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= = = Welcome to the Gorham High School Tech Support Wik i = = =

= = The MAC is a new addition to Gorham High School. We are here to support both faculty and students in the introduction, use and support of all kinds of technology. We began the year by handing out 900+ laptops. The goal of this wiki is to encourage everyone to share their knowledge and ideas as we being to shift into laptop-centered classrooms.

News & Updates
How to quickly download a video clip to your computer: I have previously recommended using Kick You Tube however there have been increasing issues with that website in the past month. If you use Mozilla Firefox as your browser there is a new add-on called Video Download Helper that makes downloading video clips fast and easy. Instructions:



**Thanks to all who attended the 'How to Create a Keynote Presentation' workshop. Support materials for learning Keynote can be found on the Instructional Support Page of this wiki or by clicking here (scroll down to 'Create a slide presentation').**

The 20 bay battery charger has finally arrived! How can this help you? You are welcome to drop by the MAC lab anytime during the school day to exchange your battery. Simply take out your depleted battery, hand it to us to re-charge, insert a fully charge battery, and your are good to go for another 3-4 hours.

Last month, a school system in Pennsylvania was highlighted in the news because it has installed software that allows them to remotely activate the iSight camera that is built into the Apple MacBook. They are a 1:1 school system like our schools. They are now being accused of spying on a student using the camera. This has raised privacy and security questions about the MLTI laptops and image. The MLTI image does NOT include the functionality to remotely activate the camera. Neither schools nor the Maine Department of Education have the capability to activate the camera remotely on the MLTI device and MLTI software image. In fact, the image is specifically configured to prevent unauthorized access to the device. The Gorham School Department takes security and privacy issues seriously and has no intention of purchasing or installing such software. If you have any concerns or questions please contact Mrs. Prescott or Mr. Daggett in the MAC Lab.
 * The Green Light Rumor... **

If you are a Facebook user please note: Facebook is now blocked on the High School network. Unfortunately, there have seen several cases of misuse and overuse during school hours.  Thank you to all the parents who attended our Parent Computer Information Night on Jan. 6th. Printed documents of what was discussed as well as other reference material can be found in the Parent Info and Internet Safety sections of the wiki. I have also just added Monitoring the MacBook, a document that shares how to check files, internet history and Skype chat logs. **PARENT LOGIN: gorham**

Look for my latest tech article in the next //Gorham Times// issue: Click here for supporting resources as well as previous articles.

The **Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal** is now available. Each student has a user account that will allow you to access your schedule, grades and attendance information anytime just by logging in. In the spring, you will be using the portal to register for classes as well. **Click here for instructions on how to log into the portal.

Student E-mail Accounts** - E-mail accounts for high school students have been created! If you missed the advisory session you can click on Tech Support - First Class or to go directly: FIRST CLASS E-MAIL ACCOUNT INFORMATION. //FYI:// student e-mail addresses are: **last name.firstname@gorham.k12.me.us**


 * Printers** - The Library printer is not working! However the new printers are in place and everyone can now use them. Information about how to add a printer and the IP address list is available on the Tech Support page of this wiki. (Click on Tech Support and then Printing.)
 * Flash drives for sale!** - Come to the MAC to purchase a 2 GB memory stick. It has a lanyard and the RAMS logo. Cost is $10.00 (cash or check made payable to 'Gorham School Dept.')

If anyone else has a website/wiki/blog please let us know in the MAC...we are interested in posting them on the wiki. NPR has just posted an interesting, relevant, and slightly disturbing story about 'internet memory' meaning don't post anything you might later regret. [|Click here to read or listen].
 * ! Check out this GHS student website for a singing group called '[|$1800 Shoes'] !**

I am beginning to gather and post resources on the Instructional Support Link (left sidebar). Please feel free to share...


 * Infinite Campus server** - the new IC server connection should be working for everyone. If you would like to fix the homepage link here is how:

1. Open Firefox and/or Safari and click on the name (Firefox or Safari) in the top tool bar. 2. Choose 'Preferences' from the drop down menu 3. In the preferences box you will see a field named Homepage: 4. Delete the info there and paste in the following address: 5. Close the box, close Safari/Firefox, open again and link should be correct.
 * https://campus.gorhamschools.org/campus/gorham.jsp**

If you would prefer not to have IC as your homepage, bookmark the IC link instead and paste in the address of the page you want (for example, I prefer Google). media type="custom" key="4609726"

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