Digital Learning & Educational Technology - Issaquah School District 411 (2024)

Digital Learning & Educational Technology - Issaquah School District 411 (1)

ISD strives to have classrooms that provide Digital Learning Experiences where ALL students can:

  • access,engage with, create, andproduce using technological tools
  • have agency and ownership overtheirlearning, and
  • use technology toengage with the world in meaningful ways.

Through the support of our local capital/technology levy, ISD schools are equipped with the hardware and software necessary to provide equitable and safe digital resources for students. All classrooms are outfitted with a teaching station which includes a computer, large display (projector/TV), and document camera. Audio amplification is available in 80% of our classrooms and will be in 100% of the instructional spaces within the next 5 years. Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, student access to laptops is as follows:

  • Kindergarten classrooms one laptop for every three students.
  • First and Second-grade classrooms one laptop for every two students.
  • Third through Fifth-grade classroomsone laptop for every student.
  • Students in grades six through twelve check out a school laptop for the duration of the school year.
    • More information for families on the 1:1 program for grades 6-12

Student safety is paramount; to that end, ISD uses filtering software to limit access to inappropriate content and security software that monitors all types of information on Microsoft365 cloud products, including student email and documents.

In addition to hardware, a variety of software and apps are used to support and enhance learning. These resources are organized through Student Portals and Learning Management Systems. Select the link below that matches the grade level of your student.

In This Section

Technology Tools for Students

Learning tools and resources vary by class and teacher. Students access the majority of their online resources through Clever (K-5) or Canvas & Classlink (6-12). Information about some of the tools used in our schools can be found below.

  • Elementary (Grades K-5)
  • Secondary (Grades 6-12)

Elementary (Grades K-5)

Every student in Issaquah School District has access to online digital tools. For our elementary students, they can access most of these tools through Clever. For more information about the tools, please refer to the list below. The use of these tools may be relative to teacher use and grade-level.

Digital ToolPurpose & How to Learn MoreWho Has AccessStudent Login Information

Learning Management

Clever, Seesaw or Teams

Learning Management Tools (Clever, Seesaw and Teams) act as the digital classroom where students and families go to access information about their class. To learn more and access tutorialsclick here.K-5

Clever

Clever

Clever is the online portal for elementary students to access Zearn (Math), Quaver (Music), and other educational technology tools.

Learn more with this video tutorial

K-5

Username: first 4 of the last name, first 3 of the first name & 2 digit graduation year)

Password: Student ID
QR codes might be available for K-2 (refer to teacher)

SeesawSeesaw gives students creative tools to capture and reflect on their learning – in real-time. It’s easy to use and makes it simple to collect student work in one place and share with families.K-5 and invited parentsClever
Microsoft 365 and Teams

Office 365 is Microsoft's subscription-based service that gives users access to the familiar, desktop office applications through the web browser and access to its cloud storage solution.

  • English:More information on accessing Teams and Office 365
  • Spanish: Cómo acceder a Office 365 y a Teams
  • Chinese: 使用Office 365和Teams(幼儿园到5年级)
  • Korean: Office 365 및 Teams 이용하기[유치원~5학년]
  • Vietnamese: Truy cập Office 365 và Teams [Các lớp K-5]
  • Russian: Как получить доступ к Office 365 и Teams [для учеников с подготовительного (K) по 5-й класс]
  • Japanese: Office 365とTeamsにアクセスする [~5年生]

Outlook

K-12 Students

Clever

Students will need to login the first time, then their information is saved.

Username: first 4 of the last name, first 3 of the first name & 2 digit graduation year)

Password: Student ID
QR codes might be available for K-2 (refer to teacher)

Below are additional applications students may use in the classroom. While most of these applications are for classroom use, they are also available to students at home.
AmplifyAmplify is the elementary STEM curriculum. Online access to the Amplify resources is through Clever.K-5Clever
Benchmark ReadingBenchmark Phonics is used with all kindergarten students to lay a strong universal foundation of phonics and decoding.KClever
BrainPop and
BrainPop Jr.

Brain Pop allows teachers to assign differentiated activities to students and monitor their progress. Activities include Make-a-Map, Make-a-Movie, Challenge, games, videos and more. It encourages independent learning.

