Februrary 4, 2009
1. Summer classes- let us know what you want!
We are planning the Oregon Summer Series of classes. So, what do you want to take? Let us know by entering your request online. See your staff email for the link (I'm not posting it here because they spammers would get it and put all sorts of junk in the form.)
2. Login issues
We are still wrestling daily with the server refusing to log people in. It's a weird thing where we think we have everything fixed, and then the next day they suddenly stop working again for no apparent reason.
3. Board Policy regarding student cell phones and devices
Did you know that the Board policy no longer prohibits students from bringing their own computing and communication devices to school? This is in line with the nature of 21st Century learning, and the prevalence of devices being used by students. See the policy at http://www.oregonsd.org/site_uploads/news/newsfile1344_1.pdf. Teachers, of course, still have the right and responsibility to prohibit usage when it interferes with learning, but they also have the freedom to have students use information devices as a learning tool when appropriate.
4. Email
Many of you have already accessed your new Gmail account in Google Apps. To get started, just
- go to http://www.OregonSD.net
- click on the big "OSD Start Page" header
- enter your Novell username and password. If it's your first time logging in, you'll be asked to enter some squiggly letters and click "I Accept."
- On your start page, click on "Email." This is your new Google Apps email account, where messages sent to xyz@oregonsd.net go.
Note: These instructions require you to login first, since we don't want just anybody looking at our documentation.
Notable quote: "There is never a wrong time to do the right thing." -unknown, but recently said by Mike Chapes
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