RE: [info-tech] Tech Money
Scott, What if we definitely DO want to go through the hoops of filing on our own for E2T2 Grant dollars. Can we get out of our consortium? To me, now would be the perfect time! What should I do to make this happen? Layne Henn Sioux City Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 4:27 PM To: Info-Tech Cc: Diane Jackson [PLAEA Pocahontas] Subject: [info-tech] Tech Money I am in a meeting now learning the latest on the E2T2 and ARRA funds. Here is what to expect ARRA funds will be 100% competitive grants. Grants will be filled on-line. This is still in limbo, but the website is https://iowagrants.gov There will also be new E2T2 Grant application as well, but I don't see that individual districts will want to go through the hoops to file on their own. The Iowa DE current view is to keep the current E2T2 Consortia intact. E2T2 Funds may still be through the existing Consortia. (Yes I expect new schools will be allowed in, but it is too new to know how it will work now) Regardless there is a QUARTERLY reporting requirements, and complete transparency in funds usage. If part of a consortia the reporting will be done by the consortia. IMHO: I don't expect that it will be money that each district can spend as they want. The Iowa DE does not have the resources to review 360 reports four times a year. The next big question is what is next year E2T2 consortia going to look like. I can speculate it will continue with reading, but could transition to math. The funds will purchase at least 40% Professional Development, and some is going to purchase technology for the districts. As the consortia the purchases will be determined and applied to all participating districts. It could be Hardware, On-Line resource subscription, and/or software. This is all VERY new information so no details have been discussed. Once se know more info we will send it out. _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. - _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Prairie Lakes AEA - http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/tech _ Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you? But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window. - Steve Bluestone _ --- [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/ - --- [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/ -
[info-tech] Lightspeed Info is in the Spring AV Catalog
On May 14, 2009, at 8:57 AM, Bud Carruthers wrote: LightSpeed! We have a discount directly from them. We carry almost everything they make or can get pricing for anything from them for you. Make your PO out to the vendor and then fax it to 319-752-7525. LightSPEED Technologies, Inc 11509 SW Herman Road Tualatin OR97062 Sheri Friend 800-732-8999 503-684-5538 ord...@lightspeed-tek.com Fax # 503-684-3197 LIGHT Let me know if you have questions. Bud pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf On May 13, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: From whom do you purchase Lightspeed? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax bcarruth...@iec-ia.org
RE: [info-tech] Lightspeed Info is in the Spring AV Catalog
Are you allowed to post the pricing? Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Bud Carruthers Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Lightspeed Info is in the Spring AV Catalog On May 14, 2009, at 8:57 AM, Bud Carruthers wrote: LightSpeed! We have a discount directly from them. We carry almost everything they make or can get pricing for anything from them for you. Make your PO out to the vendor and then fax it to 319-752-7525. LightSPEED Technologies, Inc 11509 SW Herman Road Tualatin OR97062 Sheri Friend 800-732-8999 503-684-5538 ord...@lightspeed-tek.commailto:ord...@lightspeed-tek.com Fax # 503-684-3197 LIGHT Let me know if you have questions. Bud pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf On May 13, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: From whom do you purchase Lightspeed? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium www.iec-ia.orghttp://www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax bcarruth...@iec-ia.orgmailto:bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium www.iec-ia.orghttp://www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax bcarruth...@iec-ia.orgmailto:bcarruth...@iec-ia.org
Re: [info-tech] Tech Money
