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Welcome to the Medina Central School District Virtual Learners' Orientation homepage!
Please complete the training sessions below, and review the additional resources and graphics to become familiarized with your learning device and the platforms that your teachers/providers will be utlizing this year.
The first day of virtual learning is September 14, 2020

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Virtual Learning Videos
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How to Use Google Classroom : Student Perspective
In this 5 minute video you will learn how to access and navigate the features of Google Classroom that will be used by your teachers during your virtual learning experience.
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Google Classroom Summary Emails for Parents
Google Classroom, when this feature is enabled, can send summary emails to you about your students' progress and assignment completion. View this video to explore this feature.
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How to use Kami: access, edit and save PDF documents
Kami is a PDF viewer and editor, that allows you to make notes, highlight text, edit, save and share documents. This tutorial will show you around Kami, and how to use each instructional feature.
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How to Use EdPuzzle: Student Perspective
In this 3 minute video, you will learn how to use EdPuzzle, a frequently used instructional tool for virtual and in-person learning.
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Make signing on easy: Clever for Students
Clever makes signing on easy! Clever is a storage platform for your students udernames and passwords to district supported websites.
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Trouble Shooting Google Meets
This video will help you prepare to troubleshoot if you run into problems when attempting to connect with your educators using the Google Meets platform.
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Working Offline (no WiFi) with Google Docs/Classroom
Your student will be able to download content needed for upcoming lessons the day prior to their delivery. This will allow you to come to campus, utlize MCSD wifi connection, download classroom content and then work at home without a wifi connection.
Discalimer: not all features of classroom are accessible offline. Please view this training to learn more about how to prepare when you anticipate not having a reliable wifi connection.
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Signing up for the eSchool Data Parent Portal
View this video to learn how to setup the eSchoolData parent portal and monitor your child's work completion, grades and schedule.
Only one account per guardian is permitted. You must be listed in the school management system as a "guardian" of a current student to be approved.
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Remind: How to use remind to text your teachers
MCSD uses an enhanced version of Remind, a commonly used platform to allow text messaging between parents and teachers. This tutorial will show you how to navigate this service.

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MCSD Virtual Learning Expectations
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School Related Resources
Even though you have elected to participate in 100% virtual instruction, you are still a Medina CSD family member. We wish to extend every service that your child would access within our school walls to your family, even while at home. Being able to ensure that your child's needs are comprehensively and safely met has always been, and will always remain our number 1 goal. Below are some resources that you are able to connect with, if you identify a need within your household.
School Counselors
PK-3: Mrs. Schechter and Mrs. Nichols
4-7: Mrs. DeSimone, Mrs. Fassel and Ms. Brown
8-12: Ms. Doll, Mr. Michalak and Mrs. HaSchool Psychologists
PK-6: Mrs. Martillotta
7-12: Ms. StephensonSchool Nurses
PK-3: Mrs. Watry
4-7: Mrs. Hughes
8-12: Mrs. StalkerSpecial Education Services
3-21 years old: Mrs. DiLaura 585-798-4032Resources for Families Experiencing Homelessness
PK-12: Mr. Doctor, Community Outreach Liaison
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QR Code Flyer
Want easy access to all of this content? Download and print this one sheet flyer...Hang it on your fridge or keep it in your workspace. This flyer contains QR codes that you can use your cell phone camera or QR reader to quickly access the links/resources outlined above.