Technology Tips for Parents and Students

TECH TUTORIALS FOR STUDENTS: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C1H5-dGLWRK6A1DtvhSuOchYDX-4E63ZVR90ThBjIdg/edit?usp=sharing

The above link has 11 slides with videos to assist with Chromebook/Clever/Google Classroom.

The videos are:
Video 1: Login into Chromebook for the First Time
Video 2: Downloading Clever and Other Apps
Video 3: Using Clever for School Work
Video 4: Navigating Google Classroom
Video 5: Completing Google Forms in Google Classroom
Video 6: Completing a Worksheet in Google Classroom
Video 7: Creating Your Own Document in Google Classroom
Video 8: Viewing Material in Google Classroom
Video 9: Contacting Your Teacher Through Google Classroom
Video 10: Using the Calendar in Google Classroom
Video 11: Working Offline in Google Suite

These videos were created and produced by East Fairmont Middle School educator Hugh Michael Roy.
MOBILE HOTSPOT UPDATE: Marion County now has 33 mobile hotspots in our communities who have limited broadband connectivity and have students who attend Marion County Schools and or staff that work for Marion County Schools. Please see the breakdown of mobile hot spots below.
 
Marion County Schools Mobile Hot Spot Locations (6)
  • Location #1 – Grant Town Town Hall - Marion County School Bus # 54 is parked across the street in the gravel parking lot 
  • Location #2 - Farmington Town Hall - Marion County Schools Steam Bus is parked behind the town hall adjacent to the block building. 
  • Location #3 – Mannington Area – 1872 Flaggy Meadow Road, Bus # 34 is parked at a residence.
  • Location #4 – Bunner’s Ridge Area – 2127 Bunner’s Ridge Road, Bus # 40 is parked at a residence.
  • Location #5 – Baxter Fire Hall – The bus is parked at the Baxter Fire Hall, Bus # 53
  • Location #6 – Metz Fire Hall – Antenna connected to the outside of the Metz Fire Hall  
Marion County Mobile Hot Spot log in and password are as follows
1) Log in:  Guest
2) Password:  MCSW2017
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Governor Justice Kids Connect Broadband Program (27)
In addition to the Marion County Mobile hotspots, Governor Justices' Kids Connect Program has provided each Marion County School, Marion County Board of Education, Mannington Public Library, Marion County Public Library, Prickett’s Fort State Park, and new 201st Armory all have drive up wireless broadband connectivity for students, teachers and employees.
  1. Enter into a school parking lot and look for "Kids Connect" on the device
  2. Click on the "Kids Connect Splash Page", 
  3. Click on accept, you are now connected. 
To access the Kids Connect Network (at a connected site):
  1. On your device, select the WVKidsConnect network (SSID) from the list of available networks
  2. If a browser does not auto open, open a browser
  3. Read and accept the Terms of Use
  4. Click the "Continue to Internet" button
For additional assistance with networks and technology, visit: ​https://www.marionboe.com/covid19/technology-update-9-29-2020
NEW: CONNECTING CHROMEBOOK TO THE WVKIDSCONNECT WIFI FOR THE FIRST TIME
  • Download the linked document for step by step instructions for connecting a Chromebook to a WVKidsConnect network.
 HOW TO LOG IN TO CLEVER (VIDEO) 
  • Clever is a single-sign-on application used to access all programs used by Marion County Schools.
  • Marion County Schools Link: https://clever.com/in/mcswv​
QUICK GUIDES FOR GOOGLE GSUITE
USING A CHROMEBOOK (POWERPOINT SLIDESHOW)
  • This slideshow offers a variety of tips and tools for using the Chromebook​
PARENT'S GUIDE TO GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
  • ​This slideshow offers tips for navigating Google Classrooms
TECHNOLOGY HELP
Parents, teachers, school administrators who may need assistance with technology are encouraged to contact the following individuals for the programs in which they oversee.
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Mrs. Tara Stanley - 1.304.367.2103
  • Basic computer set up and operation
  • Office 365 assistance
  • Marion Google Suite and Marion Domain

​Mrs. Gina DeLorenzo – 1.304.367.2100 ext. 127
  • I Ready - Reading
  • Read 180
  • MI Write
  • System 44
  • Think Central
  • my.rhw.com
 Mrs. Sally Morgan – 1.304.367.2100 ext. 128
  • Benchmark assistance
  • Clever log in
  • Technology Playbook
  • Live Grades

 Mrs. Kathy Jacquez – 1.304.2100 ext. 140
  • ALEKS Math
  • Discovery Education
  • Foss Web
  • Mystery Science
  • cK-12 foundation (math/science lessons)
  • I -Ready – Math