Technology Supporting
Education
Instructional Software and Media
Software and Internet Resources for Students and Teachers
Information on Technology and Media Resources at Maywood Middle School
Maywood Middle School
Corning Union Elementary School District
(CUESD)
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, California
Telephone: 530-824-7730 x 3110
Michael Garofalo, Technology and Media Services Supervisor, CUESD
Jeanie Stout, Computer Services Specialist, CUESD
For Classroom Management Uses by Teachers
Computer Technology and Internet Resources at CUESD
District Educational Technology Plan, 2010-2015, for the CUESD Approved by the CUESD School Board on 11/18/2009.
Note: Over 63% of Maywood students have stated in surveys that they have access to a computer and the Internet at home.
Room 13 Computer Lab, 35 New Computers
Library Computer Lab, 35 New Computers
EAST/EETT3 Computer Lab, Room 9, 23 New Computers
From 1 to 3 computers in every classroom
Maywood School Computer Lab, Room 13, Before and After
School Access (2008-2009)
For Students
Educational Technology and Media Resources at Maywood Middle School, CUESD
Study Island
This software can be accessed at any computer with a web browser and
an Internet
connection. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are given passwords by their
teachers to access this
online
resource.
All quizzes that students take on Study Island are precisely linked to specific
California State Standards.
Study Island software has been provided by the Maywood School and GEARUP Grant
Project for Maywood students.
We have a school site license
for this program for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Students can also use Study
Island at home.
Rosetta Stone
This software can be accessed by 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at
Maywood School
using computers in the Maywood Computer Lab in Room 13 and in the Library
Computer Lab. We have a school
site
license for this software, and it is located on our Maywood server.
Rosetta Stone
provides English language learning modules for students at all
grade
levels.
Read Naturally
This software can be accessed by 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at
Maywood School
using computers in the Maywood Computer Lab in Room 13 and Room 22.. We have a
school
site
license for this software and it is located on our Maywood server. This
software
uses headphones and microphones.
Before School Computer Lab, Room 13, (2008-2009)
WebPath Express
The District offers WebPath Express to CUESD students, teachers and
parents. Professional
educators have selected over 25,000 websites
suitable for students, grades K-8. Each website has an annotated link.
The database is searchable
by a variety of methods. Any student, teacher or parent can access these websites using an
Internet connection and web
browser, at school or at home.
Accelerated Reader Quizzes
This software can be accessed by all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at
Maywood School
using any computer at the school with an "AR Quiz Icon."
Starting in September, 2006,
all 3rd to 8th
grade students at all
five schools in the CUESD now use the Accelerated Reader
program. We now have over 19,000 AR quizzes for our CUESD students to use. The AR Quiz
taking module is
accessed from any Maywood computer using a shortcut on the computer desktop.
Accelerated Reader Quiz List - Searchable Databases
This software can be accessed by any person using a web browser connected
to the Internet, at home or at school Students, teachers, and parents can
use this information to assist their child with selecting books appropriate for
their reading level goals.
There are online searchable AR Quiz lists for
Maywood,
Olive View,
Woodson,
West Street,
and
Rancho Tehama. You can search by author, title, AR quiz level, points,
and other ways.
Accelerated Math
This software can be accessed by 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at
Maywood School
in their Math Class. We have a school
site
license for this software and it is located on
our Maywood server. We have a number of AR Math quiz reading units.
The software
is accessed from selected computers from a shortcut on the computer desktop.
Ainsworth Keyboard Trainer
This software can be accessed by 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at
Maywood School.
The software can be used in the Maywood Computer Lab (Room 13), in the Maywood
Library computer Lab, and on any computer at the Maywood School with the
"Ainsworth
Typing Tutor" icon on the desktop. The program resides on the Maywood
School server.
The program is accessed through a shortcut on the computer desktop.
United Streaming
Discovery Education
United Streaming is a digital
video-on-demand and online teaching
service to help improve students' retention and test scores. It is aligned
to U.S. state and
provincial standards. The website contains thousands of video clips.
See Below for more
information on United Streaming and how our teachers use this resource with our
students in the classroom or computer labs.
