1. Turn Off Private Address on home WIFI (Go to iPad's Settings" - "Wi-Fi" - select the "i" next to home network and toggle off the "Private Address" option)

2. Turn OFF "Request Desktop Website" (Go to Settings - Safari - open Request Desktop Website - Slide Off).

3. Clear Web Browser History (Stay in Settings - Safari - Clear History).

4. Make sure Pop-up Blockers are OFF (Stay in Settings - Safari - Block Pop-ups - Toggle OFF)

5. Turn Off  Block All Cookies (Stay in Settings - Safari - Block All Cookies - Toggle OFF)

6. Ensure Date & Time on iPad are set correctly (Go to Settings - General - Date & Time - Ensure correct Time Zone)

7. Complete a hard restart (hold home & power button at the same time, letting go once the iPad turns black and Apple logo appears.

8. And if needed, update iPad's software (iPad settings - General - Software Update)

Video de pasos básicos para la solución de problemas

Some digital resources will require students to login. Students will need the following three pieces of information.

• Student ID number (also known as lunch code)
• Email address (firstname_lastname_graduationyear@nobl.k12.in.us)
  
• Network password

Parents can locate Student ID/Lunch code number and Network password under Grades and Attendance within the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Students will need their email address to access such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets.

Students can also access resources from the Hamilton East Public Library using their student ID number as Card Number AND Pin.

• Click here for Zoom Parent and Student Support
• Haga clic aquí para obtener ayuda para padres y estudiantes de Zoom
• Students should not be creating accounts to join Zoom meetings. Teachers will share a link so students can join as a guest.

Students in 6th - 12th grade, please contact your building technology assistant directly:

• NEMS: Maggie Hist
• NWMS: Barbara Brunts
• NHS: Kristi Smith & Corby Mertens
• Elementary students, please report to the teacher.

Keyboard issues - Please ensure the iPad's software is up to date. Keyboard issues can also be fixed by plugging in the device to a charging and completing a hard restart on the iPad (hold the home and power button until the iPad powers off, letting go when the Apple logo appears).

Charging issues - Student iPads that are not holding a charge, please troubleshoot by plugging the iPad into a charger and then completing a hard restart (hold home & power button at the same time, letting go once the iPad turns black and Apple logo appears). Read more from Apple on iPad adjustments that can improve battery life at https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/

PreK-5 Online Learning Handbook for Caregivers, Miller Explorers, and Public Library Staff

Click here to learn more about the PreK-5 apps in Clever

Haga clic aquí para obtener la versión en español del Manual de aprendizaje de tecnología de NS PreK-5 para cuidadores

How do students back-up the iPad?

• Click here for iPad (iOS) back up information for Notability, Keynote, & Pages
  • Click here for directions on how to place documents back into Notability from the Google Drive back-up.
• Click here for directions on how to back-up iPad to iCloud or iTunes (students can utilize iTunes option at home)

How do students download Apps?

• Click here for a brief YouTube tutorial created by NWMS
• We are seeing a few students having problems downloading apps because their iPad's' storage space is full. We recommend students to delete unnecessary videos, pictures, and unused apps to recapture space.

Can I Airprint on the iPad?

• Airprint is supported for printers at home. iPads are unable to Airprint at school. Click here to view Apple's directions on setting up Airprint for an iPad. Click here if your printer does not have the Airprint option. If you are having issues printing, please try take a screenshot of the material and then print it.

How do you take a Screenshot on the iPad?

Teachers may ask students to take a screenshot of their digital work as evidence of participation. How students accomplish this task will depend on the device they use. 

Click here for directions from Apple.

How do I disinfect the iPad?

1. Ensure the device is turned off and unplug all cables.

2. Clean the iPad screen and keyboard using a small amount of alcohol on a microfiber cloth or cotton ball.

• Click here to learn how to clean your Apple device
• In corona-virus’ wake, Apple says iPhone users can use disinfecting wipes and isopropyl alcohol (Fox News Article), click here to learn more

To view Apple's current status visit, https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/

• To Connect to WIFI - Go to iPad's Settings - Select "Wi-Fi" -
  
  • When you are at school you will select the NSC_Corp. The username is your lunchcode & password is the school password.
  • When you are at home you will join your home network by selecting the home network name and inputting the username and password set up for the home network.
  • After updating iPad to iOS 14, immediately turn off "Private Address" ("Settings" - "Wi-Fi" - select the "i" next to NSC_Corp and toggle off the "Private Address" option).  Otherwise, you will not be able to connect to NSC_Corp.
• Click here to learn more about the "NS Overview - Student Internet Safety Tools"
• Click here for additional internet resources for families.