In response to our Fall 2022 Year 6 Middle States Survey and community feedback, Comsewogue School District will be offering a collection of live parent training and overviews for some of the most common programs and tools used throughout our District. They will be available via Zoom to attend virtually. Additionally, they will be recorded to be viewed on-demand after the session and available on our website.
This Zoom link will get you into all of the sessions. Each session will be available in both English and Spanish.
Meeting ID: 822 8914 2136
Password: Coms
Google Classroom: Grades 3-12
English: Monday, March 20th, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Spanish: Monday, March 20th, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Join us for a 40-minute introduction and overview of Google Classroom from a student/parent perspective. Learn the basics of how this learning tool is integrated into your child's learning.
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What is Google Classroom?
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Chromebook vs. Personal Devices (Why using the Chromebook is preferred / Chrome Profiles)
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Logging in using your child's Google Account
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Guardian Summaries vs. Accessing your child's account directly
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How to access Google Classroom (Classlink or the Google “Waffle”)
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Overview of Google Classroom (Student Facing)
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Where’s the Google Meet link?
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Assignment types - Docs, Slides, Form Quiz etc.. (Turn-In vs Mark As Done)
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Handing in an assignment digitally (Differences in method from in person hand in of assignment)
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What’s Due?
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Notifications
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Student Work - Who owns it? Teacher or Student (Depends)
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Mobile App - Push Notifications
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Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom
Seesaw: Grades K-2
The Seesaw Parent Academy originally scheduled for Thursday, March 23rd has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4th.
English: Tuesday, April 4th, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Spanish: Tuesday, April 4th, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Join us for a 40-minute introduction and overview of SeeSaw from a student/parent perspective. Learn the basics of how this learning tool is integrated into your child's learning.
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What is SeeSaw?
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Chromebook vs. Personal Devices (Why using the Chromebook is preferred)
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Logging in using your child’s Comsewogue Google Account (Quick Cards or Email)
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How to access SeeSaw (Classlink or the Waffle)
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Overview of SeeSaw (Student Facing)
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How to switch between different Teacher SeeSaw classes
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What are Activities and how to hand-in or complete Activities
A Parent's Guide to SchoolTool
English: Monday, March 27th, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Spanish: Monday, March 27th, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Join us for this 40-minute session to learn about the features of SchoolTool and how you can view grades, missing assignments and more.
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What is SchoolTool?
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How do I login into SchoolTool?
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What information can I get on SchoolTool?
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How do I update information on SchoolTool?
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Where can I access grades on SchoolTool?
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Where can I access attendance on SchoolTool?
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What else can I access on SchoolTool?
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Can I access SchoolTool on my phone?
Digital Privacy and Social Media
English: Thursday, March 30th, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Spanish: Thursday, March 30th, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Join us for this 40-minute session to learn about the importance of digital privacy and social media.
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What is data privacy?
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What is a digital footprint?
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What is an algorithm?
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How are companies using your personal information?
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What steps does the school district take to protect your personal data and child’s data?
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What can I do to protect myself and my children?
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What is phishing?
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What is ransomware?
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What can I do to prevent it?
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What social media platforms are out there?