New Teacher Orientation

1. New Teacher Orientation Management Information Systems Ramona Tyson, Associate Superintendent, MIS Gloria Talley, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction

2. Management Information Systems Departments: • DISPAC Student Accounting Business & Finance • Instructional Technology • Technical and Support Asset Management Network Management Support Services (HelpDesk) • Telecommunications • DeKalb Access Channel – PDSTV24 • Family Technology Resource Centers • Project Management • Infrastructure & Security

3. Employee Computer and Internet Use The DeKalb County School System provides computers, networks, and Internet access to support the educational mission of the school system to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students and school system staff.

4. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Board Policy http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/administration/mis/aup.html • Employees have no right to privacy with regard to the use of technology. The school system reserves the right to monitor all activity. • Employees should seek guidance from their supervisor if they are uncertain about acceptable activities. • Employees and volunteers have an obligation to supervise student use of all computers.

5. County Support Structure • Within the DeKalb County School System CommunityNet each employee account is associated with a "Little Red School House".

6. Local School Support Structure(Certified Technical Support Specialist) All technology problems should be reported to the "Help Desk" container within the school house by creating a new message and completing the form. Your local school CTSS will then address your problem.

7. Telecommunications • Where to Find Help! http://cnet.dekalb.k12.ga.us/internal/mis/telecom/ (Be sure to view the Overall Project Presentation PowerPoint) 1. Site Directories Find employees and/or departments with our on-line search 2. Teacher Tip Sheet Voicemail instructions and usage 3. Quick Reference Manual Desktop telephone instructions and usage • AUP is also applicable to telecommunication services and equipment

8. PDS -TV 24 DeKalb Educational Access TV Channel Supports Instruction by broadcasting and web casting quality TV programs http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/pds24/

9. E-Mail Guidelines • Email sent to All Employees must be approved by the DeKalb County Postmaster • Only send email to users that you would call directly FirstClass Netiquette http://cnet.dekalb.k12.ga.us/internal/mis/it/applications/fcct/residentexperttext.htm#netiquette

10. Login with User ID (Tech Code): EX. LJS4532 Password: ***** Resume Signature Mail Lists Send/Receive Reply Attachments Delete FirstClass Training Videos First Class - Email

11. Teacher Technology Information • Every teacher has a computer and a telephone • Technology Requirement • Take a PSC approved technology course or • Pass the AssessOnLine test • PSC website for teaching certificate Information • Staff Development Information website for PLU’s • Electronic Gradebooks/Attendance • Making the Grade for elementary school teachers • Smartweb for middle and high school teachers • Student Information System website for student tech codes, class lists, and student schedules

12. netTrekker d.i. • Designed specifically for K-12 students, teachers and parents • Quickly find safe, educationally relevant resources organized by grade and readability level and aligned with state standards • Provides differentiated instructional resources for our diverse student population in 13 different languages http://cnet.dekalb.k12.ga.us/internal/mis/it/applications/

13. CompassLearning • Standards-based educational solutions provide interactive, self-paced, challenging, engaging activities. • Project-based activities promote exploration, individual and cooperative learning, problem solving, reflection, and real-world connections. • Web-based for anytime anyplace access with a computer and the Internet. Compass Learning Training Video Web Site

14. Provides individualized instruction in all basic skills Serves diverse individuals with varying goals and skill levels Records student data and test scores to track individual, class and school performance, providing teachers and administrators with valuable reports to monitor progress and demonstrate results PLATO Plato Training Video Web Site

15. TimeLiner 5.0 Organizational software for elementary, middle and high school students TimeLiner Class website

16. Inspiration Software • Strengthen students critical thinking, comprehension and writing skills across the curriculum • Build graphic organizers to represent concepts and relationships and organize ideas for reports • Improve students’ ability to: • Analyze complex topics by visualizing ideas, concepts and relationships • Improve writing proficiency by converting graphic organizers to Outlines and Documents • Develop planning skills by organizing information, developing thinking skills and demonstrating knowledge http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~web_builder/inspiration/

17. ExploreLearning Gizmos ExploreLearning Gizmos are designed to help students develop a deep and lasting understanding of key concepts in math and science through inquiry and exploration. www.explorelearning.com

18. TestTrax/OAS • TestTrax for locating student testing data • Online Assessment System (OAS) for creating online CRCT tests for students provided by the

19. DeKalb Online Academy (DOLA) • DOLA offers opportunities for students 9-12 to participate in remediation or acceleration courses. • School Choice Option – DOLA during the school day • DOLA beyond the school day • DOLA Professional Development learning opportunities • Access to instruction 24 hours daily www.dekalbonlineacademy.org

20. For more information… Presenters • Laura Aycock • Reesa Azar • Monika Davis • Gayle Esposito • Aleigha Henderson-Rosser • Angela Johnson • Meta Lee • Sherry Nix Dr. Regina Merriwether, Assistant Director, Instructional Technology Tony Hunter, Director, Management Information Systems Thank you for attending this session!