TECHNOLOGY FAST-FACTS 2009-2010
WHO TO KNOW AT HMS:
Computer Aide – Sue Nielsen, 208 lab (phone #208)
Computer Aide – Cheryl Schalk, 129A lab (phone #153)
Building Technology Leader– Kelly Zawodzinski (room 102)
Building Technology Leader – Kaci Nowadly (room 223)
Library Media Specialist – Megan Moelbert, LMC (phone #250)
LMC and AV Aide – Dianna Tomlinson, LMC (phone #250)
LMC Secretary – Joyce Enterline, LMC (phone #250)
Web Manager – Kristina Strauss, (room 209 or email )
HOW DO I RESERVE A LAB OR THE LMC FOR A PROJECT WITH MY STUDENTS?
Sign up using the book/calendar provided in each location. Please be aware, to fairly accommodate all staff members, teachers may sign up ahead of time for only 5 full days in each location (LMC and 2 labs) per quarter; however, if the LMC or labs are not signed out at the beginning of any given week, a teacher may sign up at that time. We try to accommodate everyone, and avoid conflicts with multiple requests.
HOWDO I SEND MY STUDENTS TO THE LAB OR LMC FOR INDEPENDENT WORK DURING ENCORE?
If a lab or the LMC is open (listen to morning announcements or check your daily bulletin), students can come to work if they have a BLUE request pass– this includes before and after school as well. If it is DEAR time, they should not be working in the lab, and if they want to go to the LMC, they should have obtained an ORANGE request pass from the LMC in the morning. If you have a student that needs to take a make up test in the LMC, you may send him/her whether the LMC is closed or open. Please keep in mind, if one of these locations is closed, it is because a teacher has reserved it for a class project; encore or other students should not be interrupting this class. If these locations are open during encore, be aware that there are times that the labs/LMC are very busy, and may have to turn students away if we cannot accommodate all of them. Please see Megan, Sue or Cheryl if you have questions.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR AV EQUIPMENT?
You must complete a resource request online. If you have never done this, or are unsure how to complete the request, see Dianna Tomlinson in the LMC for assistance. For data projectors, cassette players, smart cart, CPS unit, CD players, TV/VCR/DVD's, etc.--sign up IN ADVANCE AND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Small equipment will be delivered to your classroom. For TVs, a slip will be put in your mailbox the night before, telling you where to pick up the equipment. Please remember to RETURN THE EQUIPMENT after you are done using it! A REMINDER: At NO TIME should students move TV/VCR units from room to room. If you are not able to move the unit yourself, call the LMC (ext. 250) for help.
WHAT DO I DO IF I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH AV EQUIPMENT DURING CLASS?
Call the LMC (ext. 250) and ask for Dianna Tomlinson. Please follow directions on ALL EQUIPMENT
to avoid problems, or ask Dianna for help. We need to be careful so that everything lasts longer!
WHO CAN HELP ME WITH WEBPAGE PROBLEMS?
Kristina Straussis the HMS Web Manager. Email would probably be the best way to contact her with your questions. She can also be contacted for web page training.
HOW CAN I GET SOME ADVICE ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO MY TEACHING?
HMS has a Building Technology Committee, and the District Technology Committee is in the process of implementing a number of new instructional technology tools. Kelly Zawodzinski and Kaci Nowadly are the BTC leaders. Please see one of these staff members, or any other BTC member with any questions or concerns, and they will be addressed by the appropriate committee. (Feel free to join the BTC, as well!)
THE PRINTER I’M USING IS OUT OF INK.
You must complete a work order online through the UserSupportCenter.
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HOWDO I SEND MY STUDENTS TO THE LIBRARY FOR DEAR?
Students are responsible for getting an ORANGE DEAR pass from the LMC staff in the morning. DEAR
teachers should sign this pass to send the student to the LMC. See Megan if you have any questions.
WHERE DO I SEND MY PRINT JOBS?
From your classroom computer, your print jobs will go to one of a possible four locations: the LMC, the 208computer lab, the faculty workroom, or the 129Acomputer lab.PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE LOCATION OF YOUR PRINT JOBBEFORE YOU PRINT, AND DON’T FORGET TO PICK IT UP!
THE COMPUTER IN MY CLASSROOM NEEDS SOME ATTENTION.
You must complete a work order online through the User Support Center. If you have never done this, or are unsure how to complete the work order, see Sue or Cheryl for assistance. If the problem needs immediate attention, call the Main Office—a secretary will locate Sue or Cheryl.
WHO WILL HELP ME INSTALL SOFTWARE ON A COMPUTER?
Again, you must complete a work order online through the UserSupportCenter. The job will be assigned to Sue Nielsen or Cheryl Schalk.
IS THERE A SCANNER IN THE BUILDING?
Yes, there is one in the 129A Lab, 208 Lab, and the LibraryMediaCenter. These are connected with the computer closest to the scanner, and if you need help, please ask a staff member in the room.
IS THERE A FAX MACHINE IN THE BUILDING?
Yes, and it's in the LibraryMediaCenter. There is no charge for a LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE FAX which is related to school business. You can also send a LOCAL FAX for personal business at no charge. If you would like to receive a fax through the LMC, the number is 646-3272. See the LMC staff for assistance.
IS THERE A CD BURNER IN THE BUILDING?
Yes, the computers in the LMC, 208 Lab,129A Lab, 129B Lab, and the faculty workroom have burners. If you need help, please contact Sue or Cheryl. Also, the 129A and 129B labs both have DVD burners.
HOW DO I REQUEST THAT A TELEVISION PROGRAM BE RECORDED?
Stop in the LMC with specific days and times. Program guides are available in the LMC. You will receive email notification from Joyce when a new month’s guide has arrived. Dianna will tape programs for you.
WHO DO I CONTACT TO ORDER OR PREVIEW COMPUTER SOFTWARE?
Sue Nielsen in the 208 computer lab has a collection of catalogs. She will work with you. Software order forms are available online (look under Technology on the HCSD website). All software requests must be approved by the District Technology Committee.
WHO DO I CONTACT TO ORDER DVDs & VIDEOTAPES FOR PURCHASE?
The LMC purchases new DVDs and Videos each year, and they are cataloged and stored in the LMC. ContactMegan to see catalogs for these AV items, or to order new DVDs or videotapes.
IF I AM HOSTING AN EVENT IN THE SCHOOL, WHO CAN OFFER AUDIOVISUAL ASSISTANCE?
First, fill out a Use of Facility form for the office, then see Dianna Tomlinson in the LMC (ext. 250).
WHERE DO I GO TO MAKE PHOTOCOPIES?
If possible, take advantage of the District Print Shop—this will save dollars in our building budget. (Print jobs can be sent electronically, depending on the file type – see Megan in the LMC for help with this.) Request forms are available in the Main Office. Please use the copiers in the faculty workroom for your classroom needs.
HOW DO I GET HELP WITH WEB ATTENDANCE OR WEB GRADING?
Contact Kelly Zawodzinski (room 102) or Kaci Nowadly (room 223) for assistance.