| TISD Network Applications
Applications are computer programs that are
used to extend the function of your computer's operating system. Most
TISD computers use the Windows XP operating system and have the following
district supported applications installed on them. These applications
are sometimes referred to as the TISD network software set because they
have been established as a district standard.
Grade Speed and
eClass - Most of our TISD
campuses will be utilizing an online grading program called Grade Speed
beginning this year. This will be a change from the eClass and Chancery
SMS applications used previously. Online grade books and attendance are
maintained by all classroom teachers. Training will be made available
through the Department of Instructional Technology and Campus Technology
Liaisons.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- This web browser can be used to access
the World Wide web and other resources available on the Internet. It has
been installed on all networked TISD computers along with a variety of
plugins that extend it's usability.
Microsoft Word - This
word processing application can be used in the classroom to make printable
worksheets, permission slips and tests etc. Additional options include
designing curriculum web pages or sites. Curriculum web pages are useful
when taking students to the computer lab. They can be made easily by simply
inserting hyperlinks into a document and saving the document as a web
page. This program is one of the Microsoft Office XP applications. The
TISD Technology Department has purchased extended software licensing in
order to make it available to TISD employees for their use at home as
well as work. Email the Technology Help
Desk or call 791-6156 for details.
Microsoft Powerpoint
- This multimedia program really appeals
to students because of the way it mixes images, information and sounds
with energetic transitions and animations. It creates slideshows and presentations
that are useful for introducing, reviewing, and presenting lessons. It
can also be used to create web pages. This program is one of the Microsoft
Office XP applications. The TISD Technology Department has purchased extended
software licensing in order to make it available to TISD employees for
their use at home as well as work. Email the Technology Help
Desk or call 791-6156 for details.
Microsoft Excel - This
data management program allows you to create spreadsheets with charts
and graphs. It can be highly useful for managing information or teaching
statistical concepts in math or science. This program is one of the Microsoft
Office XP applications. The TISD Technology Department has purchased extended
software licensing in order to make it available to TISD employees for
their use at home as well as work. Email the Technology Help
Desk or call 791-6156 for details.
Microsoft Access - This
database program to manage records. It
integrates nicely with Excel to manipulate data and information.
This program is one of the Microsoft Office
XP applications. The TISD Technology Department has purchased extended
software licensing in order to make it available to TISD employees for
their use at home as well as work. Email the Technology Help
Desk or call 791-6156 for details.
Microsoft Publisher
- This desktop publishing program can be
used to design flyers, invitations, and web sites. It contains well-defined
corlor schemes and templates for the artistically challenged. The TISD
Technology Department has purchased extended software licensing in order
to make it available to TISD employees for their use at home as well as
work. Email the Technology Help Desk
or call 791-6156 for details.
Microsoft Outlook -
This professional Email program is a great way to communicate with colleagues.
A calendar, and contact list are included to help you organize your appointments,
meetings and address book. Microsoft
Outlook Web Access is the web based version of this program and allows
employees the opportunity to check their district Email from the Internet.
You can find a link for this purpose on the home page of the TISD web
site at http://www.tisd.org.
FilemakerPro - This
cross platform database program that is very useful for data management
and is used across the district for the purpose of storing records. The
TISD Technology Department has purchased extended software licensing in
order to make it available to TISD employees for their use at home as
well as work. Email the Technology Help
Desk or call 791-6156 for details.
Other Applications -
TISD offers a variety of additional programs like Photoshop Elements,
Inspiration and the Macromedia Web Publishing Suite to staff members who
attend specialized training classes. Please see our Online
Professional Development catalog for current workshop opportunities.
For more information and tutorials:
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