Getting Started
New to Otus? Here are some great places to get started!
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- Prepare for the New School Year | TeachersA list of thing teachers should keep in mind as they are getting ready to start a new school year with Otus.
- Teacher-to-Student CommunicationAn overview of the various means of communication or messaging between students and teachers.
- The To Do List on the Teacher Home PageThe To Do list on a teacher's home page will display the completion of individual lessons and assessments.
- Build an External Test or Worksheet in OtusCreate an external test or worksheet in Otus so students can complete it in their Otus accounts.
- Co-Teacher CapabilitiesWhat a co-teacher is able to do within the classes they are a co-teacher of.
- Upload and Share Files as a TeacherHow teachers can upload and share files such as PDFs, images, videos, and more. Using the Class Board and Bookshelf is just the beginning!
- Create a Student AccountCreate a new student account as a teacher or administrator.
- The Notification Feed on the Teacher Home PageA description of the types of notifications found on the notification feed on the teacher home page.
- Log in with Microsoft Single Sign-OnSet up your initial Microsoft SSO log-in.
- View or Edit your User ProfileTeachers and Administrators can view or edit various aspects of their user profile.
- Add or Edit Family Contact InformationHow to add or edit family contact information in the student profile.
- Administrator Activity DashboardView high level insights on how your district is using Otus.
- Upload to ShareFileHow to use ShareFile as part of your Otus integration.
- A Teacher is Leaving the District: Actions and RecommendationsThe steps to take once it is known that a teacher will be leaving the district.
- Manual Rostering in OtusRoster students and teachers directly in Otus without utilizing your Student Information System.
- Viewing Teacher Content from an Administrator AccountView teacher content (assigned lessons, assignments, gradebooks, class information, etc.) from an administrator account.
- Viewing Sites, Teachers, and Students from an Admin AccountLearn the functions of the Sites, Students, and Teachers (including removing teachers from a district).
- Otus Data ConsortiumView and share data with multiple school districts
- Standards Based Grading Setup GuideThese are some of the initial steps to take when setting up the Control Center for Standards Based Grading.
- Prevent Students from Changing Their NameHow to remove the capability for students to change their name in Otus.
- District Student Search from an Admin AccountAdministrators can search for a student in the district and view their student profile.
- Prepare for the New School Year | Administrator ChecklistA list of all of the items that administrators want to make sure are taken care of before the start of the school year.
- Otus Proficiency Assessments GuideThe Otus Proficiency assessments encompass Reading, Language Usage, and Math from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Otus and Your Existing SIS: A Partnership, Not a ReplacementDiscover How Otus Complements Your Student Information System (SIS), Enhancing Capabilities Without Replacing Essential Functions
- Student Groups OverviewStudent groups can be created at the district level or at the class level.
- Upload Student AttendanceOtus allows the uploading of attendance data for utilization in analytics and report cards.
- Otus Change Management SupportEvery client receives support and guidance navigating the change management needed to implement Otus.
- External Tool Activities (LTI) for LessonsHow to add an external tool, such as Playposit, to an Otus Lesson as an activity.
- Otus for Support StaffWays support staff such as school counselors, psychologists, and social workers can use Otus.
- Add Images, Video, or Audio in OtusDetails regarding using images, video, and audio in Otus, including file size limits and acceptable file types.
- Glossary of Otus Terms and DefinitionsThis article contains an alphabetical glossary with the terms Otus uses throughout the platform.
- Upload and Share Files as a StudentWays a student can upload files such as photos, videos, audio recordings, Google Drive attachments, and One Drive attachments.
- Share an Idea with UsRead how a user can share feedback and ideas for Otus improvements.
- Leverage the Class Board, Lessons, and Assessments in Your ClassroomOptimize your use of Otus. Determine when it is best to use Class Board, Lessons, or Assessments to accomplish your goals.
- Otus in Action!Take a quick look at the common uses of Otus for each user type.
- Participate in our Product Improvement Community: CannyThis article will show you how to create an account, search for feature requests to upvote or comment on, and add your own request.
- Otus Account Types OverviewLearn about the modules available in each account type; main admin, admin, teacher, student, and family.
- Otus and your SIS: Understanding the SyncUnderstand the sync between your Student Information System (SIS) and Otus.
- Differences Between Main Admin, Admin, and Teacher AccountsCompare the functionality of a main admin, admin, and teacher account.
- Family Account Creation DocumentA printer-friendly letter to share with parents and families with instructions for creating an Otus Family Account.
- Otus Implementation GuideWhat new clients can expect during the onboarding and implementation phase of our relationship.
- The Otus Chat FeatureYou can chat with an Otus Support Specialist to answer any questions, as well as receive updates regarding new features and releases!
- Getting Started with OCEA Beginner's Guide to our Otus Certified Educator program.
- Getting Started Guide for AdminsA brief overview of the modules available to admin accounts.
- Getting Started Guide for TeachersA brief overview of the modules available to teachers.
- Getting Started Guide for the Main AdminA brief overview of the modules available in a Main Administrator account.