Microsoft Office 2003
All computers in the CUESD have Microsoft Office 2003 installed.
This software suite includes
Microsoft's Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Access. We also offer
the Nvu web authoring software.
EAST-EETT3
Computer Lab (Room 9)
The 23 computers in the
EAST-EETT3 Computer Lab will be used in 2008-2009 by selected students in 7th and
8th grade science classes. All teachers can also use the many types
of software available in this advanced computer
lab, e.g., Casablanca Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch Up graphic arts
software, Dreamweaver, ProShow Gold,
FrontPage, GPS software,
Print Master, Microsoft Office, and video and audio-recording software.
Maywood
Library Catalog
All students, teachers and staff can use the Maywood School Library
catalog to search for
books and documents available in the Maywood Middle School library. The library catalog,
sometimes called
the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) is searchable by a variety of approaches:
author, title, subject, keyword, series, AR reading level, etc.
The library
catalog is on a SIRNET server in Red Bluff, running on Follett Destiny software,
and is accessible
from any computer at school or at home connected to the Internet using your web browser. The
Maywood School
Library
also has its own
webpage,
and
a website for all the
CUESD school
libraries online.
Internet
Usage Policies and Procedures for CUESD
These policy and procedures documents were approved by the CUESD School
Board. They apply to
all teachers, staff, and students at the Maywood Middle School. All
incoming 6th grade students
are given a
Acceptable Technology Use Policy document for parental review and signatures. Copies of
signed forms are kept in
the Maywood School Library.
The most popular webpage on the Maywood EAST-EETT3 grant website.
If you have any questions about how you might effectively use any of these educational technology resources, please contact Jeanie Stout (Phone: 3111, Room 13) or Mike Garofalo (Phone: 3110, Library).
For Teachers
Educational Technology and Media Resources at Maywood Middle School, CUESD
Microsoft Office 2003
All computers in the CUESD have Microsoft Office 2003 installed.
This software suite includes
Microsoft's Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Access. The Maywood
Library professional
collection and the EAST-EETT3 project have a variety of books and manuals on
Microsoft software and other types of popular software. Nvu web authoring
software is also available.
Before and After School Maywood Computer Lab, Room 13, (2008-2009)
Helping Teachers Use Technology: Tutorials, One-on-One Training Sessions,
Question and Answer Sessions on Educational Technology.
Any teacher or staff member in the CUESD is welcome to use this in-house
training resource. Contact
Mike Garofalo for more information.
United Streaming
Discovery Education Unitedstreaming is a
digital video-on-demand and online teaching service to help improve students'
retention and test scores. It is aligned to U.S. state and provincial standards.
The website contains thousands of video clips. Teachers can create their
own collection of video clips organized in a manner that best suits their needs.
Black line masters and supporting instructional materials are also available.
This website can be accessed by all teachers at Maywood School. We
have a school site license for this software. Since it uses
web access, any teacher can access their UnitedStreaming library on any Internet
connected computer. If any teacher needs help in using this resource,
please contact
Mike Garofalo.
Maywood School
Website and Webpages for Teachers
Every
Maywood teacher has a webpage with basic information about their class and
contact information.
Every
teacher can have documents and webpages added to their website. Some
teachers have much
more information on their webpage or blog, e.g.,
Phil Barletto, Steve Dillon,
Janice Farmer. If you
are interested in having more information on your homepage, please talk to the
District webmasters
Mike Garofalo or
Jeanie Stout, or the Maywood Assistant Webmaster,
Martin Jimenez. You can
have Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HTML or PDF documents placed on your webpage.
Both Microsoft Word and Nvu can be used to create HTML formatted webpages. Any teacher interested in
developing a free
academic blog (Blogger, WordPress), photo archive (Flickr), or
wiki (PB Wiki,
WetPaint wiki)
should talk to
Mike Garofalo.
EAST-EETT3
Computer Lab (Room 9)
The computers in the
EAST-EETT3 Computer Lab will be used in 2008-2009 by students in 7th and
8th grade science classes. All teachers can also use the many types
of software available in this computer
lab, e.g., Casablanca Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, ProShow Gold,
FrontPage,
SketchUp graphics software, GPS software,
Print Master, Microsoft Office, and video and audio-recording software.
