New Teacher Technology Training

Technology Notebook

2009-2010

Technology Resource Teacher (TRT) Andi Smith Rounsley

Background and Experience

• Master’s Degree from George Mason University in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology.

• Taught World History I for nine years at Park View High School

• Web Designer and Curriculum writer for the Online Academy.

• Coordinator for The Highway and designer of the Highway Multimedia Room.

• TRT @ Stone Bridge High School

The Role of the TRT• Assist teachers in

the planning of technology integration

• Provide technology staff training and development

• Technical support for instructional computers

• Help teachers meet the VA Standards for Technology

• Project Manager for various programs

• Provide instructional technology support for all staff members

The Technology Team• TRT: – office is in 503A

• Technology Assistants:– Andrea Wessell – Located in lab 601– Randy Kenyon – Located in lab 400

• Network Specialist: John Tyree

• Computer Technician: Kevin Masters

John and Kevin are located in the network room

LCPS Acceptable Use Policy • All Staff members

must sign the AUP

• This AUP is kept on file with the personnel office

• Violation of the AUP can result in dismissal from the LCPS system

• Students are required to sign the LCPS

• Acceptable Use Policy annually

• Violation of the student AUP can result in loss of computer privileges

Students LoginStudent ID Number

Default PasswordBIRTH DATE: EXAMPLE 040686

_______________________________________

Teachers LoginGroupWise ID

Default Password123456

The SBHS Computer Network

• Generally, 2 computers and a printer in every classroom

• Two computers in each workroom with printer• Students and staff must log on to the network in

order to access the Internet and printing options

•G: Global Drive – can be seen and used by both students and staff members[Collaborative folder – open to share files]•H: Home Drive – individual drive space•I: Staff Drive – can be seen only by staff members•Z: Student Drive – stores all student files•J: GradeQuick Drive – stores all grades•Y: Old Global Drive – read only

Technology at SBHS• Wireless campus for LCPS laptops• All regular classrooms have Promethean

Interactive Whiteboards with LCD projectors• Upstairs 400: All purpose lab with 30 computers• Upstairs 601: All purpose lab with 29 computers• Downstairs L408: All purpose lab with 27

computers• 2 Business and 1 Computer Math Labs• Library: 12 desktop computers w/mobile

Promethean board• 5 Wireless Laptop Carts containing 16 computers

each

Additional Equipment• Scanners in all computer labs and

library• Digital Still Cameras in library and

labs• Digital Video Cameras in TRT

office• AV Machines – each classroom has

1 AV machine with DVD capability for displaying to the Promethean board

• DVD/CD Burner for teacher use only on AV machines

Computer Lab and Laptop Sign Up

There is a sign up sheet on the network I: drive in the folder marked Computer Sign Up Sheet for all labs and carts – Staff I: Drive

This can also be accessed using the desktop link.

Fill the information completely on this sheet

How to Obtain Technology Supplies

• Paper – available in the Xerox rooms

• Printer ink – take the empty cartridge to lab 400 or lab 601

• Blank CD’s – see your department chair

• Batteries for remote controls – see the TRT

Software Available in All Classrooms

• Microsoft Office 2007: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access

• Power DVD• Internet Explorer 7• Mediator Pro Presentation and Open Mind

Software• Photoshop Elements Photo Editor on AV

machines• Curriculum specific software as requested by

the department chairs• No software can be added that is not on the

LCPS High School Matrix

Software Available to Only Staff Members

• GroupWise Client Software: On every machine in the building and the labs – You may access your email from home using the web version

• GradeQuick Software: Can only be accessed with a teacher login to the network

• Curriculum test generators

Submitting a Trouble Call• You must be registered in the

system in order to submit a computer/printer trouble call

• All problems are reported electronically by going to desktop and linking to Trouble Call

• Please be specific as to the machine number (located on the front of the computer) and the problem.

• Generally, it will be fixed in 24 hours

E-mail Communication• All LCPS staff are provided with an e-

mail address through GroupWise• There are LCPS guidelines for e-mail use

in communication• Staff members are expected to check e-

mail accounts daily• All staff members will have their email

listed on the PVHS web page• All staff members are encouraged to

give out their professional e-mail addresses to parents and the community

Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel

• Required by the state of VA as of June 30, 2004• Consists of a Technology Portfolio with evidence

of the completion of technology requirements• Minimum standards of technology skills• Graduates of a VA college/university since 2002

may automatically meet this requirement• See me if you are not sure if you have met this

requirement

Content Management System

• The web page system for the entire county

• Expectation is that all instructional personnel will have a web presence

• This includes a professional biography and a 9 week lesson plan.

• Training will take place in September.• Alpha Dog Program – A Stone Bridge

program where members commit to posting homework and assignments daily.