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Canvas/Online Learning
AverMedia Microphones
1
Microphone introduction and Setup (AW315 Model)
Canvas Assignments
4
How do I assign something to individual students or sections?
Should I use “Google Cloud Assignments” or “Google Assignments?
How do I know the difference between assignment due dates and availability dates, and how to use them?
Is there a way to mark assignments complete that are tagged “incomplete/complete” in mass quantity without addressing each one?
Canvas Gradepassback Error Dictionary
0
Canvas Parent Observer
7
How to Get a Student's Pairing Code to Set Up a Canvas Parent Observer Account
How does a parent create their Parent Observer account after they get their student’s Pairing Code?
What is a parent observer able to see in their student’s Canvas Course?
How Parents Log in to Canvas to View Student Courses
How to Link Additional Students to a Parent Observer Account
See all 7 articles
Canvas Studio
5
What is Canvas Studio?
How do I use Canvas Studio?
How do I add Captions to media in Canvas Studio?
How do I add Canvas Studio Media into a Rich Content Editor?
How do I view user insights and analytics for Canvas Studio media in a course as an instructor?
Concurrent Teaching Practices (Online and In-Person Simultaneously)
1
What are strategies for being able to teach in person and online at the same time?
Cross-Listing Canvas Courses
2
When is it a good idea to cross list my courses?
How to Cross-List Courses
General Canvas FAQ's
5
What is the difference between a Skyward, Teacher-Created, and Sandbox course?
Where can I find a list of Canvas Terminology?
How can I get fast answers to my Canvas questions?
How do I have show my announcements at the top of my Home Page?
How do I access Canvas Tier 1 support?
GoGuardian Information
6
GoGuardian Introduction Information
GoGuardian: Scenes, Modes, and URLs
GoGuardian Teacher Demo
BISD Teacher Walkthrough of GoGuardian
Creating A Classroom In GoGuardian
See all 6 articles
Grading and Feedback in Canvas
6
Secondary Teachers: How do I sync my Canvas grades to Skyward?
Elementary: How to sync Grades to Skyward?
How can I use Canvas tools to give meaningful feedback to my students?
What are "What-if" Grades?
How do I change the weights of my Assignment Groups to match Skyward?
See all 6 articles
External Tools Integration in Canvas
3
How do I use Pear Deck in Canvas?
How do I use the Flipgrid External Tool?
How do I use Seesaw with Canvas?
Importing and Exporting Canvas Course Content
0
Remote/Online Learning Resources and Best Practices
2
What are sonme best practices for remote classroom instruction?
How does a student sign in to the Chrome browser?
Student Engagement and Attendance in Canvas
1
How can I use Assignments and Quizzes in Canvas?
Using Chromebooks and Personal Devices to Access Canvas
2
How to Log in to Canvas from a Personal Computer and Student Chromebook
How to Log in to Canvas from a District-Issued Student Chromebook
Unicheck Plagiarism Tool (High School Only)
3
Unicheck Plagiarism Tool Video Guides
Unicheck Student's Guide
Unicheck Instructor's Guide
Using Undelete in Canvas
3
How do I get something back that I accidentally delete from my course?
How can I view the past edits on a page or roll back a page history?
What if I accidentally import content from the Commons or my Sandbox (or Teacher-Created) course, it overrides my current content and assignments?
Video Creation Resources (Canvas Studio, Loom, etc.)
2
What is Canvas Studio?
How is Canvas Studio used in a course?
Zoom
7
What are the teacher's best practice settings using Zoom?
How can I present content to students that are both online and face-to-face at the same time?
How can I use my phone as a document camera in a Zoom Meeting?
How do I set up a meeting in Zoom?
