There are 3 different scenarios that students may experience when they login to their computer for the first time.

- Scenario 1: Laptop needs to Check for Updates and ”Box Up”.

- Scenario 2: Laptop login successful and no prompts for setup are displayed.

- Scenario 3: Laptop is unassigned and computers will need to go through “real time assignment”.

Directions:

• Click here to download directions that contain step by step directions for all 3 scenarios listed above.

Click on the links below to access specific training plans for your school (if available).

• Byrd: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
• Holman:  6th grade  or 7th & 8th grade
• Hungary Creek: schedule
• Rolfe:  2 week window–September 26th-October 7th in PRIDE.

Schedule:

Each school will create and implement their own schedule for student training. Consult that schedule for specific dates and times for implementation.

Format:

• There are 8 major topics in student training.
• Each topic is listed under “student training” and can be accessed from that tab.
• Teachers will implement each topic on the list with students.
• The topics are designed to be interactive and there is some flexibility in how teachers implement them.
• Each topic contains an overview, objectives, materials needed, step-by-step directions, video tutorials, and assessments.
• Each topic will end with an “End of Topic” graphic at the end of the post.

Implementation:

• Follow your schools schedule to implement topics on specific days.
• As teachers implement topics with students they can choose to display videos for the class as a whole or have students use headphones and view the videos on their own (6th graders may need more support with the topics).
• Each topic contains specific steps that outline exactly what students need to do. Teachers have some choice in the strategies they use to guide students through the steps.
• Teachers should preview the topics prior to implementing them with students and ask the ITRT clarifying questions as needed.
• It is important that each student complete the assigned topic in full.
• Some schools will use an assessment at the end of each topic to help reinforce the learning. These assessments will be in School Space in school student community groups. ITRTs will  notify teachers at participating schools and send the directions for accessing assessments.

Materials Needed:

• Laptops (students/teachers)
• Login information for laptops/School Space  (students)
• Internet connection/ Tech Tips
• Projector (teachers- to project video tutorials)
• Speakers (teachers- to play audio in videos – as desired)
• Headphones (students – to view video tutorials – as desired)
• Patience – don’t forget this will be new for our 6th graders and more of a review for 7th and 8th (watch for new to HCPS 7/8th graders).

Implementation Tips/Suggested Strategies:

• Preview topics prior to teaching.
• Determine how you want to implement before implementation.
• When steps have video tutorials that demonstrate the direction download show the video to the whole class or demonstrate the step prior to having students complete it.
• Partner more seasoned users with new users.
• Have students work in teams and use the directions on one computer to complete setup on partners computer and then switch. This will allow students to practice the steps together.
• Empower your students. Use students who finish/understand tasks to help support others in the classroom. They can be the extra set of hands you need.
• Load the videos prior to using them. This will help reduce the load time for the video. 
• Ask questions, have discussions with students,  and be open to support. They are often our best resources!

Welcome to Student Training!
All of the information that teachers and students need for student training is located on this page > student training tab. Student training covers 8 major topics that will support students use of laptops in the classroom. Each topic on this page contains direction downloads, screencasts, and assessments. If you need help with this training please contact your teacher (students) or your schools ITRT (teachers).

 Topics:

• Laptop Basics
• Digital Organization
• Student Servers
• Code of Conduct
• Internet Safety
• Internet Explorer
• eLearning Resources
• Printing

Implementation:

Schools will create and implement a schedule that best supports their needs. Please see your school schedule for a specific list of dates, times, and topics to be covered. All students are expected to receive training.

Take a Tour:

Click here to take a tour of student training.

Students have access to a server for backing up school-related documents and files. This server helps protect your digital work by creating a copy of your documents and storing them so that they can be retrieved should your computer malfunction. Backing up is the only way to protect your work and ensure that your files are protected. Students are encouraged to back up school-related work to the server once a week and prior to turning in laptops for repair.

By the end of this topic students will be able to:

• Locate school student server
• Login to student server
• Backup work to student server

• Laptop

1. Click here to download directions on backing up student work
2. Click here to watch a video tutorial on backing up student work.
3. Use the directions above and practice backing up. Ask questions as needed. This is very important!

