The first stop is the city of New Orleans. Home of Bourbon Street, beignets, and some of the best food and music in the world. Let's learn about Canvas in this stop. Canvas is our Learning Management System and where you will have your class do most of their online learning and some assessments. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

canvas

to-do list

Log into Canvas

Enroll in FISD Canvas Level 1

Go to next location

Save Parent Info Link

Check out the Canvas Guides

Download Teacher App (Optional)

Search the Community

On to Disney World in Orlando for the next stop. Ride some rides, eat some food, and say hi to Mickey Mouse.Let's learn about Incident IQ (IIQ) and Eduphoria in this stop. These separate sites serve many purposes so complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

IIQ & Eduphoria

to-do list

Log into IIQ

Learn more about IIQ

Go to next location

More information on Eduphoria (Optional)

Log into and update your Eduphoria Profile

More information on IIQ (Optional)

Read Eduphoria Summary

The last stop on this leg of the journey is Augusta, Georgia where you can stop and play a little golf at the home of the Masters. Let's learn about eSchool in this stop. eSchool will be used for grades, taking attendance and discipline, as well as a few other things. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to your first check-in.

eschool

to-do list

Log into eSchool

Watch this video on taking attendance

Go to your first check-in

Learn how to send a mass email through eSchool

Get info on the gradebook

See what HAC is and what codes you can use for it

Scan the video now and watch in full later for discipline

check-in

Time to gas up! Stop off in Washington DC but don't advance any further on the trip just yet. Go check in with the DLC to make sure you are good to go for the past part of the trip. Feel free to ask any questions that you may still have or get clarification on something you weren't sure about.

Head to the next location AFTER checking in with the DLC

Time for a history nerd's delight with a stop in Boston. Take the Freedom Trail, watch a Red Sox game, and go to the "ha ba" (harbor). Let's learn about Google Apps in this stop. There are so many options provided by Google to use in the classroom. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

Google

to-do list

Open and Log into Google Drive

Learn more about Google: Part One

Go to next location

Learn more about Google: Part Two

More information on Google (Optional)

Bookmark the Google Help Center

Read Student Login Info

Spend some time now in the Windy City. Take in a game at Wrigley Field, grab a deep dish pizza, or walk around Millennium Park. Let's learn about FISD's 1:1 Student and teacher Device initiative. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

1:1 devices

to-do list

Learn more about the 1:1 Student devices

Learn more about Teacher devices

Learn more about Mirroring 360

Learn more about Classroom Relay

Go to next location

How about a stop at Mount Rushmore? Marvel at the wonders of this man-made creation, check out the Crazy Horse Memorial, and then take a drive to the Badlands. Let's learn about email and Outlook in this stop. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

outlook (email)

to-do list

Log into webmail

Set up email on your mobile device (optional)

Learn about email signatures

Look through the Help Center

Go to your next check-in

check-in

Time to gas up! Saddle up as you next head to Yellowstone National Park. Take in the views, watch Old Faithful, and maybe even watch out for angry ranchers that look like Kevin Costner, but don't advance any further on the trip just yet. Go check in with the DLC to make sure you are good to go for the past part of the trip. Feel free to ask any questions that you may still have or get clarification on something you weren't sure about.

Head to the next location AFTER checking in with the DLC

Head on up to the great northwest and visit Seattle. Go to the top of the Space Needle or toss some fish at Pike Place Market. Let's learn about FISD Premium sites in this stop. There are many sites that you will have access to premium features as a teacher in FISD. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

fisd premium

to-do list

Learn more about Kami

Learn more about WeVideo

Learn more about School AI

Go to next location

See what other options are out there

Learn more about Mastery Connect (1 more year)

Our trip next lands us in San Francisco. Tour Alcatraz, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, or grab some dim sum in Chinatown. Now let's learn about some random items that will come up throughout the year. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

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to-do list

Learn more the Staff Portal

Learn more about Printing

Learn more about the Employee Access Center (EAC)

Go to next location

Learn more about Will Sub +

Let's knock out two stops here, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Take in a show, win some money, stop off at Hoover Dam and take in the views. Let's learn about FISD Premium sites in this stop. There are many sites that you will have access to premium features as a teacher in FISD. Complete the "to-do" list below before heading to the next stop.

misc. part II

to-do list

Update your password (Optional)

Get connected to School WiFi

Learn more about Social Media as an educator

Check out more resources for learning

Go to your last check-in

FINAL check-in

Ahhhhh, the mountains. Gas up here before heading home, but don't advance any further. Go check in with the DLC to make sure you are good to go for the past part of the trip at this final check-in. Feel free to ask any questions that you may still have or get clarification on something you weren't sure about.

You made it! Don't hesitate to ask questions as we get this year started

THANKS!

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Eduphoria in a Nutshell

There are really only 2 parts of Eduphoria that you will use. Check them out below:

• AWARE - this is used for student data and assessment creation.

