Here is a link the survival tips presentation from this year’s Technology Kickoff. I created it using the online presentation tool, Prezi.com. Enjoy!

Monday is our first official day back at school. We have a week to get everything in order before our students arrive. I love this time of year. Although I am sad to see another summer break come to a close, I love the “fresh start” feeling that comes with a new school year.

As you arrive back in your classrooms, one of the first things most of you want to do is boot up your classroom computers. However, the computers, which have been sitting idle for eight weeks, may not be overly cooperative. If you have trouble, please be sure to create a Help Request asking for assistance. Of course, you will have to find a working computer to log the Help Request. The computers in the IT Lab are up and running for just that purpose! Our amazing TSSPEC, Teresa H., will be running around all week fixing things up, but it’s important to document the problem(s) so they are fixed as quickly as possible.

When you fill in a Help Request, be sure to include the following information:

• Detailed description of the problem
• County inventory tag # (it’s on the yellow sticker)
• Serial # (if you can find it)
• Your name
• Classroom number

Welcome back!

Set your alarm. Make sure the coffee is ready. Here we go again!