This document provides information about technology resources and support staff at GJSMS for the 2013-2014 school year. It identifies key technology liaisons and support team members, describes how to reserve equipment like laptop carts and student response systems, outlines policies for classroom computers, printers, and presentation equipment, and announces new technologies like ActivSlates. Teachers are directed to the school's General Help Desk wiki for tutorials, support contacts, and reserving circulating equipment.

1. GJSMS Technology
Back-to-School Info
2013- 2014
Kelly Ray, GJSMS Tech Liaison kray@bcps.org x081

2. • Kelly Ray - Library Office
– School Library Media Specialist
– Technology Liaison
– Multimedia Coordinator
– Edline Webmaster
• Steve Barth - Tech Liaison Alternate, Computer Administrator - RM 19
• Jason Adams – Edline/EGP Web Support, Computer Administrator - RM 55
• Janette Adams –RM 43
• Steve Barsotti –RM 25
• Diana Beales – Guidance Office
• Michael Hong - RM 26
• Heather Karwacki - RM 35
• Vaughn Platt - RM 05
• Lindsey Rattet - RM 30
You can do it … we can help!
GJSMS
Team
• Donna Hutchinson – Library Office
- Library IA/Science IA
- Copiers/Duplicators (not printers) - Copy Room
- Laminator/Poster machine/Die cut - AV Room

3. GJSMS Tech Resources
• General’s Help Desk (on General’s Staff Wiki)
– Log into Edline @ www.edline.net > click on Faculty &
Staff tab > General’s Help Desk under Links
– Includes: Tech Support Team contacts, news &
announcements, helpful links, tips, tutorials
• Shared-drive Reservations Sheets & Support Materials:
– Tech Resources folder: AV-Technology Equipment
– Library Media Center/Computer Labs folder:
• Library/Library Labs, Computer Lab 59, Computer Lab 27
• NetBook Mobile Lab
– All Staff>Content Areas> Science folder: Science Mobile Lab

4. Need Tech Support?
• FIRST: Consult embedded HELP utilities,
General’s Help Desk resources, or GOOGLE for a solution!
• Do not call BCPS Tech Support -- contact a GJSMS Tech
Support member if you can’t solve your problem. Kelly or
Steve will call in a ticket to TSS if necessary.

5. Tech Support Requests this week:
• Leave Kelly a note on the pad
outside the Library Office.
– Kelly will NOT be in on Wednesday
• Email Kelly Ray kray@bcps.org
Steve Barth sbarth@bcps.org
Jason Adams jadams@bcps.org
or contact another Tech Support
Team member.
GJSMS
Team

6. Classroom Computers
• All classrooms except Special Ed: 1 Desktop Computer
– Math teachers (except Special Ed) will now present from Desktop
Computers; old laptops to be used elsewhere.
• Special Ed classrooms: 1 Laptop Computer (new)
– Must be kept SECURED; cable lock provided.
• Allow computer to install UPDATES! *Dismiss Adobe updater.
• Restart at the end of each day/at least weekly.
• Keep area around computer clear of clutter.
• Computer must be located in proximity to:
– Internet drop (ORANGE or BLUE; not the phone drop!)
– Screen, Projector and ELMO

7. Multimedia Presentation Equipment
• Projector - Set up on cart or table
– TURN ON to check placement before taping down cords!
– Check bulb before Monday!
– Turn off lamp when not in use; do not power off/move while fan running.
– Keep area around projector free of clutter.
• ELMO portable document camera - Set up on cart or table
– Recommend USB cable computer connection for use with ImageMate
software; must be set up near computer (not projector).
• External computer speakers (to boost online/video sound)
• LCD/ELMO/Presentation Remotes if available; KEEP SECURED!
• If you changed rooms, your set-up may not be the same
– Computers & presentation equipment assigned to classroom, not staff

8. Connecting Presentation Equipment
• Equipment carts collected last year will be
available Monday or Tuesday.
• Check your carts, closets & cupboards for power
strips/extension cords before requesting these.
• Use only Cable Path tape for tape-down of
cables/cords; return tape to Library Office
promptly. Cords must be secured vertically to
tables/carts; leave sufficient slack.
• Contact a Tech Support Team member for help.

9. Printers
• Use Copy Room CANON for all large print jobs.
– If you are NEW or you CHANGED CLASSROOMS, you must set up
your Copy Room CANON Mailbox on new computer.
– Front Office/Guidance staff set up Mailbox in Front Office CANON.
• Use Faculty Room 600 network printer for small print jobs.
– Ink delivered Friday; please check printer on your computer ASAP to
delete any old jobs!
• If a hallway network printer is installed on your
computer, consult hallway teachers to contribute to the
purchase of toner.
• Follow GJSMS Printing Policies as outlined on General’s Help
Desk.

10. Edline & EGP Web
• Distribution of Teacher/Parent/Student Activation Codes
• See the Edline Teacher Resources page on the General’s
Help Desk for policies and instructions for setting up
Gradebooks, naming Class Pages, using Homework
Calendars, uploading Grades.
• If NEW or NEED A REFRESHER, hold off on setting up
Gradebooks/Class Pages for now.
– We will offer a Hands-on Help Session this week to walk you
through procedures.

11. Outlook Email Distribution Lists
• You will receive an email from Kelly with the
GJSMS school-wide distribution list and
Emergency 2013-14 list for your Outlook Contacts.
– Use the GJSMS school-wide distribution list ONLY for
email pertaining to ALL STAFF.
– Use Homeroom Teachers, Grade
Level, Department, & Committee distribution lists for
specific groups.
– Use Emergency distribution list to report class status in
event of an Emergency Lockdown; directions are under

12. Circulating Equipment
Reserve on Equipment Reservations sheet in Tech Resources
folder on Shared Drive.
• AV-Technology Equipment
– Flip Cams, Digital cameras, Camcorders, Webcams, SD Card reader
– Computer Microphones, Student Microphone Headsets, Audio Headsets
– VCR/DVD players w/cables for connection to projector
– CD Boomboxes, Audio Cassette Players, Listening Stations
• Laptop Cart (1 laptop & projector)
– For DARE instruction and Cafeteria presentations.

13. ActivExpressions Student
Response System
Reserve on AV-Tech Reservations sheet
in Tech Resources folder on Shared Drive
• 5 sets: 32 devices/1 hub
• 1 Special Ed set/3 hubs: To be divided into 3 sets of 10/11
• Professional Development is available for using
ActivInspire software with ActivExpressions SRS.
• See ActivExpressions Resource page on General’s Help
Desk.

14. ActivSlates are Here!
• 24 new ActivSlates to be distributed among content/special
areas.
• Wireless interactive tablet used to increase student
engagement and promote active learning.
• Communicates with computer via registered USB
ActivHub, ActivPen, and ActivInspire software.
• Use ActivInspire software to create Flipcharts or annotate
over computer display on screen; no whiteboard needed!
• See ActivSlate Resource page on General’s Help Desk!
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