Tech+Issues


 * Tech Issues to consider**


 * ACS Mail Program ** (Outlook Web Access and/or Outlook Express) (Calendar options, distribution lists, contacts, etc.)
 * I am currently working on a Mac, so I don't have access to all the features available in Outlook Web Access. When using a Mac or a browser other than Internet Explorer, full features aren't available.
 * Time will be provided in the August orientation to help you with any questions.

**Printer Guidelines** I have been asked to specifically stress a few items:
 * **1) Make sure you have chosen the correct printer.**
 * **2) Never put reused paper in the printer.** This is not the time to worry about the environment. You can recycle the blank pages; reuse them for something else, but never put them back into the printer, even if blank on both sides.
 * **3)** **"Fan" the paper, before putting it into the paper drawer**; it might make the papers flow more easily.
 * **4) Always do a Print Preview before printing**; it can alert you to some resizing needs and/or potential paper waste.
 * **5)** If you have trouble, **DON'T start pulling on papers**. Immediately fill in an IT Ticket.
 * **6) The printer is NOT to be used as a copy machine**; don't make duplicate copies.


 * School policy regarding photos of kids online **
 * The ACS ES policy regarding online photos has been developed according to COPPA and ACS parent/teacher suggestions.
 * A form is given to parents at the beginning of the year asking for their permission to have student work and photos posted online from time to time. If we are not given permission, those students are never featured online, except possibly in some group shots that are not labeled.
 * First and last names are never placed together online and photos are never labeled with specific names (not even first only).
 * Grade 3, 4, and 5 students have individual blogs, and all teachers make sure that special event photos are frequently shared online. (Example of event sharing: ES Home Page)


 * ACS Website or wiki for class **

TeacherWeb / Wikispaces for Educators
 * Take a look at what this year's ACS ES teachers created for their students and parents. These sites will be updated by the teachers in August for the start of the new academic year. ACS 2010-2011 Faculty Listing
 * **Want me to set up your website or wiki now? Let me know and I'll be glad to help.**
 * For TeacherWeb websites, we have a school license, but I will need to set that up for you, as there is a Purchase Order required.
 * And I'll help you set up a Wikispace (free for K-12 educators), if you prefer.


 * ACS Shared folders **
 * Each division has access to its appropriate shared folders. These appear as network drives in the My Computer section. We have PROS (available to all ACS faculty and staff), Early Years (EY), Elementary (ES), Middle (MS), High School (HS), and a few others. Security settings are established by the IT Department; you will only be able to access the folder of your division.
 * Within the ES Folder, there will be folders for ES Faculty (only faculty/staff access) and various Grade Level folders. In the past, Grades 3, 4, and 5 have used the shared folders for much of the student work. The security settings will be set in August, when the class lists are finalized.
 * Time will be given during the August orientation to familiarize you with details of the shared folders.


 * Skyward (Student Information Syste **
 * Following is a glimpse of the Skyward Educator Access Home Page. You will be given log in information during the August orientation.