Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board
We have a committee that meets when needed during the year (maybe three times). It has teachers and administrators from each building and also the supt. We discuss technology that is used in the classroom, problems/concerns, and also where we would like to go in the future. It is called the technology committee. Members will also be used to introduce new technology in their building when rolled out. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-2245 (li),' ((!.-' Cell: 712-830-9665 Fax 712-469-3131 Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us 12/15/2009 7:02 PM Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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] technology advisory board
We use an Instructional Technology committee for this. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 5:58 AM To: Info Tech Subject: Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board We have a committee that meets when needed during the year (maybe three times). It has teachers and administrators from each building and also the supt. We discuss technology that is used in the classroom, problems/concerns, and also where we would like to go in the future. It is called the technology committee. Members will also be used to introduce new technology in their building when rolled out. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-2245 (li),' ((!.-' Cell: 712-830-9665 Fax 712-469-3131 Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us 12/15/2009 7:02 PM Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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] technology advisory board
We do something similar as Brad. Most of the time we start a project with one or two teachers who buy into the project and then when they have it running we get more of the other teachers involved. Keith Stoeber Network Administrator Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track Coach Sioux Central CSD 4440 US Highway 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 (P) 712-283-2571 x 5900 (F) 712-283-2285 Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation. - John F. Kennedy From: Brad Kruse bkr...@manson-nw.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 5:58 AM To: Info Tech info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board We have a committee that meets when needed during the year (maybe three times). It has teachers and administrators from each building and also the supt. We discuss technology that is used in the classroom, problems/concerns, and also where we would like to go in the future. It is called the technology committee. Members will also be used to introduce new technology in their building when rolled out. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-2245 (li),' ((!.-' Cell: 712-830-9665 Fax 712-469-3131 Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us 12/15/2009 7:02 PM Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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] technology advisory board
The last time I formed a committee for anything was to redesign the website. A year and a half later, after meetings every two weeks, I built a website in a motel room in Houston while killing time while my girlfriend was at work. I immediately disbanded the committee by refusing to ever show up again, and have since sworn off of them. Near as I can figure it, this was the most productive Committee I have ever been on. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jackie Fonley Sent: Tue 12/15/2009 7:02 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] technology advisory board Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ - winmail.dat
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Agree... A committee is a cul-de-sac down which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] technology advisory board The last time I formed a committee for anything was to redesign the website. A year and a half later, after meetings every two weeks, I built a website in a motel room in Houston while killing time while my girlfriend was at work. I immediately disbanded the committee by refusing to ever show up again, and have since sworn off of them. Near as I can figure it, this was the most productive Committee I have ever been on. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jackie Fonley Sent: Tue 12/15/2009 7:02 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] technology advisory board Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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] technology advisory board
Your tech teacher award intrigues me . . . technology integration is one of our PD strands this year -- something like this would be interesting to roll out as we train staff how to use this. Do you have any additional information on this? On Dec 16, 2009, at 7:51 AM, Henn, Layne wrote: Jackie, We really have 2. One is a larger group made up of teachers K-12. They are more of a study group for differentiated instruction and technology. There are about 48 teachers in this group and meet 2x a month (once virually and 1x face-face) to discuss instructional practice, frustrations and upcoming stuff. These teachers act as trainers in our buildings for using technology with instruction. The other group is a instructional technology council. The main focus here is to review our quarterly tech-teacher award. This is just getting off the ground. The group is board members, parents, AEA rep, principal, teacher, student. We will also use this group for moving forward with online learning and potential 1:1 project. Layne Henn -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:03 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] technology advisory board Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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] technology advisory board
