[info-tech] STUDENT MISUSE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

[Buenz, Tim]

HELPING SCHOOL PERSONNEL CONTROL STUDENT MISUSE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION 
DEVICES ON AND OFF-CAMPUS

http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers/cepal/recent_studies/ecd_project/index.php
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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton CSD
204 W. Madison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256 (Office)
(515)386-3591 (Fax)
http://www.jscsd.org

[info-tech] FW: FCC plan a rural-urban digital split for Iowans

[Buenz, Tim]

This is a must read for us in rural Iowa... get involved!

Article Title:
Guest opinion: FCC plan a rural-urban digital split for Iowans

To view the contents on www.desmoinesregister.com, go to:
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201011090405/OPINION01/11090349










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RE: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement

[Buenz, Tim]

Principal e-mail addresses are pre-registered in the PERL website. They have to 
activate their acct. to get their login information if that is your question.

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Lance Lennon
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:31 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement

To whom was the e-mail sent to about the PERL site for the Settlement
and who was it from.

Unable to find the original.

Thanks
--
"We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all
his noble qualities...still bears in his bodily frame the indelible
stamp of his lowly origin. "
 ~ Charles Darwin
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-4749




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[info-tech] FW: [techcd] Earlybird registration for ITEC ends today

[Buenz, Tim]

fyi

From: tec...@ed.iowa.gov [mailto:tec...@ed.iowa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 7:00 AM
To: Buenz, Tim
Subject: [techcd] Earlybird registration for ITEC ends today

Final earlybird registration deadline for ITEC is today!

If you are planning to attend the ITEC conference, strongly consider 
registering today (September 23rd). Today is the second "earlybird" 
registration deadline, where you and your district can save money! Registration 
info is available at:

http://www.itec-ia.org/en/conference/registration_and_schedule/


If your district is interested in group registration, contact Jeff Sypersma at 
jsyper...@nwaea.org<mailto:jsyper...@nwaea.org> for details on how you can save.



Lance Wilhelm
Director of Technology
Ames Community Schools
515-268-6670
lance.wilh...@ames.k12.ia.us<mailto:lance.wilh...@ames.k12.ia.us>




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RE: [info-tech] Library Software

[Buenz, Tim]

BookSystems-Atriuum. New for Greene county schools this summer.

http://www.booksys.com/v3/products/

From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Richardson,Tony
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:54 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Library Software

Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software?

Thanks,
Tony Richardson,
Network Administrator / Director of Technology
Humboldt Community School District
trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us

RE: [info-tech] Quick survey

[Buenz, Tim]

Teachers who request access for educational applications get it and students do 
not have access.

However, we can provide any youtube video locally through the Lightspeed Safe 
Videos Library for staff and students to view.


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Richardson,Tony
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:50 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Quick survey

Quick survey - How many schools out there allow YouTube access to teachers? How 
many allow access to students?

RE: [info-tech] Windows Demo Software...

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

We have used NetSupport School for quite a few years successfully.

Kendra Rickert
Central Education Account Manager
NetSupport Incorporated
Main Tel: (770) 205-4456 Fax: (770) 205-4462
Toll Free: 1-888-665-0808
www.netsupport-inc.com

From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:19 PM
To: AEA 8 Tech Cord's List
Subject: [info-tech] Windows Demo Software...

Good evening-

We have used Vision (originally from Altiris, most recently from Geneva 
Logic) in our computer labs to demo out to the screens of the rest of the lab.  
It also allows the teacher to monitor all of the lab computers from the teacher 
computers.  We always seem to have issues with them, and are looking for what 
people are using on their Windows machines.  We use a couple of Faronics 
products, so I am looking into their Insight product, but looking for 
suggestions of other products as well.

Also, if you have used a product, and it hasn't performed, that would help 
us too.  Again, this is a Windows environment.

Thanks, and get to sleep!!!

Jeremy


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Jeremy Pearson
Supervisor of Information Technology
Fort Dodge Community School District
104 South 17th Street
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

http://www.fort-dodge.k12.ia.us

(515)574-5676 voice
(515)574-5324 fax

RE: [info-tech] Point2Point Wireless

[Buenz, Tim]

Do you have copper pairs (telco cable) between the two buildings? If so, you 
could use lan extenders.

http://www.patton.com/products/pe_products.asp?category=146


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:58 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Point2Point Wireless

I need to get a Wi-fi signal to the bus barn.  It is about 150 yards from the 
elementary to the Bus barn.  We have been using an old Linksys Wap11 Wireless 
hub to send the signal through a window and then connects to a Wireless to 
Wired bridge with an antenna that is poking through the wall of the buss barn. 
So I need to be able to send a RELIABLE signal to the bus barn for the 
transportation director. The computer in the barn has a wi-fi card so we could 
skip the  bridge, but the barn is made of metal. Also I have been told it has 
to be cheap.  I suggested a Pringals can wifi cannon but it was shot down. So 
what does this mind-trust have for ideas?

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





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[info-tech] Job Opening Posted

[Buenz, Tim]

The Jefferson-Scranton CSD is seeking a Technology Support Technician. 
Candidates require a computer-related degree, hardware, software & Windows 
server experience, networking and troubleshooting skills. Closing date July 2, 
2010.

http://www.jscsd.org/jobs_detail.php?jid=23

Please help spread the word! Thanks and have a great summer!

Tim

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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Cellphones

[Buenz, Tim]

District provides and pays the full bill.

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:48 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Cellphones

Does your district supply cellphones for admins or do they pay for
part of their cell bills?

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





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RE: [info-tech] RapidRun?

[Buenz, Tim]

We use RapidRun also.


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Chad Frerichs
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:42 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] RapidRun?

Thank you all for the projector insight! Next question. You know me, full of 
questions. How many of you use RapidRun cabling to run cable to your 
projectors? Good, bad, indifferent?

Thanks,

Chad Frerichs
Director of Technology
Spirit Lake Community School District

RE: [info-tech] Projectors

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

We have used NEC projectors for the last several yrs. with very good results. 
Current model we are ordering is the NP-510.

We have done a lot of classrooms with amps and a ceiling speaker in the last 5 
yrs. We have recently done quite a few with Lightspeed classroom amplification 
(850ir) and this speaker all tied back to the computer, etc.

http://www.lightspeed-tek.com/mcq.aspx

All items available with AV-Coop pricing.

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Chad Frerichs
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:52 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Projectors

I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors 
are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in 
projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question 
on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a 
classroom?

Thanks,

Chad Frerichs
Director of Technology
Spirit Lake Community School District

[info-tech] ipod touches

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Our elem. is getting some ipod touches from the school foundation.  For those 
of you that already use them I have several questions:

What size ipod touch HD would you recommend?

Where do you get the apps? The App Store?

What apps do you use that you'd recommend?

Thanks in advance!


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] This is for Tim Buenz

[Buenz, Tim]

Atriuum from Book Systems.


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of JON HUESER
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:15 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: re: [info-tech] This is for Tim Buenz

EZCat

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

From: "Lance Lennon" 
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 2:59 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] This is for Tim Buenz

Tim,

sent an e-mail directly to you and it bounced, so I will send to list
to see if you get t.

What are you using for your Library Software?

