Kempsville Middle School's Computer Resource Specialist is Mrs. Diann Caviness . In support of the Educational Technology Program goals, the computer resource specialist (CRS) has four major areas of responsibility: instructor, instructional partner, program manager, and technical support. If you need to report a problem please email her at diann.caviness@vbschools.com. If it is an emergency call the office and they can reach Mrs. Caviness by walkie-talkie.
SharePoint for students and teachers
Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003, aka, SharePoint is a web based application that provides a secure storage solution that teachers and students can access from school or home. It will be the only source of storage space for student work. Through SharePoint teachers will be able to access their own private SharePoint site, their Class SharePoint Sites and their students' SharePoint sites. Access to all these sites will require a network login and password.
For more information on SharePoint please visit the KMS SharePoint Portal Site.
KMS SharePoint IntrAnet Site -
Starting now, all handouts and training videos will be accessible through the KMS Technology SharePoint Site. At school you can access the site directly, from home you will have to log in with: vbschools\your_network_login and password.
Computer Technology Standards of Learning For Virginia’s Public School. The State of Virginia now has new Computer Technology Standards of Learning for all grade levels. Please familiar yourself with these new standards.
Troubleshooting 101. Please take a minute to troubleshoot a problem before calling Mrs. Caviness. These simple steps may save us both a lot of time.
Make sure all plugs and cables are securely attached.
Make sure your surge protector and switch or wireless has lights.
Shut down (no power) EVERYDAY – especially if you’re having problems. This sometimes chases those gremlins away.
Please do not have switches hooked up to switches or power strips plugged into power strips – this causes me warts!
If you can’t save to the H-drive, can’t print, can’t get on the Internet, or your computer goes straight to the desktop without letting you log in, shut down your computer and try again. Chances are you did not log into the network correctly. Make sure your network drop is fastened securely.
Back-up, Back-up, Back-up. Make a backup copy of everything
Need to know how to do something? You can find directions by visiting the Bit & Byte link at the top of this page. There you can find handouts on all different topics. Also included on that page is Technology Tips on how to create anything from brochures to newsletter.
I can help! Do you have a great idea that uses technology with your students but aren’t so sure about teaching the technology part? Let me help! You know your curriculum – I know technology. Together we can provide your students with an exiting, fun lesson. Come see me (please, I’m getting tired of fixing computers!).
Email! Outlook Web Access can be “accessed” from school, home – anywhere! For directions on how to use, refer to Teacher's Resource page on the Kempsville Website.e
Laptops - Laptops are available for you to check out for conferences, meetings or if you are going to be working at home. Please see Mrs. Caviness for details.
Printer out of ink? Laser toner cartridge are available from Mrs. Caviness. Please bring your empty cartridge plus the type of printer you have to Lab 146 for a replacement. hs.vbcps.k12.va.us
Computer Lab location . Lab 143 and 146 will be available for class use. Sign up through Outlook Public Folders Resource Calendars. .
Scheduling of Technology Resources (labs, projection carts, laptop carts, digital cameras, and Alpahsmart carts.) will be done through Outlook. Please refer to Teacher's Resources on Kempsville's Website for directions. Please remember anytime you use a resource a Technology Lesson Plan MUST be completed (the template can be found in the teachers folder and on the Teacher's Resource page, Kempsville's Website) and saved into the CRS Lesson Plan Folder: I:\Teachers\Technology Lesson Plans 0607
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MIddle School Technology Proficiencies can be found on the Teacher Resource page of Kempsville's website.
BrainPop.com - KMS has a year long subscription to BrainPop. Hundred's of animated videos on our four main curriculum topics. For login and password information, please see an LMS or the CRS
Kempsville MS has a total of 7 laptop carts that can be checked out through Outlook Public Folders Resource Calendars. 3 are stored in the library and 3 in Lab 146 for your convienience. Please refer to the Using the Dell Laptop Carts document for proper hookup procedures. Please remember it is only 1 cart per drop (they can not be hooked up to a switch) and in most cases 1 cart per room due to electrical reasons. There are 20 laptops in all the regular carts. The math cart has 9.
For parents interested in learning more about Technology Education at Kempsville Middle School or any other Virginia Beach School, we invite you to visit the links below.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
The Technology Standard for the State of Virginia
The Technology Proficiencies for VBCPS (.pdf format)
The Acceptable Use Policy for VBCPS
Diann Caviness – Lab 146, #60696 diann.caviness@vbschools.com
