Posted on July 22nd, 2021

Welcome back to school

Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts

You probably knew that you can use Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste in most computer programs, but did you know that there are over 100 different keyboard shortcuts for your Chromebook?

Here are a few of the most useful ones:

Grid of commonly used Chromebook shortcuts: Ctrl + Shift + T to reopen a closed tab*; Ctrl + F to search for text on a page*; Ctrl + K to create a link*; Alt + magnifying glass for Caps Lock; Ctrl + window switcher to take a screenshot; Ctrl + Shift + window switcher for the snipping tool; Alt + Backspace to delete; Ctrl + Shift + L to lock Chromebook; Ctrl + Alt + ? to show all shortcuts
* Starred shortcuts also work in the Chrome browser on a PC.

 

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Posted on July 13th, 2021

For Students and Parents:

Remote Learning Support: remotelearning@perryschools.org or 317-789-3950

Parent Information Playlist on YouTube

Remote Learning Tools YouTube Playlist

For Teachers:

Virtual Learning Toolkit – This is a new resource we introduced in online sessions.

If you are looking for more information on the major resources we have for reaching students at home, this is a great place to start.

Staff HelpDesk:  Our support HelpDesk for staff will be available from 7 am – 4 pm.

Call us at 317-789-3750 or e-mail at helpdesk@perryschools.org

Staff Technology FAQ: We are regularly adding information to our Google Doc for Frequently Asked Questions



Posted on July 12th, 2021

Our Summer Technology Professional Development sessions are live on our NEW PD Portal, TeachPoint (Vector Solutions).

Most sessions have an in-person and virtual option to attend this summer.

Check out our catalog below for more information on what we have to offer to share!

For more information on how to access TeachPoint (Vector Solutions), please view our help guide here: TeachPoint (Vector Solutions) Help Guide.



Posted on March 10th, 2021

PBS Kids Read Along

From PBS Kids: “To encourage family engagement and a love of reading at home, PBS KIDS offers families a place to come together and read along with fan-favorites on YouTube. PBS KIDS Read-Alongs have included story-times with Brad Meltzer (XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM), Marc Brown (ARTHUR), Victoria Kann (PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC) Angela Santomero (Creator of DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD) and more.

Along with story-time of a beloved book, each PBS KIDS Read-Along is designed to encourage engagement among families who tune in, with activity ideas and questions that spark conversation.”

Click here to explore the many options available: Read Along with PBS Kids

eBooks and Magazines



Students in grades K-6 can read a wide variety of eBooks on myON


Celebrating Seuss

March 2nd was chosen for Read Across America Day because it is the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Better known by his pen name of Dr. Seuss, Geisel transformed the way people wrote books for young children and proved that books for beginning readers could be fun as well as educational.


Visit the Seussville website for a wealth of information and entertainment on all things Seussian.



Posted on February 22nd, 2021

Google for Education is celebrating with the Be Internet Awesome 7 Day Challenge!

Every day, we will share a new resource from Google and Be Internet Awesome that can be used at home or in the classroom.

Due to our winter storm, we were unable to share these extra activities on the resource portal. Please enjoy!

Day 6: If you’re drawing a blank on internet safety activities, we’ve got you! For today’s Safer Internet Day activity, have your students get crafty with these two activities:
✏️Draw the Internaut: goo.gle/2MW90ID

✂️Papercraft: Please print me!

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