Thanks
--
"When I die I'm going to leave my body to science fiction."
~Steven Wright
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-4749

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RE: [info-tech] This is for Tim Buenz

[Buenz, Tim]

EzCat is their MARC record cataloging software. Atriuum is the actual library 
automation software.


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:31 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] This is for Tim Buenz

ezcat = Atriuum It is on the MS Settlement. We are switching from 
InfoCentre. ( the real reason was I wanted to be like TIm and Jon)

Karl H. Hehr
Technology/Curriculum Director
South Hamilton CSD
www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us<http://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 May 11, 2010, at 3:15 PM, JON HUESER wrote:


EZCat

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

From: "Lance Lennon" 
mailto:llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us>>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 2:59 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us<mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us>
Subject: [info-tech] This is for Tim Buenz

Tim,

sent an e-mail directly to you and it bounced, so I will send to list
to see if you get t.

What are you using for your Library Software?

Thanks
--
"When I die I'm going to leave my body to science fiction."
~Steven Wright
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-4749

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[info-tech] FW: Mouse Mischief

[Buenz, Tim]

Check out this video -

 Mouse Mischief in action
 
http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/d7cbbb89-4800-4c35-82f1-3ee97d67635b

RE: [info-tech] Wireless

[Buenz, Tim]

I think Boone CSD is installing the new HP wireless system.

http://www.procurve.com/products/wireless/index.htm


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:13 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless

To my understanding, the HP stuff is in limbo, since they just purchased a new 
company for their wireless stuff.  They have discontinued the ProCurve wireless 
blades, at least for the 53xx and 54xx switches.  Not sure where there solution 
is heading.

Just my very limited knowledge, though.


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Richardson,Tony
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:06 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless

If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning?


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Mitch Mueller
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless

Have you looked at a H.P. controller system.  We have one in place at 
Emmetsburg and really like it a lot.

Mitch Mueller


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Richardson,Tony
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Wireless

Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products?  I am looking for a 
district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of 
administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on 
regular bases to set it up and maintain it.

Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your 
hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their 
prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas?

Thanks,
Tony Richardson,
Network Administrator / Director of Technology
Humboldt Community School District
trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us

[info-tech] FW: US Department of Education Released DRAFT of National Educational Technology Plan

[Buenz, Tim]

FYI


From: O'Black, Bryan [mailto:obla...@sasd.k12.pa.us]
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:54 AM
To: SIGTC members list
Subject: [sigtc] US Department of Education Released DRAFT of National 
Educational Technology Plan

ALERT: US Department of Education Released DRAFT of National Educational 
Technology Plan

Dear SIGTC Members,

The U.S. Department of Education's (DOE) Office of Technology Education has 
released an 80-page draft of a five-year National Educational Technology Plan 
(NETP), which presents a model of 21st century learning powered by technology, 
with goals and recommendations in five important areas: learning, assessment, 
teaching, infrastructure, and productivity.

The Draft Plan is available by visiting: 
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/netp.pdf

Also, there is a condensed 10 page NETP executive summary is available on the 
Department of Education's Web site 
(http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/netp-executive-summary.pdf).

I hope that you find this information useful and if you have any questions, 
please do not hesitate to contact any member of the SIGTC Leadership Team.

Sincerely yours,

Bryan O'Black
ISTE SIGTC Communications Director

Bryan O'Black, MSEd
Director of Technology
Office of Educational and Information Technology
Phone: 412-492-1200 ext. 2825
Cell: 412-401-3528
Email: obla...@sasd.k12.pa.us

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[info-tech] FW: PPEL for Technology-Please Help!

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Please take some time to contact your legislators today. There are some much 
needed changes proposed in SF 2290. Links are embedded below. Thanks!
Tim



According to today's SAI Legislative Update, note that two bills that provide 
more flexibility in PPEL for technology are being considered by the Iowa House 
and Senate. I'd encourage all to advocate your interests related to these bills 
this week with your legislators.







HF 
2462
 & 
SF2290-PPEL
 bills that have been amended and fit SAI's 
platform. It would be helpful to express your 
interest in these first two bills with your legislators this week!

RE: [info-tech] Request Form

[Buenz, Tim]

We use formsite.com for a lot of online forms.

Examples: http://www.formsite.com/examples.html



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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:28 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Request Form

The trial will turn into the one user free version after the trial expires.

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 Feb 22, 2010, at 9:22 AM, Mitch Mueller wrote:


I see where you can download a trial for WebHelp Desk but where about do I find 
the free edition for one user.


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us 
[mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:16 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Request Form

There is also WebHelp Desk and it is free too, for one user.

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 Feb 22, 2010, at 9:12 AM, Mitch Mueller wrote:



Yea I use that, didn't know if there was something else.  If not I will stick 
with ttx.


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us 
[mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:10 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Request Form

Trouble Ticket Express

Free and fairly easy install.


On Feb 22, 2010, at 9:06 AM, Mitch Mueller wrote:




Does anyone know of a request form that I could put on our website that allows 
staff and teachers to submit a request and have it email me?

Thanks
Mitch Mueller

--
"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a 
Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode 
once a year, killing everyone inside."
~Robert X. Cringely
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-4749

[info-tech] FW: Tech Fair Registration Information

[Buenz, Tim]

Registration Forms available for Student Tech Fairs - Deadline is March 10

The Iowa Technology Education Connection (ITEC) is again sponsoring a series of 
student technology fairs to showcase the outstanding projects Iowa's K-12 
students are creating.

The Western Iowa Fair is April 12 at Denison High School.

The Central Iowa Fair is April 13 at the Memorial Union at Iowa State 
University.

The Eastern Iowa Fair is April 15 in the Commons at the University of Northern 
Iowa.

The deadline to register for this year's Student Tech Fairs is fast 
approaching. All registrations are due on March 10. Registration forms, along 
with descriptions of the categories and other important information related to 
the fairs, are available at http://www.itec-ia.org/en/tech_fair/

[info-tech] FW: Get Certified and College Credit at a Training Event

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,
Reminder if you're a LightSpeed customer that you can attend Certified 
Administrator training in Iowa this summer. 12 openings in the class 
remain..thanks!



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Hi Tim,

There's never been a better time to become a Lightspeed Certified 
Administrator. The five-day course is now accredited through Fresno Pacific 
University for you to optionally receive three units of college credit. Get the 
training you need to stretch your investment--and take the required exams--at 
either our roadshows or our conferences.

Training Roadshows

These hands-on training events held all across the United States are limited to 
30 trainees and include lunch each day. The week culminates with an opportunity 
to take the exams.
*   February 8-12, 2010: Englewood, CO
*   March 1-5, 2010: Fort Wayne, IN
*   May 31-June 1, 2010: Kirkwood, MO
*   June 21-25, 2010: Libertyville, IL
*   June 28-July 2, 2010: Jefferson, IA
*   June 28-July 2, 2010: Blackfoot, ID
*   July 12-16, 2010: Sauk Rapids, MN
*   July 12-16, 2010: Green Bay, WI
*   July 19-23, 2010: Pascagoula, MS
*   July 19-23, 2010: Myrtle Beach, SC
*   July 26-30, 2010: Louisburg, NC
*   July 26-30, 2010: Lancaster, PA
*   August 2-6, 2010: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

Lightspeed Certification Training & Community Conferences

The conferences include the same certification training as the roadshows and a 
whole lot more--namely user group meetings, evening activities, more peers to 
interact with, and ALL your meals through Friday lunch--for the same $800.
*   April 12-16, 2010: Austin, TX
*   June 14-18, 2010: Bakersfield, CA (home of Lightspeed 
Systems)

Download the Certification Training data 
sheet
 and register now for 
any of these events with your purchase order or credit card. Contact me 
directly if you're interested in college credit for the course.

