Digital Tools
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSThis page offers information on the digital tools and apps Metro Schools students use, such as:
Plus, “How To” Quick Guides in several languages and tech support information for students, whether they are learning at school or at home.
For more information on the start of the 2020-21 academic year, visit Back to School Central.
Getting Started
Click on the buttons inside the tabbed menu:
Free and Discounted Internet
If you do not have internet access at home, several internet providers are offering free public wi-fi or discounted access for qualifying households.
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSComcast Xfinity: offers two months of free in-home internet to MNPS students and their families.
: free public wi-fi for 60 days and free broadband for households with students through college age who don’t already have a subscription.
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOS is offering free public wi-fi for 60 days
Reset Your Password
To reset your student email password, send an email to Student.PWresets@mnps.org and provide your:
And, this is an important step: Make sure you add Student.PWresets@mnps.org to contacts so our response doesn’t end up in your spam folder.
Computer and Device Requirements
What are the system requirements for virtual learning? MNPS will use Schoology for most virtual learning activities in K-12 courses. Schoology works on most devices with web capabilities The preferred browser is Chrome. Any device (Chromebook, iOS, or Windows laptops such as Dell or Surface) with an internet connection will allow students to access Schoology.
Android Fire tablets are discouraged from being used. For more information,
Fore more information about device compatibility for Flipgrid
Need a laptop?
Does your student need a laptop or internet hotspot? MNPS aims to make sure all students who need a computer and/or internet access receives it.
For the start of the 2020-21 school year, laptops and hotspots will be handed out at schools to families who are in need. Your school will let you know what dates and times to pick up equipment before school starts.
If you have additional questions about getting a computer or internet access, please contact your child's school.
Tech Support Help Desk
Visit the MNPS Tech Support page page for answers to frequently asked technology questions about our devices and commonly used digital apps and tools.
Need a translator? Families who a language other than English can receive technology assistance by calling 615-259-8787.
If students need help logging in to any of their school accounts, or or cannot email in a request to reset their password, they can call the MNPS Help Desk: 615-269-5956. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Laptop Basics
for information on how to:
Visit the Tech Support page for quick information and for the Help Desk phone number. Translation available.
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSLog in
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSConnect to the internet
Launch your internet browser
Quick Start translations available in Arabic, Burmese, English, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish
Schoology
The learning management system is used by students in grades K to 12. Why Schoology? It is the No. 1 learning management system for students. Teachers can provide students with access to files, links, videos and collect student work, plus provide academic feedback. It offers online testing possibilities and gives parents access. Plus, it is easy to use.
Parents can create accounts using an access code given
to them by their student’s teacher.
Additional students can be added to the parent account, but parents will need to get a new code from one of your other child’s teachers if he or she attends a different school.
Download:
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSQuick Start translations available in Arabic, Burmese, English, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish
Instructions for students to login to Schoology and check their courses.
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSVisit
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSLog in with your MNPS username and password.
More Schoology Support:
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSParents: How to access and use Schoology.
Schoology for Parents
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSGet an access code from any of your student’s teachers.
create account at
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSlog in to your account at
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Check Student Progress in Schoology
Download instructions on how to check your student’s progress in Schoology in:
on YouTube.
Video Translations: Watch on the Metro Schools YouTube Channel.
Clever
The portal provides 1-click access for many applications that students access with their own MNPS username and password.
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSVisit:
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSLog in with your MNPS username and password.
Download:
Quick Start translations available in Arabic, Burmese, English, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish
Flipgrid
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSFlipgrid is a free video discussion platform for MNPS students. It allows our teachers to both see and hear from students in class. Our Pre-K students will be using Flipgrid during virtual learning.
In Flipgrid, educators post discussion prompts and students respond with short videos, whether they are learning in class or at home. Students log in to classes with the MNPS credentials.
Students will use their MNPS email and password and an access code from their teacher to log in. Families can create a free educator account with a personal email address.
Download:
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSQuick Start translations available in Arabic, Burmese, English, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish
Accessibility and Accommodations Resource Guide
The MNPS assists parents in accessing a variety of different strategies for our district’s diverse learners. This document will continue to be updated during school closure for the COVID-19 pandemic as we learn of additional resources for our students.
Office 365 and Teams
Bắn Cá Hải Tặc iOSStudents, use your to access tools for school.
email
Microsoft Teams
Word
PowerPoint
Sway
Excel
OneDrive (cloud storage)
Download:
Quick Start translations available in Arabic, Burmese, English, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish
Limitless Libraries
Limitless Libraries, is a partnership program between Nashville Public Library and Metro Schools, offers students access to a variety of digital tools. Although all Nashville Public Library branches currently are closed, students have access to all the digital tools by logging in using their student ID number and PIN.
Students can log in with their MNPS student ID to access: