How-Tos

Installing HP2300 Network Printers by Michael Sedita — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:17 PM

Step-by-step instructions, with screen shots, on installing a Hewlett Packard Laserjet 2300 network printer. For Windows XP machines including the ThinkPad laptops.

Installing HP1100 Network Printers by Michael Sedita — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:17 PM

Step-by-step instructions, with screen shots, on installing your HP1100 network printer. For Windows XP machines including the ThinkPad laptop computers.

How to Set Up a Sync Station by Sharon Caher — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:17 PM

Everything you ever wanted to know about setting up a sync station for both the Mac and PC. Download the pdf.

Kid Pix Deluxe 4 Training Document by Donna Raczynski — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:17 PM

Step-by-step instructions for using Kid Pix Deluxe 4; learn to use this program by doing a sa,ple project

AOL Dialup for Teacher's Mac OS X Laptops (iBooks, Powerbooks) by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:17 PM

This document has links to software that will enable teachers to connect to the internet via AOL (America Online) using AOL Connect software and AOL Service Assistant. This software is currently in testing- please post comments below...

How to back up information onto a CD-R by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:17 PM

A tutorial on backing up to a CD-R

Introduction to Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

Apple's tutorial for Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) includes helpful advice and tips. Learn using example files and step by step videos. Available only within the district network.

Recording Assessment Exam Scores (admin) by Sharon Caher — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

Recording assessment exam scores into eSIS when coordinated through the building administration. The following procedure is a step-by-step guide on how to accurately record the assessment exam scores, and is based on the Standardized Test Recording role.

eSIS Quick Reference: Reports by Sharon Caher — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

Learn to run reports in eSIS using this two page Quck Tip Sheet. Covered are: running reports, as well as, creating and printing letters.

eSIS Quick Reference: First Login by Sharon Caher — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

This two page tip sheet walks the user through his/her first login. The user learns to how to change his/her eSIS password, as well as becomes acquainted with the Start Screen features.

eSIS Quick Reference: Basic Functions by Sharon Caher — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

Learn to get around in eSIS using this Quick Tips Sheet that covers in two pages such things as logins, queries, and basic navigation skills.

SIS (WNYRIC) Student Information System Resource Page by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

The district currently uses the SIS terminal program hosted by WNYRIC for it's Student Information System. It will soon be transitioning to the web based eSIS software package.

Lotus Notes Resource Page by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

The district uses Lotus Notes for it's e-mail, scheduling and communications needs.

Tandberg Video Conferencing Tutorials by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

Tandberg Video Conferencing basic use guidelines for new users. A group of video based tutorials for new users of the Tandberg Video system.

Tandberg Video Conferencing Resource Page by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

From cellular phones to the Internet, the world today is built on technology. Thanks to faster communication, information is more accessible than ever. How can educators use this technology to create a climate of learning that inspires and motivates students? Interactive distance education provides the key to using today's advanced technology to bring students together with the world. Tandberg is a worldwide provider of these solutions.

worldbookonline Training Document by Donna Raczynski — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

A description of worldbookonline, an online encyclopedia

BPS Teacher Pages Resource Page by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

As part of the new www.buffaloschools.org, every teacher in the district can post their own "teacher website." Employing a simple to use content management system, teachers can easily author and post a classroom website aimed at raising student achievement through the integration of technology into the classroom curriculum, while increasing parent/home communication.

Teacher Pages Manual Available by Sharon Caher — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

Teacher Pages Help Manual from SchoolWorld offers step-by-step instructions for creating a classroom web site on MyTeacherPages. If you are a Buffalo Public School teacher and you would like to create your own teacher website, see the Technology Integration Specialist in your building for an account and admin site url. (The manual is a pdf.)

NYLearns Resource Page by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

NYLearns.org is a standards-based, educational website that offers resources to enhance teaching and learning. The NYLearns.org approach to the standards is unique in the level to which alignment can occur. In NYLearns.org, all educational resources are aligned to the New York State Learning Standards at the performance indicator level.

MarcoPolo Resource Page (NYS Standards) by Scott Nourse — last modified Oct 11, 2008 12:16 PM

MarcoPolo: Internet Content for the Classroom is a nonprofit consortium of premier national and international education organizations and the MCI Foundation dedicated to providing the highest quality Internet content and professional development to teachers and students throughout the United States. It's a free website where teachers can find lesson plans and activities to support curriculum. Aligned to New York State standards.