Looking forward to seeing you certified,

Phil Scrivano
p...@lightspeedsystems.com
VP of Professional Development
Lightspeed Systems
661.716.7600


SA Roadmap Clarification

The very observant Bob Lillie of Willows Unified detected a hole in the 
Security Agent 
roadmap
 appearing in last week's Tips & Tricks. Bob wrote, "I have hundreds of XP 
machines that won't support 64-bit or Vista/7. If v7.02 will be the last 
release, will the database continue to be updated?"

Answer: Yes, both v8.0 and v7.02 draw from the same master database that is 
continuously updated. While SA v8.0 will only support Vista, Windows 7, Server 
2008, we will follow up with an SA v8.01 that will include the new scanner and 
support both 32- and 64-bit XP. We just didn't want to hold up the 64-bit 
version any longer since it is done. Sorry for the confusion.

Download Security Best Practices

As noted, we are working hard to improve the database, software, and support. 
But you can help us help you. Download our Security Best 
Practices, which covers network and 
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RE: [info-tech] Personal Wireless Devices

[Buenz, Tim]

As Craig said, we don't allow personal devices on the internal network wired or 
wireless. We do have guest wireless internet access that is outside our LAN. It 
is also password protected to keep personal devices off the internet. It also 
has very basic content filtering.


-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Lance Lennon
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:18 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Personal Wireless Devices

Okay everyone,

I knew the day was going to come, I just did not know when. It has
arrived.  We are having a meeting to determine whether to allow
Personal Wireless Devices on our network or not.

I am asking for some assistance from anyone willing to share.

Here is what I am asking for

1.  Do you allow outside wireless devices to access your network?

2. If so, why? If not, Why not?

I am on the fence here and want to present logical arguments for and
against both so that the Admin team can make an informed decision to
the board who can then make the policy.

Thanks all.
--
"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the
computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per
gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside."
 ~Robert X. Cringely
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-4749






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[info-tech] FW: Lightspeed Admin. Training-Jefferson, IA

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Just a reminder that you can save $200 on the training registration fee this 
month. Thanks!

Tim


From: Buenz, Tim
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:00 PM
To: 'tec...@ed.iowa.gov'
Subject: FW: Lightspeed Admin. Training-Jefferson, IA

Training dates are June 28-July 1, 2010 in Jefferson, IA. Register now to 
reserve your seat(s)!!

Admin. Certification Details:
http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/training/Admin-Certification.aspx


Register Here:
http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/training/Register.aspx

In 2010 the price for the training will be $800 for the week which includes two 
instructors, laptop/TTC servers, manuals, exams, and lunch the first four days. 
If you register before January 1st, 2010 we will honor the $600 price.

Thanks,

Phil Scrivano
VP Professional Development
p...@lightspeedsystems.com<mailto:p...@lightspeedsystems.com> | 
www.lightspeedsystems.com<http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/>
direct 661.431.1642
Facebook: Lightspeed Systems
"Partnering with schools to ensure safe online learning environments."


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org<http://www.jscsd.org/>

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Board Policy mangement

[Buenz, Tim]

Ours are on our webserver in pdf format.

http://www2.jefferson-scranton.k12.ia.us/board/policies/


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-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: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:03 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Board Policy mangement

I've been discussing this with our board secretary recently.  She uses Word,
keeps all the files on her computer, backed up to a flash drive, and every
time there are revisions, she burns the whole set of documents to CDs and
mails them to the board members, telling them to throw away their previous
CD.  We've been discussing using Google Docs for this.  She likes that idea,
and I don't see any big problems with it, other than uploading a lot of Word
documents.  Any thoughts on that?

---
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 Karl Hehr
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 9:14 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Board Policy mangement


Are any of you using some amazing piece of software to manage and
update board policies (if not what are you doing). I have been charged
with find something that is magical to do this for our school.


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





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[info-tech] FW: UPDATE: Lightspeed Admin. Training-Jefferson, IA

[Buenz, Tim]

Update from Lightspeed below.
--
Hi Iowa Customers,

In 2010 the price for the training will be $800 for the week which includes two 
instructors, laptop/TTC servers, manuals, exams, and lunch the first four days. 
If you register before January 1st, 2010 we will honor the $600 price.

If you have any questions please contact me.

Thanks,

Phil Scrivano
VP Professional Development
p...@lightspeedsystems.com<mailto:p...@lightspeedsystems.com> | 
www.lightspeedsystems.com<http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/>
direct 661.431.1642
Facebook: Lightspeed Systems
"Partnering with schools to ensure safe online learning environments."

From: Buenz, Tim [mailto:tbu...@jefferson-scranton.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:37 PM
To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us'; 'i...@ttcusergroup.com'
Cc: 'Joddey Hicks'; 'Chet Hunemuller'
Subject: [IATTC] Lightspeed Admin. Training-Jefferson, IA

Training dates are June 28-July 1, 2010 in Jefferson, IA. Register now to 
reserve your seat(s)!!

Admin. Certification Details:
http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/training/Admin-Certification.aspx


Register Here:
http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/training/Register.aspx

Registration is $600, and must be completed 10+ days prior to event. 
Registration includes all training, manuals, and lunch each day.


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org<http://www.jscsd.org/>

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] Lightspeed Admin. Training-Jefferson, IA

[Buenz, Tim]

Training dates are June 28-July 1, 2010 in Jefferson, IA. Register now to 
reserve your seat(s)!!

Admin. Certification Details:
http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/training/Admin-Certification.aspx


Register Here:
http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/training/Register.aspx

Registration is $600, and must be completed 10+ days prior to event. 
Registration includes all training, manuals, and lunch each day.


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] Lightspeed Certification Training?

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Jeremy Pearson and I where visiting with Andy McBride from Lightspeed at 
ITEC'09 and he asked about a Lightspeed Certification training in Iowa.  Would 
anyone be interested in attending the 5 day training in mid-June in Jefferson 
if we could pull this together? The cost is between $600-800 per person for the 
week which includes hands on training with our mobile TTC Laptops, manual, 
certification exams, and lunch the first four days.

More course details here: 
http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/training/Admin-Certification.aspx

Let me know- We need 10 people to proceed. Thanks!


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] Teacher Websites/Sharepoint?

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Is anyone using sharepoint for teachers website/posting documents, etc.? Some 
of our staff members are asking for sharepoint type abilities to post 
documents, etc.  Do you have a link to a teachers site that does a good job 
with it that you can send me? Thanks for any suggestions/advice. Needs to be 
very easy to use with little or no HTML coding, etc. Thanks!


