The ARChives
2013
The NEW ARChives Newsletter
With so many new faculty members this year, I wanted to focus on the operations of the ARC library media center. For the veteran ARC teachers, some of this information may be old news (a refresher) however some things have changed. Read at your leisure and enjoy.
(The ARC Media Center Handbook can be found on the ARC Media Center Webpage.)
Your feedback is always welcome.
All passcodes and passwords can be found in Dropbox - 2012-13 ARC Lesson Plans - ARC Codes and Passwords.
Library Operations
Students must follow the LMC procedures put in place:
1. Students must have a pass to come to the media center. Passes must include all students’ names, date, time, and teacher's signature.
2. No more than 5 students should be sent to the media center on a pass.
3. Students enter the media center, give their pass to media staff, and sign in at the front desk.
4. Students must bring an assignment (have a reason) with them when coming to the media center.
5. If students cannot follow rules they may be sent back to class or written up depending on the offense.
Technology
Equipment and Technology Maintenance
- (Large) equipment is checked out through the media center annually. These items include your Promethean board, projector, computer(s), Activslate, and Activotes.
- Other equipment can be checked out on an as needed basis:
digital camera, video camera, flip camera, voice recorder, dvd player, vcr, netbook, laptop
Every teacher should have at least 2 computers in their classroom. One designated for the teacher and one for the student. If you have trouble with any equipment in your classroom complete the ARC Technical Assistance form. This form can be found on the ARC Media Center Website and also on the ARC Webpage under Teacher Resources. Please do not email your issue to Ms. West. Emails get lost, this form compiles everything I need to know to help you.
Printers are provided by Ricoh. If you have trouble with your printer complete a Printer Support form providing the information on the silver label on the printer.
Deep Freeze and Impero
If you need a change made to your computer that is permanent, let me know and I can THAW the computer, either from my office using the Deep Freeze console or Impero.
Impero is software that allows the administrator (in this case administrator is anyone who has administrative rights) to view all computers. This software is used mostly for repairing computers and monitoring computer labs.
Computer Labs
1. Monitor students closely. All should be working on educational sites.
2. No food or drinks in the labs.
3. If you teach the last class of the day, please power off all computers.
4. Make sure the lab is locked when you leave the room.
A clipboard has been provided for the teacher of each class to initial when they have verified everything is in place prior to leaving the lab.
Request a Book
If there is a book or other material you would like to see available to students or teachers for check out complete the Request a Book form. This can be found on the ARC Media Center webpage.
ID Badges
Teacher and student ID badges will be made using our new software. We will use yearbook pictures taken by Rick Milton to upload thereby eliminating classes having to come the media center to have their picture made.
Every student and faculty member will receive an ID this year. Note: After this year, if you or students need a replacement ID the cost will be $5.
Internet Safety Lessons
Georgia mandated media specialists are to teach all students in the building about Internet Safety. This will be done through video lessons which I will create and upload to MediaCast. The Language Arts teachers will show these videos to their classes but they will be available for anyone to show.
Online Databases and Online Software Available at ARC
Destiny
MediaCast
If you would like a video uploaded to Mediacast please see Ms. West. Allow 5 days for the upload process.
To access MediaCast go to http://mediacast.richmond.k12.ga.us/
Your login is the same as your email username and password. MediaCast is only available to teachers.
Edmodo
"Edmodo helps connect all learners with the people and resources needed to reach their full potential."
To join, visit the Edmodo site, Join as a Teacher. The school code can be found in Dropbox - 2012-13 ARC Lesson Plans - ARC Codes and Passwords.. This code is NOT for students. You can join other groups who provide you with their code and you can create groups and share your code.
eChalk
Each student has an echalk account. This account allows students to save files, send email, and view class pages. For students to set up an account they can go to the ARC website under Student Resouces - eChalk Student Registration. Complete the form. If a student forgets his/her password they can see Ms. West in the media center to have it reset. Their username is their firstname.lastname.
Britanica Online: What it is all about amd Instructions for Creating Individual Accounts
About Britannica
Explore the updated online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of articles, biographies, videos, images, and web sites.
Instructions for Creating Individual Accounts
Teachers can create their own accounts, using the code listed below which is for your account only.
The code can be found in Dropbox - 2012-13 ARC Lesson Plans - ARC Codes and Passwords. (do not share with students)
1) To setup an account, go to http://school-preview.eb.com. If needed, enter your
schools Britannica password to access the site.
2) Choose any level.
3) Click on the Log In prompt towards the top right of the screen.
4) Click “Sign up” and enter the requested information.
5) Copy/paste or enter the code into the “School Code” box, and click OK.
Textbooks
Check Out
Library Media Staff
Media Specialist
Julie Harris
Media Clerk
Email: westla@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us
Website: http://arc.rcboe.org/group_profile_view.aspx?id=8d25f911-a968-4ef7-b099-21bee61a917d
Location: 910 Russell St, Augusta, GA
Phone: 706-737-7152 223