Students have several options for reviewing tests they have completed in schoolspace. One option is to enable an electronic review in schoolspace. However, there are times when requests are made for a paper or PDF copy of the student’s test responses.

Direction Downloads:

Text Directions

Use the links below to help you connect and register your ActivSlate to your computer using the ActivInspire software.  

Please Note:

As technology evolves over time, you may find that your school has a different version of the ActivSlate.  These directions were designed for use with the ActivSlate (orange & gray) and the ActivSlate 60.  There are older versions of the ActivSlate that do not connect to the computer but rather directly to the board.  If you are having trouble with an older version, please talk with your ITRT or TST.

Also note, if you have a new board, it is only compatible with a new slate (ActivSlate 60).  Teachers with old boards must use an old ActivSlate.  If you do not have a board in your classroom, you can use either version of the ActivSlate.

*ActivSlates/Hubs do not work on student computers.

Directions Downloads:

• Connecting an ActivSlate with ActivInspire
• Get more helpful tips and how to guides from the HCPS Promethean Blog 

Video Tutorials:

The video tutorial below demonstrates the steps outlined in the direction downloads section above.

Connecting an ActivSlate:

Note: eClass attendance is for HS only.  If you are a middle school teacher, click here. Attendance should be taken at the beginning of class everyday.  These directions will show you how to take attendance and how to query particular students. 

Beginning of the Year Setup

Be sure for the first day of school you have your Attendance log in information.  You must be connected to the ethernet to take attendance.  Directions are below.

• Taking Attendance in High School

Direction Downloads:

• eClassAttendance2011Directions

Teachers spend countless hours creating documents and files. Backing up is the best way to prevent loss of digital files. Teachers are encouraged to back up school-related work to the server once a week and prior to turning in laptops for repair.

Beginning of the Year Setup:

Take a minute to look around and organize your files for the school year. The more organized your files are the easier it will be for you to manage and backup your work. Creating folders and subfolders within your “Documents” folder is the best way to organize. In addition, use the directions below to review the process for backing up and go ahead an backup your work. Don’t forget that you should backup regularly throughout the year.

Direction Downloads:

• Teacher Back Up Directions

HCPS Link is the online communication tool used to share information between students, parents, and teachers. Teachers use the digital white board to display homework, class, and course information.  eClass grades are exported to hcpslink where students and parents can stay updated on student’s grades and information.

Beginning of the Year Setup:

All teachers need to setup their HCPS Link boards at the beginning of the year. Teachers can link common courses together to update several classes with one edit. Use the directions below to set up your classes for the school year.

• HCPS Link Setup 

Direction Downloads:

Use the directions below throughout the school year to export your grades from eClass to HCPS Link.

• HCPSLink Export 11-12 
• Check Student Attendance & Tardies

Note: Mac School is for MS only. If you are a High School teacher click here.  Attendance should be taken at the beginning of each class everyday.  These directions will show you how to take attendance, query particular students, and how to reset your MacSchool paths. Don’t forget that Mac School is on your Mac so you need to make sure you use your Mac when completing the setup below.

Beginning of the Year Setup:

In order to properly take attendance you will need to connect to the volume 1 server at your school and make sure that your paths point to the correct folder on the server and your hard drive.  Click on the button below to download directions pertaining to the  initial setup you will need to perform prior to using mac school.

• Beginning of Year Setup Directions

Direction Downloads:

• Mac School Directions
• Mac School Overview Presentation
• Mac School Troubleshooting (resetting paths)

Use the links below to download direction sets for adding and using printers on your Dell laptop. Some printers require a driver download and therefore the assistance of your TST.

Directions Downloads:

• Adding a Library or Admin Printer
• Adding a Home Printer

Video Tutorials:

The video tutorial below demonstrates the steps outlined in the direction downloads section above.

Adding a home printer:

Adding a Home Printer from HCPS Instructional Technology on Vimeo.

Welcome to Windows 7 Training for Teachers!  Windows 7 is the operating system for laptops in Henrico grades 6 – 12. Here you will find directions for new and experienced Windows 7 users.

Beginning of the Year Setup:

Teachers may need a refresher on Windows 7 and/or you are new to the operating system. Use the directions below to review the care and features of our laptops and Windows 7. There are also several helpful video tutorials at the bottom of the page that you may want to review. If you don’t need to review you can skip this step, but don’t forget that students and parents receive this same information so you will want to make sure you are familiar with it.  These will also be helpful to restore your settings after the reimage.

• Care and Features of the Dell laptop (this is a flipchart)
• Exploring Windows 7 Part 1
• Exploring Windows 7 Part 2
• List of Windows Shortcuts

Video Tutorials:

The video tutorials below demonstrate the steps outlined in the direction downloads section above.

• Click here to watch a video tutorial on the outside of the middle school laptop (HS models are similar)
• Click here to watch a video tutorial about restarting
• Click here to watch a video tutorial on adjusting your trackpad settings
• Click here to watch the video on Charging, Wrapping Chargers, and Packing Bags.
• Click here to watch the movie “Exploring the Desktop”
• Click here to watch the movie on “Finding, Pinning, and Using Applications”

A server is a piece of equipment that is used to store computer data. In other words a server is like a large hard drive that that can be used to backup your files, save files, and retrieve information for programs such as eClass and Mac School.

Beginning of the Year Setup:

Make sure you have the server shortcuts folder on your desktop and that you can access all necessary servers prior to the beginning of school. For some servers you will need to be connected to ethernet. Use the list below to help identify the available servers at your school. You may not use all of the servers listed below so focus on the ones you will need.

• School Staff Server (ethernet)
• School Student Server (wireless)
• School Virtual Share (wireless)
• Reconnect to W drive (ethernet)
• Reconnect X drive (not needed – you will never connect to this)
• teachers.henrico (wireless)

Direction Downloads:

• Dell Servers: A breakdown of Server Shortcuts

• Logging into MAC Servers(for Middle School teachers ONLY taking attendance using Mac School)