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] Overcoming the challenges to effective technology leadership

[Buenz, Tim]

Dr. Scott McLeod led a lively presentation at breakfast hosted by Learning.com 
at NECC in June 2009. He asked the question, "Why aren't you (the technology 
coordinator) having a bigger impact?"

http://www.learning.com/events/scott-mcleod-necc09.htm


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] FW: JamStudio

[Buenz, Tim]

JamStudio - create music beats - free online music mixing & songwriting tool - 
quickly create backing tracks, karaoke songs, soundtracks & demo songs with 
professional sounds.

http://www.jamstudio.com/Studio/index.htm


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] Lightspeed videos

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Some new videos on Atomic Learning for Lightspeed users.

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/lightspd


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] web 2.0 resources

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi from NECC in Washington DC,

Here are some web 2.0 resources for young learners and teachers

http://glovely09.wetpaint.com/page/TopTen+for+Young+Learners

Enjoy-
--
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton CSD
204 W. Madison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256 (Office)
(515)386-3591 (Fax)
http://www.jscsd.org

RE: [info-tech] Learning.com

[Buenz, Tim]

So would Jefferson-Scranton.

-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6:42 PM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Learning.com

Is there still going to be an AEA purchase for the Learning.com
assessment next year?  I know SH would really like to participate in a
pre/post just like we have the last couple years.

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





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[info-tech] CyberPatrol Online Safety Video Series

[Buenz, Tim]

The CyberPatrol Online Safety Video Series is a series of brief family-oriented 
lessons that provides parents, educators and others with quick and accessible 
advice on how to protect children from predators, cyber bullies, inappropriate 
material and other online threats.

The series was produced with and is presented by internationally known Internet 
Safety and Technology expert and author Linda Criddle, President of 
LOOKBOTHWAYS, Inc., a corporation that provides consulting to state and 
national governments, law enforcement agencies and other organizations 
committed to promoting online safety.
http://www.cyberpatrol.com/safetyseries.asp


-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Smartboards

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,
We have also been using eInstruction systems for several years. They have 
worked well here.

-
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-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: Friday, May 08, 2009 8:57 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Smartboards

Does anybody have any experience with eInstruction products?  I have a
former student working for Office Elements who is really pushing them, and
I'm setting up a demo.

www.einstruction.com

---
Timothy A. Limbert
Technology Coordinator
Newell-Fonda CSD
712.272.3324
---
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 Stanzel, Matt
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 4:02 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Smartboards


We've been through support nightmares with SmartTech at Sheldon. Parts
take 6-8 weeks to arrive, phone calls and emails go unanswered, and when
they do reply (by phone or email) it takes days or even weeks to get a
technician who is familiar with the issue. In other words, it takes
significant trouble to get to a higher-level support technician at Smart
who does something other than read from their canned-answer book. One of
the power supplies inside of the 2000i and 3000i mobile Smartboards has
gone out on almost all of the units, and of course, this part isn't
covered under warranty, and the only place to get one is from SmartTech
themselves for $120+. The 600i units have been nothing but trouble also,
and it appears that they have gone so far as to cancel that line now.

I think between the front- and rear-projection units, Sheldon owns about
32 Smartboard products, and the only units that we haven't had trouble
with are the standalone wall-mounted boards with a separately-purchased
projector. Needless to say, we're researching alternatives.



-Original Message-
From: Mark Johnson [mailto:mjohn...@west-bend.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:19 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Smartboards

We just had a mimio demonstration by Travis Wiltgen Tuesday.  It was
very impressive.  We have been using tablets for several years.  I think
we are going to purchase a few whiteboards of some type for next year.
Anybody have any horror stories about any brands/models/  What are some
of the best features that I should be looking for? (also brand/model)

Mark Johnson
West Bend-Mallard Community Schools

-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us
[mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:07 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Smartboards

We are looking at getting the tablets instead of the full-blown
whiteboard. Jeremy seems to like them at Fort Dodge.

Chad Frerichs
Director Of Technology
Okoboji Community Schools
Milford, IA 51351

-Original Message-
From: Jim Kerns [mailto:jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us]
Sent: May 07, 2009 1:08 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Smartboards


FYI,

If anyone is looking at Smartboards, a representative from Bradfield's
just stopped by here and had some good information.  They are one of the
authorized dealers for Iowa.

Chloe Eidson
(309) 676-0404
(800) 747-7453
chl...@bradfields.com
www.bradfields.com



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RE: [info-tech] CSV files

[Buenz, Tim]

Format the password column as text instead of numbers.


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Mitch Mueller
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:30 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] CSV files

Need some help with CSV files on Excel.  trying to export the following to a 
csv file:
Username | First Name | Last Name | Password
mmuellerMitch   Mueller781
But I need to put 0's in front of my password so that I have a total of 5 
characters and when I save it as a CSV File it take our the 0's in front of my 
password.  And when I try to type them in manually it does not put them in 
there either.  Any suggestions.
Mitch Mueller
Network Administrator
Emmetsburg Community Schools
Emmetsburg, Ia 50536
mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us
P: (712)852-2966
C: (712)298-0596

The best computer is a man and it's the only one that can be mass-produced by 
unskilled labor.

RE: [info-tech] classroom wiring/multimedia

[Buenz, Tim]

Previously we used the Bose 151 speaker or a custom built drop in ceiling 
speaker.

We have started including classroom amplification systems in our DLT classrooms 
and are installing 7 more this summer. They work great. In existing DLT rooms 
we replace the RadioShack amp with their 850ir unit or in new DLT rooms use 
their 880ir unit that has an amp built in.

Model using existing RShack amp: http://www.lightspeed-tek.com/850ir.aspx

Model with amp included: http://www.lightspeed-tek.com/880ir.aspx


The Lightspeed-Tek multimedia speaker is brand new. We got an eval. unit and 
installed in an existing DLT room and it worked very well.

http://www.lightspeed-tek.com/mcq.aspx

All their products are on the av-coop. I think the new speaker is $244.00 
delivered.


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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-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, May 06, 2009 9:43 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] classroom wiring/multimedia

So what does everyone do for audio?  Mount speakers. Dolby 5.1
Digital Surround, cheap PC speakers?

On May 6, 2009, at 9:27 AM, Buenz, Tim wrote:

We do that same as Karl w/ RapidRun cable and their wall plate
inserts. We also put a four gang deep box about 4 foot off the floor
with two 1" conduits in the wall stubbed above the ceiling so we have
room for additional cables and can add more connectors/inserts if
needed.

The viewsonic is discontinued. We now us this box from Impact Acoustics.
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3103&sku=40972

RapidRun: http://www.cablestogo.com/categories.asp?cat_id=4100


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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or
present are certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-
ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:03 AM
To: Info Tech
Subject: [info-tech] classroom wiring/multimedia

Hi!  So I am working on the first step in mounting projectors and all
the wiring . . .   Do you have a box on the wall to connect
everything to, and then run the cables from there to the
projector. . .  or would you recommend (if they even still make
these) the boxes that everything would plug into and then run one
cable from that spot to the projector.  (were they called a video
processor or something--View Sonic made if I remember correctly . . .)

I want ports like the picture below . . . but will need another of
the 15 pin connectors --one for the computer and one for a document
camera.  What is everyone using/recommending?

Thanks!


