TechnologyInventory



=**Rawls** **Byrd Elementary School**= =**Interviewed Pattie Bowen, ITRT**Interviewed Pattie Bowen, ITRT= = = = =
 * Technology Inventory Worksheet**Technology Inventory Worksheet

1. What computers are available for you to use?
For use with children, there are 22 laptops on a cart in the computer lab that can be checked out for use in the classrooms, there are 3-4 desktop computers in the core of each pod, ten desktop computers in the library (also called the multimedia center), and the computer lab is available for use if it’s free and you’ve signed up to use it. We should also have access to our teacher’s personal computers in the classroom.

**2. What computers are available for your students to use?**
See above.

3. What procedures are required in order to use these computers?
Laptops need to be checked out, need to sign up for the computer lab, core computers are free to use when they’re available, as are library computers, and the teacher’s computer would be available anytime.

**4. Is there a shared space for saving files to the school network?**
Yes, there is one space that students and teachers share and both have access to, one space that all teachers have access to, and each teacher has there own space on the network that only they can access.

5. Does the school allow the students to use wikis or blogs?

 * Wikis can be used, but are not considered a reliable source for reference. Key with wikis is to teach both students and teachers that they have value, and can be used when it is educationally appropriate, whether or not they are a reliable resource for research. Not widely used at Rawls Byrd.
 * Blogs are still an issue for the public schools. Theoretically, a teacher could have children create posts offline and then publish their work, without their name/picture, on their own blog site, but there is a lot of concern about security. Also possible for teachers to set up a blog through the “School Center” program, which is very well monitored and safe

6. Can you publish web pages on the school server?
You can if you go through the proper channels, which involves getting permission from the principal, the computer people, etc.

7. Who is responsible for computer maintenance and how do you contact them?
All schools have a full-time or part-time technology technician, and one IRTR for every 1000 students in the district. At Rawls Byrd, the technician is Steven Wilson, who has an office right off the computer lab, and can be e-mailed or called.

8. What is the protocol for getting a site unblocked if needed?
When you get to the message telling you that a site is blocked, there is a link on the page that allows you to send a message asking to have the site unblocked to the administrators. The administrators review the page and will usually unblock it, as long as it’s appropriate.

9. Where is the AUP teachers and students sign?
You will either be provided with a hard copy or you can download a copy off the school’s website.

10. Do students have email accounts?
No. But, there is a plan to have school e-mail accounts at the secondary level sometime in the nearish future.

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=Projection device= Yes

Location:
Throughout the school in each core. Library (aka the multimedia centerhas a very high tech projector) Check one out if there isn’t one already in the classroom.

=Printer= Yes

Location:
Every teacher has one with their personal computer There is one for bigger print jobs in every core. (If you’re out of ink, contact the computer teacher or technician to replace it)

=Scanner= Yes (3)

Location:
Computer lab, library, and one teacher’s room. Can be moved around by tech people, or used in their current locations.

=Digital Camera= Yes

Location:
Computer Lab (Check out through computer teacher)

=Digital Video Camera= Yes (1)

Location:
Computer Lab (Check out through computer teacher)

=Analog Video Camera= NOT SURE

=Video Conferencing= NO

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=Word processor:=

Name of Application:
Microsoft Office

Location:
Any Computer

Procedure to Access:
Log On

Who can access it:
Teachers and Students

=Spreadsheet:=

Name of Application:
Microsoft Office (and additional online tools)

Location:
Any Computer (with Internet access)

Procedure to Access:
Log On

Who can access it:
Both, but mostly used by teachers

= = =Database=

Name of Application:
Microsoft Office (software for creating simple databases… like a wizard)

Location:
Any Computer (Computer Lab)

Procedure to Access:
Log On

Who can access it:
Both

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Name of Application:
Microsoft Office (photostory, moviemaker, digital recorders, cameras, video cameras, etc)

Location:
Any computer (some only available to check out, in computer lab, or where there’s internet access)

Procedure to Access:
Log On

Who can access it:
Both

=Reference=

Name of Application:
Online databased like Wordbook (Library and Public Library allow for access to even more databases)

Location:
Any computer (some library only depending on agreement)

Procedure to Access:
Log On

Who can access it:
Both

=Curriculum Related=

Name of Application:
Kidspiration, Matharena, Irfanview, Type to Learn, Fripple Cookie, etc.

Location:
Computer Lab (some available on all computers)

Procedure to Access:
LOG ON!

Who can access it:
Both

=Email=

Name of Application:
Have Microsoft Outlook Express, but have access to “webmail” too

Location:
Where there’s Internet access.

Procedure to Access:
LOG OFF? No. LOG ON!

Who can access it:
Teachers

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