St. Agnes School Technology for Teachers Acceptable Protocol

Changes  We are now connected to the Internet by Verizon FIOS. Difference? Faster?  F-Prot anti-virus software updated. Run at least once a month  ALL teacher and student computers are on the Saint-Agnes Domain not the local computer

Changes Mozilla Thunderbird has been updated to TLS ( Transport Layer Security. ) TLS provides endpoint authentication and communications confidentiality over the Internet usingcryptography. authentication communications confidentiality Internetcryptography All computers connected to Saint-Agnes Domain have local folders saved. Meaning old s are accessible. Those computers on local domain may not have access to old s.

Computer Use:  Each teacher and staff member is assigned a computer for their use and is not to be shared with anyone. Passwords have been assigned to each member of the faculty and staff and are not to be shared with others. Students should never be allowed to use a teacher’s computer or password.

Computer Use:  Computers are for teaching and administrative work and not for personal use.  Additional software must be approved by Technology Coordinator.  For faster computers-delete Internet cookies and files.  Turn off computers and printers at the end of the day.

Internet Access:  All computers must be set to go through our school server.  Domain as Saint-Agnes not your local computer name.  Will cause your data to be lost should the computer crash.

Internet Access:  Student computers have filters but some objectionable sites /photos can be seen.  It is important that the teacher monitors all student activities and reports any sites deemed objectionable to the technology coordinator.

Internet:  After your session on the Internet is complete you must sign off.  Do not keep an open access to the Internet if you are not actively using it. This includes Internet radio sites as well as personal . This reduces the bandwidth on our server causing performance reduction.

 Mozilla Thunderbird  may be accessed at school or remotely.  agnes.org/horde agnes.org/horde  “There is a problem with this website's security certificate.”

Security Certificate

FOLDERS  Create folders to organize s, documents, presentations etc.  Makes retrieving efficient.  Allows copying to another source faster.

Create Folders

Personal  Convenience to faculty and staff personal access is allowed with discretion.  Your personal account should only be used for important matters that can only be done during school hours.  Never to be used when communicating with parents  Direct any parent who has your personal to address all correspondence to your saintagnes.org address.

Etiquette:  Sharing s: not all recipients choose to receive them.  Mail is stored on the server and can be viewed by administrators.  The address Fullstaff should be reserved only for official school business

Refill cartridges can end up costing more than 500% of the cost of the printer itself over the life of the machine, according to a 2008 study by the American Consumer Institute, a consumer-protection group. Ask yourself: Does it REALLY NEED to be printed? Printers

Student Folders Each student will have a folder in which computer generated documents will be filed and accessible to all teachers and administrators.

Student Folders ePortfolios Student work can be saved in portfolios, collections of student work performed over time to show progress. A portfolio might include a student ’ s “ best pieces ” and the student ’ s evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of several pieces. It can contain some “ works in progress ” that illustrate the improvements the student has made over time.

Student Folders ePortfolios, because of the nature of digital media, can be saved throughout a student ’ s school career and be a clear indicator of effort and achievement.

Edline.net:  Grade books, assignments, announcements, student resources etc.   same user name and password as .

Edline.net  Important to keep web site up to date so students and parents have current information.  Teacher Manuals are available for help.

Edline.net  Report cards created from Edline grade books.  To Administrators Plus by clicking Send when your grades are complete.  Available anywhere there is Internet access.  It is beneficial that you enter your grades as soon as you have graded papers.  Don’t wait- helps getting report cards back sooner.

Discipline Module  Discipline infractions can be entered through APWeb Teacher.

Computer Lab:  Available when no classes are scheduled.  A sign up sheet is posted on the door.  You must actively monitor all students when you are using the lab.  Students should not be sent to the computer lab without first notifying the computer teacher.  Please be considerate of class time in the lab.

Peripherals:  Projectors: LCD in classrooms  Copiers: Faculty Lounge and Clinic only- access from your desktop

Peripherals:  Video Cameras: “Flip” Easy to use sign out AND BACK IN in Lab

Inter Write Boards

Classroom Performance System

Knowledge Society We are no longer an agrarian or industrial society. We are responsible for educating in a knowledge society.

Real life job requirements  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Facility in learning new applications including authoring tools, such as Articulate Presenter, Captivate, etc.

Real life job requirements  Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate with others, manage multiple assignments and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.

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21st Century Skills  A nationwide poll of registered voters by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills reveals that Americans are deeply concerned that the United States is not preparing young people with the skills they need to compete in the global economy.

21st century skills 80 percent of voters say the things students need to learn today are different than 20 years ago. Six in 10 voters say our schools are not keeping pace with changing educational needs.

21 st Century Learning Environments Supports professional learning communities that enable educators to collaborate, share best practices and integrate 21st century skills into classroom practice.

21 st Century Learning Environments Professional Portfolio

Integrated Curriculum Edutopia Video

Help:  Contact the Technology Coordinator by with any problems.   The address is

Curriculum Mapping  Requirement of Diocese to map at least one subject for the entire year.  Access site: