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Steps to Register for Cyber School

Frequently Asked Questions 

 

1.    Got to http://lpsb.howtomaster.com

2.       Click the “New User” Button

     

3.    Complete all fields in the form and click Register

        a. For  Group - Choose your school from the drop down list
        b. License Key- See your technology coordinator or emaiI jenny.Bauer@lpsb.org

       

4. You will be prompted to agree to the license conditions.

5.  Your Home screen will appear.

Frequently Asked Questions 

 How do I see all the names of the courses?

When you click on "My Courses" you will get a list of all the content available.  LPPS has subscribed to 3 Libraries at this time. The libraries are:

Digital Literacy -which include all the Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Access etc. This is basically application skills.

Technology Integration - which is how teachers can use technology in the classroom to make teaching task easier for teachers and to make learning more relevant to learners.

NETS- National Education Technology Standards- which are technology skills that all teachers should possess. These are the skills that are evaluated on the SEDL self assessment survey that teachers take each year for the State Department of Education. This library contains sections from the Digital Literacy and the Technology Integration libraries listed above.

When you click on a Library name you will get a list of all the options in that library, as you continue to click you will drill down to courses, lessons, tests etc

 What is this Required Section?

The Required Section is the smallest part of the NETS. It covers Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues regarding technology. This is also a prescriptive course, which means that you will take a test that measures what you already know and get credit for that, then you will be able to participate in the training and take a post test to complete it. You can stop at any time and start back where you left off .

What is prescriptive training

Prescriptive Training means that you will take a test on what you already know and get credit for that, then you will be able to participate in the training and take a post test to complete it.

Why do I get a plug in error when I try to open the course

There is a system test that will check your computer to see if you have all the components needed. Please take the time to run this test. If you continue to have a problem contact jenny.Bauer@lpsb.org

   There is a known conflict with QuickTime. Uninstall quick time by going to Start> Control Panel> Add Remove Programs  > Find QuickTime click on it, then click remove.

What is the difference between the course and the introduction?

The Course is the actual interactive tutorial, while the Introduction is just a list of topics to be covered.

What should I do if I forgot my password? 

There is a link on the sign in page to click and your password will be sent to you

Why is my account no longer available. 

Accounts with a period of 45 days of inactivity will be closed in order to free the license for other interested parties. This will not happen until all licenses have been used. You will be notified by email before your account is inactivated. You will lose any information related to your account. 

How do I print a certificate?

Click the View Description icon beside the course name, which will open a window containing a description of the course.
Click the Print Certificate of Completion button, and then select the appropriate options to print in the Print dialog box that opens.
Click the Close button on the certificate window, and then click the Close button in the description window.