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Welcome to the Waterford 5 training and support page!  This is the first stop in learning how to implement this upgraded version of Waterford in your classroom. You will find informational videos with corresponding cheat sheets to walk you through the process of getting the Waterford program started with your students. More videos and resources will be added to this page as the year progresses to help you implement Waterford and utilize all of its valuable features.

Waterford 5 Implementation:

As you prepare for implementation of Waterford 5 in your classroom, you need to be aware of the changes in the program as a result of LCISD’s upgrade to Waterford 5. Below are five simple videos that walk you through (1) an introduction to Waterford 5, (2) creating students and adding photos in the Waterford Manager (3) changing course parameters, (4) launching the Waterford Student App,  and (5) accessing the curriculum via the Waterford Manager for whole group/center activities.

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Title: Welcome to Waterford 5 – CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO BEFORE MOVING ON!

Details: This video provides a brief introduction to the Waterford training videos. Watch this video before you get started! (1:31)

Click the image above to watch the introduction video

Title: Creating Students and Adding Photos Details: This resource walks the user through creating students in Waterford and uploading student photos in the Waterford Manager in preparation for use of the Waterford Student App. (4:01) Watch the iCafe Tutorial Video HERE Click Here to access the iCafe Cheat Sheet

Title: Changing Course Parameters Details: In this video, the user will learn how to adjust course parameters (times and course enrollment) to meet individual student needs and class schedules. (2:56) Watch the iCafe Tutorial Video HERE Click Here to access the iCafe Cheat Sheet

Title: Launching the Student App Details: This resource explains the options for running the Waterford Student App in the classroom and how to get students started in the program. (3:18) Watch the iCafe Tutorial Video HERE Click Here to access the iCafe Cheat Sheet

Title: Accessing Curriculum Details: This resource walks through how to access Waterford curriculum via the Waterford Manager and search for activities to use in a whole group/small group setting without utilizing a campus license. (2:45) Watch the iCafe Tutorial Video HERE Click Here to access the iCafe Cheat Sheet

After you have watched each of these videos, you are ready to start using Waterford with your students! If you have any technical issues be sure to call the Help Desk at ext. 0220. For general questions on how to use Waterford or integrate it into your curriculum, email your CITS…they would love to help!