Library Lookout
September 10, 2015
Ticket to Read
RCBM Scores need to be entered into the program.
Important T2R Information:
- Go to: http://tinyurl.com/T2Rhighland
- Sign in using your teacher username and password (see attached)
- Click "My Class" Tab
- Click "Enter Scores"
- Enter scores then click "Save Changes" button
Important T2R Information:
- App available on the iPads
- Usernames and passwords are the same as everything else for 1-5th graders
- Kindergarten usernames are the students first name + 0000 (ex: lisa0000)
A few students needed their last initial added (ex: lisat0000)
Passwords are their lunch/library number + 0000 - Parent letters and more are found in Shared --> Highland --> Voyager
MAP Testing
Don't forget to bring your iPad (already signed into MAP with your username and password) to the MAP reading test.
Please advise your students to bring a sweatshirt to the computer lab! It's cold!
Please advise your students to bring a sweatshirt to the computer lab! It's cold!
Typing Agent
Your students are now assigned to your classroom (thanks to Gail)!
- for grades 3-5 (2nd grade coming soon)
- student usernames and passwords are same as Google and Canvas
- teacher username=your email
teacher password=skokie68 (unless you changed it last year) - access through the "For Students" section of the Highland website
- students are encouraged to use an actual keyboard for practice
Remember, iPad keyboards are available for checkout using the "Keyboard" Google calendar! Just be sure you're saying how many you need. We have a total of 75 keyboards.
Canvas
There was a team of teachers helping parents create a Parent Observer account during Open House. Parents who did not set up an account will receive information soon. If parents need help, please direct them to Anna or Lisa.
Please remind students and parents not to change their Canvas passwords. If you need a Canvas password reset, please contact Lisa.
Please remind students and parents not to change their Canvas passwords. If you need a Canvas password reset, please contact Lisa.
TALBERT TECH TIPS
AirServer Troubleshooting
We recommend pinning AirServer to your computer taskbar.
Common AirServer Problems:
Common AirServer Problems:
- Finding your name is like playing Whack-A-Mole (list of names jumps around)
- Your name is not listed
See attached Troubleshooting guide to learn how to pin to taskbar and fix these problems!
Computer Full Screen
Does your laptop screen shrink every time you dock your computer? Are you annoyed by those black bars on the sides of your laptop screen?
The fix involves multiple steps, so tell Lisa if you want her to come to your room to do it for you.
The fix involves multiple steps, so tell Lisa if you want her to come to your room to do it for you.
Fonts
Want new fonts? Try dafont.com! They're free!
Need to import your fonts onto your new teacher computer?
Open My Computer
Need to import your fonts onto your new teacher computer?
Open My Computer
Find the fonts folder you saved in your H:/
Ctrl + A to highlight them all
Ctrl + C to copy them all
Open C:/
Windows
Fonts
Cntl + V to paste
A box will appear telling you a font is already installed. Check "Do this for all current items" then click "No."
Highland LMC
Enjoy a much deserved 3-day weekend! Happy Reading!
~Gail and Lisa
~Gail and Lisa
Email: ltalbert@skokie68.org
Website: https://skokie68.instructure.com/courses/1996/pages/highland-lmc
Phone: (847)676-5083