Instructional Technology Resources
Welcome to the Springfield Public Schools Instructional Technology resources web site. Use the navigation bar above to access Podcasts, Training, Technology Integration Resources, How-To Information, and Tech Tools.

NEW! Schools soon required to teach web safety (Monday, Oct 13, 2008) — "Schools receiving e-Rate discounts on their telecommunications services and internet access soon will have to educate their students about online safety, sexual predators, and cyber bullying, thanks to federal legislation passed in both the Senate and the House." S. 1492: Broadband Data Improvement Act

See the K-12 Internet safety resources page to access materials that your school can use to meet this upcoming requirement.

Tech Skills

• Atomic Learning — short online video tutorials on thousands of topics available from home or school by logging in (SPS staff log in information is available on the intranet); subscription provided by Lane ESD. Are you having trouble logging in after changing your password? Click to reset your password.
• Additional training opportunities..
• Inservice Day 2008-09 Resources
• Technology Skills Checklist — a few of the basic things all staff should know and be able to do
• SPS How-To Pages
• Masters Degree Program at WSU — this program is geared for the classroom teacher who is interested in learning more about instructional technology

Classroom Resources

• Learn 360 Video Streaming — this is the replacement for unitedstreaming
• SPS Technology Integration Pages

Tech Tools

• GradeKeeper — this easy to use program allows you to send progress reports by email, post grades online, and even enter data on your Palm. This program is available to all district staff; you must download the software and enter the registration code (available on the SPS Intranet only).
  • Support Materials
    • Gradekeeper Quick Tour
    • Gradekeeper FAQs
• eSIS — attendance and report card information database
• SPS Equipment Info

District Policies/Information

• Springnet — Everything you need to know about acceptable technology use in the district.
• Web Helpdesk — equipment not working? Fill out a helpdesk ticket. Tickets first go to your building's computer coordinator, so if you don't hear anything, check in with them prior to contacting Technology Services.
• Staffhome — all staff have access to the district server to back up their files.
• Staffweb — all teachers have web space available to post class web sites; iWeb (software) is available for all computers meeting minimum system requirements.
  
• Loan of District Equipment — this form must be filled out and on file with your principal if you want to check out district equipment. Projectors may not be checked out over the summer.
  

The Springfield Podcasting Showcase
This site features podcasts created by Springfield students. Want to get involved? Contact Lynn for more information.

Internet Safety

There are a number of resources that are available online for both parents and educators.

• NetSmartz — resources are available for educators, parents, law enforcement, and students. "This page is designed to show educators and administrators how to use NetSmartz interactive materials in their classrooms, accumulate more information about Internet safety and technology, and take steps to bring their classrooms into the 21st century." Resources are available in both English and Spanish.
• "The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) group teaches basic rules of Internet safety to children (ages 4-10) and parents, reaching them online and in school." Educational materials are speakers are available at no cost.
• Additional Resources can be found on the SPS Internet Safety page