Digital Bootcamp | Ms. Yamamoto's Blog

Secure your device at all times! Lock up your device when you are not using it, never leave it unattended.
Log off and turn your device off when you leave the school, turn your device on and log on every morning when you come to school.
When logging on to your device, if you are having troubles, change your username to the following: SD43132-username (place your personal username here)
Charge your device before you come to school, and bring your charger to school.
Bring a stylus pen and portable keyboard.
Use a professional email address for professional things (for example your school district email) and create a personal email address for personal things (for example use Gmail or Hotmail)…think about the email address you create and make sure it is appropriate.
Create a file management system for your device…learn methods to keep your work organized on your device. CLICK HERE for some ideas.
Find apps and programs that work for you. Start with some key ones that work for you, start small, and then add to more once you are comfortable. CLICK HERE for some ideas.
PASSWORDS!!!! Remember your passwords, keep them in a safe location. We suggest you have 1 password for professional school related things, and another password for personal things
Bookmark the blog or website you use in each class for one-touch access.Bring a real pen and pencil to class, not everything will be digital!Find a digi-buddy to pair up with for troubleshooting, find a person using the same device as yours in each class.Think ‘digital footprint’, you are creating your own on-line presence so think about how you want to present yourself in everything you post. Be careful, creative and caring.
For more resources and support CLICK HERE

Riverside Digital Tips for Parent(s) and Guardian(s)

Where to Go for Information

For information about what is taking place at Riverside, please visit our school website. It has a vast amount of resources.

School Digital Support Website: Click Here

School Blogs: Click Here

School Website: Click Here

General information – Information about Riverside, such as the bell schedule and code of conduct
Programs – Descriptions of the various programs that take place at Riverside to help with course selections
Staff Directory – A list of all of the teachers and contact information, so you will have access to all of the teachers.
Intranet – Students can access teachers sharepoints (school websites) in this area, they also have access to daily school announcements. You must have a password to enter.
Library – Access to our digital library resources
The Eddy – Our online digital newspaper
Absence Report – Students who are absent must communicate with the school about their absence, either through phone contact or filling out the online report
1:1 Tech – Resources to help students learn the basic components of 1:1 learning
Course Descriptions – A clear list of all of the courses offered at Riverside and brief description of each
News and Announcements – Key information about things taking place at Riverside
Newsletters – Keep up to date with the monthly newsletter that is circulated

Yamamoto Blog

For additional resources please visit Ms. Yamamoto’s Blog for digital resources that can be translated.

http://myriverside.sd43.bc.ca/catheriney-2014/

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