WHS Professional Development How to Plug-in Your Toaster or Introducing WHS Campus Technology Skip Filgo WHS Technology Coordinator

WHS Professional Development Skip Filgo is… Available by at All requests for service are done by . We can discuss ideas in person, etc, but no action will occur without an ed request.

WHS Professional Development Objectives Using First Class Using the Internet Using “Computers on Wheels” (CoWs) Using Media Devices

WHS Professional Development 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

WHS Professional Development First Class How to install – Go to – 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

WHS Professional Development First Class How to log in – Enter your username and your password – If you get a log in error contact Skip.

WHS Professional Development First Class 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

WHS Professional Development First Class 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.

WHS Professional Development 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.

WHS Professional Development 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.

WHS Professional Development Online Resources First Class – Waco High Schoolhouse Waco High Website – Skip’s Tips – WISD Website – – Employee Access Center Google – How do I…

WHS Professional Development 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

WHS Professional Development 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

WHS Professional Development Conclusion You have many technology tools at your disposal – don’t be afraid to use them If you have any questions, Skip…