Yes you can, but it is also a competitive grant process so there is possibility you may not get the grant as well. There is not any details yet so I don't know the process. Further instructions will be coming as more is known. -- From: Henn, Layne he...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Cc: Schroeder, Neil schr...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Tech Money Scott, What if we definitely DO want to go through the hoops of filing on our own for E2T2 Grant dollars. Can we get out of our consortium? To me, now would be the perfect time! What should I do to make this happen? Layne Henn Sioux City Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 4:27 PM To: Info-Tech Cc: Diane Jackson [PLAEA Pocahontas] Subject: [info-tech] Tech Money I am in a meeting now learning the latest on the E2T2 and ARRA funds. Here is what to expect ARRA funds will be 100% competitive grants. Grants will be filled on-line. This is still in limbo, but the website is https://iowagrants.gov There will also be new E2T2 Grant application as well, but I don't see that individual districts will want to go through the hoops to file on their own. The Iowa DE current view is to keep the current E2T2 Consortia intact. E2T2 Funds may still be through the existing Consortia. (Yes I expect new schools will be allowed in, but it is too new to know how it will work now) Regardless there is a QUARTERLY reporting requirements, and complete transparency in funds usage. If part of a consortia the reporting will be done by the consortia. IMHO: I don't expect that it will be money that each district can spend as they want. The Iowa DE does not have the resources to review 360 reports four times a year. The next big question is what is next year E2T2 consortia going to look like. I can speculate it will continue with reading, but could transition to math. The funds will purchase at least 40% Professional Development, and some is going to purchase technology for the districts. As the consortia the purchases will be determined and applied to all participating districts. It could be Hardware, On-Line resource subscription, and/or software. This is all VERY new information so no details have been discussed. Once se know more info we will send it out. _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. - _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Prairie Lakes AEA - http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/tech _ Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you? But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window. - Steve Bluestone _ --- [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/ - --- [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/ - --- [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] projectors
Yesterday, Jerry Cochrane, Craig Barnum, and I met with David Herzog (Midwest Computer Products), Tim Laing and Michael Cho (both Epson reps). We all met at College Community's new building that will house 7-9th grade students. Craig was interested in comparing the Dukane 8755H-RJ projector(co-op price is $605.26) and the new Epson PowerLite 84 (Co- op Price is $641.70). Craig was also interested in seeing the 60x80 Draper wall screen installed to view these both of these projectors. FYI -- The Epson PowerLite 84 is the replacement for the PowerLite 822. The Dukane 8755H-RJ and the Epson PowerLite 84 were chosen because Craig will be networking these projectors. There were several points that we compared on these machines: 1. The Dukane displays 2200 lumens vs the Epson's 2600 lumens. 2. The lamp life on the Dukane is 2000/3000 hours vs the Epson's 5000/6000 hours (Yes, 5000 hour lamp life on high brightness) 3. Both are network capable, however, the Epson has new network software that is easy to set-up and use. You can contact anyone present for their opinion on the software, but I thought it looked like a very complete package that will allow you to do most anything you want when it comes to monitoring a network ... there is even some software available that allows your control of the projector via a teacher's computer, if the remote control is not available. 4. Warranty ... Dukane has a 5 year with the first year replacement warranty vs Epson 3 year with a 3 year express replacement warranty. 5. Overview of the Projectors: The Epson, of course, looked brighter at 2600 lumens, and from where Craig had the ceiling mounting bracket located, the Epson filled the 60x80 screen and had some zoom adjustment both in and out ... the Dukane slightly over-filled the screen and only had zoom adjustment to make the image larger. The color on both was reviewed. Maybe it was because of the extra 400 lumens but the Epson 84's colors were much better and more vibrant than the Dukane's. The 84 also showed much whiter whites. The overall quality of the image on the Epson was better. The Epson PowerLite has a 10 watt speaker vs the Dukane 7 watt speaker. New on this Epson Projector is a mini-plug microphone input, so you could connect a teacher mic and use the projector's speaker. The Epson PowerLite 84 also has a USB port that allows you to connect the projector directly to a computer's USB port instead of using a VGA cable. The Epson 84 has filter and lamp access on the side and top so when you ceiling mount the projector, both are readily available. The filter is cleaned with canned air or is replaceable. The