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"If you put tomfoolery into a computer, nothing comes out of it but
tomfoolery. But this tomfoolery, having passed through a very
expensive machine, is somehow enobled and no-one dares criticize it."
 ~Pierre Gallois.
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
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RE: [info-tech] classroom wiring/multimedia

[Buenz, Tim]

We do that same as Karl w/ RapidRun cable and their wall plate inserts. We also 
put a four gang deep box about 4 foot off the floor with two 1" conduits in the 
wall stubbed above the ceiling so we have room for additional cables and can 
add more connectors/inserts if needed.

The viewsonic is discontinued. We now us this box from Impact Acoustics.
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3103&sku=40972

RapidRun: http://www.cablestogo.com/categories.asp?cat_id=4100


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Jackie Fonley
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:03 AM
To: Info Tech
Subject: [info-tech] classroom wiring/multimedia

Hi!  So I am working on the first step in mounting projectors and all
the wiring . . .   Do you have a box on the wall to connect
everything to, and then run the cables from there to the
projector. . .  or would you recommend (if they even still make
these) the boxes that everything would plug into and then run one
cable from that spot to the projector.  (were they called a video
processor or something--View Sonic made if I remember correctly . . .)

I want ports like the picture below . . . but will need another of
the 15 pin connectors --one for the computer and one for a document
camera.  What is everyone using/recommending?

Thanks!


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RE: [info-tech] Server Room TEmp sensors

[Buenz, Tim]

http://www.netbotz.com/products/appliances.html


-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:26 PM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Server Room TEmp sensors

Due to my recent server room/sauna experiment. I am looking to find a
way to monitor the temp of my server room at all times. What are you
guys using to monitor the temps in your server rooms?


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





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RE: [info-tech] Learning.com

[Buenz, Tim]

Yes- Learning.com for 8th grade Tech literacy post test.

Tim


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Henn, Layne
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:19 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Learning.com

Is anybody using Learning.com for 8th grade Tech literacy again this spring?
Also, I'd like to know if there are any districts out there using the 
learning.com easytech or 21st 
Century 
assessments?
Thanks,


Layne A. Henn
712.224.7423
 [cid:image001.jpg@01C9C7F9.04079640] 

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[info-tech] FW: Tech. Support Guidelines

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

I thought this article was very good and wanted to share it with you. Have a 
good weekend!


When you encounter problems with your computer or with specific applications, 
it is often necessary to call the information technology help desk to resolve 
them. As dozens of jokes attest, it can often take a while for the help desk to 
accurately diagnose and correct the problem. To assist in the process as much 
as possible, following are five easy steps you can take to help them in the 
situation.

Investigate. Before calling the IT help desk, do a little investigative work on 
your own. It is truly amazing how many errors disappear, never to be seen 
again, simply by rebooting the computer. If you are having trouble with basic 
hardware issues, like turning on the monitor or connecting to a network, take a 
few seconds to unplug the monitor or network cable and then plug it back in, 
ensuring that the cable is firmly pressed into the outlet or jack.

Recreate. After you have tried basic solutions, try to recreate the problem. 
For example, run the same application again and try to perform the same task 
that originally caused the problem. If you cannot reliably cause the error 
message to show again, then the IT help desk will probably not be able to 
assist you. They will not doubt that you did have an error, but they cannot fix 
an error if they do not have the opportunity to identify the cause of it.

Record. If you can recreate the error, then take a few minutes to write down as 
much information as you can about the situation. Write down the exact text 
shown in the error message, and be sure to include an error number if it is 
shown. Note which application is generating the error, as well as other 
applications that are also open. Do some quick testing to see if the same error 
is generated by other applications or only by the one you had open. All of this 
information will help the help desk workers more quickly identify the problem.

Explain. When you do call the help desk, politely explain to them everything 
that you have already tried and also share all of the information that you have 
gathered about the problem. They will likely want to begin their examination by 
asking you to perform some simple tasks or check application settings. Follow 
all of their instructions exactly, even if the tasks repeat something that you 
have already tried or seem trivial or silly. They have specific reasons for 
each step they ask you to follow.

Understand. Finally, always try to be patient with the help desk. In many 
businesses and schools, the IT help desk is understaffed and overworked. They 
have to deal daily with many people who are each convinced that their own 
problem should be top priority. Remember that the help desk workers are very 
much like you-regular people trying to make it through each day.

Following these basic steps can ease the stress of technological problems, both 
for you and for the IT help desk employees.



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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Websites for reading

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi Donna,

What was the name of the digital recording pen you showed at last month's 
meeting? thanks

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Donna Sennert
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 3:37 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Websites for reading

I am passing along these websites as requested yesterday at the tech
coordinators meeting.

Please share these with teachers.

http://matnonline.pbwiki.com/Accessible+Books+and+E-Texts - List of many
reading websites on the intenet

http://www.bookadventure.org/

www.nypl.org   click on digital collections, then click on tumble books on
left hand side.  This site reads different level books to the student.  It
will highlight the words as it reads it to you.

 http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html

www.tarheelreader.org

http://www.literactive..com/Home/index.asp

www.accessiblebookcollection.org

This site has 900 boardmaker books already created for you.  Including
quizes, etc for upper level kids.  Books like Amelia Bedelia.
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/BoardMaker/adapted_library.asp


Donna Sennert
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Prairie Lakes AEA 8
500 NE 6th St., PO Box 802
Pocahontas, IA  50574
712-335-3588 x 2019 or 866-540-3858 x 2019
712-335-5871 - Fax

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RE: [info-tech] VGA over CAT5

[Buenz, Tim]

Here is what we do from a previous post:

You may also want to look here for VGA over CAT5 solutions: 
http://www.markertek.com
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Some of you requested information on the Digital Display system we are using 
for the Hall of Champions (JS state champs/all staters, etc.). 37" flat panel 
displaying picture and honors of each qualifying athlete. I saw this concept at 
ITEC in the Viewsonic booth and bought the pieces to create the system 
separately. The same system could be used for daily announcements, etc.

This is the software: DisplayIt
http://www.bestwave.com/software.html

Flashpoint: Allows you to create a flash movie from a powerpoint presentation 
and DisplayIt will play (also schedules multiple shows) this flash movie on the 
flat panel.
http://www.flashdemo.net/

We bought it here:  http://www.provantage.com/viewsonic-sw-007~7VIEJ00H.htm

Viewsonic NMP-530 Digital Media Player- ordered from Viewsonic rep. on 
evaluation and bought the eval. unit at a better price.
Could also get it here: http://www.provantage.com/viewsonic-nmp-530~7VIEJ00E.htm



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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 8:50 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] VGA over CAT5

I know we have discussed this before, but I ignored the conversation because I 
didn't need it at the time. Anyway, what we are looking at doing is mounting 
LCD screens throughout a building to show announcements and such. We want it to 
run from a central computer. I have found some VGA over CAT5 equipment that 
will do the trick, but I am wondering if others have used other solutions and 
what those might be.

Thanks,

Chad Frerichs
Director Of Technology
Okoboji Community Schools
Milford, IA 51351

[info-tech] School scraps cell phone jammer program

[Buenz, Tim]

School scraps cell phone jammer program
KHQ-TV
updated 9:30 a.m. CT, Wed., March. 11, 2009

SPOKANE, Wash. - Just days after testing a cell phone jammer designed to block 
students from calling and texting during class, a Spokane area school has 
scrapped the program.

Administrators at Mt. Spokane High School used the jammer during class periods 
last week to prevent students from texting.

