New Resources Archive
July 2020
- Canvas Orientation - Includes a list of topics that will help students use Canvas in their classes. Click on each topic to learn how to use that feature in Canvas. When you are finished, you will have mastered the Canvas basics and be ready to navigate smoothly within your courses.
March 2020
- Join a Chromebook to Wi-Fi- HCPSS Chromebooks will automatically join the Wi-Fi at HCPSS locations. Chromebooks can also connect to other non-HCPSS wireless networks using the directions and best practices in the linked guide.
- Chrome Sync - Chrome Sync allows users to sync user data such as bookmarks, passwords, and history across multiple devices.
February 2019
- G Suite - Organizing Files - Creating folders can help you organize your G Suite files. Consider making a file for each school year, and a folder within each school year folder for each class.
January 2019
- High School Course Request - Provides resources for completing the course request process in HCPSS Connect Synergy.
November 2018
- Viewing Assignment Scores and Quarter Grades - Students and parents can view assignment scores and quarter grades using Canvas and Synergy.
- Conference Scheduling - Provides resources to support parents/guardians select meeting times using HCPSS Connect - Synergy for upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences.
October 2018
- Navigating to Research Databases - Learn how to access HCPSS and Howard County Library online databases via your school system account credentials. These reputable research sites are available to all students.
September 2018
- Where Do I Save My Work? - Students have the option of saving files to either their Network Share (server) or to G Suite (Google Drive). This resource provides instructions on how to use both resources.
- Cyberbullying - Provides information regarding cyberbullying, including links to the main website and HCPSS Board Policy, and reporting methods.
August 2018
- Phishing - Learn how to identify phishing emails, and what to do in the event you receive a phishing email.
May 2018
- Change Password - Provides direction on how students can change their own password to ensure privacy.
- G Suite - Downloading Files - Provides direction on how to download Drive files for students who are leaving the system.
Howard County Public School System Information Technology Department