Roadrunner Technology Page

Welcome to our Roadrunner Technology Page.

NSD's student technology policy offers 1:1 device assignments: ChromeBooks for every student in grades 2-12 to carry between home and school; iPads for all Kindergarten and 1st-grade students for use in the classroom. K-1 iPads will only go home in the case of a quarantine learning situation.

All parents/guardians will be asked to sign a Student Technology Use Agreement annually before a device can be taken home.

To access your parent Clever or Schoology account, visit THIS page.

For more information on technology use in the Northshore School District, visit THIS page.

For device support, malfunction or damage, follow THIS LINK to request help.

Students use their assigned devices for research and learning in math, science, social studies, and language arts, as well as digital citizenship and computer skills.

Remember these safety rules while on the Internet

Do not give out personal information online.
Do not send or receive any emails.
Do not share your passwords with others.
Do not sign-up for any website clubs at school.
Do not download anything without permission.
Do not visit inappropriate sites.

If you have any questions or concerns about a website please talk to a teacher or parent.

Chromebook Use Best Practice

Student Guide

Your Chromebook is your responsibility. Always remember that.
Use your Chromebook for school work only.
Remember to charge your Chromebook every night.
Always use the charger provided for you by the district to charge your Chromebook.
Store your Chromebook and charger in its bag when not in use.
Charge your Chromebook when the battery goes below 20%.
Do not use your Chromebook while it is charging.
Always use the touchscreen with clean hands.
Keep food and drinks away from the Chromebook.
Close all tabs that are not in use anymore.
Restart your Chromebook at least once a week.
If you run into any issue with your Chromebook inform your class teacher or bring your device to Ms. Aarthi.

Links to websites commonly used by our students are available below.

Typing Club

Online program used at school to teach keyboarding skills. Learning to touch type helps students be more productive and better prepares them for success in school and beyond.

K and 1st grade
2nd to 5th grade

K and 1st grade

Bees and Honey - TVOkids.com game to practice mousing skills

Keyboarding Zoo - Typing Resources for early learners

Keyboarding Zoo 2 - Typing Resources for early learners (Emphasizes usage of the ‘Shift’ key

Dance Mat typing

Welcome to Dance Mat Typing, a fun way to learn touch typing. ... Students start by learning the home row keys. Each stage builds on previous lessons, introducing new letters as they progress. Students will soon be touch typing like an expert! At the end of each level students can test their typing speed and get a fun reward.

Students can access Dance Mat Typing from any computer (with an internet connection and current web browser).

2nd to 5th grade

Typing Club

On Typing Club, your child can practice and master the keyboard one lesson at a time. It allows them to pick up where they left off in the course and displays a keyboard and hand diagram as they type to reinforce proper finger placement.

Students can login with their NSD google accounts.

Your child has his/her own individual account on Typing Club. S/he can access Typing Club from any computer (with an internet connection and current web browser.)

Logging on from Home:

Students will log in to Typing Club using the same username and password as they do at school. Please contact your teacher at Crystal Springs Elementary if your child does not remember the login credentials.

Hour of Code

The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. Hour of Code is a web-based program that exposes students to basic coding and computer science principles. Lessons are pre-built and easy to deploy!

K and 1st
2nd to 5th

K and 1st

2nd to 5th

Web Links

Math and Literacy

Social Studies and Science

CultureGram Kids - Introduces readers to the daily customs and lifestyle of cultures all over the world. Contact our librarian for username and password to use from home.

Kids Health - Your source of information about children's health.

Youngzine - A one-of-a-kind Web site where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world.

San Diego Zoo Kids - The Zoo: San Diego showcases the stories of some of the more than 3,700 animals that call The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park home.

Research

Pebble Go - The Emergent Reader Research Solution.

Contact our librarian for username and password to use from home.

Capstone Interactive - Interactive eBooks for every student.

Contact our librarian for username and password to use from home.

Google Search - Web search engine developed by Google.

Fact Monster - A Trusted Reference Site for Kids.

SIRS Discoverer - A multidisciplinary database specifically designed for upper elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.

Contact our librarian for username and password to use from home.

General

Starfall - A children's website that teaches basic English reading and writing skills, The main demographic is preschoolers, kindergarteners, first and second grader.

ABCYa - Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun.

PBS Kids Games - Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

Storyline Online - Kids can watch the videos and do the simpler activities, or simply explore the elements of the stories, like characters, motivations, plot.

Poem Creator - Automatically generate imaginative poetry using your own ideas.