Welcome to the Millis Schools Technology Help Page!
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Here you will find all you need to know about the latest updates in the Technology Department. This includes tutorials on technology problems you may encounter, or if you need some assistance will small problems! Be sure to visit the new Technology Help Desk by Mr. Grant's office with any problems you may be having. Stop by the Library to sign up for an appointment if you'd prefer.
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Technology Updates
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Google and Gmail:
Google Suite Resources
Gmail Resources
Back in the spring, the District began transitioning from First Class to gmail due to sudden and unexpected news from the company that First Class was no longer being hosted for us after June 30th. This required some quick changes on our part, including setting up a temporary First Class email server onsite. The transition will involve several steps over time. Use the above links to get started transitioning to Gmail.
The goal is to have everyone comfortable in gmail as soon as possible, and we want to reassure you that you will still have access to First Class during the transition, and we will provide assistance and training throughout the transition. Sometime this fall we will confirm the date on which First Class will not longer be available for sending and receiving emails. The Tech Team can assist with moving content from contacts, folders, and FC Conferences.
Google and Gmail:
Google Suite Resources
Gmail Resources
Back in the spring, the District began transitioning from First Class to gmail due to sudden and unexpected news from the company that First Class was no longer being hosted for us after June 30th. This required some quick changes on our part, including setting up a temporary First Class email server onsite. The transition will involve several steps over time. Use the above links to get started transitioning to Gmail.
The goal is to have everyone comfortable in gmail as soon as possible, and we want to reassure you that you will still have access to First Class during the transition, and we will provide assistance and training throughout the transition. Sometime this fall we will confirm the date on which First Class will not longer be available for sending and receiving emails. The Tech Team can assist with moving content from contacts, folders, and FC Conferences.
Millis Schools Digital Product Library
Thanks to all of the PLCs for your hard work last spring when you filled out spreadsheets with the digital products that you use. We've compiled a comprehensive list of the digital learning products that we use in Millis Schools, and it is curated in a Digital Product Library using LearnPlatform.
Go to this link: millisschools.app.learnplatform.com/users/sign_in
Sign in with your Millis Google login.
Spend time using the filters to search by grade level, subject area, etc.
Choose a product and fill out a rubric to give it a rating.
Explore the Library and begin curating your own library of apps.
Explore the Learn Community and request apps.
Thanks to all of the PLCs for your hard work last spring when you filled out spreadsheets with the digital products that you use. We've compiled a comprehensive list of the digital learning products that we use in Millis Schools, and it is curated in a Digital Product Library using LearnPlatform.
Go to this link: millisschools.app.learnplatform.com/users/sign_in
Sign in with your Millis Google login.
Spend time using the filters to search by grade level, subject area, etc.
Choose a product and fill out a rubric to give it a rating.
Explore the Library and begin curating your own library of apps.
Explore the Learn Community and request apps.
Facilities Request Calendars and Sign-up Form:
For those who need to access the Facilities Request Calendars, they have been moved from First Class to Google. Please access the Facilities Request Calendars and sign-up form on the new MPS Facilities Request Site Note that this link is also located on the district and school websites.
Participants Wanted!
If you are interested in joining the Student Help Desk Team, please take a few minutes to fill it out the application, below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwkJYZjmcZ6aH95kDBN4z6ik8sIaJQFlPP1ZCizDr7hBgIQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
For those who need to access the Facilities Request Calendars, they have been moved from First Class to Google. Please access the Facilities Request Calendars and sign-up form on the new MPS Facilities Request Site Note that this link is also located on the district and school websites.
Participants Wanted!
If you are interested in joining the Student Help Desk Team, please take a few minutes to fill it out the application, below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwkJYZjmcZ6aH95kDBN4z6ik8sIaJQFlPP1ZCizDr7hBgIQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Small School, Big Family
Digital Learning News
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Thanks to a grant from MERIT, Millis students have been able to incorporate elements of virtual reality (VR) in their learning. Each building now has a VR kit comprising 30 headsets and equipment that creates a local area network on which teachers and students may “visit” virtually anywhere in the world. Not only that, the VR experience also include opportunities to create virtual tours and projects. Imagine, rather than creating a diorama in a shoebox, now students may create a virtual environment and take their classmates on a tour.
Inside the new CFB under construction - using the 360 camera purchased by MERIT for the schools. |
"The VR headsets are a wonderful supplement to the curriculum. They take visual learning to the next level by providing students with a more immersive, engaging experience than just 2D images and videos can offer. My classes thoroughly enjoyed the two trips we took: one to the real life settings of some of Shakespeare's plays, and the other through some of Long Island's mansions that were inspiration for The Great Gatsby."- Mr. Carter, English teacher
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