Why Do We Have Email?
APS has provided all students with a district email account.
This account will be used for educational purposes via the student portal. “MY BACKPACK”
The next slides will provide ways to use your email.
Teachers will communicate with Students-2
Some of your teachers will email you about:Grade ReportsClassroom NewslettersMakeup WorkTest RemindersPaper EditsAnd many other topics!
Communicating with Professionals-3
Email your school business partners. Connect with a professional in a field you
are interested in studying. Share information with city officials
about needs in your community or school.
Students must have teacher/parent consent to contact professionals
Communicating with Students-5
You can email your peers about: Class activities School clubs Projects and Presentations
You should not use your email for: Wasting time Gossiping Spamming
This email is for school use, it is not for personal/social use.
6- Other reasons for using email
A part of the technology curriculum LEARNING.COMA component of STEM Initiative at Atlanta Public Schools
Personal Accounts School Account
Hotmail, Yahoo!, etc.
Teachers will not email personal accounts
Accessible anywhere, anytime
School-related use only
Should look professional
Teachers will use for communication
Protocols for Teachers and Students Using Email
Email Protocol-1
District email accounts WILL NOT BE PRIVATE. Teachers and administrators have the right to monitor all school email accounts.
The content and use of email must always follow all school rules.
Breaking school rules with email will include consequences such as: Loss of computer privileges Alternative assignments Detention ISS OSS
Email Protocol-2 You can change your signature Your signature should have
Name School “Every girl has a dream with her name on it.” “ I am Poised, Polished,, Professional and Prepared”
DO NOT INCLUDE Quotes Nicknames Pictures or Symbols Slang Unprofessional Material
Email Protocol-3
Your Email should not be used:As a timely way to contact your family or
have them contact you during the day.For forwarding “e-junk” including chain
letters, urban myths, free offers, jokes, spam, etc.
For registering on unapproved websites (game sites, social networking sites, etc)
Protocol-4
Communication on district email should: Use standard English instead of short
cuts and abbreviations used in I.M. and text messaging.
Use standard spelling. Follow rules of grammar for
punctuation, capitalization and sentence structure.
Acceptable Use Policy Requirements
You will not use computers to harm other people or their work.
Do not violate copyright laws. Do not access, keep, or send material or email
that would not be appropriate for teachers or parents to see.
Do not share your passwords. Do not trespass in anyone else’s disks, folder,
work, files, or email. Use of district technology to threaten or harass
another person or to violate any state or federal law could result in prosecution.
Student Discussion
What are the appropriate uses of email? What are the consequences of breaking
rules with email? Why shouldn’t parents use email as a way
to leave important messages for their child?
Why is it important for students to keep their email professional?
Where is the Student Portal “MYBackPack” located?
Icon on the desktop machines The direct link to student email
https://mybackpack.apsk12.org
NOTE: You can access “MYBACKPACK” from any computer and mobile device.
How to Log Onto the Student Portal “MY BACKPACK”
Using any device, locate the link from the district or school website.
Your Credentials
Student’s email addresses are:[email protected]
Example: [email protected]
Student user name and passwords are:username (example: cbrown5567)password (example: Password! is the
default. You will be prompted to enter a secured password when you log in.
Models for Planning
Model a lesson using email (paper, setting up tasks, calendar etc.)
For the ipads, create the icon and for computers save as Favorite/Bookmark
Show teachers how to make a distribution list from IC and place in Outlook
Registration Question for Password Reset
All students will need to register their security question BEFORE you access MY BACKPACK.
https://register.apsk12.org
If you forget your password go to: https://reset.apsk12.org
Student Activity- Email Assignment Accessing “MY BACKPACK” Student
PortalRespond to these discussion questions using your
student email account. Email answers to your teacher.
How has email changed communications in today’s world?
What are the benefits of email? What are some of the potential dangers of email use? How can people keep themselves safe from email
dangers? How can email help you learn?
Final Reminders
Enjoy your student email account. Have fun!
School rules do apply to email. Your email is NOT private. Use appropriate language and netiquette
in your email. Keep a professional appearance to your
email.
Contact Info
Krasandra [email protected]
404-802-2747
https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/ePolicy/policy.aspx?PC=IFBGE&Sch=4004&S=4004&RevNo=1.01&C=I&Z=P
Atlanta Public Schools Internet Safety Policy
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Atlanta Public Schools Internet Acceptable Use Policy
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