"Getting Around" Blocked Content

Inappropriate and some non-educational sites are blocked at school. If you encounter a site that is blocked that you want to see or use in your class, you can bypass the filter by having your own account and password to do so. With this Sonic Wall bypass account you can have a set period of time to view material that is normally blocked. If you do not have a Sonic Wall account and would like one, please see Ellen Matthews.

New SCS Website information

CSSU is getting a new website and the supervisory union schools will be part of that umbrella. The company chosen for this is Vickery Hill, from Stowe, Vt. Take a look at their portfolio to see the sort of work they do. The organization of our site will be somewhat redesigned in this process, but it should ultimately result in a website that is easy for everyone to use for posting information. If you have specific suggestions about how our site should be organized, please share them with Ellen M. . Shelburne's site will be in process very soon.

Using Groupwise Calendar

Remember on Friday at the regional convocation when Alan November talked about Jing--the cool screencast program? I used Jing to create little videos showing how to create proxies in Groupwise and then how to use proxies and create appointments in the calendar. Take a look if you need to brush up on Groupwise calendar use.

Adding proxies video

Making an appointment video

Technology Reminders

1. The use of all SCS computers and other technology is for educational purposes only.

2. The Internet connection is filtered. Remember, no filter catches all inappropriate material. Students need to be supervised at all times. You may request that a site be unblocked temporarily. (Use Help Desk)

3. E-mail is not private and some key words in an e-mail may temporarily block messages.

4. All files on school equipment are property of the school.

5. Files should be saved to the network. On many machines, if files are saved to My Documents, they will be automatically erased.

6. No MP3 or other music files should be downloaded on the SCS network unless they are for an assignment.

7. Game playing is not allowed on school equipment, unless it is for educational purposes.

8. Copyright laws must be followed. Information, photographs, sounds, etc. should not be used without following Fair Use Guidelines.

9. Use the Help Desk feature located on the SCS homepage for all technology assistance.

Regional Convocation--Aug. 22, 2008

At the Champlain Valley Regional Convocation on Friday, August 22, Daniel Pink and Alan November addressed the need for teaching 21^st century learning skills. Alan November’s website provides a wealth of resources for the classroom teacher. Click on Free InfoLit Resouces are quizzes, lessons, articles, workshop handbooks and more.