New Teacher Tech Orientation
Welcome to the School District of McFarland! We are here to support you in your transition, and beyond! We encourage you to use this Google Calendar/ Appointment Slots option to setup a 1:1 meeting with us. We can use the time to meet your current technological needs, review available technologies & resources, or guide you through your technical setup for your classroom/office. Appointments available beginning on August 21. 💙 Reach out! We would love to help!
Questions or tech integration support needed?
Questions or tech integration support needed?
Brooke Hauser (K-12 Director of Instructional Technology) hauserb@mcfsd.org
Kiley Ogodogu (K-8 Tech Integration) ogodogk@mcfsd.org
Amie Martin (CEPS Library) martina@mcfsd.org
Joan Evans (WIS Library) evansj@mcfsd.org
Melanie Neal (IMMS Library) nealm@mcfsd.org
Sheila Fay (MHS Library) fays@mcfsd.org
Need Technical Help?
Use Tech Dept.'s Ticket system, "Help Desk": https://login.schooldude.com
Link can also be found on the McFarland School District Website by going to Main Menu --> District --> Staff Area --> Help Desk
This is bookmarked for you on your Chrome browser, too.
Help Desk Support Sheet <-- Steps to get setup
* Contact Christine at x4573 if you are not successful getting logged into the HelpDesk/Maintenance Direct system
Skyward "Employee Access" & Frontline:
Phone How-Tos:
Cisco Phone System basics- includes Voicemail set up
(If you would like your Voicemail to forward to your email, please submit a HelpDesk Tech Ticket.)
Phone Quick Reference Card (phone display and buttons)
Phone System Safety Protocols - Green Button / Building behavior support / 911
Maintenance & Facility Requests:
Tech Department Landing Webpage: https://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/district/staff-tech-faq.cfm
Acceptable Use & Social Media:
School appropriate & keep personal and professional separate.
7540.01, 7540.03, 7540.04, 7540.06
Submit pictures and celebrations to our District FB page!
Send an email to socialmedia@mcfsd.org with photo attachment(s) and a couple of sentences, as you'd like it to read on social media, describing the event.
Aristotle and Lantern:
Please note that keystroke logger software is utilized here at McFSD. The district can check history of all school district devices. Aristotle (Borderless Classroom) is also used by educators to help with digital classroom management of Chrome and Windows devices.
File Storage - Google & Network Drives:
Google Drive is preferred
Using Network Drives:
Purpose of i:/ Drive --> Use this, instead of "Desktop" or local options
Tutorials are offered through Google Support pages for all Google Workspace products
Reach out to Help Desk if you have questions or need support with remote access to network drives (information cannot be shared publicly)
Printing:
The resources in this column will be reviewed on August 24:
Infinite Campus :
Email Michelle Eversoll at eversomm@mcfsd.org with questions or support needs.
VIDEO of Michelle's overview during the 22-23 new teacher training
Help is available once you are logged into IC by clicking the '?' in upper right-hand corner and entering a keyword.
All staff are encouraged to create an account in Campus Community and use it as a resource to learn new information and to connect with other Infinite Campus users.
Canvas:
McFarland's learning management system for grades 6-12
Staff can access through "Important Links" on the district website, through Chrome browser bookmark bar or directly at https://mcfarland.instructure.com/
Tutorials are available in the Help section of your Canvas Dashboard Page (bottom left)
Questions? Reach out to one of the listed on the left-hand column of this webpage
Expected Use guidelines for MHS staff
- Coming soon for IMMS staff
Seesaw:
McFarland's learning management system for grades 4K-5
Staff can access through Chrome browser bookmark bar or directly at https://app.seesaw.me/#/login
Need some PD? Here are our initial training documents and videos.
District Paid Digital Resources & Subscriptions:
Access your school library webpages, consult with your library media specialist, and/or technology integrators for support, collaboration, or more information
Changing Passwords:
On your new MacBook:
Go to the Apple in the upper left corner --> System Preferences --> Users and Groups --> Change Password --> Follow the prompts --> Restart your device
On your classroom's Desktop PC:
Hold CTRL/ALT/DELETE --> Choose "Change Password" --> Follow prompts --> Restart your device
Your network password (if needed):
SMARTBoards: @ CEPS, IMMS, and MHS:
Reference this HelpDoc and then reach out to LMS or Tech Integrator if further support is needed
Epson Projectors @ WIS:
WIS-specific Operation Guide for Projector
(helpful for Guest Teachers, too)
AirServer @ WIS & CEPS:
To "AirPlay" or "screen mirror" from your iPad/MacBook, to your projector/desktop display, you will need to have this software installed under your local profile.
(installation directions)
Additional Resources:
CEPS - Shared Google Drive
WIS - Shared Google Drive & building-wide Information HUB
WIS-Specific Technology Helpful Guide: Who to contact
IMMS Office Resources website
IMMS-Specific Technology Helpful Guide: Who to contact
Additional Chromebook Training - IMMS and MHS staff only
PD Points Tracker Presentation
MHS Office Resources (coming soon)
Human Resources Presentation from New Teacher Orientation
McF Technology Troubleshooting Help Sheet