CTAP
2 Online Software Tutorials
This software can be accessed by all teachers and staff at Maywood Middle
School. Over 25
online
courses on popular software
products are available.
Mike Garofalo can provide you with
information on using this online resource. Accessed via the web.
EdTech
Profile Online Technology Use Survey
This software can be accessed by all teachers at Maywood Middle School.
All teachers at
Maywood Middle School must take this online survey in May of each year.
All students in the
EAST-EETT3 grant take the student version of this survey in September and May of
each
year. Accessed via the web.
Internet
Usage Policies and Procedures for Maywood School
These policy and procedures documents were approved by the CUESD School
Board. They apply to
all teachers, staff, and students at the Maywood Middle School. All
incoming 6th grade students
are given a
Acceptable Technology Use Policy document for parental review and signatures. Copies of
signed forms are kept in
the Maywood School Library.
WebPath Express
The District offers WebPath Express to CUESD students, teachers and
parents. Professional
educators have selected over 25,000 websites
suitable for students, grades K-8. Each website has an annotated link.
The database is searchable
by a variety of methods. Any student, teacher or parent can access these websites using an
Internet connection and web
browser, at school or at home.
Maywood
Library Catalog
All students, teachers and staff can use the Maywood School Library
catalog to search for
books and documents available in the Maywood Middle School library. The library catalog,
sometimes called
the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) is searchable by a variety of approaches:
author, title, subject, keyword, series, AR reading level, etc.
The library
catalog is on a SIRNET server in Red Bluff, running on Follett Destiny software,
and is accessible
from any computer at school or at home connected to the Internet using your web browser. The
Maywood School
Library
also has its own
webpage,
and
a website for all the
CUESD school
libraries online.
Your Work Email on the Web: CUESD Web Mail
If you have any questions about how you might effectively use any of these
educational technology
resources, please contact
Jeanie Stout (Phone: 3111, Room 13) or
Mike Garofalo (Phone: 3110, Library).
Classroom Management Uses
Educational Technology and Media Resources at Maywood Middle School, CUESD
Genesis
Used for taking daily attendance and recording grades. This
software can be accessed by all teachers at Maywood Middle School from a
shortcut on your computer desktop. We moved for SASIx to Genesis in July,
2008. Please speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout if you need any assistance with using the Genesis student
database system.
Grade Quick
The world's leading grade book solution.
This software can be accessed by all teachers at Maywood Middle School
from a shortcut on your computer desktop. Please speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout if you need any assistance with using Grade Quick.
Accelerated Reader Teacher Module
This software can be accessed by all teachers at Maywood Middle School
from a shortcut on
you computer desktop.
In combination
with the STAR test results and student quiz results, teachers use
this software
to manage
students in their classroom using the Accelerated Reader program.
Please speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout if you need any assistance with using the AR teacher module.
Accelerated Math Teacher Module
This software can be accessed by all mathematics teachers at Maywood Middle School
from a shortcut
on your computer desktop. Please speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout if you need any assistance with using the Accelerated Math
teacher module.
Before and After School Computer Lab (2007-2008)
EduSoft
This software can be accessed by all teachers at Maywood Middle School. It
provides detailed
information on student test scores. The EduSoft Assessment Management
System allows teachers
to create special tests linked to California State standards and have the tests
graded by the
EduSoft computer software. This is a web based service for which we have a
subscription. Please speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout if you need any assistance with using the EduSoft software.
Ainsworth Keyboard Trainer Classroom Management
This software can be accessed by any teacher at Maywood Middle School.
At present, 6th grade teachers regularly use this module to track the progress
of
6th grade students. The program is on the Maywood School server, and can
be
accessed by any teacher from a shortcut on your computer desktop. Please
speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout if you need any assistance with using the Ainsworth Keyboard
software.
Microsoft Office 2003
All computers in the CUESD have Microsoft Office 2003 installed.
This software suite includes
Microsoft's Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Access. Please
speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout or
Mike Garofalo if you need any assistance with using the Microsoft Office
software.
