CSO A Technology Overview Presented by: Jeff La Benz, Kim Welter and Elisa Magee

Agenda Technology in the CUSD Acceptable User Policy Teacher Essentials Novell Network Web Center - absence reporting Attendance Document Camera Chalkboard/Easiteach GroupWise -

District Resources Wide Area Network (WAN) Instructional Resource Center Instructional Technology Specialists Instructional Specialists Wireless Network Computer Carts on Wheels (COWS)

Site Resources Local Area Network (LAN) On-site server, daily backups Multimedia teacher station Rooms wired for 4-8 additional computers (site responsibility for purchasing) Library/Media Center Find out what resources are available at your site for your dept or grade/level Computer labs

Can the teacher require the use of the Internet by students at home? Be aware that you may not make a requirement for your students to use the Internet at home for an assignment. All students do not have access to the Internet at home, therefore the assignment could not be completed. Has to do with equity and access

LCD Projector (ceiling-mounted/locked) Multimedia audio Document camera Wireless slate (Chalkboard) Technology Tools

Document Camera Basics Must be turned on Technology Help from the IRC

Staff Development Go to district home page. Navigate to Departments link. Select Instructional Resource Center Look on the left side for Professional Development Classes

Site Support Technician Get to know this V.I.P at your site! Do not take things into your own hands!

Site Support Technician 1-2 people at your site for technology-related issues. Trained in basic troubleshooting techniques First resource for computer or network problems Cleaning & maintaining computers, printers, scanners, etc. Liaison between Information Systems Department (IS) and each site Submit and track ALL Customer Service Requests (CSRs) for the site.

Software Teacher Stations Windows XP Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Publisher) GroupWise – Calendar & district Internet Explorer – Internet Browser

How do I use the computer lab with students? Who is in charge of the lab(s) at your site? Media Specialist (elementary) Lab Manager SST Technology/Computer Teacher Scheduling and availability will vary at each site Familiarize yourself with the programs and saving files in the lab prior to taking your students. It’s different than at home!

Software Ordering Who makes software decisions at your site? Administrator  Committee,Media Specialist Are there campus funds? CUSD approved list? Committees evaluate instructional content Website to show approved list of softwareapproved list

Logging into the Network Login – lastnamefirstinitial Adapted as necessary based on district employees Password changes every 45 days Gives access to GroupWise & application folder

Remote Login.username.site.chandler_usd Your password Ex. John Smith at Perry High School.smithj.phs.chandler_usd Site is school name for elementary, Abbreviations used for junior high and high schools: wjhs, bhs Some site exceptions: jdhull, santank8, santanel, chsn.username.site.chandler_usd.smithj.phs.chandler_usd

*Password Don’t use your children’s or pet’s names. We suggest you add a # that changes when you change your password. Can’t re-use a password for 36 times. Don’t post your password anywhere!!! Select a password that is easy for you to remember but not easy for your students to guess

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Users responsible for communications over the network Use must support education & research and the educational objectives of CUSD Access is a privilege – not a right Prohibits unauthorized technology resources Network etiquette Report any misuse to the system administrator

Regulations Copyright FERPA is not private! We are a public institution so our communication is public record. Network disruption Not for commercial purposes

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Appropriate Use of Electronic Information System (EIS) Educational purposes Supports and enriches the curriculum Addresses instructional needs, learning styles & developmental levels AUP for all students Elementary and secondary handbooks District monitors use District assumes no liability for info retrieved via the EIS

In Addition, AUP includes: Supervising students Supervising student folders Elementary level - access to a shared folder Secondary level – access to password protected folders maintained by teachers Protecting passwords

User Agreement Print your name Sign and date the form Work site (primary site for traveling teachers.)

Teacher Essentials Managing files in your user folder AMI / C-SIS – student information system Attendance for WebCenter-absence reporting GroupWise-

Software Application Folder on the Desktop User Specific Application folder on desktop Your Novell User Login or Student Login

Network Delivered Applications

Disk Space Quota

Attendance Chandler Student Information Services Logging In Username is your Employee ID Number Change your own password Attendance -see handout Gradebook training – site-based

Disk Space Quota Informs You of Your Use of Network Space

Destiny 1. Accessing resources throughout the district Your Campus IRC Media Center 2. Research Tool Webpath Express

File Management Save your files to the “F:\” drive Why? Why not “My Documents”? Deep Freeze Daily backup Access from any site Students save into the student folder/or their folder for secondary students SST should set up your user folder as the default location for MS Office files 1 GB –file space and 1 GB in

Saving Your Files 1. Type f:\ in the space for file name 2. Select the Users folder 3. Select your user folder 4. **Select or create your own folders to organize your documents Give your document a unique filename

CUSD Website A Resource for Teachers, Parents, & Community

WebCenter - Absence Reporting District Site: Access through Site Map or Quick Links

GroupWise Novell log-in gives access Mail, calendar, tasks Located in Application Folder or under Programs Address for outside of district k12.az.us

Manual Archive in Share the process for manually archiving . Folder must be created. User must intentionally select the file to be archived or it will be deleted automatically (time frame set by IS).

Think of Questions Later? Instructional Technology Jeff La Benz, Assistant Director Kim Welter, Instructional Specialist Elisa Magee, Instructional Specialist

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