GHS Tech Help

All the thin client computers around campus have been updated with a great new search feature. It allows the user to find any document or file instantly just by typing a word in the file’s name or in any part within the document. This can quickly and easily allow you to find those files you know you saved, but can’t seem to find.  The search bar is located in the lower right of your screen for easy access.  Click in the box, and just start typing.  Instantly all documents that contain that search string will appear! Click the file to open.

If you click the “Search Desktop” button, a program window will appear.  It will list all the matching files on the left, and actually give you a quick file preview on the right. You can quickly browse all files without opening them one by one.  Give it a try, It’s probably the easiest way to open files, no more digging through folders and folders to find that file again!

Grossmont High School will be undergoing routine server maintenance over the weekend.  Please expect some disruption of network services including, but not limited to email on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, please shutdown your computer workstation before you leave on Friday.

The network was experiencing intermittent issues this afternoon between 12p and 2p. It affected all locations on campus.  It was due to a faulty AC unit in the main server room. The issue has been resolved.

To correct any errors on your computer workstation that may have resulted, please reboot your machine.  Refer to the Tech Newsletter’s “BackPage” for more tips to resolve possible computer errors. If you continue to experience network issues, please submitt a HEAT request.  Thank You,

Tech Resources has posted their Fall training schedule.  There are also many dates where the “Drop-In” lab is available for anyone to get tech help. Sign up here:

VIEW SCHEDULE

The GHS open lab has moved due to the 500 bldg renovation. It is now located in room 550. That’s still upstairs, but now facing the lower quad. After being closed since March, it is now open for teachers to sign up. The schedule is still located in the lab, on the wall, near the door.  In order to keep the lab in good working order please follow the checklist:
Arriving:

Please make sure all computers, keyboards, and mice are present. Report any missing items to the Technology Specialist- Room 560.

Instruct students to logoff and restart their computer if it is NOT at the initial login screen. Many errors can be prevented by logging in properly.

If you will be printing, make sure the printer is on, and to load the printer (tray 2) with paper. You are responsible for bringing your own paper.

Before Leaving:

Before students are dismissed, please instruct them to “logout” completely. Click “Start”, then select “Log off”.

Please refer to the posted lab schedule, if you are the last class of the day have the student completely “shut down” their computers.

After each of your classes please be sure all computers, keyboards, and mice are present. Report any missing items to the Technology Specialist.

Also report any problems encountered with the machines via the available forms located in the teacher’s desk of the open lab.

If you visit the Grossmont High School website, you will see a link along the left hand side that takes you to “Teacher Web Pages“.  This is an easy way to direct kids to your website, but first make sure you are on the list, and that your listed name correctly links to the site you want.  If you have an EduBlog that you would like to use go to this page:
http://class.guhsd.net/optout.html

Type your Employee ID (that’s the last 4 of your Attendance log-in) and your password. Type in the address of your Edublog site, then select your school from the drop down list.  Once you click submit, your name will appear on the Teacher Website list for Grossmont, and it will link to the URL you typed in the box.

I hope everyone had a great Summer break!  The Tech team worked hard over summer to get ready for the start of the new year!  We hope to start this year off on the right foot by providing everyone a full day of training on the upcoming technologies we hope you find useful!  Grossmont’s newest remodeled building is the Library building or ‘500′ building.  It is looking amazing with great features and will house all six of Grossmont’s classroom computer labs.  The “Open Lab” location has changed a bit.  Instead of 530 it is now in 550 - upstairs facing the lower quad.  It should be available for sign up by the 2nd week of school. I’m working all weekend to get the other 5 labs operational before the start of school. Its a busy, but exciting time for Grossmont!

It’s been a while since our last post, amidst the craziness of PropH and WASC everyone has had more than enough to think about! We have not had a Tech Newlsetter in several months, and are hoping to resume once things settle down.  Also, my office has been moved due to 500 building demolition so we’ll probably forgo Tech Tuesdays for the remainder of the year. But we’re still more than happy to meet with individuals, and departments by appointment.  Submit a HEAT ticket making the request, and we’ll select a date and time.

I’ve recently had people call me to ask if they should fill out a “HEAT Request”. Any tech request should be accompanied with a HEAT ticket.  When it doubt…fill it out! Go to:
http://heat.guhsd.net/site    <—– Bookmark the page to make it easier.

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break.  We would love to start the new semester by helping everyone get grades online. This month’s Tech Newsletter will be devoted to helping everyone achieve this goal. If you missed our summer tech workshop, or haven’t had a chance to come to one of our “Tech Tuesdays” or make an appointment with Mr. Hersch then this newsletter is for YOU! The newsletter will outline the steps needed to post grades online.

We are also recommending the use of the EduBlogs web site if you currently DO NOT have a web page in place. It is easy, and allows teachers a convenient way of updating their site as desired. So look for the Newsletter due out this Friday 01/11/08.  Come back to check out the FAQ portion of this web site, we will be posting instructions on posting grades as well!

FYI: Information on how to add a printer  is located on the “How-To” page. There is also a list of (almost) every printer located on campus, its location, and the IP address. Just click the “How-To” tab at the top of this web page.  UPDATE 8/27/08: For security reasons, I am password protecting the printer page.  Use your Attendance password to login, and view the PDF.