Computer+Tips

=How to log on= You have several different systems to use in our district and many of them use different IDs and passwords. At the beginning of the year you were provided with a place to write these various IDs and passwords. If you lose the paper or didn't get one, see the librarian/ITS for a copy and have her help you review the various systems and their related IDs/passwords. For the privacy of information and student data, that will not be listed here but it is very helpful if you have a safe place you can keep the information. Some systems (i.e. D2SC, Munis) lock you out of the system if you enter incorrect information more than 3 times. If this happens you must contact the librarian/ITS to help you reset the information.

=District Webpage= The district webpage has links to many of the systems described below and can be found [|HERE]. This is also were important information for employees is posted from time to time, so you may want to check it regularly.

=EMAIL= This is the primary way (check it online [|HERE]) the administration will communicate with you on a daily basis. You will get information on the morning announcements and through faculty meetings as well, but much is communicated through email. If you have trouble with your email or you do not receive group messages, contact the Campus Tech for assistance.

=D2SC= D2SC is the database which holds all the curriculum for each unit. You can click [|HERE] to be directed to the site and log-in with your user id and password. (Refer to your handy cheatsheet if you forget your password.)

=Coursewhere= Coursewhere is the system used to register for various teacher training modules and professional development. To see the Coursewhere Catalog click [|HERE]. The logon for this system is different than other systems so refer to your cheatsheet to remind you.

=Gradespeed= Gradespeed is the program used to enter grades for students and also for taking attendance. You can access it [|HERE] by clicking on the GRADESPEED link in the top right-hand corner. Make sure you have the proper school selected, use the 6-digit special number for your log-on and your normal password. (Refer to cheatsheet if you forget the password.)

=Teleparent= This is the district service (found [|HERE]) by which teachers can contact parents. It cannot be used until after the first few weeks of school (because the data for student phone numbers has to be entered into the system first by the front office staff). It is an automated system that can be used to call individuals, groups, or whole classes. You can find the log-on information and password on your handy cheatsheet.

=Blackboard= Blackboard is a place (linked [|HERE]) where the district puts resources for different groups of people. Our school doesn't use blackboard as much because it's often used by teachers in upper grades to create online classes. This section will be updated (and you will be notified by emails, meetings, etc) if that situation changes for our school.

=SMARTboard (tm)= This is a tool you can check out and use with your students. It is like a big, fancy chalkboard but you connect it to your computer and students can interact with the computer on the board. See the SMARTboard (tm) page to find websites for activities you can do with the SMARTboard (tm). Also, check the school server for other ideas.

=Educational Websites= The district has some research tools you can find [|HERE].

Websites for SMARTboard activities can be found HERE.

Websites for subject areas can be found HERE.