Classlink, Google Expedition Kit

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Classlink

Classlink is a single sign-on tool. It allows teachers, students, parents, and staff the ability to sign into the Classlink portal and have access to all district digital tools without having to use other usernames and passwords.

Sign in

• Go to any web browser and go to:  https://launchpad.classlink.com/isd624
• There are are also Classlink mobile apps for iPhones or Android phones
• QR code sign ons are available for our K-1 students.  Your DLS will be distributing the badges for single sign on this week.
• Introduction to Classlink Video.

• Quick Classlink Guide

• Google Form Classlink App requests- You also can requests apps within your Classlink portfolio

Security

• Change your Google password before using Classlink because if anyone has your current password they will have access to EVERYTHING on Classlink; including Skyward student & your employment data!  
• Directions for changing your Google Password
• You may consider 2-step verification as an additional layer of security (Link added to ClassLink). Click here to learn more.

• Students- You must close your chromebook when you walk away.  If left open and unattended, others could get into all of your school apps..  Keep your information safe, never share your passwords with other students.  

• Teachers- You must lock your desktop, laptop or Chromebook to sleep to initiate password security whenever you step away from your teaching device.  With the advantages of Classlink also comes the possibility of somebody being able to access ALL of your information in one spot. Be mindful of this whenever you leave a device unattended.

How to lock your devices

• Desktop- Ctrl+Alt+Delete
• Laptop - close cover
• Chromebook- close cover

Parent Classlink

• Classlink for Parents will be sent home in the next week.  Parents will be able to access Skyward, FeePay, etc. with one log in.  

Bring your class on a virtual field trip with Google Expeditions

We have exciting news! Our district owns a classroom set of Google Expeditions devices and viewers. This kit includes 36 viewers, 36 mobile devices, a router, and an Android tablet for the teacher to lead the Expedition.

What is a Google Expedition? It is a virtual reality teaching tool that lets you lead immersive virtual trips all over the world — get up close with historical landmarks, dive underwater with sharks, even visit outer space! Click here to see the list of over 600 expeditions available.

A Google calendar has been created dividing up the year by buildings. Please note when the Kit will be at your building and contact your digital learning specialist to reserve a specific time during that week.