Family Support Page-FAQs, Tutorials, and More!
GoGuardian Helps Create Safe and Engaging Digital Learning Experiences
Dear GPS Families, Students, and Staff
To help keep our students safe and ensure that GPS-issued devices are used according to the AUG, we have chosen GoGuardian software tools that
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Help protect students against harmful and inappropriate online material;
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Help students stay “scholarly” and more focused when learning online;
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Display active student screens during Class sessions;
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Enable teachers and students to screen-share for communication or troubleshooting purposes;
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Log student browsing data;
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Help assess students’ progress towards class assignments; and,
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Facilitate communication between teachers and students during class.
To learn more about our GoGuardian implementation please visit
- GoGuardian & Digital Use Guidelines Informational Letter
- Carta informativa de las pautas de uso digital y de GoGuardian
- Scrisoare Informațională de Utilizare Digitală și de Protecție Digitală cu Programa GoGuardian
- Информационное письмо о GoGuardian & Электронные Руководящие Указания
Dear GPS Families & Students:
Please follow the links below for a message from GPS' Technology Director about Chromebook distribution & Internet Options for GPS families.
There is also a link to a flyer for GCET and Chromebook specifications for those families who are interested in purchasing their own device.
We hope this information is helpful to you & your family. Thank you, and enjoy the long weekend!
Sincerely,
Greenfield Public Schools
Update on Chromebook Distribution 9_4_2020.pdf / Spanish_ Update on Chromebook Distribution 9_4_2020.pdf / Russian_Update on Chromebook Distribution 9_4_2020.pdf / Romanian_Update on Chromebook Distribution 9_4_2020.pdf
GPS Chromebook Technical Specifications
On August 12, 2020, the Greenfield School Committee voted unanimously to adopt the Reopening Plan as presented by Superintendent Harper and the GREAT Team. The Committee also voted to begin the school year under the Remote / Remote Plus option, with meetings held every 2 weeks to assess progress through the Phased Approach outlined in the plan. Click here to read more information about the Fall 2020 Reopening Plan.
Haga clic aquí para leer el Resumen ejecutivo del plan de reapertura de otoño de 2020 y una carta del Superintendente Harper.
Щелкните здесь, чтобы прочитать краткое изложение плана возобновления работы на осень 2020 года и письмо суперинтенданта Харпера.
Faceți clic aici pentru a citi Rezumatul executiv al Planului de redeschidere toamna 2020 și o scrisoare de la Superintendent Harper.
Sincerely,
Jordana B. Harper, Superintendent of Schools
Remote Learning: Tips & Tricks for Caregivers of Teens, Jessica Pollock, Slideshow, 09/23/2020
For information about low-cost Internet Access Options in Greenfield
Go Green Wave!
GPS has launched its own YouTube channel, Go Green Wave!
Go Green Wave! was created to help broadcast inspiring content for GPS students that helps students connect, learn, and engage during school closure.
New content is added every day! We add videos for preK, elementary, middle, and high school students daily, and all content is appropriate for all ages.
We’ve got a lot of great content to view such as Read-alouds, Science, How-To videos, Art, and more! Playlists arrange the videos by school, age level, and type. Click here to view the current video library and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
General Digital Resources
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Office of Educational Technology (Department of Education), Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide. There are many resources available on this page, but the section on Ensuring Your Child's Safety, Privacy, and Responsible Use is very helpful. See also, “Cyber Safety Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts.”
Raising a Responsible Digital Citizen (https://www.isp.com/blog/raising-a-responsible-digital-citizen/) Learning how to use technology safely, knowledgeably, and appropriately.
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Common Sense: Wide Open School https://www.commonsensemedia.org/wide-open-school
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New England Aquarium https://www.neaq.org/blog/ Educational animal videos, including Myrtle the Turtle.
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Boston Children's Museum https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learning-resources Online resources for kids and parents.
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Kids National Geographic https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/:
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Seussville https://www.seussville.com/: - Dr. Seuss activities
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DESE Educational Resources for Students and Families, http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/ed-resources.html
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Many, many more resources are listed on our GPS Resources for Families and Students page
Family Support FAQs
Please visit our Technology Troubleshooting FAQ-Students and Families webpage to find helpful troubleshooting tips.
Topics on our troubleshooting page include:
- How to Get Help Resetting Your Child’s GPSK12.org Email Account Password
- Chromebook Troubleshooting
- Google Classroom for GPS Parents/Guardians
- Google For Education Family Technology FAQ
- How to Install the Snap & Read Extension
Have a great school year!