K-5 (teachers who have established classroom access through Clever)Clever
Code.orgOne of our core tools, Code.org, is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event.K-5Clever
i-Ready Math and Readingi-Ready Math and Reading are used to reinforce learning, provide enrichment, and help build up students who have core number sense skill gaps (math). i-Ready is an adaptive learning tool that adjusts to student responses. It will launch with a diagnostic assessment and build a personalized learning plan for each student. It is important that students do their i-Ready work INDEPENDENTLY, families can help students navigate i-Ready, but should encourage them to do their best independent work for the i-Ready activities - even the games, which may have more than fun in mind. To learn more from i-Ready,click here.K-5Clever
King County Library SystemsAccess to all of KCLS online information and tools.K-12User Name:4 1 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(7 digit Student ID number)
PIN/Passcode:_ _ _ _
(Last 4 digits of Student ID)
Learning AllyAn audiobook solution that provides students who struggle to read, due to a reading deficit, equitable access to all the books they need to and want to read, including curriculum-aligned textbooks and literature, popular fiction, and more. With an extensive library of human-read audiobooks and a suite of educator tools and resources, Learning Ally helps struggling readers become engaged, independent learners. Learn More HereK-12

Clever(K-5)

Classlink (6-12)

PebbleGoK-3 learning to read materials with read-along informational text articles.K-5 (password through librarian)Clever
Quaver MusicTeaching students to read music through fun and interactive online lessons.K-5Clever
SORAThe Sora student reading app provides a reading experience that allows K-12 students to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from their school’s digital library collection. Available on smartphones, tablets and desktops, students can read for pleasure and complete assigned reading anytime, anywhere.K-12Cleverusing Office365 password username and password.
Words Their WayWords Their Wayuses word sorts to help build students’ word knowledge for reading, writing, and communicating.1-5Clever
ZearnZearn is an online, K-5 math program based on Eureka Math that can be used to provide differentiated instructional support and student practice in the classroom and/or at home.K-5Clever

Secondary (Grades 6-12)

Every student in Issaquah School District has access to online digital tools. For our secondary students in grades 6-12, access to these tools is through ClassLink our Single Sign On (SSO) app, and/or Canvas our Learning Management System (LMS). For more information about the tools, please refer to the list below. The use of these tools may be relative to specific classes or grade levels.

Digital ToolPurposeWho has accessStudent Login Information

Canvas

Parents, your login link is different. Please use this Parent Link.

A Learning Management System (LMS) used to facilitate teaching and learning throughout the district.students in grades 6-12

Students login with their Microsoft 365 credentials which are:

ISD email address which is the first 4 of last name, first 3 of first name, 2-digit graduation year followed by @issaquah.wednet.edu)
For example: Jane Smith graduating 2025 would be SmitJan25@issaquah.wednet.edu

Password is set to the 7-digit student ID number at the beginning of each year. Depending on the school and/or grade level students are asked to change it when they login.

Classlink

ClassLink is a tool that provides secondary students and staff with easy access to a variety of tools and tech resources available to them. It is also a password locker making logging in easier!

students in grades 6-12

Username: ISD Computer username
(first 4 of last name, first 3 of first name, graduation year e.g. LastFir25)

Password: same as computer login & Office365 password.

Troubleshooting tips:

  • Installing Classlink Extension:Classlink requires a browser extension. When prompted to install the extension by the browser, follow the instructions and then try the app again.Learn more
  • Passwords saved by your browser may interfere with Classlink.Remove saved passwords from your browser.
  • Managing your passwords in ClasslinkandResetting stored password
  • Check your browserfor Classlink
  • On a mobile device? Check your app store for "Issaquah Classlink"
  • Additional Classlink documentationprovided by Classlink.

    Online tools and content work best with current browsers. Check your browser.

    Microsoft 365, Teams and student email

    Microsoft 365 is asubscription-based service that gives users access to the familiar, desktop office applications through the web browser and access to its cloud storage solution.

    MS Teams:

    Student Email (Outlook):

    More about Microsoft 365, Teams, and Outlookincluding how-to videos and other resources.

    • English: Info on Accessing Teams and Office 365
    • Spanish: Cómo acceder a Office 365 y a Teams
    • Chinese: 使用Office 365和Teams
    • Korean: Office 365 및 Teams 이용하기
    • Vietnamese: Truy cập Office 365 và Teams
    • Russian: Как получить доступ к Office 365 и Teams
    • Japanese: Office 365とTeamsにアクセスする
      students in grades K-12Classlink>Click Office365

      or directly from Office.com
      Username: school email (username@issaquah.wednet.edu)

      Password: same as computer login password

      More information about student Microsoft 365 accounts

      Adobe Creative CloudAdobe Creative Cloud is a set of applications and services from Adobe Inc. which includes a collection of software used forgraphic design, video editing, web development, and photography.

      students in grades 9-12

      students in grades 6-8 for elective courses

      High School students will login using their Office365 username and password.