Zoom: Microphone / Speaker Settings (Windows & macOS)
See all 7 articles
Computers
Computer Setup
3
Basic Phone / Computer Network Cable Setup
Microsoft Windows: Change Audio Source / Or Computer Speakers Not Working
Microsoft Windows Update (Windows 10)
Laptops
3
Red X Over Wireless Icon - NO Connections Available
Airplane Mode - Laptop Stuck
BISD Technology Laptop Rollout Quick Reference Guide
Other Computer Questions
17
Technology Hardware Removal Requests
Microsoft Windows: Screen Orientation
New Login Screen For District PC Computers
Microsoft Windows: Running Low On Resources
Microsoft Windows: Missing Recycling Bin
See all 17 articles
Tips & Tricks
9
Microsoft Windows: Backup Your Files
Microsoft Windows: Restore Your Files
Microsoft Word: How To Print/Save As PDF Document
Microsoft Windows: Searching For Files
Microsoft Windows: Screenshots
See all 9 articles
Video Issues
2
Microsoft Windows: Monitor Or Projector Screen Is Blank
Microsoft Windows: Playing DVD's
Windows 11
2
Microsoft Windows Update (Windows 11)
Multi-Display Options on Windows 11
Google & Chromebooks
Chrome
6
Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts
Google App & Extension Approval Process
Google Chrome: Clear Cache And Cookies
Google Chrome: Change Browser PDF Viewer
BISD Supported Browsers
See all 6 articles
Damage & Loss of Chromebook
2
First Time Student Chromebook Damage/Loss
Paying for Student Chromebook Loss/Damage
Google Chromebooks
15
How To Change Language Settings On A Chromebook
Chromebook: Missing Keys
Using A Projector With A Chromebook
Chromebook Is Dark Or Discolored
Adjusting The Brightness On A Chromebook
See all 15 articles
Google Classroom
1
Google Classroom No Longer Used in Birdville - How Students Access Canvas
Google Drive
2
Google Transfer
Moving Files To And From Google Drive
Google Lesson Planning
0
Login Help
1
Google Login / Password Login Help
Using Google Chrome & Search
4
Search Google Drive
Disable Chrome PDF Viewer
Creating Chrome Browser Weblink Shortcuts
Using Google Search Filter Options
Using Google Apps for Education
7
Google Drive: Sign Out Of Mobile App
Google Drive: Introduction Access, Creation, And Sharing
Creating Presentations Via Google Slides
Creating In Google Slides Video
BISD Google Docs Introduction
See all 7 articles
Transitioning to New Chromebooks
6
How to Find All of Your Computer Files on Your Windows Computer and Upload them to the Cloud
Uploading your PC Files to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive
Spring Cleaning your U-Drive
Uploading Desktop Files to the Cloud
How to Organize Your Files in Google Drive
See all 6 articles
Email
Etiquette & Best Practices
1
Email Etiquette and Best Practices for Teachers and Staff
Gmail
1
Google Gmail Policy
Faxcom (Email Faxing)
3
Outlook EFax Inbox (Receiving Faxes)
Outlook Fax Plugin (Sending Faxes)
Fax by Email
Malicious Emails & Spam
2
I Received SPAM Or Junk Email
Using the Phishing Alert Button in Outlook
Mail Filtering
3
Microsoft Office 365: Quarantined Email
Microsoft Outlook: Junk Email Management
Microsoft Outlook: Creating Email Rules (Web App)
Microsoft Outlook
33
Search Emails For Terms
Office 2019 - Outlook Quick Start Guide
Change The Default Font, Color, Style, And Size For Messages
BISD Calendar
Manage Another Person's Mail And Calendar
See all 33 articles
Webmail
3
Microsoft Outlook - Clearing Mobile Devices
Microsoft Outlook: Add Public Folder / Master Calendar (Web App)
Microsoft Outlook: Add Shared Inbox (Web App)
Mobile
Android Devices
4
Setting Up Your BISD Email (Android Devices)
Android - Removing Your BISD Email From Device
Android - Forgetting Your Preferred Wifi Network
Connecting To BISD-5G (Android Device)
iPhone/iTouch/iPad
10
Update Email Password On IPhone & IPad
Setting Up Your BISD Email (iPhone / iPad)
Accessing The BISD App Catalog
IPad App & Google Extensions Approval Process
Removing BISD Email From Your IPad Or IPhone
See all 10 articles
Windows Phone
1
Setting Up Your BISD Email To A Windows Phone
Microsoft
Microsoft Office 365 (General Articles)
4
Microsoft Office 365: Training Videos
Microsoft Office 365: Login
Microsoft Office 365 - Remove Personal Contacts (iOS / iPadOS)
Microsoft Office MFA 90 Day Checkbox
Microsoft Excel
2
Microsoft Excel: Chart Creation
Creating Charts in Excel
Microsoft OneDrive
1
Backing Up Data Using OneDrive
Microsoft OneNote
2
Microsoft OneNote: Login
Microsoft OneNote: Create A Shared Notebook
Microsoft Teams
14
Microsoft Teams: Adding a New User in Chat
Microsoft Teams: Web Login
Microsoft Teams: Setup On iOS Device
Microsoft Teams: Setup On Android Device
Getting Started with Teams
See all 14 articles
Microsoft Teams Voice/Calling
15
Microsoft Teams: Microphone / Speakers Settings (Online Application)
Microsoft Teams: Microphone / Speaker Settings (Windows)
Microsoft Teams: Call a Phone Number (Desktop)
Microsoft Teams: Use The Dial Pad
Microsoft Teams: Add Someone To a Call in Teams
See all 15 articles
Microsoft Word
1
Changing The Default Save Location In Word
Other Office Applications
3
Office - PowerPoint Quick Start Guide
Office - OneNote Quick Start Guide
Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication: Sign In With the Microsoft Authenticator App
Network / Internet
Announcement System
1
vMix YouTube Recording Directions
Internet / Browsers
1
How To Check If A Website Is Blocked By Content Filters
Kronos Timeclocks
2
Kronos - Logging and Clocking In (Computer)
Entrenamiento Kronos en español
Network
7
BISD-Guest WiFi
BISD-5G Wifi
Laptop Does Not Connect To the BISD Network
My U:\ Drive Is Missing Or Inaccessible
Naming Conventions for PC's and Printers
See all 7 articles
Network Security Certificates
1
Install Network Certificate for Content Filter
Streaming Devices
0
Video / Audio Learning Resources
0
Online Resources
Blogging
0
Canvas
4
Login To Canvas Video
What is Canvas?
