Substitute Teaching
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Join a classroom to teach when the regular teacher is unavailable.
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![ActivInspire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728995525/mplsk12mnus/rcs41goo1cbof6sjyowr/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_ActivInspire.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728995525/mplsk12mnus/rcs41goo1cbof6sjyowr/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_ActivInspire.jpg","width":500}])
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ActivInspire is a tool used on Promethean panels. Use ActivInspire to create interactive lessons to improve student engagement.
- curriculum support
- professional development (PD)
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
![Chromebooks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718312569/mplsk12mnus/eunepnr2nnefdwsewgdn/Color_OrangeBanner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718312569/mplsk12mnus/eunepnr2nnefdwsewgdn/Color_OrangeBanner.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718312569/mplsk12mnus/eunepnr2nnefdwsewgdn/Color_OrangeBanner.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718312569/mplsk12mnus/eunepnr2nnefdwsewgdn/Color_OrangeBanner.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718312569/mplsk12mnus/eunepnr2nnefdwsewgdn/Color_OrangeBanner.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718312569/mplsk12mnus/eunepnr2nnefdwsewgdn/Color_OrangeBanner.png","width":1668}])
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Chromebook computers are used by both students and staff at Minneapolis Public Schools.
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- curriculum support
- leadership
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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MPS classrooms have audio equipment installed. Audio equipment supports hearing impaired leaners, and prevents teachers from experiencing vocal fatigue.
- curriculum support
- self care and wellness
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
![Clever]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728990044/mplsk12mnus/aqokxrtajbxajerjrhkf/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_Clever.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728990044/mplsk12mnus/aqokxrtajbxajerjrhkf/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_Clever.jpg","width":500}])
- special education
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Clever is an online tool used to quickly and easily access resources like Benchmark, Dreambox, and myON.
- curriculum support
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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A computer is a device that can store, share, and modify data. At MPS, we use:
- Windows/PC
- MAC
- Chromebook
- iPad
- curriculum support
- cybersecurity
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
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Document cameras are used to display objects or text. Document cameras are compatible with Promethean panels.
- curriculum support
- promethean
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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MPS employees use Outlook for email. MPS students use Gmail for email.
- cybersecurity
- hybrid and remote work
- leadership
- substitute teaching
- workplace professionalism
- ALL STAFF
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- CLERICAL
- GENERAL PUBLIC
- LEADERS
- NON-SCHOOL STAFF
- STUDENTS/FAMILIES
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Email security refers to steps you can take to protect yourself from email attacks by hackers and scammers (threat actors).
- cybersecurity
- leadership
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
![Frontline]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728989674/mplsk12mnus/au1p2xgnz6olqdhkkksk/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_Frontline.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728989674/mplsk12mnus/au1p2xgnz6olqdhkkksk/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_Frontline.jpg","width":500}])
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Frontline (formerly Aesop) is an absence management system used to request a substitute teacher, track teacher attendance, and more.
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- scheduling
- substitute teaching
- workplace professionalism
![Google Classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728991557/mplsk12mnus/nyfd6cpxbmurcslbvzl2/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleClassroom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728991557/mplsk12mnus/nyfd6cpxbmurcslbvzl2/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleClassroom.jpg","width":500}])
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The online Google Classroom tool is MPS' Learning Management System.
- curriculum support
- cybersecurity
- scheduling
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
![Google Docs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728992068/mplsk12mnus/bff3hushp4izrgiw5vv0/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleDocs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728992068/mplsk12mnus/bff3hushp4izrgiw5vv0/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleDocs.jpg","width":500}])
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Google Docs is an online document writing tool.
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- engagement and marketing
- hybrid and remote work
- professional development (PD)
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
![Google Forms]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729209193/mplsk12mnus/le5uchfw56o8wxrg4ky0/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleForms_revised1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729209193/mplsk12mnus/le5uchfw56o8wxrg4ky0/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleForms_revised1.jpg","width":500}])
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Google Forms is an online tool used to create surveys, quizzes, and questionnaires.
- curriculum support
- engagement and marketing
- professional development (PD)
- scheduling
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
![Google Slides]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728991712/mplsk12mnus/eiucnhdqmqaburdrxqhq/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleSlides.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728991712/mplsk12mnus/eiucnhdqmqaburdrxqhq/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_GoogleSlides.jpg","width":500}])
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Google Slides is an online tool used to create presentations in Google Drive.
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- engagement and marketing
- hybrid and remote work
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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iPads are available to students in grades PreK-2, and as identified in a student's IEP. Students in grades 3-12 use Chromebooks.
- curriculum support
- cybersecurity
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
![Microsoft Authenticator App]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728987623/mplsk12mnus/n9mmlc7oavmnqnjcfwgj/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_MicrosoftAuthenticator.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728987623/mplsk12mnus/n9mmlc7oavmnqnjcfwgj/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_MicrosoftAuthenticator.jpg","width":500}])
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The Microsoft Authenticator smartphone app helps you sign in to your accounts when you're using multifactor authentication (MFA).
- curriculum support
- cybersecurity
- hybrid and remote work
- leadership
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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The Poly Studio Camera is classroom equipment available to a limited number of 6-12 teachers.
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- engagement and marketing
- leadership
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
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Promethean panels are interactive touch-screen classroom equipment. Promethean panels can act as a whiteboard, an extension of your laptop, a presentation tool, a choice board, and so much more!
- curriculum support
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
![Resources for Substitute Teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729091573/mplsk12mnus/ptncjdt14cucyzml6gtq/TheSource_Skills_Category_SubstituteTeaching.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729091573/mplsk12mnus/ptncjdt14cucyzml6gtq/TheSource_Skills_Category_SubstituteTeaching.jpg","width":400}])
- LEADERS
- TEACHERS
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There are a variety of resources available to substitute teachers to help them be successful classroom instructors for MPS students.
- curriculum support
- leadership
- substitute teaching
- workplace professionalism
![White Seesaw logo on purple background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731525929/mplsk12mnus/wnhbhkwmystqbl8zj0zr/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_Seesaw.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731525929/mplsk12mnus/wnhbhkwmystqbl8zj0zr/TheSource_BoardThumb_App-Software_Seesaw.jpg","width":500}])
- Clever
- STUDENTS/FAMILIES
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Seesaw is an online classroom space used by both teachers and students.
Access Seesaw through Clever.
- curriculum support
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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Depending on a student's age, MPS students have access to an iPad or Chromebook to complete their schoolwork. iPads and Chromebooks are the property of MPS.
- curriculum support
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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