Parents have the option to set up Screen Time restrictions on a student iPad.  If set up incorrectly or with too many restrictions, it may make the device less functional as the learning tool it is intended to be.  It also is not a replacement for our web filter; the filtering we use is more specifically tailored to curriculum needs and overall safe...

Meet the Teacher is a site the district uses for Conference scheduling and for Connect and Assess days. Logging In Start at the Meet the Teacher login page for Shakopee Public Schools. Parents/guardians in the primary household can log in and be matched to a student using their exact first and last name, the student's first and last name, and the st...

There are two common ways to connect to a network drive on a Mac.  For the majority of users, the first method through NoMAD will work.  For users with additional access to network drives, the second method may be necessary. Delete Local Drive Connections Note that these methods only work on-site or for staff who have been given VPN access and have ...

This article covers common warning or status indicator lights for Hitachi projectors.  May not apply universally to all models; these are the most common indicators. Providing indicator light information can be very helpful when submitting a ticket for projector issues. Power Light Lamp Light Temperature Light Description Orange Off Off Standby mode...

This article covers the rationale and processes for software and subscription requests.  Related to this is our current parent communication regarding Software and Sites We Use. A comprehensive collection of software and app titles in use throughout the district is being developed and can be found in the Software DataStudio. Why we need a process We...

Canvas is Shakopee's Learning Management System. Teachers use Canvas to post announcements, deliver materials, and collect digital work from students. Students can submit assignments, take quizzes, participate in discussion boards, access resources, and track their to-do list. Canvas is used in grades 6-12, Shakopee Online, and some elementary class...

Overview Central Duplicating is housed at District Office at 1200 Shakopee Town Square.   Central Duplicating offers following services: Printing Standard / Heavy Paper Various colors Binding Glue / Spiral Punch Punch ring binder holes Cutting Cut sheets to desired sizes Delete Login Central Duplicating portal can be accessed on and off District net...

It can be useful for students to set alarms on their iPad to remind them to attend certain classes, services, or complete schoolwork. Apple support notes on setting an alarm....

There are currently two programs we are aware of for reduced cost or free access to Microsoft products, depending on your needs. The Microsoft Home Use Program is an option for discounted purchasing (currently a 30% discount) of Office 365 software and all the benefits a paid subscription entails. The Office 365 Education option is available for stu...

Overview Mitel Connect is application available for Windows and Macbooks that extend Mitel phone features to computer.  Anyone with an assigned extension (which includes voicemail-only extensions) can use Mitel Connect. Common features used: Managing Voicemail (Personal / Workgroup) Forwarding calls using directory search Directory lookup Warning Mi...

How to retain a copy of Google data using the Takeout archiving process. Delete Staff Takeout As of March 25, 2021 Takeout has been disabled for staff.  For assistance in moving personal data from district Google Drive contact the help desk. Staff are responsible for ensuring no files they take with them contain personal student or district specific...

Starting in the 2019-2020 school year the tech department surveyed teaching staff to find out what the most commonly requested apps are. Those apps are reflected below and will be updated every year based on feedback. Core Apps can be installed in a bundle by tapping the web link named "Elementary Apps" or "Core Apps" (middle schools). Safari opens,...

Some users of Outlook on Mac may experience an issue where a new calendar meeting invite automatically adds an unwanted Microsoft Teams meeting. To try to resolve this, please complete the following steps. In Outlook, click on the menu called Outlook and then click Preferences. In the Outlook Preferences window, click on Calendar. In the Calendar wi...

Notes to resolve issue where Outlook for MacBook application does not consistently update or refresh incoming mail.   While in Outlook, go to  Microsoft Outlook at the top of your screen, then down to  Settings…   In the window that pops up, click on the second item,  Accounts     Make sure your k12 email is selected on the left-side, then click on ...

