Director of Studies, Professional Growth and English/history faculty member Mike Kalin shares insights and tools to help families support students with digital learning, and become more informed, safe and tech-savvy. Check back as new tips (which appear in the parent/guardian newsletter) are added each week!
Learn how to install and use how to use Stay Focusd, a tool that monitors and helps limit time on certain time-sucking websites, including social media.
Learn how to use Google Tasks, a productivity tool with to-dos that sync across all devices. Integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar help get tasks done—faster. Features include creating subtasks, editing the status of to do's, and setting notifications.
Gmail is an essential communication tool at Nobles, whether you're a student, faculty/staff member or parent/guardian. Learn some useful tricks to better manage your Gmail functions and feel less overwhelmed by your inbox!
Google Calendar is much more than a way to keep track of your events and class schedule. Learn how to make the most of this tool, whether setting up Zoom meetings, reminders, color-coding, or other tasks.
Take a look at using confidential mode in Gmail to increase privacy. This mode tries to give Gmail users back some control by offering message expiration dates and making it trickier for email to be forwarded on.
On the Veracross parent/guardian portal (you must be logged in to view), find useful tutorials on how to use the portal, update your child's emergency health information, use Magnus Health, add the portal to your mobile phone's home screen, and more.
For assistance at any time, email the ISS team.