New+Teacher+Orientation

= = =**New Teacher Orientation Agenda:**=


 * Introductions of Instructional Technology Facilitators**
 * Elementary Schools: Debra Evans devans@lee.k12.nc.us
 * West Lee Middle, San Lee Middle & Bragg Street Academy: Danita Russell drussell@lee.k12.nc.us
 * East Lee Middle School: athomas.elms@lee.k12.nc.us
 * Lee County High School: Bonnie Boggs: bboggs@lee.k12.nc.us
 * Southern Lee High School: Jan Tart: jtart@lee.k12.nc.us
 * Bullock Elementary School: Carole Troutman ctroutman.bullock@lee.k12.nc.us
 * Edwards Elementary School: James Ray: jray.edwards@lee.k12.nc.us and Sally Williams: swilliams.edwards@lee.k12.nc.us


 * Resources Wikis for Lee County Teachers**
 * Elementary School- leecountyelementary.wikispaces.com
 * Middle School- leecountyschools.wikispaces.com
 * High School- highschooltechnology.wikispaces.com


 * How to log onto your computer**
 * 1) Novell Login box appears after starting
 * 2) Username: FirstintialLastname (jsmith)
 * 3) Password: Password1 first time (change to numbers and letters). Changing your password in Novell changes your email password and vice versa. See Password Policy below:
 * Must be changed every 90 days
 * Minimum number of characters in password: 8
 * Maximum number of characters in password: 40
 * Maximum number for repeating a specific character: 3
 * Maximum number for repeating a specific character sequentially: 2
 * Numbers may be used: minimum numberals is 1, maximum numberals is 4


 * Zenworks- computer management system**
 * The box that pops up after startup is your Zenworks Application Window. This shows all programs that you are able to use.
 * You may install software as a teacher if you have the license. You will NOT see an icon for your software, instead you should go to Start> Programs to find the software. Note that if your machine is re-imaged by the Technology Department you will have to reinstall the software you loaded.
 * If you have trouble installing software contact your technology support person at your site.


 * Groupwise**
 * Client- use the icon from your Zenworks screen. When you use the Groupwise Client you are communicating directly with the mail server at Central Office. You are NOT on the internet. As a general rule we would like for you to use the client version so that you are not using internet bandwidth. The client may only be used at school.
 * Web- [|www.lee.k12.nc.us] use the Email hyperlink in the Staff Resources box ( upper right hand side of home page). If the internet is down at your school you will not be able to access email using the web version of Groupwise.


 * Email Address**
 * FirstInitialLastName (dot) school abbreviation (at) lee (dot) k12 (dot) nc (dot) us Example: jsmith.gw@lee.k12.nc.us
 * School Abbreviations: Broadway ( bway), Bullock ( bullock), Deep River (dr), Greenwood (gw), Edwards ( edwards), Ingram ( ingram), Tramway (tway), Bragg Street ( bragg), East Lee ( elms), San Lee ( slms), West Lee ( wlms), Floyd Knight (flk), Lee High ( ls), Southern Lee ( sl), Central Office ( nothing- example: cjohnson@lee.k12.nc.us )


 * Internet Filter**
 * Release messages from Gwava


 * Schoollink**
 * Schoollink is an online staff development tracker. Teachers are able to browse county offered staff development, register for courses, unregister, evaluate, and review renewal credits.
 * Login: username: firstinitiallastname.schoolcode ( jsmith.bway) Password: password ( This can be changed by you at any time and should be)
 * Directions for using Schoollink [[file:Schoollink.doc]]


 * Staff Development**
 * At least 10 hours of technology staff development will be offered at your school location
 * Check on Schoollink for workshops offered throughout the county
 * [|CEU tracker] allows teachers to track what the Department of Instruction sees for your renewal cycles.


 * Technical problems**
 * Who do you call?
 * Steps to complete before calling
 * Check to make sure everything is plugged in
 * Check to make sure everything is turned on


 * NC Wise**
 * NEVER give out your password, this can be cause for dismissal!! This is secure student data.
 * [|Handouts- How To's]
 * Attendance - REQUIRED every day. Make sure you are aware of deadlines at your school site.
 * Gradebook- Training will done at your site.
 * Look up student data
 * This information can be accessed at home. For latest computer requirements that NC Wise supports [|click here.]


 * Ethics**
 * MONITOR THE STUDENTS !!!
 * Don't share passwords
 * Copyright- Be aware of the laws. It is our responsibility as teachers to model correct copyright procedures for our students.
 * Did you know: If you "borrow" music up to 30 seconds or 10% is allowed


 * Disclaimer**
 * 1) Whenever wikis, websites, or any other web page that contains school related information is posted you MUST include county disclaimer.
 * 2) [|Link to Disclaimer]


 * Countywide Software**
 * 1) [|United Streaming] Lee County purchased a license for each school for 2008-09 school year.
 * 2) [|Gaggle]- student email for grades 4-12
 * 3) [|ClassScape-] a formative assessment system that allows teachers to monitor student performance on NC Standard Course of Study. Use preloaded tests or teacher can create.
 * 4) Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access
 * 5) SmartBoard- can use the software without having a board
 * 6) Site specific software available as well ||