RESA2 in collaboration with Marshall University is pleased to announce a second Leadership Cohort for interested participants. There will be two tracks available for participants:
1. Masters in Administration (must meet MU requirements)
2. Certification in Leadership-18 hours (must have Masters)
An informational meeting will be held on April 5, 2011 at the RESA 2 Office, 2001 McCoy Road, Huntington, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Registration is available through the RESA 2 website, clicking on "News and Training" and then current workshops. RESA 2 website is http://resa2.k12.wv.us. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Watts at RESA 2. The number is 304.529.6205.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Technology Tips
As our schools utilize more techology in our classrooms comes the responsibility for monitoring and maintenance. Following are a few tips:
1. Teachers must monitor computer usage.
2. Technology integration should be addressed in lesson plans.
3. All computer users must have an Acceptable Usage Agreement on file.
4. All schools should have a protocol for reporting technology issues in their school.
5. All work orders should be entered by the Sys Op or administrator into the online system.
Thanks to Sandy Vickers at Wayne Elementary for the following:
Computer Checklist
If your computer will not power on:
1. Make sure it is plugged into a power supply.
2. Make sure all plugs are plugged tightly in place.
3. Make sure all power strips are on.
If your computer will not connect to the Internet:
1. Make sure the network cable is plugged in (the cable is probably blue).
2. Look at the back of the computer where the cable is plugged in to see if the network lights are on (you should see two lights).
3. If you try connecting to the internet but this message appears "page cannot be displayed" try going to Google...sometimes the address gets changed to one that cannot be brought up.
To keep your computer running efficiently:
1. Frequently go to Windows Update and download all critical and security updates (Windows Update can be found by going to the control panel-windows updated is located on the menu).
2. Check the Add and Remove programs located in the control panel for installed programs-look for any suspicious ones (ones you never use) and uninstall them.
3. Always keep your anti virus program up to date and scan hard drives (Drive C) on a regular basis. If you allow students to bring in disks or flash drives always scan them for viruses before letting them use them on the computer.
4. Do not open any attachment unless your trust the person that sent it!
5. Be wary of software that you download.
6. Remove any programs that you do not need anymore.
7. Put photos on flash drives-remove from computer.
There are links in the Resource section of this blog found at the top of the page to Basic Technology Troubleshooting and to SmartBoard troubleshooting. Check these out if you are having any issues with technology in your classroom. When you click the link to the SmartBoard page there are several help sections. Scroll down until you see the article on Quick Assistance for the SmartBoard 600 Series Interactive Whiteboard. The basic technology link is for computers, printers, network, keyboard, etc.Let's all work together to keep our technology working! Thanks for your help.
1. Teachers must monitor computer usage.
2. Technology integration should be addressed in lesson plans.
3. All computer users must have an Acceptable Usage Agreement on file.
4. All schools should have a protocol for reporting technology issues in their school.
5. All work orders should be entered by the Sys Op or administrator into the online system.
Thanks to Sandy Vickers at Wayne Elementary for the following:
Computer Checklist
If your computer will not power on:
1. Make sure it is plugged into a power supply.
2. Make sure all plugs are plugged tightly in place.
3. Make sure all power strips are on.
If your computer will not connect to the Internet:
1. Make sure the network cable is plugged in (the cable is probably blue).
2. Look at the back of the computer where the cable is plugged in to see if the network lights are on (you should see two lights).
3. If you try connecting to the internet but this message appears "page cannot be displayed" try going to Google...sometimes the address gets changed to one that cannot be brought up.
To keep your computer running efficiently:
1. Frequently go to Windows Update and download all critical and security updates (Windows Update can be found by going to the control panel-windows updated is located on the menu).
2. Check the Add and Remove programs located in the control panel for installed programs-look for any suspicious ones (ones you never use) and uninstall them.
3. Always keep your anti virus program up to date and scan hard drives (Drive C) on a regular basis. If you allow students to bring in disks or flash drives always scan them for viruses before letting them use them on the computer.
4. Do not open any attachment unless your trust the person that sent it!
5. Be wary of software that you download.
6. Remove any programs that you do not need anymore.
7. Put photos on flash drives-remove from computer.
There are links in the Resource section of this blog found at the top of the page to Basic Technology Troubleshooting and to SmartBoard troubleshooting. Check these out if you are having any issues with technology in your classroom. When you click the link to the SmartBoard page there are several help sections. Scroll down until you see the article on Quick Assistance for the SmartBoard 600 Series Interactive Whiteboard. The basic technology link is for computers, printers, network, keyboard, etc.Let's all work together to keep our technology working! Thanks for your help.
Elementary Information
AIMSWEB
The winter benchmark period for completion of the second AIMSWEB is January 17-January 28, 2011.
ACUITY
The second benchmark period for Acuity is also January 17-28, 2011.
Tests should be arriving at your school after the Christmas break.
SPELLING BEE
The county spelling bee is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Spring Valley High School. In the event school is cancelled or delayed, the bee will be held the next full day school is in session.
Names of school winners should be sent on the form provided to the school to Debbie Russell prior to Christmas break.
MATH FIELD DAY
The Elementary Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Ceredo Baptist Church. Names of school winners are due to Debbie Russell by January 7, 2011.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
All elementary schools have some sort of afterschool or before school program sponsored by the 21st Century Afterschool Program. Please help communicate this to parents particularly to those with students at risk of failure. We need to boost enrollment in most of our programs. This is a great asset to use.
The winter benchmark period for completion of the second AIMSWEB is January 17-January 28, 2011.
ACUITY
The second benchmark period for Acuity is also January 17-28, 2011.
Tests should be arriving at your school after the Christmas break.
SPELLING BEE
The county spelling bee is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Spring Valley High School. In the event school is cancelled or delayed, the bee will be held the next full day school is in session.
Names of school winners should be sent on the form provided to the school to Debbie Russell prior to Christmas break.
MATH FIELD DAY
The Elementary Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Ceredo Baptist Church. Names of school winners are due to Debbie Russell by January 7, 2011.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
All elementary schools have some sort of afterschool or before school program sponsored by the 21st Century Afterschool Program. Please help communicate this to parents particularly to those with students at risk of failure. We need to boost enrollment in most of our programs. This is a great asset to use.
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