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As City Schools moves to distance learning, two ways teachers will work with students are BlackBoard Collaborate and Google Classroom. BlackBoard Collaborate will be used to give live instruction, and Google Classroom will host class assignments and resources. Please see the instructions for them below.
Link to the 2019-20 school year learning packets
How to reset your password
For Google Classroom, students will need to login. You will need your student ID number and a password. If you need to reset your password, please contact your teacher.
How to login to Google Classroom
From a desktop or laptop
- Go to Google.com. Click on the blue Sign In button in the upper right-hand corner.
- Enter your City Schools username (StudentIDNumber@bcpss.org)
- You will be redirected to the Baltimore City Public Schools sign in page. Enter your City Schools username again and password (created by the school)
- In the upper right-hand corner, click on the grid of black boxes next to your child’s initials. Then click on the Google Classroom icon.
- If your child is already enrolled in a class, click on the class. If your child needs to enroll in a class, click on the + next to the grid of black boxes and enter the class code from your teacher.
From a cell phone or tablet
- Visit the Apple app store or Google Play to install Google Classroom
- Open the app and click on Get Started. Choose Add Account and click on OK
- Enter your City Schools username (StudentIDNumber@bcpss.org). You will be redirected to the Baltimore City Public Schools sign in page. Enter your City Schools username again and password (created by the school)
- If your child is already enrolled in a class, click on the class. If your child needs to enroll in a class, click on the + and enter the class code from your teacher
From a PS4
- Turn on PS4 system
- Use controller to school to far right of bar with games on it to “library”
- Select “Library” application
- Under search option, school down to “Application”
- Select “internet browser” on list of applications
- Start internet browser and press triangle button on controller to search
- Type in and search Google Classroom and select the first link that comes up
- Select “go to classroom” and students sign in with your City Schools username and password
From an Xbox
- From the home menu, go to my games and apps
- Scroll down to apps
- Go to the Edge application
- Go to classroom.google.com and sign in with your City Schools username and password
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Navigating Google Classroom
- STREAM is where your teacher will share announcements and you will see what assignments are due
- CLASSWORK is where all assignments, videos, and resources can be found
- YOUR WORK is where you can find your assignments
- TURN IN is what you click after you have completed an assignment to turn it in. You will know that the assignment was turned in if you see it in YOUR WORK
How to Submit Work to Google Classroom
How to use BlackBoard Collaborate
- Teachers will send students a link to BlackBoard Collaborate in Google Classroom.
- Once you’re in BlackBoard Collaborate, use the icons at the bottom to share your video and audio or raise your hand.
- On the right side, you can chat, see the attendees, share content, and adjust some of your settings.