High Tech means

High StandardsJuly 23, 2015

Freshman Parent Boot Camp

Need help?chstech@vail.k12.az.us or 879-2807

Every student expected to have one Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Chromebook (rental or purchase)

◦Completed during registration Bring their own

◦Must turn in to Tech Office (Room 727) to get connected

Needs to be cared for and maintained◦Deductibles for damages

Daily use! Key element of AZMerit

Laptops

Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment◦Long name for a useful tool!

Every teacher/class has a Moodle Interactive online environment

◦Teachers use to make resources available Usually downloadable files (Google Docs

compatible)◦Student-to-student interactions◦Quizzes, activities, homework◦Key for communication with students

Teacher Websites

One web address for all Moodles◦learn.vail.k12.az.us◦Organized by school -> subject -> teacher

To log in, use your student’s district login◦Username

EX: ericksonj1 for Jack Erickson EX: farrj2 for Josh Farr

◦Password Student number + 2 characters

CHS Learns

At the top of every freshman teacher’s page

Some upperclassmen teachers use

Homework Button

School provided and monitored Email address

◦username@vailstudents.org◦Standard password

Drive◦Free multi-purpose online collaboration tool◦Similar to MS Office tools

Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc

Google Apps

Upload work created in MS office

Create new work with Drive tools

Similar functions as MS Office

Access from any internet connection

Actual apps available for smart phones

Drive

Links

drive.vailstudents.org mail.vailstudents.org

docs.vailstudents.org

ps.vail.k12.az.us Parent Specific

Login & Password◦Same as prior years

PowerSchool

No login or need help?chstech@vail.k12.az.us or 879-2807

PowerSchool

PowerSchool

Anything that’s blue is a link; use these to contact teachers

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