The jammer blocked all cell phone service within about a 30-foot radius.

Administrators at Mt. Spokane tested the device, and then waited for 
clarification from the District as to whether the device was legal.

Authorities at the District say their technology department reviewed FCC code 
and decided the jammer was probably not legal.

The FCC has several postings on their web site related to cell phone jammers.

KHQ found one page dated June 27, 2005, that says, "the marketing sale or 
operation of this type of equipment is unlawful. Anyone involved with such 
activities may be subject to forfeitures, fines or even criminal prosecution."

District administrators say they were also concerned about a block in 
communication during a potential campus emergency.

They plan on returning the jammer, which cost less than $100, and asking for a 
refund.

Previous Coverage
School invests in cell phone jammer to block teenage texting

(3/06/09)Frustrated by the continued distraction of cell phone texting and 
calling, a Spokane area school has invested in a device to block the phones 
from working.

Mt. Spokane spent less than $100 to buy a cell phone jammer online and just 
completed a 3 day test period designed to foil students who text during class. 
More...



URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29620107/



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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] FW: Microsoft Licenses

[Buenz, Tim]

-Original Message-
From: tec...@ed.iowa.gov [mailto:tec...@ed.iowa.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:19 AM
To: Buenz, Tim
Subject: [techcd] Microsoft Licenses

This is a forward from Jerry Cochrane:

IEC Media & Tech Committee,

Please forward the email below to District Tech Coordinators.

Jerry Cochrane, Coordinator
Iowa Educators Consortium
1120 33rd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

Phone: 319-399-6741, (800) 798-9771, Ext. 6741
Fax: 319-399-6474
Email: jcochr...@gwaea.org
IEC Website: www.iec-ia.org

Microsoft - Iowa Volume License Claim Settlement

To: Iowa District Technology Coordinators

Some Iowa schools have received a letter from the Claims Administrator for the 
Microsoft Iowa Volume License Claim Settlement stating that "Microsoft was 
unable to locate any volume licenses purchase under the entity name you 
provided on your Volume License Claim Form."

The Iowa Educators Consortium, IEC, and Softchoice (formerly Software Plus) are 
working with the Claims Administrator to resolve licensing issues for products 
purchased through the IEC. If you received the letter mentioned above and you 
purchased your licenses through the IEC, your claim is being reviewed by the 
Claims Administrator. You will receive a letter in 3-4 weeks regarding the new 
status of your claim.

No action is necessary until you receive the next letter from the Microsoft 
Settlement Claims Administrator. If you have additional questions regarding 
your claim, contact the Claims Administrator as noted in the letter.

Note: If you received a letter and did not purchase through the IEC, follow the 
directions outlined in the letter.



|  Vic Jaras
|  Education Program Consultant
|  Technology Education
|  Iowa Department of Education
|  Email: vic.ja...@iowa.gov
|  Phone:(515) 242-6354 (Office)


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RE: [info-tech] Moodle Site

[Buenz, Tim]

I get their Moodle site also. I think you'll have to get a username and 
password to access the content.


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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Koenck, Chris
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:49 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Moodle Site

Can someone out there check and see what they get when you open the following 
link to AEA 11 moodle? I am not familiar with what this is exactly, but is 
Heartland AEA Moodle. We need to get to it for continuing education. Thanks for 
your help...

 http://moodle.aea11.k12.ia.us/moodle/


Chris Koenck
Network Specialist
Head Wrestling & Boys' Tennis Coach
Estherville Lincoln Central CSD
712-362-8404-office
712-380-2337-cell

RE: [info-tech] Cable TV

[Buenz, Tim]

Usually in your city cable franchise agreement there will be a statement about 
who should get free cable services. Usually it is the city offices and the 
schools. It may also require the cable company to provide some local access 
channels.

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 2:31 PM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Cable TV

Since I am apparently a cable repairman now... How is everyone
getting their cable TV in their districts?  I was under the impression
that it was to be provided gratis from a local cable company. AM I
wrong here?

Karl H. Hehr
Technology/Curriculum Director
South Hamilton CSD
www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us
515.827.5418 (W)
515.209.9767 (C)
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RE: [info-tech] limiting number of copies per user

[Buenz, Tim]

Several of us use the software: http://www.equitrac.com/product_detail_ee.asp
--
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton CSD
204 W. Madison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256 (Office)
(515)386-3591 (Fax)
http://www.jscsd.org

From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf 
Of Beth Litterer [blitte...@eastsac.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:18 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] limiting number of copies per user

I'm looking at trying to limit students and teachers to a certain
number of printed copies (to a printer)  they can make per month.  Is
anyone doing this and what do you suggest? I am running Windows Server
2003 if that makes a difference.

Stinks when you are trying to cut things like paper now, let alone 10
staff members!

Beth


~~
Beth Litterer
Technology Coordinator
East Sac County Schools
Lake View, Iowa  712-664-5000
Sac City, Iowa  712-662-7030








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RE: [info-tech] MS Select Licenses

[Buenz, Tim]

So does this mean we need to try to find invoices from SW Plus and sent those 
in or not? I submitted the report from SW Plus with my claim the first time.


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On 
Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 3:04 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] MS Select Licenses

I just heard back from the claims people for the Microsoft Settlement. The 
reason I received a letter saying Microsoft could not find any Volume License 
records is because all of our volume licenses were purchased through someone 
else under the Select Agreement(i.e. Software Plus), therefore, all of our 
Volume Licenses will be on a second report yet to come. He had no ETA on that 
report. I hope this information might help someone else, as I was on hold for 
about 1 hour.

Again, they raise my hopes. However, I am bracing for yet more disappointment.

Chad Frerichs
Director Of Technology
Okoboji Community Schools
Milford, IA 51351

[info-tech] Doodle 4 Google

[Buenz, Tim]

Welcome to Doodle 4 Google, a competition where we invite K-12 students to play 
around with our homepage logo and see what new designs they come up with. This 
year we're inviting U.S. kids to join in the doodling fun, around the 
intriguing theme "What I Wish for the World."
http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] FW: URGENT: ACT NOW

[Buenz, Tim]

From: ETAN - Ed Tech Action Network [m...@edtechactionnetwork.org]
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:03 PM
To: Buenz, Tim
Subject: URGENT: ACT NOW


[http://www.edtechactionnetwork.org/images/header.gif]

Dear Tim,

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technology. Congress needs to hear from you right now about the value of 
investing in classroom learning technologies to prime the economy, create jobs 
and prepare today's students for tomorrow's jobs.  NOW is the time to make your 
voice heard.

President-Elect Obama has made it clear that providing substantial funding for 
classroom technology in his economic recovery package is one of his top 
priorities. Just last week, he gave voice to this vision, saying: "To give our 
children the chance to live out their dreams in a world that's never been more 
competitive, we will equip tens of thousands of schools, community colleges, 
and public universities with 21st century classrooms, labs, and libraries. 
We'll provide new computers, new technology, and new training for teachers so 
that students in Chicago and Boston can compete with kids in Beijing for the 
high-tech, high-wage jobs of the future."

Now, it is up to Congress to implement this vision by including substantial 
funding in the economic recovery package that its leaders are preparing.  They 
are expected to complete work on this legislation before Presidents' Day.

