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• Passwords are case sensitive and usernames are not. Please ensure you are typing the information correctly. Also, make certain you are logging into the proper address of http://strategic.view.usg.edu.

• If you have forgotten your password, click on the “Forgot Password?” link on the login screen below the username and password boxes. Fill in your username and click on the “Retrieve My Password” button. A message will be sent to the email address you had in the PDS when you first registered.

When the teacher logs into D2L, click on Account Settings then click on Change Password.

When you sign into your online course, and want to view a video or podcast you may see this prompt:”This page contains both secure and non secure items. Do you want to display the non secure items?” , if this is what you see, select “YES”. Or the prompt may read “Do you want to view only the webpage content that was delivered securely? This webpage contains content that will not be delivered using a secure HTTPS connection, which could compromise the security of the entire webpage, select “No”.

What you select will determine whether or not you are able to view the content. It is important that you make the selection that will allow you to view ALL content, both secure and unsecure.

You should print your scores for quizzes and/or assignments. Check your course syllabus to see if there are additional requirements for your course. To print your scores login to the online system and select your course.  From the top of your course screen select grades, then on computer screen, select file, and then print. Keep a copy of your scores with your paperwork.

Any training sponsored by Bright from the Start (BFTS) and administered by Georgia State University and Best Practices (GSU/BP) is updated in the Professional Development System (PDS, formerly PDR) within a few weeks of completion. Do not submit certificates of attendance to the PDS.

While  a certificates of completion will be issued for each part of the training that is successfully completed.

You can get weather reports in so many ways now. You can tune in to WSB-TV (ABC) or radio stations WSB 750 AM and WSB 98.5 FM for the latest information on weather-related public school system closings in the State of Georgia.

Online you can view the 10-day forecast for Atlanta from The Weather Channel. If you need weather for another area, at the top of their screen where the magnifying glass is you can type in another city. There are also a wide variety of weather apps for iPhones or Androids and many other weather websites to view. For school closings, you can view individual schools, colleges and university websites. If they are closed, there will be a posted alert on the main homepage.

In the event of inclement weather, Bright from the Start coordinated training will be canceled if public schools are closed in the county where training is to be held. For example, if a Bright from the Start coordinated training is scheduled in Rome, Georgia, and public school classes in Floyd County are canceled, then the training is also canceled.

Adapted from Bright from the Start’s Inclement Weather Policy.

Your username is provided via email once online courses are accessible. Make sure to review the spam folders. The email will be sent from Donotreply @ donotreply.view.usg.edu.Your username is BP+ your Professional Development System (PDS) number. BP stands for Best Practices. Do not use any spaces, for example: BP38500. The initial email contains information that is then used to set up your password.