While there may be some disagreement on the practicality and usefulness of committees, they are required by the State in some areas for the State visit. While not currently mandated, the technology committee is very much recommended by the Site Visit Teams as per instructions from the State DE. I would recommend setting up one that has an Administrator, Board Member, Faculty Member, and a Community Member. I really like the way that Layne described the setup in Sioux City. That seems like a very good way to go. My only fear is that the once a month non face to face meeting would be like herding cats. And with Teachers (speaking as a teacher) non the less. Just sayin... On Dec 15, 2009, at 7:02 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/ technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ - -- UNIX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity. ~ Dennis Ritchie -- 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] technology advisory board
I currently create long term purchasing plans; continuous, short term and long term goals/vision that gets shared administratively . . . and then publish a tech newsletter for all staff about 3 times/year discussing what's been going on, training being offered, some things we are looking into, etc. (which reminds me--I need to get one out before break!). But what I also wonder if there needs to be a collective group (teaching staff, admin, board)-- who you can also go back to as one of your own have made these decisions also. -- a step beyond the information you put out to everyone. Good discussion for a Wednesday morning! On Dec 16, 2009, at 8:26 AM, Lance Lennon wrote: While there may be some disagreement on the practicality and usefulness of committees, they are required by the State in some areas for the State visit. While not currently mandated, the technology committee is very much recommended by the Site Visit Teams as per instructions from the State DE. I would recommend setting up one that has an Administrator, Board Member, Faculty Member, and a Community Member. I really like the way that Layne described the setup in Sioux City. That seems like a very good way to go. My only fear is that the once a month non face to face meeting would be like herding cats. And with Teachers (speaking as a teacher) non the less. Just sayin... On Dec 15, 2009, at 7:02 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ - -- UNIX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity. ~ Dennis Ritchie -- 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/ - --- [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] technology advisory board
Jackie, Okoboji has a Tech Team and we meet nearly every week on Tuesday unless something comes up. I lead those meetings and the members are our superintendent, our media specialist/technology integrationist, our .5 time tech, and our school board president. When we do think about using new or different technologies, we usually have a test group of teachers. Those teachers then share their experiences with either just us or the entire staff. I do understand the frustration with committees, but I feel they are important so that everyone has a chance to share their ideas. Once in a while I am like Kurt, and go off on my own, create something, and then present that to the team and say how about this. I do absolutely hate going in circles during a meeting. In fact I recently requested to be removed from a committee that constantly went in circles. It drove me nuts! So, by leading the tech team, I do my very best to not go in circles during our meetings. This doesn't always occur, but mostly it does. I think that the most successful meetings are those that have a preshared, editable (we are using Google Docs for this now) agenda that by meeting time is set. Then there is a task master making sure the meeting stays on track. Tangent can kill a meeting. If you've made it this far, I appreciate you listening to my rant. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools -Original Message- From: Jackie Fonley [mailto:jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:03 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] technology advisory board Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ -
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My $.02. I guess my view of a committee is that it should NOT be a group of people all trying to come to a consensus on everything. It should be a group of people, each with the power to act independently, keeping each other informed of what they're all doing and trying to stay on the same page, and moving in the same direction toward common goals. If nobody can do anything without everyone's agreement, then it's going to go nowhere. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:26 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board While there may be some disagreement on the practicality and usefulness of committees, they are required by the State in some areas for the State visit. While not currently mandated, the technology committee is very much recommended by the Site Visit Teams as per instructions from the State DE. I would recommend setting up one that has an Administrator, Board Member, Faculty Member, and a Community Member. I really like the way that Layne described the setup in Sioux City. That seems like a very good way to go. My only fear is that the once a month non face to face meeting would be like herding cats. And with Teachers (speaking as a teacher) non the less. Just sayin... On Dec 15, 2009, at 7:02 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/ technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ - -- UNIX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity. ~ Dennis Ritchie -- 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/ - --- [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] Those at meeting yesterday
