The new Internet filter will offer options for faculty and staff to override currently blocked content. Please be aware that you must use your network username and password. Students should not have access to this information. Your username and password should be used by you only - do not share your login information with students or other faculty members.

The following tutorials will explain how the filter override will work. (NOTE: You may have to click the security warning bar under the Internet Explorer toolbar to "Allow Blocked Content" in order to view the tutorials.)

• Continue to a site that 'may' violate the AUP (Warning given)
• Override a blocked site with a staff login
• Try to override a site that cannot be overridden with a staff login

For all Windows XP computer users: Sometime after December 3, 2007, your Internet Explorer will be upgraded to version 7. Version 7 contains tabbed browsing and other changes. Read the information sheet below if you want to learn more about IE7. If you need training, contact Rhonda Clark at the Technology Office.

• Internet Explorer 7 Info Sheet (Word document)

Training has been and will still be conducted for CompassLearning Odyssey as we implement this new program this school year (07-08). Below you will find links to short flash movies and handouts for using the program.

NOTE: You will need Flash Player to view the AdobeConnect tutorials.

• How to Create a Desktop Shortcut for CompassLearning Odyssey (Word document)
• AdobeConnect Tutorials for Creating Shortcuts: Method 1 or Method 2
• Odyssey Teacher Quick Reference Guide (Word document)
• Assigning District Assessments Guide (Word document)
• Assessment Overview (AdobeConnect tutorial - 10 minutes, 15 seconds - An overview of the program, how to setup classes, how to assign the district assessment.)
• Student Login Steps (AdobeConnect tutorial - 1 minutes, 40 seconds - How a student logs in and what their screen looks like.)
• View the Assessment (AdobeConnect tutorial - 2 minutes, 13 seconds - Take a look at the questions on the assessment and the learning path activities.)
• View the Reports (AdobeConnect tutorial - 4 minutes, 8 seconds - Look a 3 reports that will give you a clear picture of how your students did and where they are.)

The productivity suite standard for CCBOE has been Microsoft Office Pro 2000 until now. A recent update to Office 2007 has caused many to experience growing pains in learning to use the new Office user interface and in dealing with file compatibility issues.

Both versions of MS Office, along with other productivity software, will be utilized by various faculty, staff, students, etc. You will need to be aware of compatibility issues associated with your particular software and the other programs.

Online training in Moodle is available for Office 2007 that includes two lessons each for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. Contact Rhonda Clark if you need login information.

Handout - From 2000 to 2007 (.doc file)

In the meantime, you can access online tutorials and other training directly from the Microsoft website: Microsoft Training.

SchoolCast Tutorials (you will need Flash Player to view these tutorials)

• How to login to the Dashboard
• How to add additional numbers to your Dashboard
• How to change the priority for numbers in your Dashboard

• Technology Course of Study
• Alabama Virtual Library
• State Course of Study
• APTPlus - unitedstreaming/PowerMediaPlus
• STIPD

• Internet Safety Program
• Technology Integration
• Reviewed Teacher Web Sites
• Reviewed Student Web Sites
• Free Educational Pictures

TEACHER-TO-TEACHER (Teachers in Cherokee County Schools sharing resources - lesson plans, ideas, web resources, and more.)