• STRIVE - used for T-TESS goals and evidence plus a place to register for in-district professional learning

Social Media

• Be aware of account settings and when something is posted so “friends of friends” can view it.
• Read the policy carefully as addressed in Staff Handbook
• If a social media account is used with a group or organization or students, make sure and get principal approval first
• FISD uses WorkVivo for staff communications.
• Don't be afraid share your classroom stories on Twitter (X) and WorkVivo. Make sure and double check if student's images are allowd to be posted first though.

More Resources

• Read through the Responsible Use Policy when you get a chance. Students must follow this policy.

• Be familiar of what you can use in your presentations and classroom as far as Copyright Friendly Media is concerned.

1:1 Students

All students will receive a Chromebook from FISD

• They should receive the Chromebook within the 1st week of school
• 8th Grade Algebra students will receive a touchscreen Chromebook
• Students are allowed to take their Chromebooks home
• Chromebooks will be collected during the last week of school

For more info click HERE

Incident IQ

Incident IQ is the site you will use when you need to submit a ticket to the ATS for many items including but not limited to: --Chromebooks --Projectors --Printers --Login Issues --Google Issues --WiFi problems Search around the different categories to see everything you can put a ticket in for. The ticket will go to the correct person. **Remember - this is the proper way to contact the Area Technology Specialist (ATS)

Click HERE for instructions on how to submit a ticket

Eduphoria Login and Profile

1) Log into Eduphoria

2) Update your profile using THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Google Apps

Google has so many apps available and you can create with them directly from your Google Drive:

• Forms - great for collecting data and you can use it for assessment as well
• Drawings - easy way to show creativity in class
• Sites - very user friendly way to create a website or have students create and collaborate to create a website or portfolio
• My Maps - interactive way to use maps
• YouTube - you and the students automatically have a YouTube account through Google

email Signature

Every FISD employee is expected to set up their email signature:

• This will be done through thefisd staff portal

• The signature should be simple and does not need to include your email address

• You will do this in your next check-in with the DLC

Employee Access Center

EAC is where you can find your HR information, payroll checks, salary and benefits summary, leave information and more. It is accessed via the staff portal. User ID = 5 digit staff ID number Default password is the last 4 of your SSN. Password is not connected to the ADS (computer) login. When you change your ADS password, this password will not change.

eSchool Grades

eSchool is the official location for entering grades, loading them to the data clerk, and eventually getting them out to the Home Access Center (HAC) for viewing by the parents and students. Check out some of the items and who can help below:

• Setting up grade book categories - (done automatically)
• Creating Assignments - (DLC, IC, or veteran teacher can help)
• Entering Grades - (DLC, IC, or veteran teacher can help)
• Loading Grades - (DLC will send an email)

Mirroring 360

Mirroring 360 allows you to cast anything from your Chromebook or Phone to your projector screen:

• Put in a ticket to IIQ for the ATS to install on your desktop/wall mounted computer

• CLICK HERE to learn how to use Mirroring 360

• For more info CLICK HERE

School WiFi

• Use "Frisco-ISD" network
• The password is "guidance4thefuture"
• Students may use this network & password too.

FISD Staff Portal

The Staff Portal is your one-stop access to

• work email
• Google apps
• files saved on your network (H:) drive
• eSchool
• Eduphoria
• eFinance,
• AESOP
• Employee Access Center
• And many other web based locations

To access the portal, click on the STAFF button on the FISD website (or go to portal.friscoisd.org)

Printing & Printers

• Teachers can use the MFDs to print class sets or small workloads. Print to the Campus_PrintRelease_Q.
• Big print jobs, booklets, flyers, etc. should be sent to the print shop. Talk with your department head/IC for details on placing orders.
• We are limited on printer budget this year. Please always consider if there is another way to do this besides making a lot of copies. See DLC and IC's for ideas.
• If you need additional help with printers or notice an issue with a printer, please enter an IIQ ticket

Other sites & apps

Take a look at some of the other great options:

• GimKit: great for review games and progress checks (Trent only)

• Canva: amazing for content creation. So many options!

Teacher Devices

Teachers in FISD will have the following:

• An assigned Chromebook. The Area Technology Specialist (ATS) will get these to you soon (if not already) (Learn more about the Chromebook HERE)
• Each classroom will have a wall mounted desktop with a portable mouse and keyboard
• Each classroom will have a document camera and projector
• Classroom sets of iPads are available as well as other items from the library such as portable CD players

Student Account Info

*Student login info follows a pattern. firstname.lastname.###@k12.friscoisd.org. The ### is the last 3 digits of their ID number *Their password is their 8 digit birthday. *Everything in GAFE is shareable and editable with you and other students

Google Apps

Google has so many apps available and you can create with them directly from your Google Drive:

• Google Drive - comparable to a flash drive. You do have limited space but it is reasonable. It is best not to save videos to Drive.
• Docs - similar to Microsoft Word and great for collaboration and Canvas assignments
• Slides - similar to Power Point with tons of templates available
• Sheets - similar to Microsoft Excel

Classroom Relay

Classroom Relay will allow you to monitor what your students are doing on their Chromebooks in class.

Learn more HERE

Will Sub +

• WillSub+ - substitute system - Your login information will come from an email sent to you. (Login is unique from other logins)
• Access it by logging in to Staff Portal and search
• For more information please see the AP secretary