Student Tutorial Videos

Caregivers can support students with their digital tools by sharing the answers contained in these tutorial collections. Students can see reminders on how to access the Portal or BLEND, fix their Google account or troubleshoot some of the issues that they may see when using their Chromebook.

Essential How-To Video Guides for Students

Essential How-Tos for Students at the Beginning of the Year

• Navigating AISD Tech Systems
• Canvas (BLEND)
• Chromebook Tips
• Technology Troubleshooting
• Minecraft

View Technology Tutorials for Students  

Select from the list below to play tutorial videos and open document resources.

Navigating AISD Tech Systems

1. Log into the Austin ISD Portal and organize the dashboard. Please contact your teacher for more information about how to log in.
2. Access student email
3. How to check your grades/schedule on Frontline: (English) (Spanish)

 

Using Canvas (BLEND)

1. Using Canvas (BLEND) Introduction
2. Access Canvas
3. Organize courses and dashboard
4. Use the To Do List, List View, and Organize your Calendar
5. Set notification preferences for important reminders
6. Send and receive messages
7. Submit different types of assignments
8. Reply to a discussion post
9. View Speedgrader feedback from your teacher
10. Full Canvas (BLEND) Student Guides (English and Spanish)

Chromebook Tips

1. Organize your tabs
2. Keyboard shortcuts
3. Screenshots on your Chromebook
4. Record a video or take a picture
5. How to create a split screen on your Chromebook so that you view two windows at once

Technology Troubleshooting

1. "Powerwash" your Chromebook (to fix many problems)
2. Fix Google account authorization in BLEND
3. Correct Google authenticate errors in BLEND
4. How to add a user to the Chrome browser

Helpful Tips