Student Server: Backing Up Your School Work from HCPS Instructional Technology on Vimeo.

How well do you know this topic? Show what you know by taking an assessment in School Space. Assessments can be found in your schools community group. Please follow your teachers direction for accessing the assessments for your school. Please note: Some schools are not using this feature in training. Be sure to follow your teachers direction as to what you should do.

Congratulations you have completed the setup for this topic. You can come back to this page as needed throughout the school year. Follow your teachers direction for the next step in training.

 Internet Explorer is the web browser that you will use throughout the school year to access the Internet and all of the HCPS eLearning resources. Because you use it so much it is important that you know your way around. This topic will help you identify key components of Internet Explorer. Your teacher will guide you through training and you can come back to this page as needed throughout the school year for a refresher.

 
At the end of this topic students will be able to locate and use the following:

• Launch Internet Explorer
• Title bar
• Navigation buttons
• Favorites
• History (non-deletable)
• Address bar
• New Tab button
• Favorites
• Search Box
• Status Bar
• Refresh
• Vertical and horizontal scroll bars
• Command Bar (help, print, home)Status Bar

1. Click here to download the quick start guide for Internet Explorer (video below).
2. Use the guide and objectives above to locate designated items.
3. Click here to download directions for checking your web history and creating favorites (video below).
4. Check your history. Can you do it? Ask for help if you need it.
5. Create a bookmark or two. Can you do it? Ask for help if you need it.

Teacher Tip: Use a projector to play the video tutorial and then allow students time to explore and locate the items. Use the full screen button (to the left of “Vimeo” in lower right-hand corner) to make the videos large enough to view as a class and pre-load the videos before you use them to help with load times (select play > pause and the video will load and be ready for use).

Internet Explorer – Quick Start

 

Internet Explorer – Favorites & History

 
How well do you know this topic? Show what you know by taking an assessment in School Space. Assessments can be found in your schools community group. Please follow your teachers direction for accessing the assessments for your school. Please note: Some schools are not using this feature in training. Be sure to follow your teachers direction as to what you should do.

Congratulations you have completed the setup for this topic. You can come back to this page as needed throughout the school year. Follow your teachers direction for the next step in training.

 Welcome to our printing page. This page will help you learn how to print from your computer. Please make sure you are aware of the printing policy at your school before printing anything. As you are trained your teacher will cover the specific requirements for printing at school. These directions can also be used to print items at home. Should you need assistance with setting up a home printer, please contact your school’s TST.

By the end of this topic students will be able to:

• Follow your schools printing policy
• Connect to school printers
• Print a document
• Connect to home printer

• Laptop

1. Your teacher will go over the printing policy for your school. Ask questions as needed.
2. Click here to download directions for using school printers.
3. Click here to download directions for Adding Printers to your Dell Laptop.
4. Watch the video tutorial below on printing documents. Ask questions as needed.
5. Click here to download directions for using printers at home.

• Printing Documents

How well do you know this topic? Show what you know by taking an assessment in School Space. Assessments can be found in your schools community group. Please follow your teachers direction for accessing the assessments for your school. Please note: Some schools are not using this feature in training. Be sure to follow your teachers direction as to what you should do.

Congratulations you have completed the setup for this topic. You can come back to this page as needed throughout the school year. Follow your teachers direction for the next step in training.

Henrico County Public Schools is committed to educating students and parents on how to be safe while learning on the Internet. One person compared the Internet to swimming in a beautiful coral reef.  There are exotic fish, beautiful corals, and crystal clear blue water- an entire world of anything you can imagine.  There’s also murky water just past the reef filled with sharks and other predators just waiting for you to swim in their direction.  How do you know where to swim?  How do you take advantage of all that beauty and stay away from the sharks? 

 At the end of this topics students will be able to:

• Locate and explore the HCPS website for information about Internet Safety
• Identify important information about online safety
• Explore Computer Safety Basics & Identity Protection
• Identify Social Networking Tips & Mobile Devices 411
• Understand cyberbullying and ways to avoid engaging in the behavior

• Laptop (teacher/student)
• Headphones (student/optional)
• Speakers (teacher)
• Projector (teacher)

Beginning of the Year Training

This portion of the training was designed to be included in the beginning of the year setup. Additional training information is located below and can/will be accessed throughout the year, but it was not included in the beginning of the year setup because of schedule limitations.

