Teacher & Staff Technology Support Resources and Training

MSA

MSA Tech Help Center Webpage Resources

Bits & Bytes

Bits and Bytes Semester Change Edition 2024

PLC Activity

PLC Activity Optional Webpage

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness for Staff Webpage

Innovation Center Website

Innovation Center

NEW! Innovation Center

We are thrilled to invite you to explore the cutting-edge tools available at the Modesto City Schools Innovation Center! Here, innovation meets education, empowering you to create dynamic and immersive learning experiences for your students.

Check out our highlights:
🌟 Padcaster Studio: Transform your classroom into a video production hub. Whether you're recording student projects, announcements, or creative storytelling, the Padcaster—paired with the power of WeVideo—makes it easy and fun to produce high-quality videos.

🌟 ClassVR Headsets: Take your students on unforgettable educational journeys through virtual and augmented reality. Spark curiosity, enhance engagement, and deepen understanding with immersive lessons that bring learning to life.

Stop by the MCS Ed Tech Innovation Center Website to learn more and request to check them out for your classroom!

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MCS App Portal
Help Desk Portal
Ed Tech Youtube Channel
Ed Tech in PD Catalog
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SchooLinks Career and College

Blocksi Classroom Management

Schoology
PowerTeacher Pro
Beyond Traditional Grading

Schoology is our District LMS for digital classroom, assignments, and assessments

PowerSchool PowerTeacher Pro is our District Gradebook and Attendance SIS

ParentSquare

District Approved Communication App for District, School Site, Teacher, Parent, and Student

SchooLinks for Teachers

SchooLinks is our district's comprehensive college or career readiness platform!

Blocksi

Classroom Management and Internet Filter applications allows teachers to manage student laptops and keep students focused in the classroom

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Skooli Online Tutoring for Students in Schoology

PBIS Rewards and 5 Star Students Getting Started

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Ed Tech Tools

Nearpod, WeVideo, Quizizz, Edpuzzle, Padlet, Flip, Canva, TurnItIn, etc...

Skooli Online Tutoring

Online Tutoring 24/7 for all K-12 Student with multilingual support - located in Schoology Courses

PBIS Rewards K-8
5-Star Students 9-12

Recognize students behavior, expectations, and SEL rewards

MCS SEL Website

Tech Orders Software

Approved District Applications
& Software Approval Process

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AI at MCS

Ed Tech Bits and Bytes
How Did They Do that Live
Passphrase and Cybersecurity

Create Secure Passphrase (password)

Setup Passphrase (password) Recovery

Steps if you Forgot your Passphrase (password)

MFA for Staff & Students and Cyber Security Info

Google for Education

Getting started with Google for Education

We do not use Google Classroom or Gmail

Microsoft Office
AI @ MCS

Our Ed Tech Tools with AI Features, Learning about AI, and Current AI Status at MCS

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Drone Drivers License

Certification and Policies MCS Permit to Fly for Teachers and Students

Device Management

Learn about our Teacher Lenovo Laptop and Student Chromebooks

New Hire Tech Training

Student Tech Help Center
Parent Tech Help Center

Tech Help Center with tutorial videos, guides, and resources on our devices and apps

MCS CAASPP Website

Modesto City Schools District License Ed Tech Tools

List of Approved Apps at Modesto City Schools

Tech Order Software Process

MCS District Licensed Ed Tech Tools

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