New Teacher Orientation

Management Information Systems

Ramona Tyson, Associate Superintendent, MISGloria Talley, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction

Management Information Systems

Departments: DISPAC Student Accounting

Business & Finance Instructional Technology Technical and Support Asset Management Network Management Support Services (HelpDesk) Telecommunications DeKalb Access Channel – PDSTV24 Family Technology Resource Centers Project Management Infrastructure & Security

Employee Computer and Internet Use

The DeKalb County School System provides

computers, networks, and Internet access to

support the educational mission of the school

system to enhance the curriculum and

learning opportunities for students and school

system staff.

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Board Policy http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/administration/mis/aup.htmlEmployees have no right to privacy with regard to the

use of technology. The school system reserves the

right to monitor all activity.Employees should seek guidance from their supervisor

if they are uncertain about acceptable activities.Employees and volunteers have an obligation to

supervise student use of all computers.

County Support Structure

• Within the DeKalb County School System CommunityNet each employee account is associated with a "Little Red School House".

Local School Support Structure(Certified Technical Support Specialist)

All technology problems should be reported to the "Help Desk" container within the school house by creating a new message and completing the form. Your local school CTSS will then address your problem.

Telecommunications

Where to Find Help! http://cnet.dekalb.k12.ga.us/internal/mis/telecom/

(Be sure to view the Overall Project Presentation PowerPoint)

1. Site Directories Find employees and/or departments with our on-line search

2. Teacher Tip Sheet Voicemail instructions and usage

3. Quick Reference Manual Desktop telephone instructions and usage

AUP is also applicable to telecommunication services and equipment

PDS -TV 24

DeKalb Educational Access TV Channel

Supports Instruction by broadcasting and web

casting quality TV programs

http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/pds24/

E-Mail Guidelines

Email sent to All Employees must be approved by the DeKalb County Postmaster

Only send email to users that you would call directly

FirstClass Netiquettehttp://cnet.dekalb.k12.ga.us/internal/mis/it/applications/fcct/

residentexperttext.htm#netiquette

First Class - Email

Login with User ID (Tech Code): EX. LJS4532

Password: *****

Resume Signature Mail Lists Send/Receive Reply Attachments Delete

FirstClass Training Videos

Every teacher has a computer and a telephone Technology Requirement

Take a PSC approved technology course or Pass the AssessOnLine test

PSC website for teaching certificate Information Staff Development Information website for PLU’s Electronic Gradebooks/Attendance

Making the Grade for elementary school teachers Smartweb for middle and high school teachers

Student Information System website for student tech codes, class lists, and student schedules

Teacher Technology Information

netTrekker d.i.

Designed specifically for K-12 students, teachers and parents

Quickly find safe, educationally relevant resources organized by grade and readability level and aligned with state standards

Provides differentiated instructional resources for our diverse student population in 13 different languages

http://cnet.dekalb.k12.ga.us/internal/mis/it/applications/

CompassLearning

Standards-based educational solutions provide interactive, self-paced, challenging, engaging activities.

Project-based activities promote exploration, individual and cooperative learning, problem solving, reflection, and real-world connections.

Web-based for anytime anyplace access with a computer and the Internet.

Compass Learning Training Video Web Site

PLATO

Provides individualized instruction in all basic skills

Serves diverse individuals with varying goals and skill levels

Records student data and test scores to track individual, class and school performance, providing teachers and administrators with valuable reports to monitor progress and demonstrate results

Plato Training Video Web Site

Organizational software for elementary, middle and

high school students

TimeLiner Class website

TimeLiner 5.0

Inspiration Software

Strengthen students critical thinking, comprehension and writing skills across the curriculum

Build graphic organizers to represent concepts and relationships and organize ideas for reports

Improve students’ ability to: Analyze complex topics by visualizing ideas, concepts

and relationships Improve writing proficiency by converting graphic

organizers to Outlines and Documents Develop planning skills by organizing information,

developing thinking skills and demonstrating knowledge

http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~web_builder/inspiration/

ExploreLearning Gizmos

ExploreLearning Gizmos are designed to help students

develop a deep and lasting understanding of key

concepts in math and science through inquiry and

exploration.

www.explorelearning.com

TestTrax/OAS

TestTrax for locating student testing data

Online Assessment System (OAS) for creating online CRCT tests for students provided by the

DeKalb Online Academy (DOLA)

DOLA offers opportunities for students 9-12 to participate in remediation or acceleration courses. School Choice Option – DOLA during the school

day DOLA beyond the school day

DOLA Professional Development learning opportunities

Access to instruction 24 hours daily

www.dekalbonlineacademy.org

For more information…

Presenters Laura Aycock Reesa Azar Monika Davis Gayle Esposito Aleigha Henderson-Rosser Angela Johnson Meta Lee Sherry Nix

Dr. Regina Merriwether, Assistant Director, Instructional TechnologyTony Hunter, Director, Management Information Systems

Thank you for attending this session!