Chemawa Middle School

Netbook Parent Training Course

(Plug in your netbook and review the acceptable use form—then sign and date.)

What is the purpose of Digital Learning?

• Digital devices can expand school to home communication and learning

• Access to 24/7 learning for both digital literacy, and informational literacy

• 24/7 learning allows students to personalize how much and how long they want to learn

• Shifts the learning responsibility to be owned by the student

• Prepares our students to be career and college ready in the 21st Century

Items to be covered•Teacher, home, school communication

•Cyber safety

•Cyber bullying

•Windows 7 parental controls

•Parent Portal\dashboard- online grade book, assignments

•Haiku LMS

•RUSD acceptable/responsible use online policy

Device Care• Most of the Netbooks are made with plastic

and they are fragile• The devices should never be tossed while in a

backpack• It is the students responsibility to keep track

of their device• During PE, netbooks should be locked in their

PE locker• Be sure there is nothing laying on the

keyboard when closing the device.• Liquids should never be near the device• Do not store the device in hot areas such as in

the car, by an oven, or heater

Insurance Protection

• Student Insurance Partners is an independent company outside of RUSD

• All claims go through Student Insurance Partners

• The cost of each netbook device is $325 - $400• The cost of an iPad is roughly $450• Remember the cost of 4 books can exceed

$400• If a device is broken, your student will be able

to use loaner computers in their core classrooms until the unit is repaired

• Insurance can be purchased online or with the form we have provided you

Power Buttons

Setting Up a Gmail Account

If you don’t already have an email account, Gmail is the

perfect mail client. Here is how to set up a free account that you can access from any computer.

• Open your web browser by clicking on the icon shown:

• In your browser’s web address bar, type in the URL gmail.com and hit the [Enter] key.

• Click the link titled [Create an Account].

Creating a Gmail (Google e-mail) Account

• After typing your first and last names in the appropriate text boxes, Google Mail will ask you to type in your [Desired Login Name].

• This login name will be your email address: DesiredLoginName@gmail.com

• When creating a password, notice the bar next to the text box.

• As you type your new password, the bar will change color and level to indicate the strength of your password.

• The stronger your password, the more difficult it is for other people to guess it.

Almost Done • We are

going to skip this and click [Next Step]

• Then Click [Continue to Gmail]

Practice Sending an e-mail

Lets practice sending an email:•Click on “Compose”•Where is says “To” type JCross@rusdlearns.net (This is our school Technology Support person)•Click the white area next to “Subject” and type “email Practice”.•Next click in the big white area and type an email with your students name(s) and ID Number. •When you are done at the top in Red click “Send”•You have now sent an email.

Aeries Parent Portal• What do you find on Aeries?

• Online grade book

• Assignments

• RED means not turned in

• Updated Reagularly

• Review all areas, report on one finding.

Aeries Parent PortalThree things you will need before you start:(This information can be found on the paper that was given to you prior to the workshop)

1.Your personal Email Account

2.Student ID number 

3.The Telephone Number Listed in Aeries

4.Verification Code – a random code containing numbers and uppercase letters

To create your account:

•Open your web browser and go to

https://aeriesweb.rusd.k12.ca.us/parent

•Click the “Create New Account” link

in the bottom left corner of the screen.

• In Step 1, Choose the “Parent” Option

• In Step 2, Enter your email address and password in provided fields.

• In Step 3, you must confirm the email address. When you see the screen below an email has been sent you.

Do not click on the Previous or Next button

Close this window and open your email

You will see an email similar to the one below. Click on the Confirm Current Email Address link.

You will see a window like the one below. Click on the “Click Here”.

In Step 4, Enter the information in each box and when done click the Next button.NOTE: The registration process will need to be restarted if you exit out of the sign up process.

Step 5, Click the button next to your name or “None of the above” if you do not appear in the list. Click the Next button to finish.

Step 6, By clicking on the Click Here link you will be able to loginto the system immediately.

To open the dashboard, go to https://adtools.rusd.k12.ca.us/dashboard/

Username: STU + ID NumberPassword: Welcome1

Student Dashboard

Student DashboardThe dashboard displays:•Current year courses and teachers•Full teacher grade book data for each class including missing assignments•Attendance data – summary and detail•Grade point average and historical grade information•CAHSEE and CST scores

Haiku LMSHow to get to Haiku:Go to www.rusdlearns.net

Student Access:

•The student username is stu + the ID number The password is Welcome1

•Class assignments, downloads, information and resources will be found here. Students may also be directed to upload assignments here.

Parent Access:

•There will be instructions on how parents can get on Haiku on our website.

Windows 7 Parent Controls

• Control Panel

• Customize student account (change to Regular type)

• Change parent administrator password

• Passwords

• Update clock/picture

1. Launch Parental Control in Windows 7.Find and click "Control Panel" in the "Start Menu":

2. Click the “User Accounts" link:3. Click Change your Password

1. Set a password that only you know.4. Click the “Manage another account” link5. Click the "Set parental control for any user" link:

Step 1

Windows Parent Controls

Step 2

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Step 3

Step 4

6. Select the Student Account7. Click “No” to the first message8. Click “Yes” to the second message9. Click “On, enforce current settings” to enable parental control.10. Set the settings that best fit for you and your child.

Step 5

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Step 8

Online Safety• Protect Yourself Online

• Cyber Bullying

• Additional Resources -

www.nsteens.org

www.onguardonline.gov

How to Keep Your Device Virus Free

Update & Run Anti-Virus Software

Microsoft Security Essentials

Update & Run Anti-Virus Software

Microsoft Security Essentials

Update & Run Anti-Virus Software

Microsoft Security Essentials

Do not open suspicious attachments (docs, pics or videos) in emails or on Facebook.

Don’t open any attachment or click on links unless you know who it’s from and you were expecting it

Delete emails immediately from someone you do not know

If you send an email attachment to someone, let them know that it’s coming (some viruses replicate through names in your address book)

Use an email program with spam filters built-in

Check Out Email Warnings & Virus Hoaxes

http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/virus.aspx

http://www.hoaxbusters.org/

http://vil.mcafee.com/

hoax.asp

http://www.f-secure.com/virus-info/hoax/

Chemawa Website

• Go to http://www.rusdlink.org/Page/71

• Take a moment to look around the website

• This presentation and other support information can be found on our website under About > Library / Technology.

Room: LibraryE-Mail: jcross@rusdlearns.netPhone: (951) 352-8244 Ext 52121

Questions? Problems?See Mr. Cross

Thank You for coming today

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