New Teacher Resources
 

Agenda: 

  1. THEME: No Excuses! from the movie "October Skies". If you don't know something about technology, look it up! Check out QuickStarts! YouTube it! Google it! Become a self-motivated learner as a model for your students.

  2. Technology Available to you

    • Teachers may check out a netbook or Dell Laptop

    • Teachers have opportunity to get an iPad2 (iPad Criteria)

    • Teachers may follow BYOT policies and THEN bring their own devices to school

    • Teachers may request new technology tools after first 3 weeks of school

  3. Technology Policies & Federal Laws

  4. New AUP Policies (All Grade Levels)

  5. Resources available to you

  6. FYI

  7. FORMS

  8. CIPA Form

  9. BYOT

  10. Responsibilities

  11. Best Practices & Professional Development - online, in small groups, one-on-one

  12. LoTI: Levels of Technology Integration & H.E.A.T. Tools

  13. Confidentiality Workshop

  14. PDAS Region VII: http://pdas.responsivelearning.com/GetStarted.aspx?RegionCD=13

  15. GT & Technology Training

  • Technology Available to you

    • http://www.arpisd.org/default/tech/Resources2.htm Visit Here

    • All faculty members have: email, network folders, blog space (TigerTube), Web page space (Joomla), Online Instructional space (Epsilen & Moodle), dedicated computer and ability to request any technology tool

    • Classroom printers and print cartridges are responsibility of campus funds (ask campus secretary)

    • Projector bulbs are responsibility of campus funds (do NOT leave projector running when not in use) See projector Contract & Care

    • All teachers have ability to teach online - place lessons, recordings, videos for student instruction online (Posting Policies)

  • POLICIES and LAWS:  CIPA, DOPA, and Arp ISD AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)

    • Who is responsible for student behavior on the computer? CIPA & DOPA

    • Who logs onto a computer? When can a teacher log on for a student?

    • When can students surf the Web?

      • POPUP Stopper - When to use it...When NOT to use it.

    • When can students use email?

    • When can students play on a computer?

    • When can students be sent to a computer lab?

    • When can students play games on the computer?

    • When can teachers show Hollywood movies?

    • When can teachers show cartoons?

    • What happens if a new student comes to the district?

    • Do I turn my computer off at night?  Computers during Breaks

NETWORK RESOURCES: Website, Network Folders, & Share Folders

FYI
Social Networking Recommendations due to Court Cases
Teacher Calendar --Check it at least once a month
AR, STAR, Fluency
 
  • We have Fluent Reader, STAR Reading & STAR Math for students
  • You will NEED to download the new manuals from the login screen to use the new program.  YOU can add your own students, but Sissy will help you if you need her to.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Dust & Germs http://podcast.arpisd.org/users/joy/weblog/c9188/Swiffer_Man.html

Computer Systems are Dust Magnets: http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/dirty-computers-revenge-of-the-dust-bunnies/6064?tag=nl.e099  

KEEP Technology Tools CLEAN- You are responsible for your technology tools

  • Clean around your computers at least ONCE a Week. Spend time keeping them dust free.
  • Do NOT use an old "ratty" nasty, dirty mouse pad. You are rolling dirt into the mouse. If an optical mouse....you don't need a mouse pad. Keep table surface clean.
  • Keyboards are not for catching bread crumbs, eraser dust, or coke spills.
  • Clean computer with sanitizing wipes -- DO NOT SPRAY anything towards a computer, keyboard or screen.
  • Flat Screens have special cleaning brushes...do not use fingers to touch the screen.
  • Keep printers free of dust and toner
  • Lock or Log Off Your computer --Keeps confidentiality and protect computer from being stolen
  • Surge protectors & pencil sharpeners, heaters, refrigerators, fans = NO! NO!
    • Never plug another appliance into the surge protector.  There is NO protection between the outlets on a surge strip. The only protection is from the wall to the strip.
Windows Update Server - pushes updates out at night - if you see the "update shield" click on it and allow updates - which may require a reboot.

Spy Ware

  • Make sure the program is loaded, updated, and running
  • Spyware QuickStarts
Virus Protection
  • Norton Symantec -- Make sure it is loaded, up-to-date, and running. If NOT, contact  Laramie
  • MalwareBytes.com - maleware remover
Popup Stopper
  • Make sure it is loaded and running when needed.
TV/VCR Contract
GradeSpeed
  • GradeSpeed is Web-based and Published to the world. Parents can now view their children's grades. They will need to fill out an online form. This form is offered online - http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/News/2005_06/grades.htm 
  • Grade student work and post updated grades by Tuesday Evening of each week!
  • Attendance will NOT be taken on the computer for the FIRST week of school.  You can print out YOUR OWN roster and take attendance from it for the first week. 
EMAIL
 
  • Run Outlook  on your OWN machine (Where you get Mail) otherwise use Web Mail!!!
Search Review & Research Workshops will be available.

IMPORTANT FORMS to Fill out

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

For questions please contact: Dr. Joy Rousseau, joy@arpisd.org