Every classroom should have the following:
- Teacher computer
- Classroom computers (unless building agregated into computer labs)
- Presentation Station
- - Digital Video Projector, Document camera, Caliphone Speaker
Every building should have the following available (check with your technology liaison or librarian)
- Digital still cameras
- Digital video cameras
- Laptops for checkout (a limited number)
Logging In/ Logging Out
- Username (Teachers): Firstname.Lastname
- Username (Students): _______________________
- Password: ***********
- - [You will be prompted to change password at first logon. Use at least 8 characters including at least 1 letter and 1 number.]
- Log out every night, Do not shut down your computer unless directed
- Do Not Share Your Password
Help Desk - For help with any district technology:
- Your building tech liaison – 1 or 2 staff members in each building
- Call: 425-204-HELP 425-204-4357
- Email: helpdesk@rentonschools.us
Installed on every teacher computer
- Windows XP with Windows Media Player
- Office 2007 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, OneNote, InfoPath
- Outlook 2007– Email, calendar, contacts
- - Email address: username@rentonschools.us
- - Access email from home at https://webmail.renton.wednet.edu/owa
- Inspiration 8 and/or KidSpiration 3 – Software that helps to organize thoughts
- Specialized software depending on assignment. For example:
- - Reading Street for elementary
- - Cognitive Tutor for high school math
- - Success Maker for middle school math
SharePoint – http://sharepoint.renton.wednet.edu
- SharePoint is the internal communication tool for RSD employees. This website provides access to district news, documents, department & school announcements and calendars and more. It is also a way to access e-mail and documents from home.
Learning Gateway – https://gateway.renton.wednet.edu
- The Learning Gateway is an external communication tool for teachers, parents, and students. Teachers are able to post assignments, class announcements, a class calendar, and class discussions.
Electronic Grade Book & Report Cards:
- Skyward EA+ – Elementary & Secondary Grade Book
- Skyward EA+ Grade Book – Elementary Report Cards
- Contact Student Information Services 425-204-2333
DIBELS Handheld [Elementary]
- To administer the DIBEL test electronically
- Contact your Professional Development Coach or Language Arts TOSA
Staff Development Portal – http://www.renton.wednet.edu/hrmportal/
- Username: Firstname.Lastname
- Password: Employee ID# (Change once logged in)
- Contact Cathie Freiling 425-204-2453
United Streaming – www.unitedstreaming.com
- United Streaming allows teachers access to thousands of videos and video clips, and instructional materials for use in the classroom. A log-in is required.**
ProQuest Magazine Index – http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb
- ProQuest provides access to thousands of full text magazine, newspaper, and journal articles for teacher and student use. A log-in is required.**
eLibrary – www.elibrary.com
- eLibrary is a magazine index for younger students, middle school and elementary. A log-in is required.**
Culturegrams – http://online.culturegrams.com/index.php
- Culturegrams offer cultural, historical, and geographical information about countries of the world and all the state. A log-in is required.**