We urge you to contact your Congressional members now. Tell them what an 
infusion of K-12 educational technology funding will do for America's economy 
and for its K-12 students. Please click 
here<http://capwiz.com/edtech/utr/1/IIFBJPCPLH/OCFHJPCZLO/2775381646> to share 
with your members of Congress the importance of education technology for your 
school, district and state.

Please do not let this opportunity to dramatically improve American education 
and jump start our nation's economy slip away. Act today.

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[info-tech] FW: [sigad] Laptops

[Buenz, Tim]

Interesting article...

Tim

From: bounce-194869-1134...@iste-listserver.iste.org 
[mailto:bounce-194869-1134...@iste-listserver.iste.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:01 PM
To: Buenz, Tim
Subject: [sigad] Laptops

 The article referenced provides insight into the issue of having students 
bring their own laptops. I found it to be very informative.
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3750169

Betsy Goeltz
Pocatello School District
Pocatello, Idaho
208.237.4742 (W)
208.241.3427 (C)

.

[info-tech] Spam plummets as gang leaves net

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Anyone else noticed a signifiacnt drop in spam the last few days? We are down 
about 50% in spam received.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7725492.stm

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] using twitter

[Buenz, Tim]

We use OneNotify.com at Jefferson-Scranton.

The state of Iowa also has this free service... 
https://schoolalerts.iowa.gov/about.jsp
--
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton CSD
204 W. Madison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256 (Office)
(515)386-3591 (Fax)
http://www.jscsd.org

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day [EMAIL 
PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:38 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] using twitter

Our school is interested in sending text messages to parents and staff
cell phones when weather causes school closings etc.
Is anyone using twitter or other services to do this?
Pros Cons comments ???

Any info on how other schools accomplish this would be appreciated.

thanks,
Bill Day
TRV

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RE: [info-tech] Windows Error Message

[Buenz, Tim]

Try this..

1. Install/Uninstall Debris Problems. The Vista Installer is a fragile
program that can be damaged or blocked by Windows Updates or even failed
installations, which can occur for any number of reasons, producing inability
to install anything and any number of error messages. The Windows Uninstall
program is less than optimum at removing all parts of any uninstall and
frequently leaves remnant files and folders or registry entries of the
uninstalled program on your computer. The more the debris from failed or
broken installations and from incomplete uninstallations mounts up, the worse
your system works.

Some software companies provide an uninstall tool on their support website
(i.e. AdobeFlash, Norton, McAfee) which can help with this process, but often
even these special uninstaller tools leave remnants of the program on your
computer that can block or degrade the installation new or update programs.
You can further clean up your computer manually as outlined in the following
tutorial:

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/87249-unable-install-latest-version-program-vista.html

I have since found and used a program called "Smarty Uninstaller" that does
an even better job of uninstalling programs, even tough ones like McAfee and
Norton. You scan your computer and the program identifies all the programs
on your computer, listing those that have their own uninstaller program and
those that are only remnants of a program. First you click for it to use the
program's uninstaller, and then when it's finished, Smarty UI identifies any
program remnants and will then uninstall the remnants (from files, folders,
and registry entries). For Smarty UI (free trial period, cheap to buy) see
link below:

http://www.winnertweak.com/uninstaller/

After running Smarty UI, I recommend using the Windows Installer Cleanup
Utility to finish off the uninstallation. This program is available at the
following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

Once the debris of failed installs/uninstalls is completely removed, you
should be able to do a clean install of the new or update program without
problems. If all this fails, you can do a clean reinstall of your OS.

2. Vista Repair Options. If you've cleared your computer of all
install/uninstall debris and you're still having problems, go to the
following tutorial which will take you stepwise through repair steps. The
last step in the process involves a clean install of Vista. Some people have
upgraded from XP to Vista over an XP install and portions of XP may be
jamming up your Vista OS. This last tutorial will show you how to do a clean
upgrade install, with a primary Vista install from XP, and then doing a
secondary clean Vista install from your primary Vista install, eliminating
all traces of XP.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/101393-repair-vista-options-preferred-sequence.html

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:01 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Windows Error Message

Error 1719 Windows Vista, when trying to install .net framework, or
anything that requires the MSI
Ideas?

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)




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[info-tech] Nation's first tech-literacy exam

[Buenz, Tim]

On the way: Nation's first tech-literacy exam
Tech literacy to be added to Nation's Report Card beginning in 2012

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=55483

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] FW: End of September Mailer 9/30/8

[Buenz, Tim]

From: Knut [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:34 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: End of September Mailer 9/30/8

Hi,

I can't believe it is the end of September already.  Here is this weeks mailer, 
with a huge APC UPS.
As always, let me know what you need and I will gladly send you a quote.

Thanks

Knut
Ph: 763-557-1181

End of September Mailer!

DL580 G5 Dual E7220 Processors, 4GB RAM, 2 x 60GB SATA
Price $6995.00Qty. 1

DL145 G2 Opteron 285 DC 2.6Ghz, 4GB RAM, 2 x 40GB, CD-ROM
Price $495.00  Qty. 20

DL380 G5 Dual Core Xeon 2.66ghz, 4GB RAM, 3x 120GB SATA,RAID
Price $1795.00Qty. 4

ML350 Tower, Dual Core 2Ghz, 2GB RAM, 2 x 500GB SATA, RAID
Price $1495.00Qty. 8

DL360 G4p Xeon 3.6Ghz, 1MB, 4GB RAM, 2 x 72.8GB U320 10K,RAID
Price $790.00  Qty. 28

ML370 G3 Tower, Dual Xeon 3.2Ghz, 4GB RAM, 2 x 72.8GB U320, 641 Raid
Price $895.00  Qty. 14

Unique Items of the week!

APC Symmetra LX  Part #  SYAF16KRMT
four power supply modules four battery Modules w/ batteries
Total output power 16KVA 12.88 KVA 6.4KW unit is to be hard wired installed in a
Fully enclosed APC AR2100BLK  42U Rack
Price $2495.00Qty. 1

Apple Xserve G5 Cluster Node DP 2GHz 1GB RAM 80GB HDD
Price $895.00  Qty. 50

Poweredge SC1425 1U Server, Dual Xeon 2.8Ghz 1MB 800FSB, 2GB, 2 x 500GB SATA II 
7200RPM, Raid, CD-Rom, 4 Post Rapid Rails
Price $545 each   Qty. 8

Parts Specials:

Compaq 4GB RAM kit (2 x 2GB) PC2-5300 Dual Rank 397413-B21
Price $175.00  Qty. 20

HP 16port KVM Console Switch 0x2x16 with rails 336045-001
Price $895.00  Qty. 4

Compaq 40/80GB internal DLT drive graphite 154871-003
Price $175.00  Qty. 6

Compaq internal 146GB 15K SAS drive 482135-001
Price $290.00  Qty. 10

Compaq/HP 42U G2 storage rack fully enclosed! AF001A
Price $60.00Qty. 5

Everything we ship is covered by our 30 day warranty.  Everything listed is 
refurbished unless otherwise noted.  Desktop systems and Tower servers will 
ship with Keyboard and Mouse.  All servers and systems are come with CD-Rom, 
Floppy and NIC.  If you need Rails please ask.