How to Enable Chat in a Canvas Course
Adding Other BISD Staff To Your Courses
Clever
2
PreK-2nd QR Codes for Clever and the BISD Portal
Clever and XtraMath
ClassLink
18
Reset Student Passwords in Classlink
Introducing the NEW my.birdvilleschools.net portal!
I forgot my password for the "my.birdvilleschools.net" portal and need to reset it
Signing into ClassLink
ClassLink Personal Settings
See all 18 articles
Compass Learning
0
Collaboration Resources
1
Padlet
Digital Citizenship
2
Digital Citizenship District Scope and Sequence
Social Media Guide
Digital Planning / General
1
Setting up a Green Screen Studio
Edgenuity
1
Student Edgenuity Sign-In Issues
EduTyping
0
Formative Assessment Online Resources
4
EDpuzzle
Kahoot
Plickers
Socrative
Flipped Learning
1
Flipped Learning - The What, Why, and The How
Freshservice (External)
1
How To Submit A Help Desk Ticket
Freshservice (Internal)
2
How To Submit A Technology Service Request
Submitting Software Purchasing Requests
GoMath
1
GoMath/Smartboard Issue In Google Chrome
iPad Resources
1
How To Use Swivl
iStation
0
Khan Academy S'more
0
Listen and Learn Podcast
4
Dive Into Digital Learning
Online Learning
Personalized Learning Experiences
Tips & Tricks Toward Improving Internet Research
McGraw Hill
1
EAssessment Sharing Steps For Teachers
My Birdville Portal
0
Technology Device Information
1
2018 Bond - Technology Rollout
Skyward
25
Skyward Family Access - Mobile Access
Skyward Parent Portal Login
Skyward - I'm not seeing my current Term Assignments or Grades
Skyward Reports Won't Open
Report Module in Skyward
See all 25 articles
Substitutes
1
Substitute Teacher Classroom Technology Support
Video Conferencing
1
Zoom for Video Conferencing - Best Practice Settings
Virtual Apps
3
Accessing Virtual Apps
Signing into Munis Virtual App
V-APP: Student Password Reset Tool
Virtual Desktop (VDI)
2
Access Your Virtual Desktop (VDI)
Virtual Desktop (VDI) Remote App
YouTube
4
How to Upload YouTube Videos
School Brand Account is Suspended
YouTube Channel Switcher for Suspended Brand Accounts
How to Approve Channels and Videos on Youtube
Zoom
4
Download Zoom Cloud Recordings
Upload your Zoom Recordings to Google Drive
How to Upload Video to Youtube (to store zoom videos)
Step-by-Step: Saving Your Zoom Videos to the Cloud
Passwords / Security
Badges
2
Security Badge Procedures
I Can't Find My Badge!
