*Emphasis on data-driven technology development (administrators will be informed of campus averages for STaR and Simple Assessment and recommendations will be made for improvement

*Emphasis on Internet Safety at all campuses--PK-5 (Computer Classes); 6-12 (Our new Simple K12 Internet Safety Course online will track and document all MS and HS students & also includes parent logins--not quite ready for use but the URL is: jimnedcisd.simplek12.com
Watch my Internet Safety pg. for updates:
jimned.region14.net/webs/lcross/internet_safety.htm

*Emphasis on updating teacher web pages to increase communication and to provide home access to necessary resources

*Moodle Courses under construction jimned.lms.esc14.net

Our district's eRate application cannot be submitted until we are 100% (TODAY OR AT LEAST THIS WEEK!!)

jimned.region14.net/webs/lcross/star_charts.htm

This year we will again be assessing 7th grade, 9th grade and all teachers. This will assist you and the district in knowing the current state of technology skills and in setting goals to improve them. If you don't finish during today's session, you will need to complete this by Sept. 1. First take a quick look at the National Education Teacher Standards for Teachers:
jimned.region14.net/webs/lcross/upload/nets_t_standards_final.pdf

Next, to access the Simple Assessment test, go to:
jimnedtechassessment.howtomaster.com
(Your login will be your first initial plus your last name and your password will be your JN Emp. Number.)

You can help meet the SBEC standards by communicating with students and parents from your web page. Some JN teachers have very useful & creative web pages. Click below for directions. Be sure to record your username & password on your chart for later use.
jimned.region14.net/webs/lcross/teacher_web_pagetips.htm
or to go directly to edit your page:
jimned.region14.net

To access tutorials on many different software programs as well as lesson plans to integrate technology:
www.atomiclearning.com

Your log in is your full email address and your password is that 6-digit generic Reg. 14 email password.