Instructional Access Form for Students |
School: Miller Grove High School Teacher: Mrs. Charmaine Brown Email: [email protected] Contact Number: 770-648-5467 |
Listed below are the main instructional platforms that will be used for Virtual Learning in US History for the 2020-2021 school year. The information provided will assist with access credentials to navigate the various platforms. The main platforms for AP U.S. History will be Microsoft Teams and Verge. Microsoft Teams will be used for daily communication of learning assignments, teacher/student feedback, LIVE learning sessions, conferences, and instructional activities. Verge will be used for daily communication updates and instructions. Virtual Learning Technical Support Request Link - DCSD Technical Support Help Desk: 678-676-1188 Note: For instructional resources not available through Launchpad, technical support will be available through the local school or vendor. |
US History Instructional Resources for 2020-2021 Platform: Verge Link: Access Credentials: Students can login using DCSD Launchpad Download the app: (IOS or Android) Platform: Microsoft Teams Link: DCSD Launchpad Access Credentials: Students can login using DCSD Launchpad or through Office 365 School Account Download the app: (IOS or Android) | Additional US History Resources Platform: Flipgrid Link: Flipgrid Access Credentials: Students can login using link above Download the app: (IOS or Android) Platform: Illuminate (Will be used for Testing Purposes) Link: DCSD Launchpad Access Credentials: Students can login using DCSD Launchpad Platform: Remind (communication app) Download the app: (IOS or Android) Join code- @ag332b |
How do I log into Launchpad from a Personal Device to Access Verge and Microsoft Teams?
Method 1 ( Personal Device):
- Go to the following URL: students.dekalbschoolsga.org
- Click on the words Login with Active Directory
- Username is your DCSD issued student number
- Password (Grades 6 – 12): Students in grade 6 – 12 must log into a DCSD student computer to set their password. The default password is dekalb00. The student will be prompted to change password which will take about 15 minutes to communicate to the appropriate systems.
- Click Sign IN
- The LAUNCHPAD portal screen should appear.
- Locate and Click on the VERGE icon
Method 2 (Personal Device):
- Go to the dekalbschoolsga.org website
- Scroll down the home to locate the LAUNCHPAD ICON
- Click on the icon and you are now logged in to access resources
- Locate and Click on the VERGE Icon
Method 3 (Chromebook - School Issued Device):
- Locate LAUNCHPAD Icon on your Desktop
- Click on the Icon and you are now logged in to access resources
- Locate and Click on the Verge Icon
Instructional Link: https://youtu.be?CDgg5v_3wyQ