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Introducing WHS Campus Technology

Skip FilgoWHS Technology Coordinator

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Skip Filgo is…

Available by email at sfilgo@wacoisd.org All requests for service are done by email. We can discuss ideas in person, etc, but no

action will occur without an emailed request.

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Objectives

Using First Class Using the Internet Using “Computers on Wheels” (CoWs) Using Media Devices

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First Class

How to install How to log in How to use the inbox How to use the calendar How to use the Waco High “schoolhouse” How to create and publish a Teacher website

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First Class

How to install– Go to http://fcweb.wacoisd.org/ClientDownloads/– Click your operating system type and download the

file to your computer– Run the file and install First Class– On first load, click the Advanced tab and click setup– Enter fc.wacoisd.org for the server name– Click save

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First Class

How to log in– Enter your username and your password– If you get a log in error contact Skip.

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How to use the InBox– It is better to click the expandable menu than to open a

zillion new windows.– Use the Reply Options Dropdown Menu

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How to use the calendar– You can right click on any date and choose a number of

helpful options, including add event…– Every option from the menu comes with a ton of other

helpful options.– Items in your calendar may be forwarded to other people.– This calendar is semi-private use only. If you have need

to create a calendar that can be viewed by other WISD personnel, contact Skip.

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First Class

How to use the Waco High Schoolhouse Forum– This is a forum to communicate with everyone on campus. Read

it many times a day.– This is an open forum for business use only. Do not advertise

your garage sale here.– Note: when you reply to a forum post, everyone will see it. If you

want to reply ONLY to the sender, click the reply option, ‘reply to sender’.

– Located at the top of the forum are many sub-categories of useful information, including:

Resources, where you’ll find all sorts of office related forms and procedure notices.

Technology Info, where you will find specific information on technology… go figure.

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First Class

How to create a Teacher website (p.1)– Refer to the instructions located in the Waco High

Schoolhouse forum under Technology Info.– Find the pdf file called, “FirstClass Web Publishing Step-

by-Step.pdf”– Follow along as I walk you through the whole process.

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Online Resources

First Class– Waco High Schoolhouse

Waco High Website– Skip’s Tips – http://www.wacoisd.org/wacohigh/skiptips

WISD Website – http://www.wacoisd.org/

– Employee Access Center https://eac.wacoisd.org/eac3/Login.aspx

Google– How do I…

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Computers on Wheels

Standard Operating Procedure– Find it in the “schoolhouse” under Technology Info

in the CoW folder.

The Cow-lendar Paperwork Procedures

– Find it in the “schoolhouse” under Technology Info in the CoW folder.

Theft Reports– File Immediately with the Campus Police

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Media Devices

Projectors– Single screen mode– Dual screen mode

Document Cameras Cel Phones

– Once connected they act just like an extra drive on your computer

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Conclusion

You have many technology tools at your disposal – don’t be afraid to use them

If you have any questions, eMail Skip…