Frequently Asked Questions


Blogs
Downloading Programs
Email
Microsoft Word
Passwords
Social Networks
Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Website Guidelines
Web pages
Work Orders



Blogs
What blogging programs are approved by the technology committee?
Blogger
ClassChatter

How do you set up a blog?
Check out the following sites:
Blogger has a step-by-step guide
Article on etiquette blogging

Do the students need to sign permission forms before participating? Yes
Form is available at: Online Curriculum Activity



Downloading programs
What programs are we allowed to download and not download to school computers?
In cooporation with the technology committee and technology staff the following programs are allowed to be downloaded to district computers:

Users are not to download files without authorization from the Technology Committee, Department or Administration. Restricted downloads that require prior authorization include the following:

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Email

I'm New to the district. How do I get an email account?
Request an account from your direct supervisor. The technology department will set up the account. You with be contacted with the account password.


Can the district provided email account be used for personal use?

No. See the district's ''Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and 'Website Guidelines'.

Also, check out MNEA's position on school employees using district email accounts. >>>>

 

Can we forward email information?
No, emails are considered private communications but technology has made it very easy for you to mistakenly email the contents to anyone or for the recipient to forward to, frankly speaking, the world! Very carefully word your important emails then make sure the email is sent to the correct party. You may also want to add a statement to all your emails notifying recipients of their legal responsibility when receiving emails. You can add to your signature therefore it will always appear.

You may not use the school email to forward photos, inspirational, updates, etc.

For a complete explanation of district email uses read the district's Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and 'Website Guidelines.

You may copy and paste the following to your email or add to your signature card. This may offer you some legal protection if someone chooses to forward to another party without your permission.

NOTICE TO RECIPIENTS: This e-mail, together with any attachments, is intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, inform the sender immediately and delete and destroy the message and any copies of this message from your computer system network.
This e-mail may contain information which is confidential, of a private nature which is subject to legal professional privilege or copyright. Accordingly, any form of disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this email message is prohibited.

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Microsoft Word
I cannot open the new Microsoft Word documents. What can I install on my machine to open Word 2007?

The following patch may be install on your machine allowing you to open Word 2007 documents.
Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack

Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorials
Click the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to view the tutorials.

Microsoft Word 2007

PowerPoint 2007

Excel

Passwords
How do I change my Windows password? (this is the password used to logon to your computer)
Logon to the computer. At the desktop press 'Control + Alt + Delete'.
A window should appear that has the option to change your password.

My password won't work or I forgot to reset when prompted to change the password. How do I get another password?
You may do one of the following: Contact your building secretary to contact the technology department. Directly call the technology department, or if you are an instructor at the high school you may contact the building librarian.

Social Networks (online)
What is the district's position of a school employee having a Facebook, Myspace, or other social networking account?

See the district's (insert link) ' Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

Further note: Any Internet information is ultimately accessible to the world. Before you create or join an online social network ask yourself if you would be comfortable with the information posted in the newspaper along with your photo. Would you also be comfortable losing your job because a 'friend' decided to send the information to your superviser? Give some serious thought to the implications as an educator of joining an online social network.

Also, check out MNEA's position on school employees with online social network accounts >>>>

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Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Website Guidelines
You may read the entire policy at: Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Website Guidelines
Permission forms are available at:
Student: Student Technology/Internet Acceptable Use Agreement
Employee: Employee Technology/Internet AU Agreement


Web pages

What software programs can be used to create a website?

To create a class web site you may use your choice of many good web authoring software programs (FrontPage, Expression Web, Dreamweaver, etc.)  However, the district does not provide instruction, troubleshooting, or tech support for teacher created websites.

Also, for a small fee, you may use one of the following programs TeacherWeb. This program is a step by step guide that creates professional class web sites for a small yearly fee with no advertising.

If you do not have a particular web authoring program to use you may request handouts on how to create a basic web site using Microsoft Word.  You can request instructional handouts from F. Haug.  Email at:  fhaug@ncsd.k12.mo.us


My web site is complete.  How do I post my website to the district server?

When your web site is complete following the steps listed below to activate your web site:
1.  Name your homepage one of the following names:    default    or    index
2.  When selecting extensions, that is the portion of the file name after the ‘dot’ (.), select the .html  extension.  That is the preferred extension but you may also select the .htm extension.
3.  Request your building principal view your page then request your principal send F. Haug an email stating they have viewed and approve your class web site.
4.  A web folder will be created then the technology department will be notified to send you the information giving you access to your web folder.
5.  Follow the instructions how to unzip the web folder.  Instructions will also be provided how to copy and paste your web pages to your web folder.
6.  After you have copied and pasted your web page (remember to copy all files, photos, clipart associated with the creating of the web pages) to the web folder send F. Haug an email.
7.  Your name will be linked from the district web site to your class web site.
8.  Good Luck and thank you for providing a web presence for your parents and students.


I am having problems with my class web page. Is there anyone who can help me troubleshoot?

No, the technology department does not have the personnel to provide tech support or troubleshooting for class web pages.


What are the guidelines for posting student photos on the district web site?

See the district's 'Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Website Guidelines' and 'Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Website Consent' form. (insert link)

Also, check out MNEA's position on using student photos on teacher created websites. >>>>

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Work Orders
Where do I go to enter a work order request?
Use the following link. You will need to ask your building secretary for the password to be entered at the time of submission. Work Order Request