1. July 23, 2015 Freshman Parent Boot Camp Need help? chstech@vail.k12.az.us or 879-2807

2.  Every student expected to have one  Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)  Chromebook (rental or purchase) ◦ Completed during registration  Bring their own ◦ Must turn in to Tech Office (Room 727) to get connected  Needs to be cared for and maintained ◦ Deductibles for damages  Daily use!  Key element of AZMerit

3.  Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment ◦ Long name for a useful tool!  Every teacher/class has a Moodle  Interactive online environment ◦ Teachers use to make resources available  Usually downloadable files (Google Docs compatible) ◦ Student-to-student interactions ◦ Quizzes, activities, homework ◦ Key for communication with students

4.  One web address for all Moodles ◦ learn.vail.k12.az.us ◦ Organized by school -> subject -> teacher  To log in, use your student’s district login ◦ Username  EX: ericksonj1 for Jack Erickson  EX: farrj2 for Josh Farr ◦ Password  Student number + 2 characters

5.  At the top of every freshman teacher’s page  Some upperclassmen teachers use

6.  School provided and monitored  Email address ◦ username@vailstudents.org ◦ Standard password  Drive ◦ Free multi-purpose online collaboration tool ◦ Similar to MS Office tools  Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc

7.  Upload work created in MS office  Create new work with Drive tools  Similar functions as MS Office  Access from any internet connection  Actual apps available for smart phones Drive

8. drive.vailstudents.org mail.vailstudents.org docs.vailstudents.org

9.  ps.vail.k12.az.us  Parent Specific Login & Password ◦ Same as prior years No login or need help? chstech@vail.k12.az.us or 879-2807

11. Anything that’s blue is a link; use these to contact teachers

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