Digital Learning - Information for Staff
Seesaw
Seesaw is a digital portfolio that allows students to access instructional materials and activities and submit artifacts of their learning to share with their teacher and family. Students in grades PreK- 3rd grade use Seesaw. SPPS uses the Seesaw for Schools version, which has extra features like automatic rostering, multipage activities, and additional co-teachers.
Have questions about using Seesaw in your classroom? ContactAmanda Madsenfor more information.
Seesaw Log In
Use Clever to sign into staff and student Seesaw accounts.
Log in Support
View materials to support students and staff with logging into Seesaw through Clever.
Connect with Families
Invite family members to be part of your Seesaw Community. Families will be able to view their only child's work in Seesaw.
Seesaw Help
Visit the Seesaw support page for more information on class settings, creating activities, and using Seesaw multimodal tools
Schoology
Schoology allows for creating, organizing and delivering online content for courses. Schoology is the LMS used by teachers and students in grades 4-12. Teachers can monitor andassess assignment completion and provide feedback. Students can interact with course requirements and conveniently access course information. Schoology also allows guardians to view their child’s progress in order to provide support at home.
Teachers can:
- use a variety of formats to engage students
- post assignments online for easy and convenient access
- assign and collect homework online
- assess learning quickly in order to customize instruction
- provide feedback in multiple ways
- collaborate with students
- have a platform to use other tools like Google, audio and video files
Students can:
- engage with lessons in a variety of ways such as discussion posts, audio and video files
- stay organized by accessing assignments and calendars conveniently online
- submit assignments linked through Google and other apps
- collaborate with teachers and students in a safe, online environment
- prepare for college and career that will likely use similar LMS platforms
Families can:
- help their child stay organized with assignment due dates
- help their child access assignments and view course information
- monitor grades
- stay informed with school and class announcements
Have questions?
Contact Pete Grebner for more Schoology information.
Login
Log in to your SPPS Schoology account to access courses you are teaching or taking.
Families Portal
Support families and students with logging into Schoology and other online tools by using the SPPS Families Portal.
Digital Citizenship For Staff
In a 1:1 environment, it is critical that we build knowledge and skills about responsible technology use. These required lessons help teachers deliver important content and build skills for students as they practice safe and appropriate behaviors.
What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship includes appropriate and responsible use of technology by staff and students and is an important expectation for the security and data privacy of our 1:1 iPad environment.
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) provides federal funding for our district's internet infrastructure and requires that schools and libraries use internet filters and other tools to protect children from harmful online content and that school districts educate every student on digital citizenship, online privacy and safety, and appropriate online behavior every year in order to continue receiving eRate funding. In compliance with the CIPA St Paul Public Schools provides all students PK-12 with lessons about:
- digital citizenship
- online safety and privacy
- appropriate online behavior
September Is Digital Citizenship Month For Saint Paul Public Schools
All lessons should be taught and recorded in Campus by September 29, 2023.
Saint Paul Public Schools partners with Common Sense Education to provide lessons on digital citizenship.
Have questions? ContactAmanda Madsenfor more information on Digital Citizenship.
Lessons provided for teachers
- Lessons provided for teachers
- Digital Citizenship Lesson Reporting Procedures
Lessons provided for teachers
Teachers can access the required CIPA lessons at the link below. Lessons are arranged by grade level and by Digital Citizenship topic.
- Digital Citizenship
- Online Safety and Privacy
- Online Behavior and Cyberbullying
These lessons can be copied to your Seesaw or Schoology courses.
Lessons are available in Seesaw or Schoology format and can be found in theDigital Citizens group in Schoologyto copy to your own Seesaw class or Schoology course.
Lesson Documentwith links to lesson plans and student materials - You must be signed into your SPPS Google account to access this document.
Your school can be recognized as a community leader in Digital Citizenship!More information onBecoming a Common Sense School
Digital Citizenship Lesson Reporting Procedures
All Schools Will Use Campus To Record Digital Citizenship Lesson Completion
All schools will record completion of the three required CIPA Digital Citizenship lessons in Campus, as well as the two optional activities that lead to certification by Common Sense Media if pursuing the school recognition.
Steps To Follow:
1.Principalsdecide which teachers/staff will teach the three required CIPA lessons in September (examples: elementary grade level homeroom teacher, Middle school Foundations course teachers, secondary English teachers, etc.).
2.Campus Clerks and Secondary Campus Schedulersshould see Digital Citizenship when searching under Course/Section in Campus. If not, submit a Service Desk Ticket requesting set up of Digital Citizenship course in Campus for tracking student completion of CIPA lessons. Campus team will create course and open grading/posting grades.
3.ElementaryCampus Clerks and Secondary Campus Schedulersadd the Digital Citizenship course and create sections with the following course numbers before the first day of the 2022-23 school year.
- Elementary: Z207020
- Middle: Z307020
- High School: Z407020
4.Elementary Campus Clerks and Secondary Campus Schedulerscopy the student roster over from the designated teachers’ classes to the Digital Citizenship course sections.
5.Designated staffteach CIPA lessons in September and throughout year as needed for new students and record lesson completion for students in theQuarter 4 sectionof the Digital Citizenship class in Campus for secondary and in theYearEndsection for elementary.(Completion of lessons is posted under the Quarter 4 or YearEnd section ONLY so that teachers can see marks for all students at any point in the school year.)
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6.Teachers/staffcover lessons with students absent during original lesson instruction.
7.Campus clerksadd new students to Digital Citizenship course roster for the quarter in which they enroll and teacher or designated staff delivers lesson and marks completion of lesson under the Quarter 4 or YearEnd section.
Submit a ticketfor the Campus Support with questions about recording CIPA Digital Citizenship lessons in Campus.
By using Campus to report Digital Citizenship Lessons,it is easier to monitor for students who still need to complete CIPA lesson Digital Citizenship requirements due to absences, new enrollments, or transfers between schools. Site designated staff can check the iUpdate tab for new and transfer students.
- Checking iUpdate Tab For Completion
Genius Squad
Genius Squad is a unique model that builds technical and digital skills for students while having them serve and support technology operations at SPPS schools. Students expand their skills and content knowledge with digital resources and iPads while providing real world support for teachers and other students with technology needs.
Genius Squad members participate in, lead, and assist with technology integration a a wide variety of ways at their respective schools and at a district-level. This level of involvement also allows for career pathways exploration and preparation.
Have questions? ContactEmiy KjesboorKaren Vidlockfor more information.
Internships
- Internships
- At the elementary level, Genius Squad programs support...
- At the secondary level, Genius Squad programs support...
Internships
Internshipsare available in the summer for students to work with St Paul library Createch Labs. As interns, students have the opportunity to learn more about the Technology Services department and help set up computer labs. Internships are a collaboration with St Paul libraries.
At the elementary level, Genius Squad programs support...
- Tech Night at open houses
- demonstrate apps
- create school newsletters regarding technology
- Mentor younger students in Tech Buddy programs
At the secondary level, Genius Squad programs support...
- device deployment and training
- provide tech support at school conferences and with service tickets
- promote digital citizenship practices
- assist with digital citizenship lesson implementation
- test processes for Tech Services and provide feedback to district stakeholders
