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• Parent Tech Troubleshooting Tips by Rabbi Krainess, Director of Educational Technology

• Tips For Participating In Zoom by Dr. Christine Coleman, Director of IT and Instructional Technology

• Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide from US Department of Education

TIPS FOR PARTICIPATING IN ZOOM

by Dr. Christine Coleman
Director of IT and Instructional Technology

Below are some tips for parents and students participating in online learning.

• Set up an intentional learning space where the class is going to happen. A quiet, distraction-free physical location to attend the class session is best.

• Start/reboot your computer/laptop/Chromebook before the start of the class meeting, at least within the prior 24 hours.  

• Ensure you have a fast, stable internet connection. Wired connection is recommended; use wireless only if reliable. This will help ensure your connection, sound and video does not falter or drop during the meeting. Avoid using any form of free public wi-fi (i.e., coffee shops, hotels, etc.).  

• Do not join the Zoom class session from a cell phone while driving in a car. The live sessions in our classes require the student to be an active participant, and many of the planned live-session activities cannot adequately be performed on a mobile device.  

• Avoid having more than one computer or device within earshot logged into the same Zoom class meeting, as it may cause a distracting echo effect for ALL participants in the session.

• Use a headset, not desktop speakers. This will help to ensure an echo-free meeting environment. Better yet, use a USB media headset which also includes a microphone. Connect it, and let the driver install BEFORE entering the online meeting.

• Utilize the raise your hand feature if wanting to ask a question live. 

• Your child should ask questions using Zoom chat. 

• Make certain devices your child is using are charged (or plugged in), headphones/earbuds ready, and have school supplies nearby (paper, notebook, pencil/pen, etc.) in the learning space.

• Make sure your child is muted when not talking.

• Your child should be respectful to others in the class and their teachers.

• Follow the YOF Student Acceptable Use Policy and Flatbush Five principles.

• If you have a Zoom concern please, send an email to and describe the issue, provide your child(ren) name(s), grade(s) and a cell phone number to reach you. 

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: PARENT AND FAMILY DIGITAL LEARNING GUIDE

Source for below: https://tech.ed.gov/publications/digital-learning-guide/parent-family/

This guide from the United States Department of Education aims to help all parents and caregivers, including those who have limited experience with digital tools, those who are expert with these tools, and anywhere in between. Each section starts with foundational pieces and builds from there.  
Is technology the answer to all of these questions? No, of course not. Technology is a tool. Technology, when used appropriately, can empower learning, engage and motivate students, and help make learning interactive. Students can benefit from educational technology because it can personalize instruction and adapt to their strengths and weaknesses. Today’s digital tools and resources support and enhance learning at home and in the classroom. In some cases, a student’s engagement with educational technology can help them develop communications and technical skills for their futures.
Digital tools (such as devices, apps, and platforms) can enable multiple places for your child to learn, help you and your child set clear and easy to understand learning goals, and track progress. These tools can also help facilitate communication between you, as your child’s primary educator, and your child’s other teachers, allowing you to work together toward ensuring success. To take full advantage of the potential of digital tools, your child will need access to a device and the internet (at home and at whatever school option you choose for your child). You are also responsible for guiding your child on how to use technology safely and appropriately. This guide provides resources to help you fulfill that responsibility. While having multiple options for access, devices, internet connectivity, and digital tools is the ideal, it is not the reality for everyone. This guide focuses on empowering you with information and resources to improve your child’s opportunity for successful and safe digital learning

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