Technology FAQ
What is I-Ready?
I-Ready is an online software program that provides lessons to students based on their personal area of need in reading and math.
What is Clever?
Clever is a sign-in tool used to simplify the sign-in process. Clever is most often used for accessing
I-Ready, but many teachers are using it to access other apps as well.
What is a Clever badge?
This is a printed QR code (like a barcode) that the student will scan to gain access to I-Ready and other apps. It should be provided by your child’s teacher.
Will my home computer support I-Ready?
I-Ready will work on most modern laptop or desktop computers that are connected to the internet. Google Chrome is the suggested browser. See the chart below for more details.
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Supported Operating Systems |
Supported Internet Browsers |
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Internet Explorer |
Edge |
Safari |
Firefox |
Chrome |
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Windows 7 SP1 |
Not Supported |
N/A |
N/A |
66 or higher |
74 or higher |
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Windows 10 1803 |
Not Supported |
17 or higher |
N/A |
66 or higher |
74 or higher |
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Mac OS X 10.11 |
N/A |
N/A |
12.1 or higher |
66 or higher |
74 or higher |
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Mac OS X 10.12-10.14 |
N/A |
N/A |
12.1 or higher |
66 or higher |
74 or higher |
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Google Chrome OS |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
74 or higher |
Can I use my iPad?
I-Ready supports many iPad models that run iOS 11 or greater.
iPad users should download the I-Ready and Clever apps from the App Store. Both are free. If your iPad is not able to run I-ready or Clever, the App Store will give you a notification.
Can I use my phone or Android tablet?
I-Ready is not currently available for use on iPhone, Android phones or Android tablets.
How does my child sign-in to I-Ready?
Laptop or Desktop Instructions:
Go to bar.rcschools.net in your web browser.
Go to the Student menu and select
Click Log-in with Active Directory. Student then logs-in with RCS username (username@student.rcschools.net) and password.
OR
Click Clever Badge Log-in. Student then scans Clever badge using webcam.
Proceed to I-Ready and complete lessons.
iPad Instructions:
Open Clever App.
Scan Clever Badge to open I-Ready App.
Proceed to I-Ready and complete lessons.
What if I have multiple children sharing a device?
Option 1: Make sure that your students’ teachers have supplied each student with a Clever badge. Each student will use it to log in and out of Clever/I-Ready. (HIGHLY SUGGESTED)
Option 2: Designate a browser for each child to exclusively use when using I-Ready.
(not available for iPad)
Option 3: Create a guest profile or different profile for each student to use on your laptop or desktop. (not available for iPad)
How much time should my child spend on I-Ready?
This will vary from class to class. However, students should not spend more than 45 minutes per week on I-Ready Math and 45 minutes per week on I-Ready Reading. Excessive use of I-Ready will lead to burnout.
What if I still have questions?
If you have instructional questions, please contact your child’s homeroom or subject area teacher. If you have technical questions, email our Instructional Technology Coach, Mr. Carey at careyt@rcschools.net.
- Follow family rules about when and where to use the Internet.
- Be polite, kind, and respectful.
- Understand a website's rules, and know how to flag other users for misbehavior.
- Recognize "red flags," including someone asking you personal questions such as your name and address.
- Never share your name, your school's name, your age, your phone number, or your email or home address with strangers.
- Never send pictures to strangers.
- Keep passwords private (except from parents).
- Never open a message from a stranger; it may contain a virus that can harm a computer.
- Immediately tell an adult if something mean or creepy happens.