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Student Portal Technology Integration Planning Services. What is a Portal?. A portal provides the framework for a single entry point to a set of applications and/or resources. Once a user is authenticated into the portal, the user ID associates them with a specific group. Why?.
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Student Portal Technology Integration Planning Services
What is a Portal? A portal provides the framework for a single entry point to a set of applications and/or resources. Once a user is authenticated into the portal, the user ID associates them with a specific group.
Why? • Anytime anywhere access • Enhance communication and collaboration (beyond the classroom walls) • Single Sign On (SSO) allows users to have immediate access to all of the resources they need without having to remember numerous web links, login names, and passwords. • Provide access to shared resources • Cloud computing vs Desktop computing • Student owned devices
Student Portal Staff Portal
Secure Internet Applications Internet School Wireless Safepass Internet Filter iPhone, smartphone, rogers stick, home or public wireless Students access from any web-enabled device Teachers access
The goal of Share is to make it easier for EPSB staff and students to share ideas, resources, and information across the district.
Instant Messaging Docs Sites Apps Video Mail Calendar
Links to resources • Google Apps Education Edition • Introduction to Google Apps • Common questions about Google Apps for education • Google Apps channel (U-tube)