      Middle School studentswill login via Classlink.

      Actively LearnActively Learn is an e-reading platform that improves students' reading comprehension and retention by empowering teachers to reach students inside a text. Teachers can customize instruction, provide real-time feedback, allow peers to collaborate, and get analytics on student performance.

      students in grades 6-12

      (teachers who have created online classes may have content available)

      Canvas
      BrainPopBrain Pop allows teachers to assign differentiated activities to students and monitor their progress. Activities include Make-a-Map, Make-a-Movie, Challenge, games, videos and more. It encourages independent learning.students in grades 6-12Canvas
      King County Library Systems

      Access to all of KCLS online information and tools.

        All students

        User Name: 4 1 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _
        (7 digit ASB card number)
        PIN/Passcode: _ _ _ _
        (Last 4 digits of ASB card number)

        Learning AllyAn audiobook solution that provides students who struggle to read, due to a reading deficit, equitable access to all the books they need to and want to read, including curriculum-aligned textbooks and literature, popular fiction, and more. With an extensive library of human-read audiobooks and a suite of educator tools and resources, Learning Ally helps struggling readers become engaged, independent learners. Learn More HereAll eligible students

        Clever(K-5)

        Classlink (6-12)

        Online TextbooksOnline textbooks are available for a variety of classes.students in grades 6-12

        ClasslinkorCanvasas directed by your teacher

        Skyward/Family AccessFamily Access gives parents and students on-line access to student information, including test scores, attendance, class schedules, and immunization records. Parents can verify on-line that the emergency contact information on each student is correct.More information is available here.K-12 and parentsStudents: School username and password
        Parents: District provided username and password you chose.
        SORAThe Sora student reading app provides a reading experience that allows K-12 students to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from their school’s digital library collection. Available on smartphones, tablets and desktops, students can read for pleasure and complete assigned reading anytime, anywhere.All students

        Clever(K-5)

        Classlink (6-12)

        TurnItIn(school-based)Turnitin allows for paper submissions and acts as a plagiarism check. Teachers can use more advanced options for grading, feedback, and student collaboration.

        students in grades 6-12based on school subscription and teacher use

        Canvasor as directed by your teacher

        Educational Technology Announcements

        RSS FeedsSubscribe to Alerts

        Clever To Discontinue Parent Portal

        Clever is discontinuing "Clever Parents" (family.clever.com) by July 1, 2024. Clever built its parent portal in 2020 to support districts thattransitionedto remote learning because of the COVID pandemic.

        Resources to Help with Balancing Screen Time

        As part of the Issaquah School District’s commitment to preparing students for success, the ISD Educational Technology Department prioritizes the development of digital citizenship and personal safety skills. Through the ISD bulletin, we hope to provide more information about technology for students in ISD and resources for families as they navigate parenting a child in the digital age.

        District Seeks Members for Technology Advisory Committee

        The Issaquah School District is seeking interested individuals to serve on our new Technology Advisory Committee.The committee will review the district's Technology Plan, provide feedback and expertise on our goals, and inform future planning. We are seeking middle and high school students, district staff, school administrators, and parents/guardians. In addition, we would like to have technology industry representation, area employers, and community members.

        District Utilizes "Gaggle" to Help Keep Students Safe

        As part of our ongoing commitment to provide a safe learning environment, the Issaquah School District has long partnered with Gaggle, a software monitoring system that enhances student safety and promotes responsible digital citizenship.While district staff only moderate alerts during school hours, Gaggle representatives operate around the clock.

        Canvas Observer Accounts for 6-12th Grade Parents/Guardians

        Parents and guardians of middle and high school students have access to Canvasas an “Observer.” Canvasis our Learning Management System for students in grades 6-12.In Canvas, the "Observer" role provides parents and guardians an account to monitor their student's progress in their courses as well as support their students' learning at home.

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        Classroom Teachers (FTE):1,027.63
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        The student body at the schools served by Issaquah School District is 43.6% White, 2.3% Black, 34.1% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 10.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

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