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Technology Troubleshooting Guide

Tips and tricks to keep families on track and connected during virtual learning.

The following guide gives an overview of digital resources, highlights technology tips, offers solutions to common problems, and gives a contact list for who to reach out to when you're still not able to fix your technology problem. 


STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Student Password Protocol.pdf

CHROMEBOOKS
USERNAME: S#@dekalbschoolsga.org
PASSWORD: dekalb+gradelevel (e.g. dekalb04, dekalb05, dekalb06)

Getting Started With The Chromebook
Chromebook Shortcuts.pdf
Updating Your Chromebook

CHROMEBOOK FAQ:
Q: The Chromebook is choppy, laggy or has distorted audio during Zoom Calls. What should I do?

A: There are a few things you can try here. First, check to see if the Chromebook is up-to-date by following the instructions above. Next, make sure the Chromebook is getting a good network connection. The distortion could be caused by a strain on your home Internet connection with multiple family members on conference calls or streaming video. One solution may be to move closer to the router. If that doesn't resolve the issue, you could try purchasing a USB Ethernet adapter to plug the Chromebook directly into the modem. 

Q: The camera app doesn't work on the Chromebook. How do I fix it?

A: The camera app is blocked by the school district. However, the camera is available for video conferencing.
 
ZOOM AND VIDEO CONFERENCING
https://zoom.us/
Zoom Tutorial (Student will need to log on to view)
Troubleshooting Camera and Microphone (Student will need to log on to view)
**NEW** Add Zoom Client to a Chromebook (Student will need to log on to view)

EMAIL*
https://login.microsoftonline.com/
USERNAME: S#@dekalbschoolsga.org
PASSWORD: dekalb+gradelevel (e.g. dekalb04, dekalb05, dekalb06)
Outlook Tutorial

*NOTE - Students do NOT have access to GMAIL

GOOGLE CLASSROOM
https://classroom.google.com/
USERNAME: S#@dekalbschoolsga.org
PASSWORD: dekalb+gradelevel (e.g. dekalb04, dekalb05, dekalb06)

INFINITE CAMPUS
https://campus.dekalb.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/dekalb.jsp
Create an account (For Parents)

Student Login:
USERNAME: S#
PASSWORD: dekalb+gradelevel (e.g. dekalb04, dekalb05, dekalb06)

How to Check Grades: A Tutorial Video for Students
Need help with Infinite Campus? Contact Judi Carlson

CLEVER / LAUNCHPAD
http://clever.com/in/dekalb?skip=1
USERNAME: S#
PASSWORD: dekalb+gradelevel (e.g. dekalb04, dekalb05, dekalb06)

Logging in to Clever / Launchpad

Locked out of Clever?
1. Open Chrome 2. Press Ctrl + H 3. Click Clear Browsing Data on Left 4. Click Advanced 5. Change time range to All-time 6. Check the Passwords and other sign-in data box 7. Then click Clear Data 8. Restart Chromebook and after about 15 minutes it should hopefully be good to go

STILL NEED HELP?
We know that other issues will come up that this guide will not answer. If you find that you are having other technology problems, please reach out to our library staff Mr. Osborn and Mrs. AlNakdali. You are welcome to leave them a call back number if you would like to speak to them directly.

Posted Friday, August 21, 2020