Re: [info-tech] test scanning software
If you want to do an On-Line method I would check out Hot Potato Quizzes http://hotpot.uvic.ca/ Or Moodle www.moodle.org Both programs have the ability to assign tests/Quizzes that the computer will score. From: Brad Kruse Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 10:30 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] test scanning software We have a few teachers that want to start using test scanning software. For example: multiple choice test - students fill out scan sheet or other method I know there are some online solutions also. What have others used?
Re: [info-tech] test scanning software
Thanks Scott. I found also that Scantron will allow you to use their scanner (stand-alone) for the aggreement to buy $750 of their forms each year (6,500 forms). Free tech support and warranty on the hardware. Sounds like a very simple, easy method to scanning multiple choice tests. The scanner also marks the wrong answers and marks it with the correct answers. It also provides for other options also. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-3919 (li),' ((!.-' Fax 712-469-3131 Scott Fosseen sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us 2/4/2009 10:03 AM If you want to do an On-Line method I would check out Hot Potato Quizzes http://hotpot.uvic.ca/ Or Moodle www.moodle.org Both programs have the ability to assign tests/Quizzes that the computer will score. From: Brad Kruse ( mailto:kru...@manson-nw.k12.ia.us ) Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 10:30 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] test scanning software We have a few teachers that want to start using test scanning software. For example: multiple choice test - students fill out scan sheet or other method I know there are some online solutions also. What have others used?
[info-tech] Microsoft Settlement CY Pres Update
TO: AEA Media Directors FROM: John O'Connell DATE: January 27, 2009 RE: Microsoft Settlement Cy Pres Update This memo is to provide you with a brief update regarding both the Volume License notification letters and the Cy Pres program. VOLUME LICENSE The Volume Licenses program was open to anyone who purchased Microsoft Software during the prescribed period covered by the settlement. The date of the final settlement was August 31, 2007. District had to file their claims before December 14, 2007. During a recent conference call, I was informed that Rust Consulting has sent over 800 of the nearly 1200 volume licenses notification letters to various governmental agencies. This group includes school districts and AEAs. The remainder of the letters should be mailed by February 1, 2009. Members of this group will receive Volume Licensee Vouchers which can be used for reimbursement on purchases made after April 25, 2007 of any brand of qualifying computer hardware or software. You can redeem your Volume Licensee Vouchers for all or part of the price you paid for any purchases of the following computer products: Any desktop, laptop, or tablet computers made by any manufacturer for any operating system platform, or any of the following devices: printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, or pointing devices (e.g. mouse, trackball). Qualifying software includes any non-custom software offered by any software vendor for use on a desktop, laptop or tablet computer. The qualifying computer hardware or software does not have to be a Microsoft product. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) or other handheld devices, many peripheral (cables, speakers, or other external device, etc.) and components (internal or external storage units, internal or external CD-Rom/DVD or other read/write devices, zip drives, tape backup or storage units, memory, video, or audio cards, motherboards, or CPUs, etc.) are excluded from the products to which Volume Licensee Vouchers may be applied. Class members whose total claim is $950 or more must purchase a computer in order to use Volume Licensee Vouchers for printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and pointing devices. More than one Volume Licensee Voucher can be used for a single purchase. See product Eligibility list for a more complete list of products. If you have any questions, CALL 1-877-477-0960 OR VISIT www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com for more information. If the district/agency accepts the notification letter amount of the reimbursement, they sign the letter and return it. If you do not accept the letter's amount, the district/agency has 60 days to file additional information to Rust. This additional information will be reviewed Rust and a second letter will be sent. The district /agency will have 30 days to file additional information if they disagree with the second letter. Estimated final date for the conclusion of the program is July 1, 2009. This is a tentative date. CY PRES program Update According to the settlement, this program is open to qualifying K-12 public schools in Iowa. A complete list of eligible school buildings is available on the Department's web site. Once the volume license program has concluded, the final amount of money available under the Cy Pres program will be known. As mentioned above the tentative date is currently July 1, 2009. The application for this program will be available on the secure Department's website (www.edinfo.state.ia.us) from April 15 to May 15, 2009. School districts must file for eligible building. A draft of the application will be available on the Department's web site by March 1, 2009. The list of eligible software and hardware is posted on the settlement's web site (www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com). If you have any questions regarding the eligible product list, CALL 1-877-477-0960 OR VISIT the above site for more information. One problem with the list is that sometimes specific products are mentioned e.g. HP 6320 Notebook PC, while later in the list Laptop computers are mentioned below that New Laptop, then New Laptop computers. In reality any laptop is likely eligible. If in doubt, call or write and ask the claims administrator. If you are wrong and the claims administrator rejects your claim for an ineligible product the district/agency is stuck with the bill. Districts and AEAs are encouraged to cooperate in designing the applications and purchases to take advantage of volume purchasing and professional development activities done under this program linking it to implementation of a focus area of he Iowa Core Curriculum. If districts do not ask for an extension of either 180 or 360 days, their application will be held until a budget can be submitted once the amount of funding is known which is currently projected to be July 1, 2009. If a district does ask for an extension and they are ready to apply before the end of
