RCS New Teacher Induction. Office of Technology James Marshall and Robin Couts

RCS New Teacher

Induction

Office of Technology James Marshall and Robin Couts

Login to the

computer

using your

new RCS login

credentials

Do you know your login credentials?

Office of

Technology

Team

• James Marshall – Supervisor of Technology

• Robin Couts – Instructional Technology Coordinator • Sherri Traughber – Administrative Assistant

• Courtney Nipper – Digital Learning Specialist • Judy King – Digital Learning Specialist

• Rodney Hopper – Systems Administrator • Justin Willson – Network Installs

• Bobby Wilson – Low Voltage

• Jeff Crawford – Special Education Technician • Bobby Edmunds – PC Technician

• Peter Habashy – Mac Technician

• Danny Witt – Food Service/Mac Technician • Tyler Price – Lead Laptop Technician

Office of

Technology

Contact Info

Website:

www.rcstn.net/departments/technology

Phone: (615) 382-2318

Office of

System Data

Team

Lewis Walling –

Supervisor of System Data

Melinda Thompson –

Administrative Assistant

(SSMS/EIS 6-12)

Christy Bundy –

Administrative Assistant

(SSMS/EIS K-5)

What is ISTE?

The International

Society for

Technology in

Education

District

Technology

Resources

PowerSchool – This is our Student Information System. Parents, teachers, students, and administrators use this product.

Office 365 –http://portal.office.comAccounts are provided for all staff and students in grades K-12 . Email for 5-12, cloud storage, collaboration tools, online Office products, and

Microsoft Class Teams.

Websites (SchoolMessenger) – schoolinitials.rcstn.net (e.g. ges.rcstn.net) Teachers are expected to create a basic teacher webpage by September 6.

Note - District accounts are created as part of the onboarding process with the Human Resources department.

Tech Coaches

• Tech Coach in each school

• Tech Coach serves as the first responder for

basic technology needs

• You submit a work order via SchoolDude link

on Tech Coach webpage. Tech Coach

will work with you to resolve the issue if

possible

• If not able to resolve issue, tech coach will

forward your work request to the

Technology office via SchoolDude

Note: tech coaches are paid a small stipend,

but also have full-time teaching

iBoss –

Internet Filter

• Our district internet filter prevents some

content from being accessed in our network. • Sites like YouTube are blocked for students, but

open for teachers’ instructional use.

• If you are blocked and need access to a site, your logon credentials for a PC should give you access to sites that may be blocked for

students.

• See your tech coach if you need help accessing blocked content.

Online Logon

Information/Resources

District Website –

Create Your

Teacher

Webpage by

September 6

How can I get started?

1. Login to your school’s webpage (scroll down to LOGIN)

• Username: firstname.lastname • Password: your network password

• You will see “Access denied” (or a similar error message)

• Login by next week please!

2. Watch the Teacher Webpage Training Videos posted on Technology page

3. Email your webmaster verifying that you have watched the video

4. Tech Coach/Webmaster will create your teacher webpage template, connect you to school directory and activate your login

5. SchoolMessenger provides Tech Support for your teacher webpage

6. Live Teacher Webpage Training 8-22, 10-3, 1-16, or

Online Logon

Information/Resources

(cont.)

• Office 365/Email Website –

http://portal.office.com

• Username:

[email protected]

• Password: (the password you

created)

• Training will be provided:

• Online Help at

www.rcstn.net/technology

(Office

365)

• Live with tech coach

• Live via PD sessions (see

SchoolStation)

Logging In

https://portal.office.com

Enter your full email address

and password

Online Logon

Information/Resources

(cont.)

• Computer Logon (For PC or Mac) • Username: firstname.lastname

• Password: (the password you created)

Troubleshooting:

• To log into your computer, use the first part of your email address. If your email is [email protected], you would use robin.couts

• If your Windows computer says that there are “No logon servers” when trying to login, check that your computer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable.

• If your Apple computer shakes when trying to login, check that your computer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable.

• Many times, restarting your computer will resolve technical issues – TRY THIS FIRST

• You should restart your computer AT LEAST once a week to receive the latest updates.

Online Logon

Information/Resources

(cont.)

• PowerSchool/PowerTeacher Pro

• Website –

https://powerschool.rcstn.net/teac

hers

• Username: firstname.lastname

• Password: changeme

Online Logon

Information/Resources

(cont.)

• SchoolStation (For Professional

Development) Website –

http://schoolstation.com/ss5

• Username: firstname.lastname

• Password: changeme

Online Logon

Information/Resources

(cont.)

• Five Points (For Pay Stubs and W2s) Website -https://mybenefitschannel.com

• Click “Register Here” and enter your

Online Logon

Information/Resources

(cont.)

• SmartFind (Automated phone system used to secure substitutes to fill in for teachers’

absences) • Website

-https://robertsoncounty.eschoolsolutions.com/ • Call (615) 212-2603 to register – You will need

your Access ID when you call.

• Access ID: This is your 7-digit phone number

• PIN: You will create your own PIN when you call to register your account

Online Logon

Information/Resources

(cont.)

• SearchSoft (District Application/Transfer Program)

• Website

-https://ats4.searchsoft.net/ats/app_login?COM PANY_ID=IA000024

• Username: Previously created by you (click having trouble logging in? if you need help)

Wireless

Connection

• Instructional devices should be connected to RCS or RCS-Staff. This is a hidden network used for instructional purposes ONLY. Your tech coach can assist in connecting instructional devices.

• Guest is a public network open to all and should be used for all phones, student devices,

etc. (non-instructional devices)

• Need help connecting? Tech Coaches are always happy to assist.

Tech Coach/School

• Emily Fitzpatrick, Alternative Learning Center • Chelsea Emery, Bransford Elem

• Stephanie Sibley, Cheatham Park Elem • JoAnna Melillo, Coopertown Elem

• Cliff Bathke, Coopertown Middle • Anna Hale, Crestview Elem

• Jill Templeton, East Robertson Elem • Tim Shelby, East Robertson HS

• Rebecca Morrison, Greenbrier Elem • Kenton Coleman, Greenbrier HS • Marcus Sholar, Greenbrier Middle

• Carey Sons, Jo Byrns Elem • Jillian Gentry, Jo Byrns HS

• Danielle Kaminsky, Krisle Elem • Jenny Stanley, Robert F Woodall • Joshua Vaden, Springfield High

• Nancy June Damer, Springfield High • Eric Weisner, Springfield Middle

• Marcie Eberle, Springfield Middle iA • Hope Oliver, Watauga Elem

• Scott Burger, Westside Elem

• Sharon Burchett, White House Heritage Elem • Lucas Buck, White House Heritage High

We look forward to supporting

you as you integrate technology