IT 2017 Info for Bellaire HS Teachers

1. BELLAIRE HS IT DEPARTMENT
POWERUP 2017-2018

2. Bellaire High School Technology
1Teacher
Laptops
2Student
Laptops
3Classroom
Technology

3. Teacher Laptops
1

4. All laptops and desktops during the
fall semester of 2017 must be
upgraded to Windows 10.
Back your information up using
OneDrive, Google Docs, DropBox,
external hard drives!!
Out with the old, in with the new!
Teachers will return their current HP
9470m during the 1st
Semester in
exchange for a newly leased HP 840
laptop.
New Teacher Laptops (September/October 2017)

5. GradeSpeed
- Enter grades and verify progress
report/report card
PowerUp HUB LMS
- Classes are automatically assigned according
to Chancery records
GAFE (Google Apps for Education)
- You will need to use your HISD email address
for this to work (no personal accounts)
Collaboration

6. 2 Student Laptops
Policies and Mid-Year Upgrades

7. » Students who complete the laptop agreement
form and pay the required $25 fee will receive.
1. HP 9470m Laptop
2. Power Adapter
3. Laptop Case
» HISD/Bellaire HS is not responsible for any
damages/theft of personal devices.
» Technology Support and Tech Room Hours will
be posted outside of Room 220. Students
must have a pass to come to the Tech Room!
Bellaire HS PowerUp Policies

8. » Accidental Damage is covered under the HISD/HP agreement.
Students need to report damaged laptops to Room 220
immediately so we can assess and get them repaired.
» Negligent/Intentional Damage is not covered
» Students/Parents may be held responsible repair costs.
» Lost/Stolen Laptops must be reported within 3 days of the
incident!
» Do not hold laptops in your room or leave unattended laptops
in the hallways/outside.
» Bring them to Room 220 or email/call us to pick them up.
Bellaire HS – Laptop Policies

9. » Student Laptops are to be kept in the HISD provided laptop
case. Students who do not follow this policy may have their
laptops taken to Room 220 until the case is presented.
» Students should bring laptops to class every period in order
to allow teachers to utilize it in their classes.
» Students who regularly forget/cannot provide proof of having
the laptop should be reported to Bellaire IT so we can make
sure they have not lost it. If damaged, we can also get it
fixed.
» We work with administration for students who truly cannot
afford the $25 fee.
Bellaire HS – Laptop Policies

10. Encourage students to always back
up files using OneDrive, Google
Docs, DropBox, flash drives, etc…
Out with the old, in with the new!
Students will exchange their current HP
9470m exchange for a newly leased
13” HP x360 laptop.
There will also be a new “slide-in” case
that will fit much better into backpacks.
New Student Laptops (January 2018)

11. 3 Classroom Technology
Policies and Mid-Year Upgrades

12. Not all classrooms and departments have these items and budgets
may not allow for the purchase of some items
Requests for new items begin with Department Chairs
Items that are not wanted must be PC-2’d off campus
Email: ascarrow@houstonisd.org
You may have these items….

13. Room220–TechnologyOffice FAQ’s
• I cannot log into my computer/email.
– Only the HISD Service Desk has access to teacher accounts (713-892-7378)
• What is the best way to back up files?
– Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, External Hard Drive, Flash Drive
• Where can I find a network printer or network copy machine?
– https://goo.gl/amJ7FH

14. Room220–TechnologyOffice FAQ’s
• HISD Phishing Video: https://vimeo.com/189986329
• SPAM/PHISHING!!!!
– HISD will never ask you to click a link to Update Passwords or Upgrade Email
accounts. Also, never forward SPAM emails to anyone except the link below
1. Delete the email from the Inbox and Deleted Items
2. Forward the Email to servicedesk@houstonisd.org
• Use Common Sense
– If anything seems questionable, it probably is SPAM
• Do you know the person?
• Check Email Address from the sender (although some have had @houstonisd.org addresses)
• Are there misspelled words or improper grammar?
• Never click a link that asks you for any type of identification information.

15. Room220–TechnologyOffice FAQ’s
• Real HISD Emails
– HISD will normally include a template structure in their emails and there is a
“Clutter” feature that will sort potential spam/advertisements. You can also
add Rules to sort emails. (example – newsletters or weekly emails from
specific email addresses.

16. Room220–TechnologyOffice FAQ’s
• What do I do if I am out of toner for my printer?
– Email Mr. Scarrow or Mr. Paniagua your printer model number or the number
on the cartridge. We will do our best to keep a few of each on campus.
– You may also map to one of the copy machines on campus and print there.
* Please do not print full class sets on the printers!
• What do I do if my projector bulb is burned out?
– Email Mr. Scarrow or Mr. Paniagua the projector make or model. We will
place an order if we do not have the bulb in stock.
• What do I do if I have equipment that I want to get rid of?
– Check with the Department Chair to approve the removal or transfer to
another department member.
– Email Mr. Scarrow or Mr. Paniagua the type/model of equipment and post a
note on the equipment labeled PC-2.
– DO NOT bring to Room 220!! DO NOT stick these items in the hallway!!!

17. Room220–TechnologyOffice HISD ONLINE/VIDEO RESOURCES
• HISD EdTech Vimeo Channel
– https://vimeo.com/user49484905
• HISD CYBER SAFETY WEBSITE
– http://www.houstonisd.org/Cybersafety
• HISD Web Apps – Safety Ratings
– http://www.houstonisd.org/webapps
• Bellaire HS – Instructional Tech Resources
– http://instructionaltechbhs.weebly.com/
• Bellaire HS – Frequently Visited Websites
– http://www.houstonisd.org/domain/33177