projector will alert you with a colored light to show that the machine is heating up and filter needs cleaned. Here is the Epson link to their new projectors: http://www.epsonbrighterfutures.com/products If you look at Epson's Special Offers link http://www.epsonbrighterfutures.com/specialOffers#offer05 You will see a BUY 7 GET 1 FREE offer ... available for a limited time period. I received word from Craig Barnum this morning that he will be ordering 75 or more of the Epson PowerLite 84 projectors and 60x80 Draper wall screens. The AV Co-op also offers 17 other projectors from several manufacturers in SVGA, XGA, and WXGA resolutions with brightness ranging from 2000 to 3500 lumens. As Scott has pointed out the ultra close-focus Hitachi CPA52 and EDA100 projector will shoot a 60 image at less than 1 1/2 feet away from the screen. The catalog also has mounting brackets for all of these projectors. If you are in the market for any of these, please give me a call. If you will have a large quantity order, give me a call and I will check for better pricing. FYI -- the Epson 400W has been upgraded to the Epson 410W. It will still use the Epson wall arm bracket but Epson is coming out with a new wall arm bracket that will make installation of this projector easier than ever. Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax bcarruth...@iec-ia.org On May 13, 2009, at 11:51 AM, Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] wrote: I always recommend purchasing from the AV Coop. Twice a year we Shoot-Out over 50 projectors so each projector has been looked at before it is put on the Coop catalog. IMHO: Currently DLP projectors have a significant lifetime savings vs LCD projectors as DLP has no filters to clean. LCD projectors recommend filter cleaning between 100-500 hours of use. This last shoot-out we are seeing a trend that LCD projectors are going to a one filter cleaning between bulb changes, and I expect that in the next year or two LCD projectors will only require a filter clean/change at the
RE: [info-tech] Lightspeed Info is in the Spring AV Catalog
We are speaking of the software used for content filtering. It also has firewall, and anti-virus features as well. Recently it added as an option Vericept which captures packets which students send out to the net. (blogging outside the school district) The lightspeed you speak of deals with classroom sound management. Sorry for the confusion. Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Bud Carruthers Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Lightspeed Info is in the Spring AV Catalog On May 14, 2009, at 8:57 AM, Bud Carruthers wrote: LightSpeed! We have a discount directly from them. We carry almost everything they make or can get pricing for anything from them for you. Make your PO out to the vendor and then fax it to 319-752-7525. LightSPEED Technologies, Inc 11509 SW Herman Road Tualatin OR97062 Sheri Friend 800-732-8999 503-684-5538 ord...@lightspeed-tek.com Fax # 503-684-3197 LIGHT Let me know if you have questions. Bud pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf pastedGraphic.pdf On May 13, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: From whom do you purchase Lightspeed? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax bcarruth...@iec-ia.org
[info-tech] My Contact Update
Howdy All, I have made a change on how our phone system routes calls to me. You can continue to call the same number(s) you always have used. If I don't answer my office phone your call will be routed to my cell phone via Google Voice. The primary benefit to me is that when you leave a message I will get a TXT message on my cell phone with a transcription of the message. This way when I am in a meeting and can not answer my phone I can read the voicemail to determine the priority of the call-back. What this means to you: When you call me at (515) 574-5500 ext 91, OR (800) 669-2325 ext 91 you will get a short recorded greeting. If I am not in my office there will be about 10 seconds of silence as our phone system transfers you to my cell phone via Google Talk. Don't Hang Up, this is normal. I will then be able to answer your call, or you will go to voice mail. Additional Info: Jason's extension is 92 Internet Response Line is 93 The Internet Response line goes to a voicemail system. I will update the outgoing message on any known outages as soon as I can get to the line. If you are having ICN Internet problems please use the extension 93 so I can focus on correcting any issues. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. - _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Prairie Lakes AEA - http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/tech _ Everything that can be invented has been invented. - Charles H. Duell, Commissioner, U.S. Office of Patents, 1899. _ --- [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/ -
