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Getting Started
New to Otus? Here are some great places to get started!
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47 articles in this collection
Written by
Keith Westman,
Samantha Mason,
Kris Hyland
and 3 others
Otus After Hours: Time Saving Tips and Tricks
Tips and tricks for saving time in Otus.
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
Glossary of Otus Terms and Definitions
This article contains an alphabetical glossary with the terms Otus uses throughout the platform.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Teachers
Using Worksheets with Your Students
This article will show you the options for how students can complete a worksheet, such as a Word Document, PDF, or Google Doc.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated this week
Co-Teacher Capabilities
This article will describe what a co-teacher is able to do within the classes they are a co-teacher of.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated this week
Ways Teachers Can Upload and Share Images or Videos
This article will describe how teachers can upload and share images and videos. Using the Class Board and Bookshelf is just the beginning!
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Getting Started Guide | Teachers
This article provides a brief overview of the modules available to teachers.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
To Do List | Teachers
The To Do list on a teacher's home page will display the completion of individual lessons and assessments.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Teacher Users: Creating an Account
Welcome to Otus! If you want to create a teacher account, and you're brand new to Otus, you're in the right place.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated this week
How to Log in with Microsoft Single Sign-On
This article will help you set up your initial Microsoft SSO log-in.
Written by
Kris Hyland
Updated over a week ago
Getting Started: Add a Class
In some cases, classes can be manually added to Otus.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
Add a Co-Teacher
This article will show you how to add a co-teacher, as well as what a co-teacher can do within their classes.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
View or Edit your User Profile | Teachers and Admin
Teachers and Administrators can view or edit various aspects of their user profile.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Adding or Editing Family Contact Information | Teachers
This article will show teachers how to add or edit family contact information.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Chat With an Otus Support Specialist
You can speak to an Otus Support Specialist in real time to answer any questions that you may have.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
Teacher Home Page
This article will describe what can be found on the teacher home page, which is a feed of notifications and a to do list.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
Admin
Getting Started Guide | Main Admin
This article provides a brief overview of the modules available in a Main Administrator account.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Otus Manual Rostering
Roster students and teachers in Otus directly without utilizing your Student Information System.
Written by
Kendell Hunter
Updated over a week ago
School-Wide Announcements with Otus: SIS
How to configure Otus so that class board, e-mail, and text messages can be send to all students and families.
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
Getting Started Guide | Admin
This article provides a brief overview of the modules available to admin accounts.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
Students
Getting Started Guide | Students
This article provides a brief overview of the modules available to students.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
General
Tips and Tricks for Adding Images, Video, and Audio in Otus
This article will provide details regarding using images, video, and audio in Otus, including file size limits and acceptable file types.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated this week
Using Google Docs or Slides in Otus
This article will describe the ways in which you can use Google Docs or Slides in Otus.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Otus for Support Staff
This article will provide a few ideas as to how support staff such as school counselors, psychologists, and social workers can use Otus.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Otus Account Types Overview | All
This article will outline the modules available in each account type, as well as identify any modules that are unique to a specific account.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Translate Your Account
Follow these steps to translate your Otus account into the language of your choice.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
Overview of Account Types | Teacher, Admin, and Main Admin
This article outlines the differences between teacher, admin, and main admin accounts.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Otus Implementation Guide
This document describes what new clients can expect during the onboarding and implementation phase of our relationship.
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
How to Log in with Google Single Sign-On
This article will help you set up your initial Google Single Sign-On (SSO) log-in.
Written by
Kendell Hunter
Updated over a week ago
Clear Cache on iPad/iPhone
How to clear the cache in Chrome and Safari on iPhone or iPad
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
7 Ways to Use Otus for Communication
Otus offers a variety of features that help ensure that the connection between home and school is strong.
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
Otus Whitelist: URLs to whitelist
This is a list of URLs that the district should whitelist during Otus Implementation to ensure effective performance. Includes tech specs.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated this week
Clearing Your Browser's Cache
How to clear the cache on a computer's web browser: Chrome or Safari
Written by
Samantha Mason
Updated over a week ago
Using the Mobile App | Teachers
Quick view access to notification feed, class board, assessment status, grades, and standards. Assign, view, and edit recognitions.
Written by
Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago
Reset Password
Steps to take if you have forgotten or need to reset your password or need to reset a student password.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
Adding the Google Chrome Extension
Written by
Kris Hyland
Updated over a week ago
Otus and Illinois HB 3606
The following information details many of the ways in which Otus helps schools comply with HB 3606.
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
How to Share an Idea with Us
This article describes how a user can share feedback and ideas for Otus improvements.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
Site Performance Issues
Troubleshooting slow loading time and performance in Otus
Written by
Samantha Mason
Updated over a week ago
"You Do Not Have Permission to Access This Resource" - Error Message
Information for Teachers or Admins receiving the "You Do Not Have Permission to Access This Resource" Error Message.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated over a week ago
HTML Embedding
Many teaching tools provide you with embed codes so you can easily add their content to Otus!
Written by
Kris Hyland
Updated over a week ago
iFrame Embedding
Embed many types of web-based resources on a bookshelf page to share with students.
Written by
Kris Hyland
Updated over a week ago
Learning, Together at Otus
How Otus uses the idea of "Learning, together" as an internal and external marching cry.
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
What Does Personalized Learning Mean to Otus?
Personalized learning has nothing to do with edtech
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
Case Study: Empowering Teachers with Data to Propel Student Success
Gravette School District Case Study
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
Predicting Student Outcomes with Otus and the Big Five
Social emotional learning (SEL)
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago
Family Account Creation Document | Admin and Teachers
A printer-friendly letter to share with parents and families with instructions for creating an Otus Family Account.
Written by
Brooke Fodor
Updated this week
Have Report Cards Driven a Wedge Between Parents and Standards-based Grading?
Overcoming obstacles when implementing standards-based grading
Written by
Keith Westman
Updated over a week ago