New teacher Technology Overview 2011

Wissahickon School District ,[object Object],New teacher Induction 2011,[object Object],Technology Overview,[object Object]

Today’s Agenda,[object Object],Meet Your MacBook,[object Object],WSD Technology Tools,[object Object],Instructional & Technical Support,[object Object],Acceptable Use & Copyright,[object Object],Technology Integration,[object Object]

Meet your MacBook,[object Object]

The MacBook ,[object Object],[object Object]

Change Password,[object Object]

System Preferences,[object Object]

Syncing & Backing Up,[object Object],Be sure to sync and back up regularly!!,[object Object]

Keyboard Shortcuts,[object Object]

Email,[object Object],[object Object]

Home & School Access on MacBook

Link in “Staff Only” section of WSD websiteEmail ,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],Spam Quarantine,[object Object], Summary,[object Object]

More Info Available,[object Object],Meet Your Mac Page on the eToolBox,[object Object],http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com,[object Object]

WSD Technology Tools,[object Object]

District Website,[object Object],http://wsdweb.org,[object Object],http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com,[object Object],Quick Links,[object Object],Employees-Only,[object Object],PW = Trojans,[object Object]

Sapphire Suite,[object Object],[object Object]

Login: dkrause PW: dkrause

Contact your mentor for help,[object Object]

Performance Data: PSSA, district assessments

Record professional development activities and Act 48 hours

District activities are automatically entered

Login: email address PW: changeme,[object Object]

Professional network for sharing, collaboration, communication and learning,[object Object]

Option for a teacher website to place class materials, assignments, etc.,[object Object]

Technology Help Desk,[object Object],[object Object]

Building Technology Assistants,[object Object]

Technology tools and how to use them

“One Stop Shop” for technology integration,[object Object]

Acceptable Use & Copyright,[object Object]

Acceptable Use of District Information and Telecommunication Resources Policy (Employees – #356, #453, #546 / Students #256),[object Object],This policy and these guidelines shall apply to all users who obtain access privileges to or otherwise access networks and/or telecommunications systems, which are entered via equipment and access lines housed, operated or maintained by or for the District.,[object Object],The use of any and all information and telecommunications resources accessed through the Wissahickon Network Services (“WNS”) will be in accordance with the law, in adherence with standards of the District and the community, and primarily for educational purposes consistent with the curricular goals of the District.,[object Object],Incidental personal use of network resources is permitted for employees so long as such use does not violate other applicable provisions of this policy and does not interfere with the employee's job duties and performance, nor with systems operations or with other systems users, education, employment or WNS usage.,[object Object],Use of WNS for personal solicitation or profit is prohibited, unless prior written approval is given by the Superintendent or his/her designee.,[object Object]

Acceptable Use of District Information and Telecommunication Resources Policy (Employees – #356, #453, #546 / Students #256),[object Object],Electronic mail (E-mail) accounts and other forms of electronic communication provided by or through WNS are not private. The Superintendent or his/her designee and the Director of Technology may access e-mail and other forms of communication at any time, and E-mail software may be utilized to misdirect messages if so designated. Users should be aware of these limitations when communicating with others.,[object Object],The District does not warrant, either express or implied, that the functions or the services provided by or through the WNS are error-free or without defect. The District will not be responsible for any damage users may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data, interruptions of service and/or the inability to access WNS.,[object Object],The District will fully cooperate with local, state, and federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to any alleged illegal activities conducted through the District system. The District reserves the right to provide appropriate access to outside consultants who are retained to address a WNS issue.,[object Object],Users will not use the District system to access material that is profane, obscene, pornographic, that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people (“hate literature”).,[object Object],Users will not use the District system for commercial purposes. Commercial purposes are defined as offering or providing, soliciting or requesting goods or services for personal use. District acquisition policies will apply to the District purchase of goods or services through the system.,[object Object]

Copyright Policy #814,[object Object],The Board emphasizes that the United States Code makes it illegal for anyone to duplicate copyrighted materials without permission, except as otherwise permitted by law. The Board attests that severe penalties are provided for unauthorized copying of audio, visual, software or printed materials unless otherwise permissible. The Board acknowledges the copyright owner’s exclusive rights to reproduce, prepare (alter), distribute, perform and display his/her work.,[object Object],Areas for potential copyright infringement are defined through administrative guidelines. (i.e. copy machines, broadcast programs, distance learning, software, web publishing),[object Object]

Copyright Policy #814,[object Object],The complexities of the law and the impracticality of supervising all District duplicating equipment require that each district employee becomes familiar with the copyright requirements and assume responsibility for adherence to this Board policy and the accompanying guidelines. Staff may make copies of copyrighted materials that fall within stated guidelines. Staff members who fail to follow this policy may be held personally liable for copyright infringement.,[object Object],The guidelines for applying fair use of copyrighted material are provided.,[object Object]

Copyright Policy #814,[object Object],Employees should review the full policy on the web as it provides guidelines for Fair Use and a Frequently Asked Questions section.,[object Object],Additional copyright resources are available on the WSD eToolbox.,[object Object]

Software Installations Policy #814.1,[object Object],In order to be compliant with copyright laws, all software-licensing agreements must be honored by District employees and students. This policy is to protect the District and its employees, administrators, and students from violating copyright laws.,[object Object],The term “Software” includes any computer programs that physically reside on a computer or network.,[object Object],The District’s Director of Technology shall maintain an updated license database to assure compliance with copyrights laws.,[object Object],The District’s technology staff shall perform all software installations.,[object Object],No student, employee or administrator shall install software on his/her own or District computers using the Wissahickon Network Services (WNS).,[object Object],Employees, administrators and students are liable for the consequences of any illegal software installed on their assigned computers.,[object Object],Unawareness of the content of a software agreement is not an excuse from prosecution or disciplinary action.,[object Object]

Next Steps,[object Object],Policies are available on the district web page www.wsdweb.org under About WSD  School Board  Board Policies,[object Object],Employees should review the policies appropriate to their employee classification as the information provided in this presentation were the key points of each policy. More details are included in the full policies.,[object Object],All employees should sign the BLUE AUP cards and the Software Licensing Acknowledgement Form which will be kept on file in the Personnel Department.,[object Object]

Procedures for Students,[object Object],A copy of the AUP with the student form attached should be distributed to students in homerooms the first week of school. Homeroom teachers should review and discuss the key points with their students.,[object Object],Homeroom teachers should sign off on the cards that the discussion was held.,[object Object],The policy and form should be sent home for parents and the student to sign.,[object Object],Signed and completed forms should be kept on file in the school’s main office.,[object Object],Cards that are not signed by parents and the student, or have not been returned to school, will result in the student’s network account being deactivated and will not have access to the computers and other technology. Parents that request no Internet be available to their child can be accommodated and the technology department will only turn off access to the Internet. Other appropriate access to the network will still be available.,[object Object],Future forms should be distributed when student enter Grades 3, 6, and 9.,[object Object]

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