Parent and Student Technical Guide
Below you will find a list of guides and resources to support your digital learning experience. To view the contents of this page, select the desired heading to expand.
Student 1:1 Program
- General Information
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Take a moment and check out the links below for general information. Please contact your school for any specific questions regarding the 1:1 program. You can find school's information on our Schools page.
- 1:1 VCS Device Handbook
- 1:1 VCS Device Handbook (Spanish)
- 1:1 Acknowledgement Form
- 1:1 Acknowledgement Form (Spanish)
TIP: If your device is being brought home, please ensure it is charged overnight in a common area. The common area will allow you to monitor activity and ensure the device is not a distraction for your child.
Related Newsroom Articles
- Student Devices (Grades 3-12)
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Student Device Information
First thing you will need to do is identify the make and model of your device, then find the guide below for support.
- Dell Latitude 11-3190 2-in-1 Laptop Setup Guide
- Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11E Guide
- Microsoft Battery Saving Tips (not all features available on VCS devices)
- iPad Support (Grades PreK – 2)
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iPad Support
iPad Device Help
Helpful Videos
Device Help Sheets
iPad App Help
Helpful Videos
eBook App Help Videos
Click on the eBook below to access the app help video. Please note these videos
DO NOT have any audio.Device App Help Sheets
- Systems Information
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Windows 10 Information
Below are Microsoft links to help with Windows 10.
- What's new with Windows 10? (November 2020)
- Windows help & learning
- Troubleshoot & repair
- Accessibility support for Windows
Google Chrome Information
Google Chrome Download
- Google Chrome Download Video
- How to Download & Install Google Chrome (English)
- How to Download & Install Google Chrome (Spanish)
Google Chrome Search
- Google Chrome Search Video
- How to Search the Web on Google Chrome (English)
- How to Search the Web on Google Chrome (Spanish)
Chrome Accessibility Features
- Chrome Accessibility Features Video
- How to Change Chrome Languages & Translate Webpages (English)
- How to Change Chrome Languages & Translate Webpages (Spanish)
- How to use Chrome with Accessibility Extensions (English)
- How to use Chrome with Accessibility Extensions (Spanish)
Do you have a specific website you frequent often? Consider bookmarking them in your Google Chrome browser for a faster way to access them!
- How to create, view & edit bookmarks in Google Chrome (Links to an external site.)
- Google Chrome Spanish Resources
Clear Cache and Cookies
- Clear Cache and Cookies Video
- How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Google Chrome (English)
- How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Google Chrome (Spanish)
- How to Fix Connection Errors in Google Chrome (English)
- How to Fix Connection Errors in Google Chrome (Spanish)
Digital Resource Support
- VPortal
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What is VPortal?
Your Cloud, One Login.
VPortal is your personal cloud desktop giving you access to all your apps, files, and classes from anywhere. You have accessibility to all your digital textbooks, resources, and learning management systems. VPortal is accessible from all device types.
VPortal Student Orientation Playlist
- Canvas
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What is Canvas?
It is a one-stop-shop online LMS (learning management system) that brings all your K-12 classroom tools together. It's easy to learn and accessible online or on a mobile device for both teachers and students.
Access Canvas on a Laptop using a Chrome browser through VPortal.
Canvas Student App
Canvas Overview
- Directions for Downloading Canvas IOS Student App
- Directions for Downloading Canvas IOS Student App (Spanish)
- Directions for Downloading Canvas Android App
- Directions for Downloading Canvas Android App (Spanish)
Canvas Dashboard Overview
Canvas Calendar Overview
Conversations Overview
Assignment Submission
Post in a Discussion Board
Quizzes Overview
Immersive Reader in Canvas
Rich Content Editor Overview
Below is a link to ALL of the Student Canvas Guides.
- Office 365
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Please check out the links below for different Microsoft Office 365 help.
- i-Ready Support
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What is i-Ready?
i-Ready is an online program for reading and/or mathematics that will help your student’s teacher(s) determine your student’s needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows your teacher(s) to meet your student exactly where they are and provides data to increase your student’s learning gains.
- Technical-and-Troubleshooting-Guide-for-Families
- Technical-and-Troubleshooting-Guide-for-Families-Spanish
- iPad i-Ready Basics
- i-Ready iPad Compatibility
- SchoolCity
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If your student has a BYOT device, please use the link below to install the Respondus Browser for online assessments:
- FSA Browser Information
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If your student has a BYOT device, please view the directions below on downloading the FSA browser on to your device for computer-based state testing.
- FSA Browser Download Directions
- Link for Browser Download: https://fsassessments.org/secure-browsers.html
- Quarantine Digital Learning Guides
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The guides below have been created to assist your child with using their digital resources at home.
Digital Citizenship
- Elementary (Grades PreK – 2)
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Media Balance Is Important
Internet Traffic Light
Links:
- Common Sense Media- Parent Concerns
- Common Sense Media Blog- Articles for Digital Citizenship Ages 5-7
- Elementary (Grades 3 – 5)
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Super Digital Citizen
Rings of Responsibility
Links:
- Common Sense Media- Parent Concerns
- Common Sense Media Blog- Articles for Digital Citizenship Ages 8-9
- Common Sense Media Blog- Articles for Digital Citizenship Ages 10-12
- Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
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What Is Digital Citizenship?
What's Cyberbullying?
Links:
- Common Sense Media- Parent Concerns
- Common Sense Media Blog- Articles for Digital Citizenship Ages 10-12
- Common Sense Media Blog- Articles for Digital Citizenship Ages 13+
- High School (Grades 9 – 12)
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What Is Digital Citizenship?
Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint
Links:
- Common Sense Media- Parent Concerns
- Common Sense Media Blog- Articles for Digital Citizenship Ages 13+
If you are experiencing technical issues, please call the VCS Support Hotline at (386) 626-0095. Available Monday - Friday, from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.