Technology Department
5 Year Technology Plan |
Files |
Helpful Documents |
IT Help Desk - Families |
Install- Google Chrome |
Install- Google Drive |
Install- MO24 |
Install- T.V. |
Rediker Support |
Technology AUP |
Director of Technology
Joshua Shearer
1-413-587-1414 x3477
Information Technology Specialist
Timothy Cotton
1-413-587-1414 x3430
If you have any IT questions, requests or comments please let us know by emailing it@smithtec.org. If you have any website questions, requests or comments please let us know by emailing websiteupdates@smithtec.org. This will automatically email multiple people and will result in a faster response time.
Communication Tools
To ensure all school communications are properly archived and compliant with public records requirements, we only support a select number of platforms.
Currently supported and archivable tools include:
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Google Products (Gmail, Google Chat, Classroom, etc.)
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Facebook
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Instagram
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YouTube
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Vimeo
We recommend using Google Email or Chat for group or one-on-one communication.
Important Guidelines
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All new school-related accounts or communication groups must be approved by Administration. Forms can be found in the "Links, Forms and Documents" page.
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Personal accounts must not be used for communicating with students or families under any circumstances.
School Devices & School Filtering
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School models its Acceptable Use Policy based on our requirement by CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) to ensure that our protection measures block and filter internet access to obscene pictures and sites that are harmful to minors. In addition, our internet safety policy must include the monitoring of online activities of minors, we must provide education to students regarding appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response (CIPA, 2017).
Wireless Network
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School offer guest and students access to high-speed internet access 24/7 throughout campus. When connecting you will be sent to a Captive Portal where you must agree to the Acceptable Use Policy.
Firewall
The district’s Firewall, Web Filter, and Application Control filters Internet access for all devices connected to the network. In addition, all district-owned Chromebooks have a built-in filter.