Keywords: VR, virtual reality, Virtual Reality, VR Tubs, VR Kits  Aliases: occulus, Occulus  VR Help Document, Google Expedition Steps, and More  headsets connect to the Closed PSD network. So, that won’t work. Also, you have a lot less “real estate” to see everything on/in the tours.  Get to know ExpeditionsPro a little. Here’s a short (5:23) video that will help: https://youtu.be/klm4t9eZd6w.  Find some tours that would be appropriate for your students/grade levels/content and download them in the app. Review those tours completely to make sure it’s the perfect content for your academic purposes and to decides what elements of the tour to use (and what parts not desired).  Reserve either Elementary Kits or Secondary Kits. See page 6 below.    ouTube 360৹ Tours:  YouTube is housing more and more VR videos. Use the words “360 tour” or “VR” to find them. Once a student has a video loaded on their cell phone ready to put in the VR headset, have them go to the 3-dots-more button.  Have them pick “View in Cardboard” or “View in VR Viewer”.  Note: if there is a commercial that plays first, have the students wait until after it plays before clicking on the 3-dots-more button. Reserving Kits: To reserve and use a VR Kit, please complete a ticket (Request New Service) Service Central on the Portal (https://psd401.freshservice.com/support/catalog/items/83). Simply state the date you would like the set to arrive at your building and the date you will have them ready for pick up. See sample below. Your building might also have a set (check with our media specialist/librarian).   Available sets: Elem Set A = 5 headsets and devices Elem Set B = 5 headsets and devices Elem Set C = 5 headsets and devices Sec VR Headset Set 1 = 20 headsets only Sec VR Headset Set 2 = 20 headsets only Sample Service Central Ticket to Reserve a VR set: Include: date you would like the kits to arrive at your building how long you plan to use the kit If you would like support from a digital coach, please add questions or type of support you would like Preparing instruction and students when using other applications or sites: Consider how you will use the VR or AR experience to support learning. Create a plan for sharing the link or site with students QR Codes should be made for students to access sites/VR experiences. Print the QR Codes so that students can scan them with the camera app on the iPod Touches or with their cell phones. An additional option, for classrooms where students use their own cell phones, is to put URL links into Schoology for students to access that way with their phones.   Communicating with parents and families is important to keep them informed and connected to the digital lives of students.  We recommend you make a copy of this letter to personalize and communicate the learning goals associated with your use of VR sites. Template parent letter  Tips About Headsets:  Insert the device into the headset.  Line up the vertical line on the screen with the raised line on the headset and close the cover. Students can adjust the focus with the clear sliding tabs on each lens. Preparing iPod Touch Devices (if using the Elementary kits): Power on each iPod Touch and ensure they are fully charged. iPod passcode is 3711 Safety of Students Doing VR:  The following articles will give background and cautions for using VR/AR with students. https://bigthink.com/kevin-dickinson/is-virtual-reality-dangerous-for-children    May 21, 2018 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/what-parents-need-to-know-about-virtual-reality April 3, 2018   https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/pdfs/csm_vr101_final.pdf 2018  https://thejournal.com/articles/2018/01/11/making-virtual-reality-a-reality-in-todays-classrooms.aspx Jan 11, 2018 Troubleshooting:   Issue Possible Fixes Seeing double images in the headset Check to make sure the device is lined up in the headset properly Blurry image Adjust slide tabs on top of the headset Please submit issues in an ‘Incident’ ticket at Service Central addressed to Angela May or Donna Squires. And please email Angie at maya@psd401.net or Donna at squiresd@psd401.net if you have questions.Tips from teachers who have used VR headsets in their classrooms: It was incredibly simple.   The headsets fit up to a plus-size phone.  Larger cases, or ones with batteries or pop-sockets, had to come off.   I had the students clean the foam on the inside of the headsets with a tissue and hand sanitizer after each use.   I preferred having 2 students per headset because they get vertigo if they keep it on for too long.   It’s good to take breaks every few minutes.  I just did my narration, gave time for both students to look, then moved on to the next item of interest to narrate.   Definitely practice first.  I used my phone and logged in as my son to try it out. Virtual Field Trips District Collaboration Doc: Virtual Field Trips can create enriching, interactive experiences that cater to students of all learning styles and needs while exposing them to diverse perspectives. Additionally, they eliminate the need for transportation, decrease the loss of instructional time, reduce the need for parent permission slips, and remove safety concerns. One amazing tool to expand your classroom out into the world is Google Arts & Culture. It is a non-commercial initiative that works with cultural institutions and artists around the world. Together, their mission is to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere. We have started a collaborative document in PSD where teachers can add resources and feedback. Please feel free to explore &/or add to this document:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/108vxQe5dBxuZUi2tvlOM4DphZdWHvgifRWf0w9x9Nkc/edit?usp=sharing  Link to Shared Staff Creations/Ideas:  Add your experiences, ideas, resources, and great finds here:  VR/AR Shared Staff Creations/Ideas Slide Deck How to Return Kit(s): When you are done with the kit, please complete the following: Clean, count & record number of headsets in the set before returning. Note any damage or issues with items in the kit Label the kit for return to ESC/DLI Office and place in the PONY pick-up location in your building Go to TICKETS in Service Central to communicate the date you returned the kit in the PONY so DLI staff can confirm the return and close the ticket.

