1. TECHNOLOGY 2014-15

2. And we’re off………... ●Acceptable Use Policy at http://www.battlecreekschools.net/ http://www.battlecreekschools.net/ ●LABS ●Microsoft Updates ●Supervision of students ●You want Facebook? Go home and fire it up! ●Network Drives ●WIRELESS Networks ●GMAIL

3. PRINTERS AREN’T COPIERS

4. ●PowerSchool 8.0.1 - use my handouts for gradebook installer & setting up gradebook; SET IT UP THIS WEEK (More questions? Check out the powerteacher guide at public/teachers/PowerSchool guide) ●Lesson Plans posted by Monday 2:00 p.m. http://www.battlecreekschools.net/http://www.battlecreekschools.net/ KEEP YOUR PAGE UPDATED! ●Sophos ●IMPORTANT UPDATES

5. ARE YOU HAPPY?

6. OR… ARE YOU TACKY?

7. LIVING ON THE EDGE...WITH DEVICES ●Technology is a RESOURCE much like a textbook, to promote & extend student learning ●Technology should be ADAPTED to our specific needs as teachers and learners ●Technology should be INTEGRATED into your classroom, not as a separate subject ●Technology does NOT take time away from core subjects ●Just as you learn ins & outs of a new textbook, so must you learn the ins & outs of new apps, etc...COLLABORATE/SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES

8. GENERAL DEVICE RULES ● No gum, food, or drinks allowed when device is in use ● Avoid activities unrelated to your class, but not limited to o completing assignments for other classes o checking email during class o communication unrelated to in-class activities o surfing the web or visiting websites unrelated to class o playing games, listening to music or watching videos ● Don’t distract others o turn your sound OFF o NO text messages during class o be aware of potentially distracting typing or clicking

9. ●Follow all “device prohibited” times ○ special events or guest speakers ○ exams/quizzes ○ any other time designated by teacher ●Be sensitive to and respect privacy concerns of others ●Respect the request of a classmate or teacher to cease the use of any and all electronic/wireless devices GENERAL DEVICE RULES

10. BE PREPARED! IT HAPPENS!

11. HAVE A TREMENDOUS YEAR!