Re: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement CY Pres Update
WOW! Ever wonder why we have to jump through all these hoops and bureaucracy for programs like this and also Erate Schools and Libraries. Just divide up the money and send us the checks! Instead we pay lawyers and create new agencies to carry out this stuff. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-3919 (li),' ((!.-' Fax 712-469-3131 Scott Fosseen sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us 2/4/2009 1:46 PM TO: AEA Media Directors FROM: John O'Connell DATE: January 27, 2009 RE: Microsoft Settlement Cy Pres Update This memo is to provide you with a brief update regarding both the Volume License notification letters and the Cy Pres program. VOLUME LICENSE The Volume Licenses program was open to anyone who purchased Microsoft Software during the prescribed period covered by the settlement. The date of the final settlement was August 31, 2007. District had to file their claims before December 14, 2007. During a recent conference call, I was informed that Rust Consulting has sent over 800 of the nearly 1200 volume licenses notification letters to various governmental agencies. This group includes school districts and AEAs. The remainder of the letters should be mailed by February 1, 2009. Members of this group will receive Volume Licensee Vouchers which can be used for reimbursement on purchases made after April 25, 2007 of any brand of qualifying computer hardware or software. You can redeem your Volume Licensee Vouchers for all or part of the price you paid for any purchases of the following computer products: Any desktop, laptop, or tablet computers made by any manufacturer for any operating system platform, or any of the following devices: printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, or pointing devices (e.g. mouse, trackball). Qualifying software includes any non-custom software offered by any software vendor for use on a desktop, laptop or tablet computer. The qualifying computer hardware or software does not have to be a Microsoft product. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) or other handheld devices, many peripheral (cables, speakers, or other external device, etc.) and components (internal or external storage units, internal or external CD-Rom/DVD or other read/write devices, zip drives, tape backup or storage units, memory, video, or audio cards, motherboards, or CPUs, etc.) are excluded from the products to which Volume Licensee Vouchers may be applied. Class members whose total claim is $950 or more must purchase a computer in order to use Volume Licensee Vouchers for printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and pointing devices. More than one Volume Licensee Voucher can be used for a single purchase. See product Eligibility list for a more complete list of products. If you have any questions, CALL 1-877-477-0960 OR VISIT www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com for more information. If the district/agency accepts the notification letter amount of the reimbursement, they sign the letter and return it. If you do not accept the letter's amount, the district/agency has 60 days to file additional information to Rust. This additional information will be reviewed Rust and a second letter will be sent. The district /agency will have 30 days to file additional information if they disagree with the second letter. Estimated final date for the conclusion of the program is July 1, 2009. This is a tentative date. CY PRES program Update According to the settlement, this program is open to qualifying K-12 public schools in Iowa. A complete list of eligible school buildings is available on the Department's web site. Once the volume license program has concluded, the final amount of money available under the Cy Pres program will be known. As mentioned above the tentative date is currently July 1, 2009. The application for this program will be available on the secure Department's website (www.edinfo.state.ia.us) from April 15 to May 15, 2009. School districts must file for eligible building. A draft of the application will be available on the Department's web site by March 1, 2009. The list of eligible software and hardware is posted on the settlement's web site (www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com). If you have any questions regarding the eligible product list, CALL 1-877-477-0960 OR VISIT the above site for more information. One problem with the list is that sometimes specific products are mentioned e.g. HP 6320 Notebook PC, while later in the list Laptop computers are mentioned below that New Laptop, then New Laptop computers. In reality any laptop is likely eligible. If in doubt, call or write and ask the claims administrator. If you are wrong and the claims administrator rejects your claim for an ineligible product the
RE: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement CY Pres Update
'Instead we pay lawyers and create new agencies to carry out this stuff.' I'm not convinced that that's not the whole idea. Tim From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 2:12 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: Re: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement CY Pres Update WOW! Ever wonder why we have to jump through all these hoops and bureaucracy for programs like this and also Erate Schools and Libraries. Just divide up the money and send us the checks! Instead we pay lawyers and create new agencies to carry out this stuff. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-3919 (li),' ((!.