Keywords: Edison, Robot, Coding, Programing Aliases: You and students can connect an Edison robot to a Chromebook and program it using edblocksapp.com. This video will walk you through the steps.  Click here for the getting started guide: https://meetedison.com/content/Get-started-with-Edison-guide-English.pdf You can also go to https://meetedison.com/download/ for more teacher resources. Video Transcription:  Here's the transcription of the video "How to Set Up Your Edison Bot with the EdBlocks App": The video demonstrates setting up the Edison bot using the EdBlocks app. Here are the steps covered: Log into edblocksapp.com and connect the Edison bot using a connecting wire into the headphone jack. Ensure the volume is turned all the way up. Turn on the Edison bot and select a program to run. In the video, the 'Drive Example' program is chosen from the 'Load Demos' menu. Plug the cord into the bottom of the bot. Press the record button once on the bot, then click 'Program Edison' in the app. The bot will make a sound cycle, indicating it is receiving the program. Once the lights are on, you can unplug it. To run the program, place the bot on a surface and push the triangle button. For editing, the video demonstrates adding a backward movement to the program. Drag the desired command into the program, repeat the steps for programming the bot, and observe the new movement. The final demonstration shows the bot moving forward, stopping, and then backing up, according to the edited program. The video is a straightforward guide on using the EdBlocks app to program an Edison bot, showcasing the process of programming, editing, and running a simple command sequence.

Keywords: PearDeck Aliases: Summary of Video Transcription: The video is a tutorial on using Pear Deck, an interactive tool for enhancing educational presentations. Led by Cindy from KPMS, the session explains how Pear Deck functions as an add-on for Google Slides, allowing educators to create interactive slides for their students. Key features of Pear Deck include: Making Google Slides interactive: Users can add different interactive elements to their slides. Types of interactions: These include videos, multiple-choice questions, text inputs, numerical responses, drag-and-drop activities, and drawing options. Setting up slides: Each slide can be customized with specific interactive functions. Limitations: For multiple-choice questions, only one option can be selected. Classroom application: Pear Deck can be used in live presentations with real-time student interaction or in a self-paced format where students respond individually. Overall, the video demonstrates how Pear Deck can make classroom presentations more engaging and interactive, offering a range of options to suit different teaching and learning styles.

If you're having issues recording with Flipgrid due to a Pop-up Blocker, there may be one of two causes - Google Chrome's built-in Pop-up Blocker, or the third-party Chrome extension the district uses to block ads and malicious Pop-ups - uBlock Origin. This guide will show you how to disable either, but only for Flipgrid (or whichever site is not functioning properly). 1) Click on the Padlock icon to the left or the address bar. 2) Scroll down to 'Pop-ups and redirects', click on the right side, and then click 'Allow'. This will disable Chrome's built-in Pop-up blocker for the site you are currently on. 3) At this point, I would refresh the website and test again to see if it is fixed. If it is not fixed, I would undo the step above and continue to step 4. 4) If the above steps did not fix, click on the red shield icon in the top-right corner. Then click the power button. This will turn off uBlock Origin for the site you're currently on only. 5) For what we just did to take effect, you will need to click the refresh button that appears. The Pop-up issue should now be resolved. If it is not, you may contact the Help Desk. Having a screenshot of the error or issue on-hand is helpful.

keywords: Convert Publisher, Publisher, Canva alias: Publisher In Publisher: The file will need to be exported as a PDF. Click File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document > Create PDF/XPS. In Canva: On the top right of the page, click Create a design, then select Import file The file will now show up in your projects list. Note: There may be issues with converted documents where the font is different or an incorrect size. This will have to be adjusted manually.

