Logging into computers, and learning passwords can be an annoying, frustrating, but critical aspect of using technology with our students. Setting up accounts, and deciding what passwords to use for students on outside sites can also be a challenge. We know we should be using strong password protocols, but we also need students to be able to remember the passwords and be able to get into the sites in a timely way. Whenever you can find a site with the “Login with Google” button, that is the best bet. However, even though we all love the "Login with Google" button for its ease and security, that isn't always an option. So, what do we do?
Use a password that is NOT their PPS password.
Why? Students' PPS passwords should not be
shared, even with other websites. Students' passwords are the keys to all their personal data within Skyward, our PPS network, and Google. By entering their PPS passwords on sites outside of PPS, you are giving that outside website the keys to access that data. This is a big no-no. Now, if you have already done this, don't feel bad. I too have made this mistake in the past, before I realized what an issue this can be, and have had to correct my misstep. It is never too late to solve the problem.
Create a naming convention that works for you and your students.
As our elementary teachers know from our IXL or Lexia passwords, the passwords for our outside sites don't have to be crazy and confusing, especially if no student data is being collected. A few good tips include making sure you don’t use personal information in the passwords. Find a naming convention that will be easy for you and your students to remember, such as using the first letter of the words of the chorus of a song or the first letters of the pledge of allegiance (ipattfotusoa), or something special to the students in your class. Another option is to come up with a storage solution, like a Google Sheet shared via Google Classroom (make a copy for each student) where they can easily access their non-PPS passwords.
Still unsure about what to do? Start here...
1) Make sure you are not using students' PPS passwords on sites other than Skyward and Google.
2) If you are, reset the passwords using the suggestions above.
3) Questions - contact help@portageps.org (x5102) or ask Jessica or Paul.
Use a password that is NOT their PPS password.
Why? Students' PPS passwords should not be
Create a naming convention that works for you and your students.
As our elementary teachers know from our IXL or Lexia passwords, the passwords for our outside sites don't have to be crazy and confusing, especially if no student data is being collected. A few good tips include making sure you don’t use personal information in the passwords. Find a naming convention that will be easy for you and your students to remember, such as using the first letter of the words of the chorus of a song or the first letters of the pledge of allegiance (ipattfotusoa), or something special to the students in your class. Another option is to come up with a storage solution, like a Google Sheet shared via Google Classroom (make a copy for each student) where they can easily access their non-PPS passwords.
Still unsure about what to do? Start here...
1) Make sure you are not using students' PPS passwords on sites other than Skyward and Google.
2) If you are, reset the passwords using the suggestions above.
3) Questions - contact help@portageps.org (x5102) or ask Jessica or Paul.
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