-' Fax 712-469-3131 Scott Fosseen sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us 2/4/2009 1:46 PM TO: AEA Media Directors FROM: John O'Connell DATE: January 27, 2009 RE: Microsoft Settlement Cy Pres Update This memo is to provide you with a brief update regarding both the Volume License notification letters and the Cy Pres program. VOLUME LICENSE The Volume Licenses program was open to anyone who purchased Microsoft Software during the prescribed period covered by the settlement. The date of the final settlement was August 31, 2007. District had to file their claims before December 14, 2007. During a recent conference call, I was informed that Rust Consulting has sent over 800 of the nearly 1200 volume licenses notification letters to various governmental agencies. This group includes school districts and AEAs. The remainder of the letters should be mailed by February 1, 2009. Members of this group will receive Volume Licensee Vouchers which can be used for reimbursement on purchases made after April 25, 2007 of any brand of qualifying computer hardware or software. You can redeem your Volume Licensee Vouchers for all or part of the price you paid for any purchases of the following computer products: Any desktop, laptop, or tablet computers made by any manufacturer for any operating system platform, or any of the following devices: printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, or pointing devices (e.g. mouse, trackball). Qualifying software includes any non-custom software offered by any software vendor for use on a desktop, laptop or tablet computer. The qualifying computer hardware or software does not have to be a Microsoft product. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) or other handheld devices, many peripheral (cables, speakers, or other external device, etc.) and components (internal or external storage units, internal or external CD-Rom/DVD or other read/write devices, zip drives, tape backup or storage units, memory, video, or audio cards, motherboards, or CPUs, etc.) are excluded from the products to which Volume Licensee Vouchers may be applied. Class members whose total claim is $950 or more must purchase a computer in order to use Volume Licensee Vouchers for printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and pointing devices. More than one Volume Licensee Voucher can be used for a single purchase. See product Eligibility list for a more complete list of products. If you have any questions, CALL 1-877-477-0960 OR VISIT www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com for more information. If the district/agency accepts the notification letter amount of the reimbursement, they sign the letter and return it. If you do not accept the letter's amount, the district/agency has 60 days to file additional information to Rust. This additional information will be reviewed Rust and a second letter will be sent. The district /agency will have 30 days to file additional information if they disagree with the second letter. Estimated final date for the conclusion of the program is July 1, 2009. This is a tentative date. CY PRES program Update According to the settlement, this program is open to qualifying K-12 public schools in Iowa. A complete list of eligible school buildings is available on the Department's web site. Once the volume license program has concluded, the final amount of money available under the Cy Pres program will be known. As mentioned above the tentative date is currently July 1, 2009. The application for this program will be available on the secure Department's website (www.edinfo.state.ia.us) from April 15 to May 15, 2009. School districts must file for eligible building. A draft of the application will be available on the Department's web site by March 1, 2009. The list of eligible software and hardware is posted on the settlement's web site (www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com). If you have any questions regarding the eligible product list, CALL 1-877-477-0960 OR VISIT the above site for more information. One problem with the list is that sometimes specific
RE: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
While I can see the coolness with flatscreens and the overlay, to me that is a limited size for showing an entire classroom. The more and more that I watch people use the smart board idea, or the overlay in this case, the more and more I like the interactive wireless tablets. Maybe I am missing something with the flatscreens that can't be solved with a super-bright projector. As far as the rest of the ideas, the only other thing that I would question would be the netbook over a full-powered notebook. Can a netbook keep up doing the pod/vodcasts or are there limitations? Just my techie view. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:36 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Cc: nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room I want to start a discussion. Something to think about before you go home tonight :-) If we started a reality show called *~P!mp my Cla$$room~* and you folks were the ones decking it out What would you put in it??? Here's mine - 2- 52 flatscreens (1080i) 1 with smart overlay http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Boards/Overlays/Flat- Panel+Displays/Default.htm Document Camera - Pick your brand.. Netbooks for every student with SmartSync http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SynchronEyes+Classroom+Mana gement+Software/default.htm?WT.mc_id=HPSMARTSync09 software Audio Enhancement system Flip HD camera's for video podcasting lessons and classroom activities. Wireless (obviously) * Let's not forget the Ongoing Professional Development and personal lesson design consultant ++ Should I think bigger? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
I'd like to hear thoughts about smart boards. Who has them, which ones, and what do you think? Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: While I can see the coolness with flatscreens and the overlay, to me that is a limited size for showing an entire classroom. The more and more that I watch people use the smart board idea, or the overlay in this case, the more and more I like the interactive wireless tablets. Maybe I am missing something with the flatscreens that cant be solved with a super-bright projector. As far as the rest of the ideas, the only other thing that I would question would be the netbook over a full-powered notebook. Can a netbook keep up doing the pod/vodcasts or are there limitations? Just my techie view. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:36 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Cc: nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room I want to start a discussion. Something to think about before you go home tonight J If we started a reality show called *~P!mp my Cla$$room~* and you folks were the ones decking it out . What would you put in it??? Heres mine 2- 52 flatscreens (1080i) 1 with smart overlay Document Camera Pick your brand.. Netbooks for every student with SmartSync software Audio Enhancement system Flip HD cameras for video podcasting lessons and classroom activities. Wireless (obviously) n Lets not forget the Ongoing Professional Development and personal lesson design consultant ++ Should I think bigger? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 [Image] inline: image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