1. Click here to watch the video Introduction to Internet Safety
2. Explore the resources located on the pages below.
3. Have a class discussion about what you saw.
4. Think about what you can do to stay safe online, protect yourself and your computer from harm, and use the Internet wisely.

Ongoing Training

The following topics cover items that were introduced in the beginning of the year setup. Each school will implement these items at different times. Directions: Click each of the following topics. Watch the videos and explore the resources on each page.  Think about what you can do to stay safe online, protect yourself and your computer from harm, and use the Internet wisely.

1.  Keeping your Computer Safe from Viruses, etc.
2. Protecting your Identity Online
3. Social Networking
4. Mobile Devices
5. Cyber Bullying

How well do you know this topic? Show what you know by taking an assessment in School Space. Assessments can be found in your schools community group. Please follow your teachers direction for accessing the assessments for your school. Please note: Some schools are not using this feature in training. Be sure to follow your teachers direction as to what you should do.

 
Congratulations, if you have explored the videos and pages above, you have completed this topic! You can (and should) come back to this page as needed throughout the school year. Follow your teachers direction for the next step in training.

The technology portion of the code of conduct outlines HCPS rules and expectations for laptop use. It is important that students are aware of what the policy states and how they are expected to use their laptops.

By the end of this topic students will be able to:

Be familiar with the  the  proper behavior and guidelines regarding their county issued laptop.

The computers should/can be:

•  used for instructional use only
•  online activity can be remotely monitored by an administrator
•  used for “legal” activities – personal responsibility and integrity (Do not attempt to bypass the filter or install software)

• Computer
• Code of Conduct (link below)

1. Click here to download the AUP and Code of Conduct
2. Locate section 12: Technology and the Acceptable Use Policy
3. Click here to download a quick guide to Laptop Rules. Your teacher will review this quick guide with you. Ask questions as needed.
4. Click here to go to an online art pad.  Please choose an AUP/Laptop Rule you feel is important and create a poster.  You can save your work by taking a screen shot using the “snipping tool” on your computer.  Search Windows – Snipping Tool.
5. Click here to download information on Help Desk procedures & repair/incentive program.
6. Your teacher will review the Help Desk and repair incentives program with you.

How well do you know this topic? Show what you know by taking an assessment in School Space. Assessments can be found in your schools community group. Please follow your teachers direction for accessing the assessments for your school. Please note: Some schools are not using this feature in training. Be sure to follow your teachers direction as to what you should do.

Congratulations you have completed the setup for this topic. You can come back to this page as needed throughout the school year. Follow your teachers direction for the next step in training.

Henrico County offers a variety of electronic resources (eLearning) that are available throughout the year. These resources help to ensure that every child has adequate support in multiple subject areas.  This section will focus on the eLearning resources that are currently available and how one goes about accessing the many sites.

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• Locate HCPS eLearning Page
• Bookmark HCPS eLearning Page
• Explore HCPS eLearning Page
• Login to School Space to verify successful login to an eLearning resource

• Laptop
• Username & password information

1. Click here to download the directions for accessing HCPS eLearning resources
2. Go to http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/elearning/
3. Bookmark the page. Click here if you need directions.
4. Follow along with your teacher and explore the eLearning page.
5. Locate the link for School Space and select it.
6. Attempt to use your username and password to login to School Space.
7.  If you cannot login please let your teacher know.
8. Ask questions as needed.

Teacher Tip: If a student can’t login to School Space please email the appropriate person at your school.

Accessing HCPS e-Learning Resources from HCPS Instructional Technology on Vimeo.

How well do you know this topic? Show what you know by taking an assessment in School Space. Assessments can be found in your schools community group. Please follow your teachers direction for accessing the assessments for your school. Please note: Some schools are not using this feature in training. Be sure to follow your teachers direction as to what you should do.

Congratulations you have completed the setup for this topic. You can come back to this page as needed throughout the school year. Follow your teachers direction for the next step in training.