The goal of this article is to provide new teachers with the essential tools and resources to get started with the EdTech platforms used across our district.

As a new teacher, you will learn to navigate and utilize Canvas, Hapara, Google, Microsoft Suite, Promethean, ParentSquare, LearnPlatform, Frontline, Student Platforms, and Mastery Connect.

Below you will find links to Login to each platform as well as  links to “How-To” guides that will further provide support for the specific platform.

 The chart to the left provides a timeline overview for the “How-To” guides that provide a suggestion as to when each step should be completed within the school year. 

If you would like in-depth training on particular tools that qualifies for professional learning credit, please locate opportunities in Frontline.  Search for the name of the tool or search for iLearn to view all educational technology related learning opportunities.

Name of Platform	Description of Platform	Login Link	More Information
Canvas	Canvas is Knox County School's learning management system (LMS) designed to facilitate online education and collaboration through tools for course management, communication, assignments, and grading.	Login with Google	Login Steps with KCS Help   Canvas How-to's with KCS Help
Hapara	Hapara is an educational platform that enhances classroom management and student learning by providing teachers with tools to monitor, organize, and support digital learning activities.	Login with Google	Login Steps with KCS Help   Hapara How-To's with KCS Help
Google Suite	Google Workspace provides teachers with a suite of cloud-based tools like Google Docs, Slides, and Drive to streamline collaboration, communication, and organization.	Login with Google	Google How-To's with KCS Help
Microsoft Suite	Microsoft 365 for Education equips teachers with powerful tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote to enhance productivity, collaboration, virtual meetings, and organization	Login with Email	Microsoft How-To's with KCS Help
Promethean	Promethean provides interactive display technology and educational software that help teachers create engaging, collaborative, and dynamic classroom experiences.	Login with Google	Promethean How-To's with KCS help
ParentSquare	ParentSquare is a communication platform that enables teachers to efficiently connect with parents through messaging, announcements, and scheduling tools.	Login with Google	ParentSquare How-To's with KCS Help
LearnPlatform	LearnPlatform helps teachers evaluate, manage, and optimize the use of educational technology tools, ensuring effective and compliant integration into their classrooms.	Login with Google	LearnPlatform How-To's with KCS Help
Frontline	Frontline Education provides teachers with tools for managing professional development, absence reporting, substitute scheduling, and administrative tasks, streamlining day-to-day responsibilities.	Login with Google	Frontline How-To's with KCS Help
Mastery Connect	MasteryConnect empowers teachers to track student progress, assess mastery of standards, and deliver targeted instruction through an intuitive assessment and reporting platform.	Login with Google	Mastery Connect How-To's with KCS Help