We just got our first two real Smart boards in November (I'm a little embarrassed to say that). We also have a older Mimio (that one teacher really likes!). I like the Smart boards, and so do the teachers who have them, but I am not terribly impressed with the software that runs them. A little confusing, stuff changes too much when there are updates, and it seems to hang up too often. I do like the touch-sensitive nature of the Smart boards (you can use your fingers), as opposed to the Prometheans where you have to use the pen. But, I'm more impressed with the Promethean software. We also have the Senteo clickers (instant-response system), and they're cool too, but again, the Promethean ones seem better to me. My general opinion is that there is nobody in any classroom that couldn't benefit from an interactive whiteboard. I love to demonstrate tech stuff with one, and control everything just by touching the board. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712-272-3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 MSN: limbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Sarah Freking Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 4:00 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room I'd like to hear thoughts about smart boards. Who has them, which ones, and what do you think? Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: While I can see the coolness with flatscreens and the overlay, to me that is a limited size for showing an entire classroom. The more and more that I watch people use the smart board idea, or the overlay in this case, the more and more I like the interactive wireless tablets. Maybe I am missing something with the flatscreens that can't be solved with a super-bright projector. As far as the rest of the ideas, the only other thing that I would question would be the netbook over a full-powered notebook. Can a netbook keep up doing the pod/vodcasts or are there limitations? Just my techie view. Jeremy _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:36 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Cc: nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room I want to start a discussion. Something to think about before you go home tonight J If we started a reality show called *~P!mp my Cla$$room~* and you folks were the ones decking it out.. What would you put in it??? Here's mine - 2- 52 flatscreens (1080i) 1 with smart overlay Document Camera - Pick your brand.. Netbooks for every student with SmartSync software Audio Enhancement system Flip HD camera's for video podcasting lessons and classroom activities. Wireless (obviously) n Let's not forget the Ongoing Professional Development and personal lesson design consultant ++ Should I think bigger? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 forsignature image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
I meant 1080p Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:49 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room Layne why 1080i and not 1080p? Just wondering if it is a cost issue, cause if you gonna pimp the room, pimp it big time. -- A: Yes. Q: Are you sure? A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. Q: Why is top posting frowned upon? -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
1) 3500 Lumen WXGA projector (16x9 format) Ultra Short Throw lens option 1) 5.1 or 7.1 Sound system 1) Instructor Audio enchantment tied into sound system 1) Integrated H.323 video conferencing system for virtual field trips/homebound student participation 1) Integrated Whiteboard support using the projector/screen ?) Student workspace with Integrated computer/terminal support. Screens could be instructor controlled to mirror content on projector or display local computer desktop. (Side note: Even better would be that each student monitor had touchscreen/tablet support so student could draw on their screen and have it projected to the class) 1) Media Center device: Would have the ability to connect to schools central video server to access DVR recorded content as well as other types of media. Media Center could also display Live TV as well as schedule TV to be recorded like a DVR 1) Projector tied into District/Building emergency notification system. On critical events such as Fire/weather/lockdown Projector would auto power on and display emergency messages. 1) Instructor Workstation monitoring software. Allows instructor from their workstation to monitor screens of all students. 1) Interactive Student Response System 1) Instructor Podium with Integrated touch-screen for manipulating the white board software. This way the instructor does not have to turn back to class to use interactive whiteboard. 1) Document Camera -- Students would have the Microsoft We feel your pain chairs that the teacher can control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D28FkfJiauk From: Henn, Layne Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:35 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Cc: nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room I want to start a discussion. Something to think about before you go home tonight J If we started a reality show called *~P!mp my Cla$$room~* and you folks were the ones decking it out.. What would you put in it??? Here's mine - 2- 52 flatscreens (1080i) 1 with smart overlay Document Camera - Pick your brand.. Netbooks for every student with SmartSync software Audio Enhancement system Flip HD camera's for video podcasting lessons and classroom activities. Wireless (obviously) n Let's not forget the Ongoing Professional Development and personal lesson design consultant ++ Should I think bigger? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 image003.jpg
[info-tech] software choices
What software choices do I have to lock down computers in a K-8 building to prevent unwanted program download and installation, desktop changes, chats...ect? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
