Technology Services

Our Goal

The Technology Services Department promotes the use of technology by providing technology training and technical/operational support to schools and the various departments.

Department Organization

Executive DirectorDr. Mike Hall

Instructional Technology

Operational Technology

Director, Technology Specialists and the Title I Instructional Technologist

Help Desk, Network Engineer, Network, Computer and

Communications Technicians

Purpose of the Department

The Instructional Technology Department fulfills the district’s mission by helping teachers integrate technology into classroom instruction By promoting the use of technology By providing software training By offering technology integration strategies

for differentiated instruction Operational Technology provides network,

technical and communications support for the district.

Technology Initiatives

Technology Initiatives Infrastructure Upgrade (2013-2014)

Internet Access Upgrade 10Gb Cabling with Fiber 26 schools Electronics Upgrades 10Gb Wireless LAN install 49 locations – 1 Gb New Data Center:

Virtualization of all Bibb County servers Dual redundancy 50Tb of storage Controlled environment with NOC capabilities Interconnected directly with a COLO facility (backup,

redundancy, and disaster recovery)

Technology Initiatives Network Access

Active Directory – BCSDK12 domain E-Mail

Client/Desktop Access - Microsoft Outlook Web/Online Access - Outlook Web App (OWA)

Technology Initiatives Student Computers (2014)

$142 per FTE Staff Computers (2014)

Every full-time employee will receive a modern device Telephone System (2015)

New Managed Voice Over IP (VoIP) Telephone System

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software (2016) Software that integrates all HR, accounting,

purchasing, and other departments and functions onto a single computer system

Technology Initiatives Student Technology Tools (2014-2015)

Students will have access to Microsoft Office 365 Basic Office products (including Excel, PowerPoint,

Word, and OneNote) Online document editing File storage and sharing

Technology Software Initiatives SAFARI Montage (2014)

Video Streaming Library Learning Object Repository IPTV & Live Media Digital Learning Platform Three Phases of Training

Microsoft Outlook (2014-2015) Creating a signature Creating a folder Creating a shared calendar Creating e-mail groups

DOE Initiatives Formative Instructional Practices (2014-2015)

Professional Learning Website: https://portal.battelleforkids.org School Access Code is required Register for an account using your active e-mail

address

DOE Initiatives GaDOE Technology Services

Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Teacher Resource Link (TRL) Instructional Improvement System (IIS)

Other Initiatives Performance Matters (2014-2015)

Race to the Top (RT3) Website: https://adms.performancematters.com Data Management System Building PM Coordinator Login

Username: e-mail address Initial Password: pmi1234

Website Information

Teacher WebsitePost teacher biography, syllabi,

announcements, assignments, class documents, weblinks

School Websiteshttp://bcsdk12.net/schoolname

Websites for Departmentshttp://bcsdk12.net/departmentname

Student Information System Infinite Campus

Attendance, Gradebook, Emergency Info, Parental Contact Log, Consent Info, Enrollments, Schedule, Behavior, Transportation

Portals Parent Portal Student Portal

Internet Based

What programs do I need to access right away? Computer Network Access (Active

Directory) Login

Username: BCSDK12\firstname.lastname Initial Password: P@ssword123

What programs do I need to access right away?

E-Mail Access Microsoft Outlook

Username: firstname.lastname Password: same as for Active Directory

Outlook Web Access Website: https://mail.bcsdk12.net Username: BCSDK12\firstname.lastname Initial Password: same as for Active Directory

What programs do I need to access right away?

Instructional Resources SAFARI Montage (access with Active Directory

Login) DOE Teacher Resource Link (access with Infinite

Campus Login) FIP (create a login)

Gradebook & Attendance Infinite Campus

What programs do I need to access right away?

Webpage Schoolwires/Centricity Teacher Webpage Login

Username: firstname.lastname Password: reset

Login gives you Intranet access

Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) District Super User

Vanessa Wynn 478-765-8698 vanessa.wynn@bcsdk12.net

Request an account Complete the form at www.bcsdk12.net/TLE

Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) TKES TLE Electronic Platform Website

http://tle.gadoe.org TKES Login

Username: teacher certification ID number + 611 Password: reset

Resources TLE Electronic Platform www.bcsdk12.net/RT3

Schoolwires/Centricity Login Username: firstname.lastname Password: reset