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Join us at Pali High Palisades as we chart a new course in educational technology. Our workshop includes introductions, an overview of new tools, and practical sessions on PowerSchool and network-based computing. Key highlights include new teacher stations, enhanced security protocols, and individual student accounts. We'll also explore the benefits of USB keychains for file access and grading. Our focus is on providing reliable support and ensuring all services are easily accessible. Let’s embrace the future of technology together!
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"Hug Your Computer" New Directions in Technology for Pali High Palisades is a big ship charting a new course. We look forward to helping out.
Workshop Agenda • 8:30 Introductions • 8:40 New Tools • 11:00 PowerSchool Overview • 12:00 Lunch • 1:00 PowerSchool Test Drive
New Tools -- New Servers Network-based Computing, All Work on Servers
New Tools -- New Computers • New Teacher Station for Each Classroom • Windows XP Pro, Pentium 4, CD-RW/DVD, USB 2.0, Firewire • Doesn't matter where you sit, all files available • Cross-platform approach wherever possible
New Tools -- New Computers • Network-based Logins (Keys to Kingdom) • One userid, one password for all services: • File service (PrivateHome Plus SeparateSharing) • Email service • Keychain access • PowerSchool • Passwords are important! Security is crucial. • No Yellow Stickies On Monitor! • No Notes Under the Keyboard! • Keep Ferris Beuller Off Your PC! • Don't Share Even with Colleagues • Every student will have their own account, too
New Tools -- USB Keychains • Holds 256MB (as much as 183 floppy disks)!!! • Hot Pluggable (dismount before ejecting, that's all) • Works on Windows and Macs for all interoperable files • Primary justification PowerGrade • PowerGrade, Making the Grade, and Bubbler will be pre-loaded • Will be issued when you complete PowerGrade training • Let's you do grading at home, and carry documents back and forth to home (including PowerGrade software) • Keep it secure with built-in password (keys to kingdom)
Previews of Coming Attractions • New Internet Service Provider • Faster Local Area Network • Web-based "palihigh.com" email service, available from anywhere (ready now but awaiting IP address) • All campus computers "join the new network" (students must authenticate to use computers and all work saved on servers) • PowerSchool Attendance and then PowerGrade • Technology Plan based on Teacher Needs combined with Best Practices