Alveyworld Required Resources

1. Gmail account.
Every member of Alveyworld is required to have a gmail account.
All assignments must be submitted by gmail to alvey@pineview.org
If you don't have a gmail account, go to http://gmail.com/ and sign up.
(You are responsible for remembering your username and password, so write it down!)

2. Weebly website.
Every member of Alveyworld must maintain a portfolio* website using weebly.
Sign up for a weebly website at http://weebly.com/ using your gmail address.
Email your weebly address to alvey@pineview.org (example: http://johndoe.weebly.com)
Use weebly to journal the topics you learn and present the work you do.
Create a blog page and update your blog everyweek!
Be safe. Do not post personal contact information on your portfolio website!

                                                                                 *The portfolio will graded each quarter

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Alveyworld Computer Basics

• Login using your school wide computer account and password
  
• Use firefox as your default web browser
• Bookmark alveyworld.pineview.org and other important websites
• Save your files online using google drive or dropbox, local files might not be saved.
• The programs for each class are on the dock at the bottom of the screen
• Look in the top left corner to see which program is active (closing a window doesn't close the program)
• Find files and programs using the spotlight (top right corner, looks like a magnifying glass)
• Copy is Command-C, Paste is Command-V , Undo is Command-Z
  Command-Q  quits a program, Command-Tab shows all open programs
  (In general apple uses the command key the same way windows use the control key)
• Click the apple in the top left corner to logout
  

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Classroom Procedures

In Alveyworld we like to have fun, but we maintain order.
Please follow these procedures and remember my one rule: RESPECT.
We are going to have a great year.

• Beginning of Class

1. Check calendar
2. Check email
   
3. Get to work
• End of Class
1. Work until 1 minute before the bell rings
   
2. Save your work, logout, tuck in chairs, tidy up
• Hall Passes for Breaks (Bathroom, drinks, etc.)
1. Ask  for a hall pass, take your break and return quickly
2. Only 2 people can be out at time
• Remote Desktop Instructions
  
1. If all computers are locked:  Turn fully aroundm and give me your full attention
2. If your computer is individually locked:  You are in trouble!
1. Warning - 2 minutes locked
2. Email sent to your parents
3. School computer account disabled

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