Overview

The goal of this article is to provide new teachers with the essential tools and resources to get started with the EdTech platforms used across our district. As a new teacher, you will learn to navigate and utilize Canvas, Hapara, Google, Microsoft Suite, Promethean, ParentSquare, LearnPlatform, Frontline, Student Platforms, and Mastery Connect.

Professional Development

If you would like in-depth training on particular tools that qualifies for professional learning credit, please locate opportunities in Frontline.  Search for the name of the tool or search for iLearn to view all educational technology related learning opportunities.

Resources

Name of Platform	Description of Platform	Login Link	More Information
Canvas	Canvas is Knox County School's learning management system (LMS) designed to facilitate online education and collaboration through tools for course management, communication, assignments, and grading.	ClassLink	Canvas How-to's with KCS Help
Hapara	Hapara is an educational platform that enhances classroom management and student learning by providing teachers with tools to monitor, organize, and support digital learning activities.	ClassLink	Login Steps with KCS Help   Hapara How-To's with KCS Help
Google Suite	Google Workspace provides teachers with a suite of cloud-based tools like Google Docs, Slides, and Drive to streamline collaboration, communication, and organization.	ClassLink	Google How-To's with KCS Help
Microsoft Suite	Microsoft 365 for Education equips teachers with powerful tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote to enhance productivity, collaboration, virtual meetings, and organization	ClassLink	Microsoft How-To's with KCS Help
Promethean	Promethean provides interactive display technology and educational software that help teachers create engaging, collaborative, and dynamic classroom experiences.	ClassLink Login on Panel	Promethean How-To's with KCS help
ParentSquare	ParentSquare is a communication platform that enables teachers to efficiently connect with parents through messaging, announcements, and scheduling tools.	ClassLink	ParentSquare How-To's with KCS Help
Frontline	Frontline Education provides teachers with tools for managing professional development, absence reporting, substitute scheduling, and administrative tasks, streamlining day-to-day responsibilities.	ClassLink	Frontline How-To's with KCS Help
Mastery Connect	MasteryConnect empowers teachers to track student progress, assess mastery of standards, and deliver targeted instruction through an intuitive assessment and reporting platform.	Canvas	Mastery Connect How-To's with KCS Help