Keywords: Voice, Audio, Recording, Chrome Aliases: Summary: This article will walk you through how to make voice recordings using the website Vocaroo. Steps: Navigate to https://vocaroo.com/1jTTwqjb7ZkQ Click the large red record button at the center of the window. Chrome will ask you if you would like vocaroo to use your microphone, click "allow”. The recording has started! Now just speak what you would like to record. If you want to stop and start over, just click the big red button once then again once it's changed to the circular arrow. If you want to pause the recording, click the pause button to the left of the red button. Once you’ve got a recording you’re happy with, hit the red stop button. Click Save & Share. Then in the panel which just appeared, click download on the middle right. The recording will now download as an MP3 file, which you can send or upload where you need it to go.

Keywords: DVD, Burn, Handbrake Aliases: Copy, Disc Summary This guide will walk you through how to download and install handbrake as well as how to use it to burn a CD. Installing Handbrake Click this link: https://handbrake.fr/rotation.php?file=HandBrake-1.6.1.dmg A file will begin downloading, when it's done click the file to open it A page will open which looks like the picture below, just left click and drag the "Handbrake" icon from the window onto your desktop. Setup First you'll need to make sure you have a few things: A mac laptop A SuperDrive (apple dvd player) USB type B to USB type C adapter The DVD which you would like to burn Steps: Plug in the SuperDrive to your computer, you will likely need to use the USB type A to USB type C adapter. If so plug the SuperDrive into the adapter, then the adapter into the computer. Insert the disc you would like to burn, you have to push it in a good distance into the drive before it pulls it the rest of the way in. After a few moments the movie will begin playing automatically, hit ESC and then close the player window. Double click the handbrake application, a window appear which will look like the one pictured below. If you don't see the smaller window on top of the handbrake window you might need to click "Open Source" on the top left of the window. Click the dropdown on the center top of the inner window and select the option with a laptop icon. Now in the leftmost column there should be an option for the DVD that is inserted, just left click it once. It will look like what is pictured below once it is selected, then click open on the bottom right. It will most likely give you a pop-up warning you about copy protected content, click "Attempt Scan Anyway". Now it is going to scan and process the video, when it's done you should have a screen which looks similar to the one pictured below. There are some settings we are going to want to change to make sure everything is processes correctly and speed things up. If you need subtitles skip to step 10 otherwise, click the subtitles tab. Scanning for subtitles requires a second pass on the movie, so to speed up the process we're going to disable that. Look for the tracks dropdown and click it. Then select "Remove All Tracks". Now click the video tab. Now click framerate, if this DVD is made in the US or Canada you want to select 29.97 (NTSC Video). This is what almost all movies are going to be encoded in. You may need to use 25 (PAL) for movies produced in Europe or Japan. If 29.97 (NTSC) results in a very glitchy video, try using 23.976 (NTSC Film) and then running the burn again. Now click "Browse..." on the bottom right of the window, then navigate to and click your desktop folder. Then click "Choose" on the bottom right. Then hit start on the top bar of the window, this will begin the encoding process. This will take a while, anywhere between half an hour to an hour depending on the length of the film. After completing the movie should be on your desktop, double click it to open and check to see if the video and audio are normal. If they are, then you're done! If not try some things in the tips below or call x3711 if you're having trouble. Common Issues Video Is Distorted Try changing the framerate based on the advice mentioned in step 11. Usually framerate is the reason that something is not encoded correctly, some things are in 29.97 (NTSC Video) and others are in 23.976 (NTSC Film)

