Remote Learning Support

We are here to help!

This central page is designed to be a one-stop shop for families and students who need help with the technical aspects of remote learning. 8/28/20 This page is still being built so please check back for more info!

Tech Help Hotline: 734-424-4202
This number rings for all available tech staff during regular business hours. If they don't answer, they are occupied. There is no option to leave a voicemail, so if you don't get an answer, you can submit a tech help request ticket.

QUICK GUIDE - HOW TO GET HELP WHEN YOU ARE STUCK

Resources for Everyone

Technology Receipt and Responsibility Form and Virtual Meeting Opt-Out. This form must be signed (no electronic signatures) and returned to DCS in order to pick up your devices. We will have extra blank copies at pick-up if you are unable to print or forget to do it ahead of time.
Connecting Your Device to Wifi
Video Conferencing Guidelines for Students
iPad Insurance Form
MacBook Air Insurance Form
Chromebook Insurance Form
Link to Complete Device Insurance Payments

Please note: device insurance may be purchased through September 30th.

SEESAW LOGIN
Students log into SeeSaw using their Google account.

CANVAS LOGIN
Student login is their school email account and password is their student ID. Parents create Observer accounts using instructions on the building tabs.

BUZZ LOGIN
(Buzz login credentials will be emailed the week of 8/31/2020; sample videos are on building pages.)

PRINTING AND OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PRINTING AND OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I PRINT FROM MY DCS DEVICE?

You can print from a Chromebook if you use a cable to connect to your printer, or you can print wirelessly if you have it set up. Please see this Google support article for more info.
You can print from an iPad if you have an air-print enabled printer.
Students can also save documents in their Google drive and log into their Google account on a home computer and print the document using your existing set-up.

Where do I find my student's Email and network login?

Student emails follow this format: firstname.lastname@dexterschools.org. Use their proper name, not nickname.
The network login for Chromebooks is your student's email. The network login for MacBook Airs follows this format: twodigitgradyearlastnamefirstintial. So, for Bob Smith, class of 2024, the network login would be: 24smithb.
The default student PowerSchool ID is usually their student ID number. If that does not work, please contact your school secretary for assistance. Or, if you reset your own password in the past but can't recall it use the password reset link under the PowerSchool sign-in boxes.

WHAT IS SECURLY?

Securly is a safety filter we use to keep kids safe while surfing the internet. Sometimes it will block internet sites if you aren't logged in. If, for example, you can't view a youtube video on your student's device, you should have them log into their google account, refresh the page, and try again.

CAN WE LOAD OUR OWN APPS ON DCS DEVICES?

No. If you need something added, please contact the tech team and they can assist you.

we are using our personal devices. can we load dcs apps on them?

It depends on the app. Please contact the tech team for assistance.

HAVE A QUESTION YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ANSWERED HERE?

Send us your request. (Don't use that email for tech help, only for suggested questions to answer here. The Tech Department will give you the most accurate and efficient info when you have a question!)

Info By Building

Anchor/Beacon Home-Based

ANCHOR & BEACON HOME-BASED (FULL VIRTUAL) USE THE LINCOLN LEARNING PLATFORM (also known as "BUZZ").

Home-based students use Chromebooks.

Grade/Bldg	Teacher
Young 5 - Anchor	Hack
KG - Beacon	Linn
KG - Beacon	Gillum
KG - Beacon	Joling
1 - Beacon	Krebs
1 - Beacon	Wagner
1 - Anchor	Gronvall
2 - Anchor	Elkin
2 - Anchor	Sellman
2 - Beacon	Keeler

Lincoln Learning (BUZZ) ONBOARDING

There is a full menu of short videos to help families and students learn more that focus on platform navigation, course content and features of Buzz at this link: Lincoln Learning/Buzz Tutorial. Selected videos are highlighted on the buttons below.

Getting to know your chromebook

Lincoln/Buzz Sample Login

BUZZ DEMO LOGIN

Buzz login credentials will be distributed later in the week of August 31, 2020. Until then, parents can try the Demo site to get a feel for it.

Course Preview. This login page allows students/parents to preview a library of courses prior to receiving their personalized login.

Login Credentials:
Demo username: Dexter_Student
Demo password: Empowered1219

Selected Buzz Videos

Young Five IntroDUCTION Video

KG - 2nd Grade INTROduction VIDEO

HOME PAGE TOUR

Anchor/Beacon Homeroom

Anchor and Beacon HomeRoom Model Classes Use THE SeeSaw PLATFORM.

Homeroom students use iPads.

Grade/Bldg	Teacher	Grade/Bldg	Teacher
Y5 half day - Beacon	Vimawala	1 - Anchor	Rodriguez
Y5 - Anchor	Van Houten	1 - Anchor	Vess
Y5 - Beacon	Barbieri	1 - Beacon	Ayers
Y5 - Beacon	Bluhm	1 - Beacon	Service
KG - Anchor	Juback	1 - Beacon	Scheurer
KG - Anchor	Cudini	2 - Anchor	Service
KG - Anchor	Leach	2 - Anchor	Scheurer
KG - Anchor	Girbach	2 -Anchor	Kuhl
KG - Anchor	Leonard	2 - Beacon	Tyrell
KG - Beacon	Nowaczck	2 - Beacon	Stewart
KG - Beacon	Volma	2 - Beacon	Green
1 - Anchor	Gatecliff	2 - Beacon	Kline
1 - Anchor	Korinek

SEESAW ONBOARDING

Parent SeeSaw Introduction

SeeSaw App Classroom Tour

STUDENT SEESAW INTRODUCTION