Getting Started

Logging in to Otus | NYC Schools Admins and Teachers

This article provides specific instructions for NYCDOE teachers and administrators to log in through Google.

Written by Kristin Town
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Class Board vs. Lessons vs. Assessments

This article will help you determine when it is best to use Class Board, Lessons, or Assessments to accomplish your goals.

Written by Monica Burke
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Otus Implementation Guide

This document describes what new clients can expect during the onboarding and implementation phase of our relationship.

Written by Keith Westman
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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
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Overview of Account Types | Main Admin, Admin, and Teacher

This article outlines the differences between teacher, admin, and main admin accounts.

Written by Monica Burke
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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
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Otus and your SIS - Understanding the Sync

This article will help you better understand the sync between your Student Information System and Otus.

Written by Kendell Hunter
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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
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Getting Started Guide | Main Admin

This article provides a brief overview of the modules available in a Main Administrator account.

Written by Monica Burke
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Getting Started Guide | Admin

This article provides a brief overview of the modules available to admin accounts.

Written by Brooke Fodor
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Getting Started Guide | Teachers

This article provides a brief overview of the modules available to teachers.

Written by Brooke Fodor
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Otus in Action!

Documents reviewing common uses of each module in Otus (per user type)

Written by Brooke Fodor
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Otus Change Management Support

Every client receives support and guidance navigating the change management needed to implement Otus.

Written by Keith Westman
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Otus Live: Summer Series 2021

View all of the Summer Series Cohort recordings here!

Written by Brooke Fodor
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Lessons: External Tool Activities (LTI)

This article will show you how to add an external tool, such as Playposit, to a lesson as an activity.

Written by Monica Burke
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Ways Otus Provides Student Accommodations

This article will describe the ways in which Otus can provide accommodations to students that may need them.

Written by Monica Burke
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Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

The Physical Fitness Test (also known as PFT) is available in the 3rd Party Data tab of the Analytics module.

Written by Monica Burke
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Glossary of Otus Terms and Definitions

This article contains an alphabetical glossary with the terms Otus uses throughout the platform.

Written by Monica Burke
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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
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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
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Virtual Otus Networking and Collaboration

Connect with other teachers and administrators who use Otus!

Written by Keith Westman
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Translate Your Account

Follow these steps to translate your Otus account into the language of your choice.

Written by Brooke Fodor
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Clear Cache on iPad/iPhone

How to clear the cache in Chrome and Safari on iPhone or iPad

Written by Brooke Fodor
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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
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Otus Technical Specifications and 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
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Clearing Your Browser's Cache

How to clear the cache on a computer's web browser: Chrome or Safari

Written by Samantha Mason
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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
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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
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How Students Upload Various File Types or Attachments

This article will explain the three ways a student can upload file types such as photos, videos, links, and many more.

Written by Monica Burke
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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
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Site Performance Issues

Troubleshooting slow loading time and performance in Otus

Written by Samantha Mason
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HTML Embedding

Many teaching tools provide you with embed codes so you can easily add their content to Otus!

Written by Kris Hyland
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Preparing for the New School Year | Teachers

What things should you keep in mind as you are getting ready to start a new school year with Otus?

Written by Monica Burke
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Getting Started: Creating a Student Account

This article will show you how to set up a student account.

Written by Monica Burke
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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
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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
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Teacher - Student Communication

This articles provides an overview of the various means of communication or messaging between students and teachers.

Written by Monica Burke
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Add a Bitmoji Classroom to Otus

Add your own Bitmoji Classroom to Otus or download our template

Written by Keith Westman
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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
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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
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Teacher Home Page: To Do List

The To Do list on a teacher's home page will display the completion of individual lessons and assessments.

Written by Monica Burke
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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
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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
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Adding or Editing Family Contact Information | Teachers

This article will show teachers how to add or edit family contact information.

Written by Monica Burke
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Teacher Home Page: Notification Feed

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

Communicating with Students Using Zoom in Otus

One way to continue face-to-face interactions with students when using Otus during remote or eLearning days by using Zoom.

Written by Monica Burke
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Preparing for the New School Year | Administrator Checklist

Written by Monica Burke
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Uploading to ShareFile

This article will explain how to use ShareFile as part of your Otus integration.

Written by Monica Burke
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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
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Remote Learning 101 Webinar: Parent Orientation

Written by Samantha Mason
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Remote Learning 101 Webinar: Grades K-2

Written by Samantha Mason
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A Turnkey Solution for Remote Learning | Otus

This 30-minute webinar provides an overview of how Otus can serve as a remote learning platform.

Written by Keith Westman
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Remote Learning 101 Webinar: Grades 3-5

Written by Samantha Mason
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Remote Learning 101 Webinar: High School

Written by Samantha Mason
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Remote Learning 101 Webinar: Middle School

Written by Samantha Mason
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Remote Learning Webinar: Show and Tell with Kris and Sarah

Show and Tell Webinar: Kris and Sarah from Antioch 34

Written by Kristin Town
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Predicting Student Outcomes with Otus and the Big Five

Social emotional learning (SEL)

Written by Keith Westman
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Have Report Cards Driven a Wedge Between Parents and Standards-based Grading?

Overcoming obstacles when implementing standards-based grading

Written by Keith Westman
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What Does Personalized Learning Mean to Otus?

Personalized learning has nothing to do with edtech

Written by Keith Westman
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Case Study: Empowering Teachers with Data to Propel Student Success

Gravette School District Case Study

Written by Keith Westman
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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

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