Meet the Teacher is a site the district uses for Conference scheduling and for Connect and Assess days. Vendor general documentation for teachers.  Teacher Guide. Logging In If you have a rostered class in Infinite Campus and are attached to a class as a teacher, than the system should recognize you.  If you do not have a rostered class, we will nee...

This article collects various notes for troubleshooting issues with Google Meet sessions. Also see: Google Meet cheat-sheet Audio and Video Settings If you're having video or audio issues in Google Meet, try changing your settings.  Here is Google's help article - https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9302964 Step by Step Guide 1. Browse to  https:...

This article reviews best practices for adding a calendar via subscription in Outlook.   Prerequisite: To subscribe to a calendar using this method, you'll need a subscription address.  These are generally in a format that starts with webcal or includes ical or icalfeed in the address.   Calendar List Staff: Here is a list of some useful calendars t...

Delete Info Messages will be sent from generic email (donotreply@shakopeemn.mg.infinitecampus.org). Best practice to include course and signature block to allow parents to relate message to child. Infinite Campus includes functionality to send out messages to a variety of audiences. Notes below include support documents that thoroughly cover the use...

Notes for students (and anyone helping students) on how to use Seesaw. Seesaw Help Site   Signing into Seesaw Part of device deployment Seesaw should be signed in during initial device setup, only follow these sign in steps if account got signed out somehow.   Open ClassLink app on your iPad    Login with QR Code If prompted click OK to Allow Access...

Overview Notice As of January 2022 we are replacing all of the Canon MFP devices with similarly outfitted Konica devices. This page features notes on usage and features of Konica Minolta copiers.  Usage Login via Username/Password or RFID Card (requires initial registration of card) Features Printing, Scanning Info Typically there are two (2) Konica...

These are steps for setting the Internet filtering level via Infinite Campus.   This is to be done only at the direction of building administration or designee.  Step by Step Guide 1. In Infinite Campus, go to the student record. 2. Go to the Unique Learner tab. 3.  Look for the drop down menu labeled "Filtering".  Choose from the three options curr...

Seesaw is an online tool that we use primarily in early childhood and elementary grades.  It is a space for teachers to share assignments with students which also allows parents to participate in seeing what students are doing. It is also a helpful tool for communication. Parents should expect to see Seesaw Messages come through to the Seesaw app.  ...

Notes and videos for common Google Meet usage for students. Sign in to Google Meet (iPad) Notes and translations. Student Sign In to Google Meet.pdf Student Sign In to Google Meet-spanish.pdf Student Sign In to Google Meet-somali.pdf Delete...

Archive of technology department newsletters that are occasionally (usually monthly or as needed) sent out to staff. Staff Tech Newsletter - March 2023 Staff Tech Newsletter - January 2023 Staff Tech Newsletter - October 2022 Staff Tech Newsletter - August 2022 Staff Tech Newsletter - June 2022 Staff Tech Newsletter - April 2022 Staff Tech Newslette...

  Master Teacher Professional Development The Master Teacher site is presently used by the Special Services department for specific training and certification testing.  The audience/users for this site are special service paraeducator staff.   Accessing the site The site link can be found by starting in Classlink Launchpad, then going to the Self se...

Overview Eyelo is utilized for central room reservations across the district.     Staff Resources being placed in ClassLink LaunchPad folder: Eleyo Facilities Booking       FAQ How do I get my account set up? Go to https://shakopee.reg.eleyo.com/ .  Press the sign in button in the upper right hand corner of the screen. From here you will be prompted...

Technology questions can take many forms, and this page is intended to help guide you to the most effective and efficient outcome for your question.   Staff who may assist with technology questions Building Technology ParaEducators All general technology functional and set-up questions.   Account set up or access for all systems (excluding any softw...

The "Hide IP Address" setting for Safari browser may cause connection issues with sites such as Amplify, PebbleGo, Brittanica, and potentially others. To change the setting, start in the Settings app and scroll down to Safari. In the Safari settings, scroll down to the Hide IP address setting.   The default setting is "From Trackers".  Tap that sett...