Remote Access Software
1
BISD Secure Remote Access
Munis Self Service
2
Retrieving Your Munis Password Hint
Changing Your Munis Password
New Hire Information
0
Passwords
10
BISD Password Requirements
SKYWARD Login
Online Resource Logins
Field Trip Request Login
Google Login And Password Help
See all 10 articles
Virus / Malware / Ransomware
4
Recognize and Avoid a Phishing Scam (BISD Students)
Security Alert: Phishing Emails
I Did An Internet Search And Got A Virus
Recognize and Avoid a Phishing Scam (BISD Staff)
QR Code Logins
1
QR Code Logins: PreK - 2nd
Phones
Mobile Phones
3
Virtual Reality Headset Setup
Birdville ISD Mobile App for Staff
Google Pixel or Android 13: Install WiFi Certificate and Connect to BISD-5G
Yealink Desk Phones
22
Microsoft Teams: Signing In And Out (Desk Phone)
Microsoft Teams: Placing a Call While on a Call (Desk Phone)
Microsoft Teams: Placing a Call from Call History
Microsoft Teams: Placing a Call from Voicemail (Desk Phone)
Microsoft Teams: Redialing a Number (Desk Phone)
See all 22 articles
Printers / Copiers
Canon Copiers
7
Contacting Canon Service Department
Ordering Supplies For Canon Copier
Canon Copier Reports Using UniFlow
Scan To Email On Canon Copier (UniFLOW)
Picking Up Your Secure Jobs At A Canon Copier (UniFLOW)
See all 7 articles
Dell Printers
1
Replace The Imaging Drums On The 5130cdn Dell Laser Printer
Lexmark Printers
1
Printing An Extra Paper
Printer Issues
6
Refresh Printer Settings
934 Printhead Error
I Can't Print Anything In From A PDF - Prop Res DLL Not Loaded Error
How to Install Printers from Printer Logic
How to Take Badge Photos and Put in Shared Folder
See all 6 articles
Ricoh Printers
1
Ricoh Printers - How To Get Them Serviced
Scanners
1
Raptor Scanner Calibration Card
Purchasing
Contracts
3
Independent Contractor Contract - Federal Funds
Independent Contractor Contract - General Funds
Small Contract
EDGAR
2
EDGAR Form
EDGAR Guidelines & FAQ
Purchasing Catalog Overview
2
How to use the BISD Purchasing Catalog
My Ticket Was Rejected, What Now?
Title I
2
Pre-Approval of Title I Purchases
Title I, Part A Use of Funds
Smartboard / Projector
Document Camera
3
Blank Display on Ladibug Software
Lumens DC170 Ladibug Document Camera Quick Start Guide
Ladibug Document Camera: Install on Chromebook
Interactive Flat Panels
6
SMART Interactive Flat Panel MX Series Support
Connecting SMART IFP to WiFi
IFP (SMART PANEL TVs) Network Security Certificate Install
SMART IFP Screen Share Issue Resolve
Smartboard Flashing Screen
See all 6 articles
Presentation Systems
5
Board Room ClickShare
HHS Omni Room Projector Controls
Coliseum A/V System Start Up
FAAC & Coliseum Setup
Setting Up Classroom Presentation System
Projector
4
Projector Shows "No Signal"
Multi-Display Options
How to reset a Casio Projector
Multi-Display Options on Windows 11
Software
Audacity
2
Audacity: Error While Opening Sound Device
Using Audacity
GoGuardian
0
VI Monitor
2
VI Monitor: Update to VI MonitorPlus Software
Update VI Monitor Software
Adobe
9
Adobe Software Login
Set Adobe Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat DC To Be The Default PDF Viewer
"Word Is Running Into Problems With The 'Acrobat Pdfmaker Office Com Addin' Add-In. If This Keeps Happening, Disable This Add-In And Check For Available Updates. Do You Want To Disable It Now?"
Adobe Pro - How To Create An Electronic Signature/Digital ID
PDF Page Will Not Print The Graphics Added To The Document.
See all 9 articles
Big Brainz
2
Adding And Removing Classes/Students For Big Brainz
Add Students to Big Brainz
Canvas
6
Creating Sandbox Courses
Import/Export Content in Canvas
Canvas Video Guides For Online Resources
Getting Started With Canvas
How to Add Subs & Teachers to a Canvas Course
See all 6 articles
Destiny
1
Adding The Library Card Catalog (Destiny) Desktop Shortcut Icon
Digital Signage
0
Docusign
5
What Are Docusign Templates?
DocuSign Video Tutorial Library
DocuSign Account Tour
DocuSign - How it Works
DocuSign - Working with Templates
Edmodo
2
Edmodo - Changing a Student Password
Getting Started with Edmodo
Eduphoria
6
Setting Up Appraise
Eduphoria - Can Not Sign My Formspace Forms
Aware - How To Build A Teacher Test
How Do I Log Into Eduphoria?
