Barkstall’s Parent Guide

to Remote Learning
Hello!
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Here are the norms for today’s meeting:

-Keep your microphone on mute at all times
-Put your questions in the chat
-Stay on topic to the discussion
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Today you will get an overview of the following

programs Barkstall will be utilizing for Virtual Learning:
-Google Classroom
-Zoom
-Seesaw
-Remind App
-Technology Support/Help
-Accessing Curriculum
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Students will be assigned to either an a.m. session or p.m. session for

live instruction.

When students are not in live instruction, they are expected to complete
their independent learning activities.

Live Instruction: 2.5 hours Independent Learning: 2.5 hours.

8:45 - 11: 15: Session 1 (Live Instruction or Independent Learning)

11:15 - 11:45 - Lunch

11:45 - 2:15: Session 2 (Live Instruction or Independent Learning)

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How to Access Google

Classroom
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What is Google Classroom?

Think of Google Classroom (GC)

as your child’s digital link to learning.

Teachers use GC to share assignments,

homework, newsletters, and much more with
students AND parents!
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How to Access Google Classroom

Step 1: Students need to log-in to their assigned chromebook.

Step 2: Click on the Google Classroom Icon located at the bottom of the screen.

*If you do not see this, click on the Google Chrome web browser and you will see a “waffle”
in the top right hand corner. Click on that and it will drop down different resources that we
use in the district.

Step 3: Find their teacher’s Google Classroom and click on that class.
Navigating Google Classroom
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Tabs at the top of Google Classroom

Stream: The stream is where students will find announcements from their teacher, upcoming
deadlines, and where they can post and comment (if teacher enables).

Classwork: The Classwork page is where students can find their assignments and class
materials.

People: The People page is where students can email their teacher and classmates.
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Parent access to Google Classroom

Parents can access their child’s teachers’ Google Classroom in one of the following ways:

1. As a guardian, you may request to receive an email summary of your child’s Google Classroom
assignments.

2. From the district issued Chromebook , ask the student to log in and launch the Google Classroom App.

How can you receive Guardian Email Summaries?

The teacher can add you as a guardian in Google Classroom which will send you an email invitation.

In your email program, open the email invitation and click accept.

○ You can choose the frequency of the emails,such as daily or weekly.

○ You can unsubscribe or remove yourself from Classroom at any time

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What do Guardian
email summaries
include?
- Missing work - work that is late at the time the
email was sent

- Upcoming work - work that is due today and

tomorrow (daily emails) or work that is due in the
upcoming week (weekly emails) - Class activity -
announcements, assignments, and questions
recently posted by teachers

**Guardians will NOT be able to view their child’s

work or assignment details through email
summaries. This is only a summary.
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How to Access Zoom

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Zoom will be the platform that all teachers use for their live instruction.

To Access Zoom:

Students need to go to their Google Classroom and go to the Classwork tab. Find the Topic of ‘Join
Zoom Meeting’ and click on the link.

If you have never used Zoom before then you will need to click download and run Zoom. If you have
Zoom downloaded on your computer then click Open zoom.us

**Students do not need a code or I.D. to join Zoom.

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Zoom Features
Once students join the Zoom meeting, they will be put in the Waiting Room until the teacher invites them
in.

Most likely the teacher has it set to mute all participants when they first join.

Students will only be able to hear their teacher at this time.

If the teacher invites students to speak, the teacher will either unmute the student’s microphone or a student
will see a message that pops up that says “Unmute Myself” and they can click on it.

Students can also click on the “Chat” feature to type in responses.

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Zoom Troubleshooting
What if my teacher cannot hear me?

● Bottom left corner next to the microphone, click the ^ arrow to try other microphones.

What if my teacher cannot see me?

● Bottom left corner next to the video camera, click the ^ arrow to try other cameras your
computer may be connected to.

To exit from the Zoom meeting, you will click on the red button “Leave Meeting” in the
lower right hand corner of the screen.
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How to Access Seesaw

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Seesaw (K-1 only)

Seesaw creates a powerful learning loop that brings
together students, teachers, and families to deepen student
learning.

Your child’s teacher will use Seesaw to share learning activities and resources,
capture your child’s learning, and communicate about progress and needs.

