Technology Reminders to Help You Get Started

Technology · Staff Resources

Getting Started with Your District Technology

New computer, or new to Noble Public Schools? A few one-time steps get everything working smoothly — here’s what to know on day one, and how to sign in to each app.

First-Day Reminders

A few quick things that prevent most first-week headaches.

• Login procedure: you will need to log into your computer three times before you can install any software or printers. To speed this up, log in, wait a few minutes, then reboot — and repeat that process two more times.
• Windows 11 setup: when you log in for the first time, a few apps need to be signed into separately to fully enjoy Windows 11. See the sign-in checklist below.
• PowerSchool: sign in to Chrome/Google before accessing PowerSchool Teacher or Canvas. If PowerSchool Teacher isn’t available to you yet, check with your school administration on when you’ll have access.
• OneDrive sync: your Documents and Desktop folders sync automatically with OneDrive, so your files are available when you’re away from your computer — visit office.com website, sign in with your school email, and open OneDrive. Just make sure you sign in to the OneDrive app on your computer first.
• Desk phone & voicemail: set up your voicemail greeting and PIN on day one so callers don’t hit a dead end. Get to Know Your Phone walks you through it — voicemails are emailed to you automatically.
• Printers: printers install automatically once the login procedure above is complete. Still can’t print after your third login? Submit a work order and we’ll get you connected.
• Instructional Technology Coach: need help with any software? Book a session with David.
• Technical support: for any technical issues, submit a work order.

Apps You Need to Sign Into

After you’ve logged into your computer, sign in to each of these individually. Select a tile to jump to its steps.

Chrome Web Browser

1. Open Chrome

   On your computer, open the Chrome web browser.

2. Start the sign-in

   If it’s the first time you’re opening Chrome, you’ll see a Set your browser page — click “Already a Chrome user? Sign in.” If you don’t see that page, click Profile at the top right, then click + Add.

   

3. Sign in with your school account

   Use your school email address and password. You may also need to enter your 2FA information.

   

4. Finish

   Click Yes, I’m in.

OneDrive

1. Open the OneDrive app

   Click Start, type OneDrive, and click on the OneDrive app.

   

2. Sign in with your school account

   Use your school email address and password. You may also need to enter your 2FA information.

Google Drive App

To add Google Drive to This PC, you must sign in to the Google Drive app.

1. Open the Google Drive app

   Click Start, type Google Drive, and click on the Google Drive app (make sure it’s the one with App under the name).

   

2. Sign in with your browser

   Click Sign in with Browser, then sign in with your school email address and password. You may also need to enter your 2FA information.

Outlook (Email)

Outlook is the email client you can use to check your email on the computer.

1. Open Outlook

   Click Start, then click on Outlook.

   

2. Click through the setup

   Click Next, click Next, click Next, then click Finish. That’s it — your school account is set up automatically.

Teams (Instant Messaging)

Microsoft Teams is what we use for instant messaging; it needs to be launched once. Be sure to select the Work or School option — the personal Teams client will not work.

1. Open Teams

   Click Start, type Teams, and click on “Microsoft Teams (Work or school)” or “Microsoft Teams.”

2. Let it sign you in

   It should log you in automatically.

Weather App

To get an accurate forecast, set the default location in the Weather app.

1. Open the Weather app

   Click Start, type Weather, and click on the Weather app.

2. Open settings

   Click the gear at the bottom of the screen.

3. Set the default location

   Scroll down to Default Location and type in Noble, OK.

Passwords & Security

Your account is the key to everything above — here’s how to keep it working and keep it safe.

• Changing your password: the Help Center’s Change Your Password guide covers it step by step, plus what to do if you’re locked out.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA): several sign-ins above ask for a second verification step. Set yours up once and you’re covered — see Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.
• Rave Panic Button: our emergency alerting app for staff phones. Install it for iPhone or Android, then request authorization.

More Staff Tech Resources

Day one is covered above — these guides take you the rest of the way.