DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TEACHERS’ TECH AND DATA TOOLS
Erin MagleyMatthew Woolums
Kirk AndersonEducational Technology & Library Services
TeacherTechResources.wikispaces.dpsk12.org
OVERVIEW Everything is linked at:TeacherTechResources.wikispaces.dpsk12.org
Technology in DPS Teacher Technology Your First Days with Technology Instructional Technology Q&A Teacher Portal Training
TECHNOLOGY IN DPSWhat’s in Your Classroom and School?
Teacher Computer (Dell or Mac)Teacher Laptop Project (all teachers by Dec
2012) Telephone with voice mail Computer lab access Projector for check out (maybe) Shared printer access Other items particular to each school
TECHNOLOGY IN DPSWho Supports You?
School Tech Rep (STR) Department of Technology Services
(DoTS) Hotline (720-423-3888)Site Support TeamNetwork TeamTelecommunications Team
Educational Technology and Library Services
TECHNOLOGY IN DPSDPS Board of Education Technology
Policies
The proper use of technology systems is governed by Board of Education policies.
The district is subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which mandates how personally identifiable student records are to be handled.
Board policies prohibit the sharing of passwords with anyone: colleagues, students.
TECHNOLOGY IN DPSBoard policies located at:
http://board.dpsk12.org/policy/policy.shtml
JRA/JRC Student Records/Release of Information on Students
EGAEA Electronic Mail
EGAEB Internet Policy
EGAEC Network Connections
EGAD-R-1 Copyright Compliance (Computer Software)
TEACHER TECHNOLOGYSystems you can access:
Teacher Portal Infinite Campus (student information
system) Employee Self Service (ESS) Outlook (E-Mail)
TEACHER TECHNOLOGY
TEACHER TECHNOLOGY
TEACHER TECHNOLOGYStandardized Supported Software
Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP and Office 2007/2010Macintosh OS 10.x and Office 2008/2011Home use of MS Office
Access to DPSNetWired vs Wireless DPS bar-coded equipment only Non-DPS equipment can access only
DPSGuest
YOUR FIRST DAYS WITH TECHNOLOGY
Day 1 • Take student attendance in IC (Infinite Campus)• Access your DPS Outlook e-mail account• Set up your telephone voice mail• Access the Teacher Portal
Days To Come• Check your employee information (including your
pay stub) on Employee Self Service • Ask for your guest teacher from SmartFind Express
(substitute system)
YOUR FIRST DAYS WITH TECHNOLOGYStandard-Based Progress Report
Used by all elementary and most middle schools (not high schools) Trimester schedules Enter progress marks and comments in IC
IC Parent Portal and Messenger Parent Portal available to all schools Automated messages to parents for
attendance, announcements, etc.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Online research databases Access via: http://lion.dpsk12.org/
Gaggle.net (student email, blogging, and social media)
Learning.com
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YouTube (can be overridden by teachers)
Digital Educator Academy http://techtraining.dpsk12.org/dea
Teacher WebpagesCurrently wikispacesWordPress soon available
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Safari Montage (streaming digital content)
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ACCOUNT SET UP Outlook Email Infinite Campus Teacher Portal/Schoolnet
RESOURCES TeacherTechResources.wikispaces.dps
k12.orgAll the links abovePromethean.dpsk12.orgTechtraining.dpsk12.org/mimio
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Questions?