Students use the Class app to complete assignments and post to the Journal.
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Seesaw
Class app:
● For teachers and students
● Students post to the journal and
respond to activities
● Teachers post to the journal, assign
activities, send announcements, and
message families
Note: Group messaging is not
available. Messages are between
one teacher and one family member.
Co-teachers cannot see each
other’s messages.
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Family app:
● For families
● Students cannot post to the journal or
respond to activities
● Families view and engage with their
child’s journal and message the teacher
Note: The teacher must first send an
announcement before families can
message.
● Typed text (messages, comments, etc.)
can be translated
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Access to Seesaw:
To access the Seesaw Class app, students will need to either log in through their
Google Classroom or through Clever.

✘ To help your child log in to Seesaw:

✘ Click “I’m a Student”

✘ Log in as directed by your student’s teacher or school.

To access Seesaw Family App:

✘ -Access the Seesaw App or log in as a Family Member at app.seesaw.me

✘ -Teachers will be sending out invitations by text or email for families to access.
Access to Independent Learning
Reading Eggs (k-1)(more information to come)
Reflex (grades 2 - 5): online, game-based program that
helps students build fast and effortless recall of math
facts.
-Go to www.reflexmath.com and click on log-in.
Students will need to put in their Reflex login
information.
Parents: To set up an account go to
reflexmath.com/parent and follow the onscreen
instructions to create your free account.
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Exact Path (grades 2 - 5)
Exact Path is an online platform that guides students on an
independant learning path in both math and reading. Tied to the
students most recent MAP scores, this will provide individualized
instruction and challenges during Independent Learning.
Students will enter through “Clever”, which is the C in the upper
right hand corner.
Once there, students will scroll to the bottom and click on the
Edmentum app.
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How to Access the

Remind App
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Remind App
REMIND is accessible with any device—a computer, tablet or any mobile phone.

✘ Receive either an email or a text.

✘ Remind is free to use for teachers, students, and parents!
✘ Get important school updates right to your phone.
✘ Communicate with your teacher about your student’s progress
✘ Notifications are sent by text or email to the contact information the school has
on file.
✘ Download the Remind App for easy messaging on the go.
✘ You will be auto enrolled into your student’s class.
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Technology Help

If you need any help with technology:

1.) Call Barkstall at 373-5580.
2.) Fill out a Help Request Form to log the issue and a staff member will follow
up.
3.) Families/Staff can send an email to barkstallhelpline@u4sd.org

Along with building-level support, families and staff can also reach out to the
district for support. They can be reached at 217-351-3801 or at
helpdesk@u4sd.org.
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Virtually
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How to Access Wonders

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Wonders
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Accessing Wonders

First, select the waffle,

then select the red
McGraw Hill icon

For K-2, Please select the

red McGraw Hill icon on
the bottom of their
chromebook screen
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How to Login to
enVision Math
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enVision
Math
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Accessing enVision Math

First, select the waffle,

then select the SAVVAS
EasyBridge app
For K-2, Please select
the red McGraw Hill
icon on the bottom of
their chromebook
screen
 Click here to access video overview of enVision Math
(Realize) and printables for your child.

enVision Mathem
atics K-5 at Hom
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How to access Reflex

Math
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Accessing Reflex Math

1. Go to reflexmath.com
2. Select Student Login in the
corner
3. Insert in your Teacher’s
Username
4. Select your student’s name
5. Bookmark the page for faster
use
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How to access ExactPath

Accessing
Exact Path
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icon to be
In order to access Exact directed to Exact
Path, students must Path
click the blue “C”

Students in 2nd through

5th grade will be using
Exact Path as part of
independent learning.
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“The more you practice the better you

get.”
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Technology Help and Assistance

Chromebook Help: If you are having an issue with it, please contact Unit #4 help desk at (217) 351-3801 or email:
helpdesk@u4sd.org.

Please visit https://www.champaignschools.org/forward-together/ for more information about Distance Learning.

Accessing Student Log-In and Codes:

-Please either email your child’s teacher or call Barkstall at 373-5580 for support.
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Thanks!
Any questions?
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