Google Meet Troubleshooting
Follow these steps to resolve Google Meet issues. We will continue to update this article as we discover new tips. Check out our YouTube Channel for tutorials if you are unsure how to accomplish these troubleshooting steps. TEACHERS Chromebooks/Home Connectivity
EdTech Cheat Sheets
We have made some enhancements to our Edtech processes to address remote learning and created a “Cheat Sheet” to answer common questions. The focus of this document is to make everyone aware of how new staff and students can gain access to technology and support at WPS. Our technology program has grown significantly with remote learning and we […]
Logging into the Chromebook using Clever
Students in grades K-2 can use their Clever badge to login to their Chromebook. To log in, click the “Next” button at the bottom right. To log into the Chromebook by typing out your Google credentials instead, select the “Sign in with a different account” option. See the image below. If your Clever badge […]
Chromebook asks for Old Password to Unlock and Restore Local Data
When logging into a Chromebook you are prompted for an old password. You can bypass this by selecting the “Forgot your old password?” You will get a message that reads “You may proceed, but only your synced data and settings will be restored. All local data will be lost.” You can select “Proceed Anyway”, no […]
Using Spotlight View in Google Meet
We recommend that students use Spotlight view with Google Meet for the best learning experience. Spotlight view will only show the current person speaking and uses less computer resources. Google Meet is very resource-intensive on computers and tile view can lead to performance issues and dropped connections. Titled view has become popular due to the […]
Phishing and Ransomware
Phishing and Ransomware Phishing and Ransomware are making headlines around the world due to their damage to files and disruption to business operations. Understanding these threats and being careful using email and browsing websites is important to prevent these destructive attacks. What is Phishing? The practice of sending out emails that purport to be […]
WPS Software Request process
Looking for software for your classroom or department? Edtech is committed to supporting your software request As technology continues to play an increasingly significant role in education, it is essential that we take the necessary measures to ensure the safety, security, and effectiveness of the software applications used by our students and staff. The Weymouth […]
Missing assignments in Google Classroom
After posting an assignment it may appear that not all students have received copies of the Doc or Slide you attached as “Make a copy for each student.” For some students the notification is “No attachments, Assigned.” This is not a problem! What happens in this case is that the code for posting the assignment […]
SmartEDU Quick Start
Website: https://app.smartedu.net/weymouth/pd/ Username: First.Last First time logging in if you do not have your password you can click forgot password, put in your username in and you will receive and email with the information needed to login To find a offering to sign up for: Click offerings off to the side and choose your option. […]
Using your weymouthps.org Student Account on a Personal Device
Problem: I am logging into a personally owned device with my weymouthps.org account and am unable to access the internet. Websites are not loading and/or I am seeing a “Your connection is not private” warning. Summary: Our student accounts are filtered offsite to protect students’ online activity. To use their weymouthps.org account on a non-district […]