WHS Technology for Parents and Students 12/21/18

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

10/20 Friday Folder

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :    Parent login to Canvas is ready!  Click this link for information pertaining to logons:  http://bit.ly/WHSPARENT   ***Please note***   To  create an account  you must:  1) Have both your student's id# AND their current password, 2) use a computer, not a mobile device such as a cell phone or tablet.  After your account is created, you can use your logon information on any device you choose.  Even if your student needs to change their password later, you will still have access to your parent account.     Sprint 1Milion Project:   We still have hotspots to hand out to students, but the window to apply is closing.  If you do not currently have reliable internet access at home, you may qualify for this program.   Please send your student to the library to request a permission slip from Ms. Schulz.  Application deadline is 10/...
Read more

10/19/18 WHS Technology for Parents and Students

Image
Free Tutoring & Resume Help for Anyone with a WCCLS library card The Beaverton City Library offers trained volunteer Homework Helpers ( http://bit.ly/wcclshomework ) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. We do recommend that students call the Teen Desk at 503.350.4001 to check ahead for availability. Additionally , through the Washington County Cooperative Library Services, we also offer Brainfuse , a free live tutoring service ( http://bit.ly/wcclshelpnow ). LIVE online tutoring help from 1 to 10pm daily: Simply select your grade and subject and chat live with someone to get homework help. Writing Lab : Submit papers and get writing feedback (generally) within 24 hours. SkillSurfer: This resource provides access to study materials including practice tests, flashcards and test prep materials . This includes AP courses, and the SAT/ ACT!   Washington County Cooperative Library Services, also offers JobNow , a free service with live tutors that h...
Read more

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner

Digital Citizenship tip of the week:     When digital devices become familiar, protecting and being aware of your digital life is important.  Making good decisions with a Chromebook, a phone, or any other electronic device involves understanding how to live in a digital world safely and respectfully.  Here are some tips that you can discuss with your student:   http://bit.ly/2g9Fv0c Chromebooks:     BSD uses a set of appliances from Palo Alto Networks to provide Internet filtering on devices located inside the BSD network.  For filtering on Chromebooks and other devices that are checked out to students for use at home and school, BSD has contracted with Lightspeed Systems to provide a cloud based filter.  For more information about these filter and what they do:   http://bit.ly/2fi9tOO Experience the Theater for Free:   Looking for something to do over break?  Bag & Baggage theater in Hillsboro is pe...
Read more