Question 1

BDS Launchpad

Accepted Answer

BDS Classlink Launchpad is the district’s Single Sign-On (SSO) hub that is used by students and staff to access digital resources including online textbooks.  This eliminates the need for a user to remember multiple usernames and passwords.   BDS Classlink Launchpad is the district’s Single Sign-On (SSO) hub that is used by students and staff to access digital resources including online textbooks.  This eliminates the need for a user to remember multiple usernames and passwords.

Question 2

BDS Instructional Technology YouTube Playlist

Accepted Answer

Teachers and staff can use the BDS Instructional YouTube Playlist to watch video tutorials on topics such as GoGuardian, Canvas, Kami, and Viewsonic boards. An icon to access this YouTube channel can be found on your BDS Launchpad and a link is under your Launchpad Notifications.

Question 3

BDS Classroom Technology

Accepted Answer

Bay District Schools has started a phased classroom tech refresh.  Technology components that are included for each classroom are:   - Interactive Viewsonic Board - Document camera - Web Camera - Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - Rolling Podium - Teacher desktop PC/monitor - Teacher Chromebook - Student Chromebooks

Question 4

Digital Citizenship

Accepted Answer

Common Sense Media has many resources and lessons regarding Digital Citizinship and it's importance for all online users.

Question 5

GoConnect! 1:1 Initiative

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Bay District Schools GoConnect! 1:1 Chromebook Initiative started with providing all middle school students access to a Chromebook.  Even though our plan started with 1:1 devices at the middle school, Hurricane Michael and the Pandemic, has prompted us to expand this initiative to include Chromebooks in all our core classrooms.  We continue to support teachers, students, and parents with digital citizenship and the 4Cs: collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking. Before Chromebooks are checked out to students to take home, parents can read the GoConnect! FAQs and must sign the Chromebook contract. The Chromebook contract can be found under the FOCUS parent portal.   We are excited that we can continue with the GoConnect! 1:1 Initiative and appreciate the support of our Superintendent and our community.

Question 6

Technology HELP

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TEACHERS AND STAFF:     Teachers and staff can submit a BDS help ticket for issues related to passwords, devices, or interactive boards. A HELP icon is on the BDS Launchpad.      For assistance with digital resources or technology integration, email tosa@bay.k12.fl.us   STUDENTS:  Students who need technology assistance should email their teacher or school media specialist.

Question 7

Low Cost Internet

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Question 8

Parent Portal

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Parent Portal is a complete on-line system which allows the parent access to their student’s information including, but not limited to, student schedules, grades, discipline, and attendance.     PARENT PORTAL SETUP

Question 9

Student AUP

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Question 10

Secondary Student Password Reset

Accepted Answer

Directions for Secondary Students to Reset BDS Password