Eduphoria - How To Change Your Profile Information
See all 6 articles
Edusmart
1
Edusmart
Focus
9
Loading Photos from Asure ID into Focus
Printing an ID Badge for a Single Student from Student Info
Printing ID Badges for a Group of Students
Finding your student's initial password in Focus
How to look up Student Bus info from Focus
See all 9 articles
iStation
1
Downloading Istation on a Personal Device
Java
1
How to enable Java for TestNav
Khan Academy
5
Khan Academy: Getting Started in the Clever Library
Khan Academy: Creating a New Account
Khan Academy: Logging into an Existing Account
Khan Academy: Student Registration After Class Creation
Khan Academy: Tips and Troubleshooting
Munis
11
MUNIS Training: Tyler University
Requisition Quick Reference Guide
Budget Transfers & Amendments
Payment Entry & Payment Journal
Year-to-Date Budget Report
See all 11 articles
Raptor
3
Generating, Customizing And Creating Raptor Reports
Video: Calibrating your ID scanner
Raptor - General and Support Information
Schoolwires
9
Teacher Website ADA Compliant
School Wires ADA: Saving Files and Completing Google Migration
SchoolWires - Adding Events To BISD/Campus/Dept. Calendars
Problems with Linking Files
Webpage Not Saving Changes
See all 9 articles
Software Center
3
Install TestNav Or STAAR Testing Software
How do I find the Software Center
How to Install Avigilon Through the Software Center
Software Related Articles
8
Imagine Learning App
Running Software in Compatibility Mode
Online Applications - Login Credentials Archive
Set Up a "Free" iTunes Account
Pulse: General Info and Page Navigation
See all 8 articles
SuccessEd
0
SafeSchools
1
Issues viewing SafeSchool Trainings
System Center Endpoint Protection
0
System Status
1
Birdville ISD Application Inventory
Wallboard
2
Wallboard: Embedding Microsoft Office 365 Documents
Wallboard: Embedding Google Documents
Windows 10
10
Windows 10: Snipping Tool
How to Add a Program to Startup in Windows 10
Mapping A Network Or Shared Drive In Windows 10
Hidden Start Menu
Pin Items To Your Start Menu
See all 10 articles
Windows 11
0
Digital Learning
Bird-Cast! Empowered, Innovative Learning Podcast
1
Bird-Cast! Empowered, Innovative Learning
✅Canva
1
Create With Canva - Beginners Guide
❤️Canvas in the Classroom
4
40 Ways to Use Canvas in the Classroom
BISD Canvas Expecations and Information
Learning Outcomes in Canvas (Webinar) 30 min
Canvas New Quizzes Quick Start Guide
Digital Learning Team Basics
1
How to Book a Time with Your Digital Learning Specialist
☝️First Week of School
1
Digital Learning Guide to the First Week
Google Workspace
2
Creating Digital Work Sheets with Google Slides
Review & Manage Google Drive Storage
In the Library
1
Increase Student Achievement - Elementary Teacher & Librarian Collaboration
New Teacher Resources
3
Aug 3, 2021: "6 Reasons to Use Canvas LMS in the Physical Classroom"
Aug 3, 2021: Collaborating with your Digital Learning Specialist
Aug 3, 2021: Technology Use in BISD
Notes from the Nest: Secondary Monthly Publication
1
September 2021 Issue 1
Online Assessments
1
Tackling Online Assessments Website
Past DLS Trainings/Events (Canvas Courses)
7
Birdville Summer Learning Warrior Challenge
Birdville Nest: AfterSchool Snacks!
BISD Minecraft Education Edition Teacher Academy
Birdville Digital Learning Catalog
Choose Your Own Canvas Adventure
See all 7 articles
Professional Learning - Conferences 2021-2022
0
SMART Training Info
3
SMART Training 2021-22
Setting up your SMART IFP
Allow Google Drive Integration on SMART IFP
STAAR New Question Types
1
STAAR New Questions Types in Canvas
Technology Integration
3
Hyperdocs 101 - An Introduction
Lead4ward Instructional Strategies Playlist
Immersive Reader Extension
Zoom
0
General
Global policies
0
SUCCESSED
Student Profile Solutions
1
SuccessEd: Student Profile Solutions
User Issues
1
SuccessEd: User Issues
General Information/Trainings
10
SuccessEd: Troubleshooting Guide
SuccessEd: 504 Referral Checklist
SuccessEd: Forms for RtI
SuccessEd: RtI in BISD
SuccessEd: RtI User Guide
See all 10 articles
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