For those of you at the meeting yesterday, USAC just called me this morning to tell me that the website was working again. Nothing like speedy service from them! (just kidding if the government is checking my email) Thanks! Jon W. Hueser- MSE, Ed. S MS/HS Principal Technology Director East Greene CSD 405 12th Street South Grand Junction, IA 50107 515-738-5721 x201 Fax: 515-738-5719
Re: [info-tech] Those at meeting yesterday
You are so getting audited again this year. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Dec 16, 2009, at 10:08 AM, JON HUESER wrote: For those of you at the meeting yesterday, USAC just called me this morning to tell me that the website was working again. Nothing like speedy service from them! (just kidding if the government is checking my email) Thanks! Jon W. Hueser- MSE, Ed. S MS/HS Principal Technology Director East Greene CSD 405 12th Street South Grand Junction, IA 50107 515-738-5721 x201 Fax: 515-738-5719
RE: [info-tech] technology advisory board
Why am I picturing you in a cowboy hat herding cats? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 9:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] technology advisory board My $.02. I guess my view of a committee is that it should NOT be a group of people all trying to come to a consensus on everything. It should be a group of people, each with the power to act independently, keeping each other informed of what they're all doing and trying to stay on the same page, and moving in the same direction toward common goals. If nobody can do anything without everyone's agreement, then it's going to go nowhere. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:26 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board While there may be some disagreement on the practicality and usefulness of committees, they are required by the State in some areas for the State visit. While not currently mandated, the technology committee is very much recommended by the Site Visit Teams as per instructions from the State DE. I would recommend setting up one that has an Administrator, Board Member, Faculty Member, and a Community Member. I really like the way that Layne described the setup in Sioux City. That seems like a very good way to go. My only fear is that the once a month non face to face meeting would be like herding cats. And with Teachers (speaking as a teacher) non the less. Just sayin... On Dec 15, 2009, at 7:02 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/ technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ - -- UNIX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity. ~ Dennis Ritchie -- 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/ - --- [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] Skype and boardrooms
I am looking for a webcam to use for Skype in a boardroom or larger setting that has a sufficient built-in microphone. I have discovered a few options, but I am wondering what others might be using for this purpose. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms
Chad, check out the Philips cameras. They make a few that have external mics, which you could place for the best reception. From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms I am looking for a webcam to use for Skype in a boardroom or larger setting that has a sufficient built-in microphone. I have discovered a few options, but I am wondering what others might be using for this purpose. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms
This one actually has two microphones: http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/webcams-headsets/pro-spc1330nc_27/prd/ us/ While this one has an external mic: http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/webcams-headsets/easy-spc230nc_27/prd/ us/ From: Stanzel, Matt Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:32 AM To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us' Subject: RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms Chad, check out the Philips cameras. They make a few that have external mics, which you could place for the best reception. From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms I am looking for a webcam to use for Skype in a boardroom or larger setting that has a sufficient built-in microphone. I have discovered a few options, but I am wondering what others might be using for this purpose. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms
Chad- West Des Moines talked about using the Lumens Flex Cams (the red ladybug as our District now knows them by) as a Skype camera. Can't vouch for it, and don't know about the microphone idea either. But, it is on my list of things to check out. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms I am looking for a webcam to use for Skype in a boardroom or larger setting that has a sufficient built-in microphone. I have discovered a few options, but I am wondering what others might be using for this purpose. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
[info-tech] E-rate webhosting
Just got this from my erate helper, not sure that it affect any of you but, here ya go Webhosting FYI: The FCC has indicated that in all likelihood they will deem webhosting ineligible starting with FY2011 (7/1/2011 – 6/30/2012). So we would advise if you sign a contract this year for webhosting services that it be for only 1 year and include a clause contingent upon receiving e-rate funding. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams
Re: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms
Logitech Quickcam 9000. We just worked with one in the boardroom last night. It worked great right up until he lost connection in Des Moines... Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Frerichs, Chad cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us 12/16/2009 11:25 AM I am looking for a webcam to use for Skype in a boardroom or larger setting that has a sufficient built-in microphone. I have discovered a few options, but I am wondering what others might be using for this purpose. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