Keywords: Unity, Install, Troubleshoot Aliases: After thoroughly testing, the below issue only happens if the User launches the Unity Hub before the Unity Editor. Launching the Unity Editor first, prevents the issue from happening: When launching the Unity Hub for the first time, after signing-in with your Google Account, Unity may prompt you to install an outdated version of the Unity Editor. Do not click 'Install Unity Editor' Because the latest version is already installed, you just need to locate it. Click Locate existing installation: 2. Locate the existing installation by navigating to the already-installed editor (Unity 6 / Unity 6000.x.x) - and click Select Editor If any users see the below error when launching the editor, they either: Run this fix in Self Service: jamfselfservice://content?entity=policy&id=1202&action=view OR Sign out of the computer completely, and then sign back in. There is a script that runs on login, once per-user, on computers where Unity is installed. The below error indicates that script didn't run. Unity is meant to be ran by users with Administrator permissions, so the script is a workaround.

Keywords: childplus, eceap, remote, desktop Aliases: eceap/childplus software Note: Steps 1-11 only need to be performed once. After the initial setup is complete, you can start on step 13 each time. Note: It should not be needed, but PSD's Agency ID for ChildPlus is PSESD 1. Open Self Service to install the Microsoft Windows App (Finder > Applications > Self Service). It's under the Microsoft category. Click 'Install'. (Says 'Run' in the Screen Shot because I already have it installed). 2. Open the Microsoft Windows App . Click on 'Microsoft Windows App ' in the top-left corner. Then click 'Settings...' 3. This will open up a Preferences window. Select the Credentials tab. Click on the '+' symbol to add a User Account 4. For username, type psd\ and then your username. So psd\username. Username and password will be your PSD ClassLink Portal login. Friendly name is just your username. 5. After filling out the fields like above, click Add. Then, click on the General tab. 6. Where it says 'If folder redirection is enabled...' click on Nothing 7. Then, click Choose Folder... and select your Desktop (Click Desktop, then Choose) it should look like below: You can now close out of Preferences 8. At the top of the App, click on 'Apps' - you will now be accessing ChildPlus through Apps instead of Devices 9. Click on the '+' symbol and then 'Add Workspace' Note: You can also click this, it's the same thing: 10. For the workspace / URL enter vmnocapterminal After you do that, it will 'find' the correct workspace and it will look like below. For User account - click the drop-down and change it from 'Ask when required' to your user account that you added in earlier steps. Then click Add. 11. You may see a certificate warning. Simply click Continue: 12. You will now see the ChildPlus icon: 13. Double-click on it to run ChildPlus. It will launch in its own contained Window now. It will briefly show a Windows login. Then the window will go away. Be patient for about 10-15 seconds, and then ChildPlus will launch: Note: The only other minor nuance is that when you're uploading scanned files now - you will now upload them from your macOS Desktop. In ChildPlus, when you click 'Add Attachment' - select 'This PC' if it is not already selected. Scroll down until you see Redirected drives and folders - you will see your macOS Desktop there as shown below. Double-click on that, then your scanned files should be in there. Any questions or issues, let us know. You can submit a ticket through the portal, or by emailing servicecentral@psd401.net or call x3711.

Keywords: Remote Desktop, MHS Scoring, PsychCorpCenter Aliases: RDP, Desktop Access, Windows Access 1. Open Self Service and install Microsoft Windows App (Finder > Applications > Self Service). It's under the Microsoft category. Click 'Install'. (Says 'Run' in the Screen Shot because I already have it installed). 2. Download the two attached files at the bottom of this solutions article: 3. Launch the Microsoft Windows App. (Finder > Applications > Microsoft Windows App.) You may want to pin it to your dock (drag the icon to your dock). 4. In the Microsoft Windows App, click 'Connections' and then 'Import from RDP file...' and select the attached files you downloaded in Step 2. Then click 'Import' 7. Your Microsoft Windows App screen should now look like this: Note: Psych1 = ABAS-3 + MHS Scoring Software Pysch2 = MHS Scoring Software + PyschCorpCenter + PyschCorpCenter-II 8. Double-click on one of the above. Add your username and password as shown below, and then click Continue: 9. Click Continue at the screen below: 10. You should now be at a Windows 10 Desktop screen. Refer to Step 7 for which Desktop has which software installed. Any questions or issues, let us know. You can submit a ticket through the portal, or by emailing servicecentral@psd401.net