The Big Changes

• Menus are now in 'ribbon' format
• The file tab is a 'behind the scenes' area that covers saving, printing...
• 'Alt' click takes the place of keyboard shortcuts
• You can save files as a .pdf, a web page, or to an earlier version of Office
• Office 10 syncs with Windows Live (http://live.com) to provide you with collaborative work space and additional storage/backup options.

Downloadable guides and interactives are here

Getting Started with Office 10

Office 2010 Videos

Office on YouTube

To play the Powerpoint Tutorial - save it to your desktop

AUP:  click here to access the district Acceptable Use Policy

• The AUP is a legal document
• The AUP covers all your online activity:  Using the internet and your classroom responsibilities with your students.
• You will renew the AUP yearly

Al and Bess Discuss AUP
by: corleyg

District level databases and Library Services

• Your building level Librarian can help you learn to use the databases
• Most of the databases are available off-campus with a special password

Copyright document

• Pay attention to copyright, both in your use of materials and in teaching your students responsible use of copyrighted materials

WGSD uses a live editor Web page creator called School Center. Sign in using this link, and your login information is 'lastname.firstname' and the password you submitted when signing your permission forms (same as email).

You are responsible for maintaining your classroom page. Think Communication - of news, classroom events, curriculum, and learning.

• Creation of pages: Guidelines
• Web Design Basics
• More information on School Center

The district Webmaster is Pat Weaver (918-4308) and each building has a webmaster who can help you as you work on your page.
  Avery:  Michele DiMarcellis
  Bristol:  Janet Bonham
  Clark:  Kelly Gossett
  Computer School: Kendall Olsen 
  Edgar Road: Adam Maxey
  Hudson: Jim Wymore
  Hixson: Jason Heisel
  Steger:  Kendall Olsen
  WGHS:  Dan Broshears 

Microsoft Live: http://live.com

YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter:  Proceed with caution! Consider your digital footprint, and always consider the educational value of anything you use with students.

Social networks for kids:

Your classroom phone

• Setting up voice mail

  Remember that parents cannot reach classroom teachers by phone during the day - make sure your message communicates that you will return their call as soon as possible.

WGSD uses Outlook for eMail Access

While you are in district the Outlook application is available as a shortcut on your desktop or in your programs list, and is fully functional as an email application, calendar, scheduling manager and much more.

• Your email address will always be in this format 'lastname.firstname@wgmail.org' and your password is the one you used when you signed your Permission form.
  • PDF guide to using Outlook

• Out of district you can access email using the web version of Outlook.  (Use your district access login and password) The address for Web Access is https://mail.wgmail.org/owa
  • PDF guide to using Outlook Web Access

• YOUR CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT
  Teachers station includes laptop or desktop.  All staff have access to building printers and copy machine.  Some classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors and SmartBoard.  Students have access to a building lab or a laptops depending on location.  Other equipment (scanners, cameras...) varies between buildings, see your LMS for a complete picture of what is available.  All equipment assigned to you is checked out to you through the library in your building.

• WGSD COMPUTER ROTATION CYCLE
  
  • 2011-12 Bristol, Edgar Road, Hudson
  • 2012-13 High School
  • 2013-14 Avery, Steger, Computer School
  • 2014-15 Clark, Hixson
    
    
• DISTRICT PROVIDED SOFTWARE
  Microsoft Office Suite 2010
  SMART Software/Notebook 10 (with a Smartboard)
  LinQ Base Station Software (with a Smartboard )
  Inspiration 8 Adobe
  Acrobat Reader
  Flash/Shockwave Player
  Internet Explorer
  Quick Time Power
  DVD/DVD codec
  Roxio/Nero DVD/CD burning software 
  K-2 staff: Kidspiration

• Building equipment purchases:  Each building has a technology team and a technology plan.  Building replacement plans and professional development are customized according to building needs.
  
  
• Technology Usage Guidelines
  
  
• Best Practice Guidelines

• Technology Help Requests
  

  Request technology repairs and help using the WGSD Technology Request HelpDesk. Staff will need to "create a new account" the first time they use the system. For help with the Technology Request HelpDesk, please see the Help File .pdf attached below.

• Getting new software or small equipment requests approved
   
• Who works where:  each building has an on-site tech support person who can troubleshoot
  

  Avery - John Grimi
  Bristol - Janet Bonham
  Clark - Kelly Gossett
  Edgar Road - Adam Maxey
  Hixson - Jason Heisel
  Hudson -  Corey Gallion        
  High School - Dan Broshears
  Steger/Computer School - James Killion

Attachment:

Technology_Request_HelpDesk.pdf

Technology and Information Literacy in the curriculum in integrated across all areas, and is in the process of being revised.
• K-5 training will take place in September
• 6-8 revisions are being worked on this year
- 8 th grade students must take an assessment mandated by DESE

• 9-12 technology courses will be looked at and revised 2012-2013.

THE TLC - Technology Learning Center

The district has district-wide  staff that maintain the Network and complete installation, maintainence and major repairs throughout the buildings