Single Sign On solution
Introducing LaunchPad– your Personal Cloud Desktop that gives you access to school from anywhere.
From the MyFiles link, you have real time access to all your files on your school network as well as files stored on all your cloud drives like Google drive, Dropbox, Microsoft SkyDrive and more. From the Instructional link, you have access to all your courses, assignments, and the ability to collaborate with others. Best of all, you can access LaunchPad from any computer, tablet or smartphone! Even all at the same time, so students and teachers can bring their own devices to school. 
Introduction to LaunchPad from ClassLink on Vimeo. |
Clever securely connects with Skyward and synchronizes rosters for you automatically, giving students and teachers single sign on (SSO) access to all of their Online Learning Applications using their current Crowley ISD district login information.
No longer will teachers or students need to waste time juggling multiple usernames and passwords. Instant Login is the next step in making it easier for teachers to use technology in the classroom. 
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Crowley ISD Blackboard
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Learning Mgt. System
Learning Mgt System - The committee of Principals, Teachers, District Admin Staff and Campus Technologist choose
Blackboard for our LMS. We are working on the logistics of it now
and getting it up and running. We were able to secure 3 years with
Skyward integration, Gold level training package, and educational video content. Blackboard will be used for all CISD to utilize to distribute
information, files, assignments, textbooks (if available digitally), trainings,
communications, collaboration, online classrooms, etc.
Visit our Crowley ISD and BlackBoard Information page for more in depth information. CISD Blackboard Learn (Coming Soon) |
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Texas Student Data System (TSDS) |
The TSDS system is a major initiative by the TEA and is a new statewide system that modernizes and improves the quality of data collection, management and report in Texas. TSDS will eventually replace and expand the current PEIMS data collection system.
Crowley ISD is an Early Adopter of this data system.
Crowley ISD is an Early Adopter of this data system.
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Digital Testing Environment - High Schools
HIGH SCHOOLS ONLY:
Testing computers/laptops for next round of EOC.
We have purchased 120 laptops for deployment for testing purposes. TEA is moving fast with online testing… Working with Mr. Kretchmar we are prepared for high need with the next round. Online testing allows us to get scores much faster to insure we have them in district prior to graduation. The environment is secure, but concerns are 1) Powering the device and 2) if internet goes down for extended period. Pearson has a backup system that will “auto save” after submitting so many answers on the TestNav system. But there is a possibility for minimal data loss. Our Campus Instructional Techs work as the campus liaisons for testing with Mr. Kretchmar and campus admin.
Testing computers/laptops for next round of EOC.
We have purchased 120 laptops for deployment for testing purposes. TEA is moving fast with online testing… Working with Mr. Kretchmar we are prepared for high need with the next round. Online testing allows us to get scores much faster to insure we have them in district prior to graduation. The environment is secure, but concerns are 1) Powering the device and 2) if internet goes down for extended period. Pearson has a backup system that will “auto save” after submitting so many answers on the TestNav system. But there is a possibility for minimal data loss. Our Campus Instructional Techs work as the campus liaisons for testing with Mr. Kretchmar and campus admin.
Video Conferencing
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Office Live 365 |
Crowley ISD Zoom.us
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Crowley ISD MS Office 365 Live
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Zoom.us is an "in the cloud" meeting company, that unifies video conferencing, simple online meetings and group messaging into one easy-to-use platform. Our solution offers the best video, audio and screen-sharing quality across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, H.323/SIP room systems, telephone and ZoomPresence. Zoom will be used to help students and teachers stream instructional content. Currently we are in beta test with Region XI to work out the "kinks" prior to mass production.
Gathering Metrics
Crowley ISD Bright Bytes
Our district will be partnering with BrightBytes, an educational research and analytics organization, to learn more about our schools’ technology use for student learning. Our goal is to gather metrics on technology access and skills, and on our district's technology environment, in order to understand the connection between technology use and student achievement. This will be done through a comprehensive framework called CASE that looks at the Classroom factors, Access to technology, teacher and student Skills and Environmental factors.
To gain these insights, we must provide BrightBytes with a complete picture of technology use at school and at home within our district. We will be asking students and teachers to participate in the project and to provide input. |
Office Live 365 –
Every Faculty Member and Student has access to Office Live 365. Office 365 Education for Students/Faculty includes: ***Office 365 ProPlus, which allows teachers to install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access on up to 5 PCs or Macs and Office apps on other mobile devices including Windows tablets and iPads®. ***It includes 1 TB of OneDrive storage, managed by the school, for schoolwork and homework. ***In addition, students and faculty can edit and collaborate using Office Online and SharePoint Sites. Campus Instructional Techs are pushing Office Live 365 at each of their campuses. Collaboration tools (similar to Google doc and spreadsheet, but from MS Office), and corporate communications. IE… Lync services (instant messaging via computer, video conference calling, etc.), SharePoint 2.0, shared storage. |
