Technology

Support documents, videos, and a schedule of technology PD opportunities will be gradually built and posted on this page.

In the meantime, here are some resources.

Canva for Edu Google Classroom Setup

Teach with Canva Tutorial Videos

Canva for Education YouTube Channel

Clever Academy Course Catalog

CoWriter Videos

Edpuzzle Self-Paced Courses

Google Educator Level 1 & 2 Certification

Google Workspace Productivity Tips

Google Help Center

Kami Certified Educators

Lightspeed Classroom BGCS Set Up

PBISApps SWIS Suite Videos

Pear Deck Training Videos

Pear Deck Help Videos

Screencastify University

Snap&Read Videos

Bowling Green students in grades 1-12 are provided Chromebook devices to support their learning. Students in grades 1-5 store their chromebooks in classroom carts to be used at school. Students in grades 6-12 are provided a chromebook in a case and a charger that students are expected to charge nightly at home and bring to school daily. Internet access on student chromebooks is turned off overnight to support good mental health. Chromebooks run through the district’s Internet filter regardless of where and when the device connects. Chromebooks are collected each May and are distributed at students' respective schools in August. Hardware issues are typically resolved with same day service to avoid disruption to the learning process.

Students interact with their teachers via Google Classroom and Google Workplace for Education tools, and they can find many of their Curricular resources on Clever. Below are some of the digital resources provided and supported by the Technology Department. Resources may vary per grade level.

Canva for Edu
Clever
CoWriter
Google Classroom
Google Jamboard
Google Keep
Google Workplace
KamiApp
Lucidchart
PowerSchool
Screencastify
Snap&Read

Canva for Edu
Clever
EdPuzzle
Google Classroom
Google Workplace
KamiApp
LessonPix
Lightspeed Classroom
Pear Deck
PowerTeacher Pro
Same Goal
Screencastify
SMART Notebook

Windows PCs
Chromebooks
Projectors & Audio
Interactive Displays
Doc Cameras
 

Much of our break-fix efforts focus on the 1:1 Chromebook program with same day repair service to limit disruptions to the learning process. Other hardware repairs are typically completed in-house on these hardware items:

Windows Desktops & Laptops
Chromebooks
iPads
Projectors & Audio
Interactive Displays
Doc Cameras
Accessories
Servers
Access Points
Switches
CCTV Cameras
PAC Electronics
 

The IT Department supports multiple systems that run various district operations. Here are some:

3CX Phone System
Access Control
Clever
Copier Fleet
FinalForms
FinalSite
Follett
K12 PD Tracker
NOVA
osTicket Support Center
PA Systems
PaperCut Print Mgmt
PaySchool
PBIS Rewards
PBIS SWIS Suite
Pitney Bowes Postage
PowerSchool eFP
PowerSchool SIS & Gradebook
PowerSchool Unified Talent
QuickLunch
Raptor Visitor Mgmt
SameGoal
SchoolMessenger
Security Cameras
Traversa

What started out as automatic data transfers from our SIS into our cafeteria and library systems 20+ years ago has greatly evolved into data integrations with most curricular and operations systems. Here are some of the integrations we support:

Instructional
Amplify CKLA + mClass DIBELS
Brain Pop / Jr (Content videos)
Clever (Launch pad for resources)
CoWriter (Writing support)
Culture Grams (Library - Research)
Explore Learning (Gizmos)
Flocabulary (Content videos)
Follett Destiny (Library Catalog)
Gale Databases (Library - Research)
Gallopade (Social Studies)
Generation Genius (Science)
Google Classroom (LMS)
Holt McDougal HRW (Foreign Language)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Social Studies)
i-Ready (Reading & Math)
McGraw-Hill (Science + Social Studies)
Membean (Language Arts)
National Geographic (Social Studies)
NewsELA (Language Arts)
NoRedInk (Plagiarism check)
Ohio as America (Social Studies)
PBIS Rewards (Behavioral support)
PBIS SWIS Suite (Behavioral support)
PearDeck (Teaching tool)
RAZ Plus (Language Arts)
Savvas (Math, Science, Social Studies)
SIRS (Library - Research)
Snap&Read (Reading support)
Studies Weekly (Social Studies)
YouScience (Career)

Production Tools and Systems:
Apple School Manager (iPad + app management)
Canva for Edu (Production tool)
FinalForms (Student registration + OHSAA forms)
FinalSite (Website)
Google Workplace (Office suite)
KamiApp (PDF support)
Learn21 (Device management and inventory)
Lightspeed Filter & Classroom
Lucidchart (Graphic Organizer)
PaperCut Print Management
PaySchools (Online payment)
PowerSchool (SIS + gradebook)
QuickLunch (Point of Sale system)
SameGoal (IEP system)
SchoolMessenger (Parent notifications)
Screencastify (Screen videos)
Traversa (Transportation)
Unified Talent (Hiring and HR Records)

We take cybersecurity and data privacy very seriously. Some of the measures we are focusing on are considered best practice by the industry and by cyber insurers. This effort is an ongoing endeavor as tactics and defenses evolve. Here are some of the areas we are working on:

Accounts Management
Backups: Encrypted, Onsite & Cloud
Email filtering and Web & Network Security
Employee Cybersecurity Training
Endpoint Detection & Response
Incident Response Planning
Multi Factor Authentication
Patch and Software Management

We are establishing data privacy agreements with our vendors in compliance with FERPA, COPPA and best practice. Securing and protecting our student and staff data is a high priority.

The IT Department manages all network connections and systems in the district and partners with network providers for lines and access. Here are some of the responsibilities.

Active Directory
Backups (Cloud & Onsite)
Connections Support
DHCP and DNS Services
File and Print Services
Filter Support
Image Development & Deployment
Switch Configuration & Management
VPN Services
Wireless Network