Special Education Information System (SEIS)
This software can be accessed by selected special education teachers at
Maywood Middle School. Please speak with
Mrs.
Jeanie Stout if you need any assistance with using the SEIS.
Internet
Usage Policies and Procedures for CUESD
These policy and procedures documents were approved by the CUESD School
Board. They apply to
all teachers, staff, and students at the Maywood Middle School. All
incoming 6th grade students
are given a
Acceptable Technology Use Policy document for parental review and signatures. Copies of
signed forms are kept in
the Maywood School Library.
Maywood School
Website and Webpages for Teachers
Every
Maywood teacher has a webpage with basic information about their class and
contact information.
Every
teacher can have documents and webpages added to their website. Some
teachers have much
more information on their webpage or blog, e.g.,
Phil Barletto, Steve Dillon,
Janice Farmer. If you
are interested in having more information on your homepage, please talk to the
District webmasters
Mike Garofalo or
Jeanie Stout, or the Maywood Assistant Webmaster,
Martin Jimenez. You can
have Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HTML or PDF documents placed on your webpage.
Both Microsoft Word
and Publisher can be used to create webpages. Any teacher(s) interested in
developing a free
academic blog (Blogger, WordPress), photo archive (Flickr), or
wiki (PB Wiki,
WetPaint wiki)
should talk to
Mike Garofalo.
If you have any questions about how you might effectively use any of these
educational technology
resources, please contact
Jeanie Stout (Phone: 3111, Room 13) or
Mike Garofalo (Phone: 3110, Library).
Maywood School In-House Training
This webpage was viewed and discussed with all Maywood School Teachers at a
staff in-service
meeting on 11/29/2006 by
Mike Garofalo. Handout for the 11/29/06
meeting. This presentation
helped us meeting EAST-EETT3 grant requirements for professional staff
development.
The United Streaming software was discussed with all Maywood teachers at a
staff in-service on
11/29/2006 by
Jeanie Stout and Mike Garofalo, and at two previous staff in-service
sessions
in 2005
conducted by the TCDE District Librarian, Maureen Lasley.
If you have any questions about how you might effectively use any of these
educational technology
resources, please contact
Jeanie Stout or
Mike Garofalo.
A class was offered in June 2006 for CUESD teachers and staff on developing
webpages using
Microsoft FrontPage. Presentations and lectures on Dreamweaver, FrontPage,
Photoshop, SketchUp,
and GPS were offered to teachers and students in the EAST-EETT3 project.
If you need a shortcut on your computer desktop for any of the above listed
programs on our
Maywood server, then ask Dave Messmer (Phone: 3517) to help you.
Computer Technology in the Corning Union Elementary School District
Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant, Round 3, Maywood Middle School
Quick Lessons for Teachers. By Mike Garofalo (Phone: 3110).
Website Development in the CUESD: Leaders, Plan, Objectives, Accomplishments
EAST-EETT3 Computer Lab, Room 9, Software Available
If you have any questions about how you might effectively use any of these
educational technology
resources, please contact
Jeanie Stout (Phone: 3111, Room 13) or
Mike Garofalo (Phone: 3110, Library).
Before and After School Computer Lab, Room 13, (2008-2009)
The Maywood School Computer Lab, Room 13, will be open for student use before
school, from 7:45 to 8:15 am every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Students
may use Study Island, Ainsworth Keyboard Trainer, Rosetta Stone, Microsoft
Office software, and selected Internet educational websites. Jeanie Stout
or Mike Garofalo will open the Maywood Computer Lab.
The Maywood Computer Lab, Room 13, will be open after school from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday during the 2008-2009 school year for teachers. Jeanie Stout or Mike Garofalo can provide tutorials for small groups and one-on-one training for teachers, staff and students. They will be providing training in computer software, educational technology, and computers in schools. For the current Professional Development Training and Tutorials Schedule check the InfoZone Blog by Mike Garofalo.
Webmaster:
Michael
P. Garofalo, Technology and Media Services Supervisor, CUESD
Assistant Webmaster: Jeanie
Stout, Computer Center Specialist, Maywood School
Last updated by Mike Garofalo on 8 December 2009