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Hybrid Teaching And Learning

Jericho is committed to providing its teachers and students with high quality hybrid teaching and learning resources. As a result of our experience during the COVID-19 school closings, we have added a number of software platforms to our district. Please read on for more information. This page outlines Jericho's hybrid and remote philosophy and approach. We will also use this page to update you on questions or concerns we have about the technology we are currently using. The purchases on this page represent expanded use of products we've used in the past as well as a host of new purchases and never before used apps and extensions.

Should Jericho have a remote or hybrid learning day:

  • Use our distance learning subsite to keep up with the available software and best practices: http://jerichoschools.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=5887816&pageId=48415351
  • Make sure your home network is functional now, so you don't have to worry about it should our circumstances change
  • Communicate with students and parents frequently, and make sure everything is ultimately posted to Canvas (links to other resources you're using, a link to your Google Classroom is you're using it, etc.)

Asynchronous

TypeIntentExamples of Technology
Instructional videos
Suggested: Minimum of twice per week per course		Teacher records a video for students in which new content is introduced. In a typical "flipped classroom," this would consist of introducing enough information and modeling for students to be successful in practicing before application and transfer.

Either screencasts or videos explaining the following:
  • Aims for the unit or aims for the week
  • Learning Objectives including content and practice
  • Performance Task Assignments for peer writing and editing assignments
  • Video recordings of lectures by experts
  • Assignments for student research
  • Discussion Boards
  • Assignments for student-created videos
Nearpod, Pear Deck, EdPuzzle, Flipgrid, Screencastify, Jamboard, Kami, Padlet

Synchronous

TypeIntentExamples
Whole Class Instruction
Suggested: Twice per week per class period		The teacher meets live with the whole class. The digital classroom is similar to an in-person class. While whole class discussion should be incorporated, flexible groups are established for digital breakout sessions.Meet
Canvas Conferencing
Zoom
Small Group Instruction
As appropriate		The teacher meets live with small groups of students who have been invited for the purpose of remediation, enrichment, or for work on a project (i.e. 20% project).Meet
Canvas Conferencing
Zoom
One-on-one
As needed		Individual conferences with students or parents as needed.Meet
Canvas Conferencing
Zoom
Extra Help (Optional)
One hour per week per course		Meet live with students to answer any questions they have.Meet
Canvas Conferencing
Zoom

  • We have added the following extensions to Google Chrome:

    • Google Docs Offline - Allows the user to edit Google Docs even without an Internet connection
    • Google Meet Grid View (fix) - Allows teachers to view a wider array of students using a grid view. Please do not use the original version of this extension; it may cause issues with conducting Google Meet sessions
    • Video Mirror - Allows users to reverse the image of their camera in the classroom so the device can be used as a document camera
    • Google Meet Attendance - Designed so teachers can more easily take attendance during Meet sessions
    • Zoom - Allows easy access to Zoom via Chrome extension
    • Grammarly - Integrates Grammarly's ELA tools into the Chrome browser
    • Screencastify Video Editor - Makes it possible to edit your Screencastify videos in the Chrome browser
    • Screencastify Video Recorder - An extension that allows you to record your screen using Google Chrome

    If you don't see these new extensions, follow these steps to sign in and sync:

    1. In the top right hand corner of the screen, click your user icon
    2. Click the blue Turn on sync button
    3. Login using your jerichoapps.org username and password
    4. When the "Turn on sync?" pop up box appears, click the blue Yes, I'm in button
    5. Click the puzzle icon on the top righthand corner of the screen to access extensions

  • ClassLink serves as a single place for teachers and students to access their resources. Students and teachers can access the following from ClassLink:

    • McGraw Hill ConnectED
    • Canvas
    • PowerSchool
    • OTIS Online Training

  • Clever works hand in hand with ClassLink. With Clever, you can access:

    • Big Ideas Learning
    • ST Math
    • Imagine Math
    • Gradecam
    • Khan Academy
    • Study Island
    • Scholastic CoreClicks
    • Scholastic Short Reads
    • Brainpop Jr.
    • Code Academy
    • Code Monkey
    • Educreations
    • ConnectED
    • Flipgrid
    • Perfection Learning
    • Literably

  • GoGuardian Teacher - Launching In October

  • Jamboard is built directly into Chrome as an extension and provides a whiteboard-style interface that promotes student interaction and collaboration.

  • All Jericho teachers and students have access to Kami, a PDF editor that is built into Chrome via Chrome extension. Kami allows students to write on and otherwise interact with PDF files shared by their teacher. Teachers can also use Kami to edit and annotate PDF files.

  • Every Jericho teacher, administrator, and student has access to free Microsoft Office applications. To take advantage of this, go to portal.office.com and log in with your Jericho email address and network password. Students should sign in using firstname.lastname@jerichoschools.org with their regular Jericho password to access the entire Office suite.

  • All teacher files have been moved to OneDrive to enhance email system safety and ensure full access to teacher files in remote situations. You can access your files by logging into portal.office.com with your jerichoschools.org account and clicking on the OneDrive icon. Everything from your H: drive should be in your Documents folder.

    Common troubleshooting:

    • If you aren't seeing your OneDrive files: Click Start > Type "OneDrive", and click it. Wait for the blue cloud icon on bottom right corner, then go to Start > This PC > "OneDrive – Jericho Schools"
    • If your Desktop files are missing: Go to Start > This PC > OneDrive – Jericho Schools > Documents > Desktop, then move them to OneDrive – Jericho Schools > Desktop

  • The OTIS platform contains videos created by our tech team and OTIS staff. To sign into OTIS:

    1. Go to classlink.jerichoschools.org
    2. Login with your jerichoschools.org username and regular password
    3. Click the OTIS PD Online link (labeled TEQ)

    Categories include:

    • Administrator training
    • Apple
    • Assessment
    • Blended learning
    • Canvas
    • Canvas by Jericho
    • G Suite
    • G Suite by Jericho
    • General interest
    • Microsoft
    • Microsoft by Jericho
    • PowerSchool
    • Remote learning
    • SMART

  • We purchased a district-wide subscription to Pear Deck. All district classroom teachers have been provided with a license. We've integrated Pear Deck into Canvas for easy access and assignment creation.

  • We have purchased a district license for Screencastify, which is powerful screen recording and video editing software. Every user with a jerichoapps.org account has access. To access Screencastify, launch Chrome, go to Screencastify.com, and click the Install button.

  • The district has purchased Smart Learning Suite licenses for remote and hybrid settings. To get a license, email aleo@jerichoschools.org. This software requires a Windows or macOS device.

    Setup steps:

    1. Download Smart Learning Suite from smarttech.com
    2. Launch the software once installed
    3. Sign in using your jerichoschools.org email and password

    Note: This will not work unless you have been assigned a license.

  • This remote desktop software allows our technicians to remotely access computers for troubleshooting. Note: technicians cannot resolve issues on personally owned devices.

  • Zoom (coming mid-October) - The district has purchased a Zoom license for every teacher. ETA is 10/20. We have to purchase through BOCES to be compliant with ed law 2-d.