Knut
Serverworlds.com, Inc.
17100 Medina Road Suite 500
Plymouth, MN 55447
Ph: 763-557-1181
Fx: 763-557-1182

If you do not wish to receive our e-mails in the future, please reply with 
“REMOVE” in the subject line and we will take you off our list.

RE: [info-tech] Email archiving

[Buenz, Tim]

We use Lightspeed's message journaling features with Exchange 2007.


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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 3:43 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Email archiving

Hello All,

Is anyone out there archiving their email? If so what appliance do you use to 
archive it? Has anyone heard of ArcMail?

Thanks,
Tony Richardson
Technology Coordinator
Humboldt Community School District
[cid:image001.jpg@01C91F2E.8E33B5C0] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<>

RE: [info-tech] classroom amplification

[Buenz, Tim]

Yes, we installed two systems from 
LightSPEED-tek.com this summer in our DLT 
classrooms. So far so good-


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 3:42 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [info-tech] classroom amplification

Is anyone doing audio enhancement  in classrooms?

I'm looking at 4 different companies:
LightSPEED-tek.com
Gofrontrow.com
Audioenhancement.com
Smarttech.com

Thanks!!
Layne A. Henn
712.224.7423
 [cid:image001.jpg@01C91293.2F8D6D60] 

<>

[info-tech] Building Access Control Vendors?

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Does anyone have a company that provides access control (door entry via 
proximity card or mag stripe) solutions at your district that you would 
recommend? We are in the process of looking into options for our schools and 
would like to start with some reputable companies. Thanks!



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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Follette card catalog

[Buenz, Tim]

You need to run the Spectrum repair/rebuild utilities:
http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/isu/itech/library/lis_web_site/UserManual/11Rebuild.pdf

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sarah Freking
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:31 PM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Follette card catalog

We've been trying to limp by with our old Follette until next summer and now my 
middle school tech reports that the middle school card catalog server threw the 
following message under the following circumstances:

Exact syntax is:

Error occurred during automatic recovery. Check CTSTATUS.FCS

It happened after the FairCom server locked up and required a hard reboot.  Mac 
OS 10.1.5

Has anyone seen anything like this, and does anyone have a solution?

Thanks for your input.

Sarah

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] Staff ID Badges?

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Just wondering what schools are using if you have staff id badges for software, 
a badge printer, etc. Thanks for any information!


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Cable Management and Raceway

[Buenz, Tim]

Panduit products from Graybar or Anixter.

http://www5.panduit.com/products/browse.asp?classid=82

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:10 PM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Cable Management and Raceway

Were do you folks get raceway for hiding cables running up and down
the walls? It would be cheaper just to have the cables hanging down
the wall, but it looks very tacky.

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)




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RE: [info-tech] Public/Community Member use of School Computer Labs?

[Buenz, Tim]

HI,

We have Adult Ed. classes, training for area businesses, etc. in our labs. We 
have guest accts. setup and they go through the same content filter everyone 
else does. There has to be a school employee teaching, supervising, or taking 
the class. Same guidelines for no food or drink in the labs, etc.

Tim


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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of A.Bloomquist
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:00 PM
To: info-tech
Subject: [info-tech] Public/Community Member use of School Computer Labs?

Hi,

Would like your help with these questions:

Does your school allow a group of adults to use the School Computer Labs?

If this is allowed, are there any guidelines, supervision, AUPs, etc?

Does anyone have a policy concerning the use of the School Computer Labs by 
members of the public/community?

We need to clarify this situation for our district.

Thanks for your help,

Ann Bloomquist



Ann Bloomquist

Technology  Coordinator

Dayton Elementary School

Southeast Webster-Grand

104 2nd St NW

Dayton, IA  50530

Phone:   515-547-2314

Fax: 515-547-2213



and



Boxholm Middle School

Southeast Webster-Grandl

404 Walnut St.

Boxholm, IA  50040

Phone 515-846-6214

Fax 515-846-6212



e-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]

alternate e-mail:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [info-tech] School Surveillance and Security

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

We use the same system that Webster City has.

The Panasonic DVR units (WJ-HD316A/500 or WJ-HD309A/500) handle 9 or 16 
cameras. We have worked with Todd and Brian ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) at AlphaVideo 
in Minneapolis.

The outside fixed cameras (POC484L5) are about $750 ea. and the PTZ's 
(POS954DW) with enclosure/mount are $1,955. The DVR units are $2,600-4,100.

http://www.panasonic.com/business/security/products/index.asp

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:17 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] School Surveillance and Security

We currently has a rinky-dink 4 camera setup here that records to a
DVR system, and the cameras are awful and need upgrading. Are any of
you guys running camera systems? ANy suggestions?
Thanks, and have a great weekend.

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)




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[info-tech] Statewide Penny Passes Senate!

[Buenz, Tim]

Great news!!! The senate passed the statewide penny (HF2663) 34-15 just now!! 
Thanks to all that contacted their legislators.


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] LightSpeed 7 Upgrade?

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Considering upgrading to LS 7 next week in order to beta test (7 not required 
for this-recommended) the Exchange 2007 Journaling feature. Anyone had issues 
with the upgrade or problems after the upgrade?

Thanks


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments

[Buenz, Tim]

This IA-SB spreadsheet has enrollment numbers:

http://www.ia-sb.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=2584&LangType=1033
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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 8:45 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments

Does anyone know where I can find school enrollments, for comparison
purposes? I have started poking around the DE site but I can't find
what I am looking for. Thanks!

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)




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RE: [info-tech] Document Management

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Our business office staff scans documents, invoices, etc. to an image file 
using our copier and they are indexed and stored on an SQL server using the 
product below. IKON Office Systems out of DSM installed and trained users. 
Works pretty slick...

EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender electronically stores, organizes, and manages 
virtually any kind of business content. ApplicationXtender is easy to 
implement, integrate, and manage, providing instant, role-based access to 
content from either a desktop interface or web browser.
http://www.emc.com/products/detail/software/applicationxtender.htm


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 9:53 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Document Management

What are you folks using out their for digital document management?

We are looking at some for Transcript Retention, personnel files and board 
packets

Any suggestions / comments are greatly appreciated
--
"USA Today has come out with a new survey: Apparently three out of four people 
make up 75 percent of the population."
~David Letterman
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-5143

RE: [info-tech] Speakers/Projectors

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

We have 40 classrooms at the MS/HS with mounted projectors and sound. We call 
them our "DLT" (digital learning & teaching) classrooms and Webster City calls 
their version a "smart classroom".  We started having custom drop in ceiling 
speakers built by Ray Pregitzer in Ames (515)233-5003. These speakers are about 
$120 ea. but are awesome. He went out of business for awhile but I just talked 
to him about another speaker order and he is back in the speaker production 
business. Attached is a picture of his speaker. We used a 40 watt RadioShack 
amp (32-2054) and they have worked great also. Our local RadioShack dealer 
provided very good pricing for us, Webster City and Fairfield. I'm sure he 
would do this again in quantity.

We have also used this Bose speaker which comes as a pair and you only need one 
per classroom. Bose does also have an education discount program.

http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=151_outdoor_index

Tim


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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:25 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Document Cameras

I am curious in that as well . . .  the teachers here are begging to get 
projectors mounted, as they are sick of having cords what seems like 
everywhere.  Currently we run them off of cars.

I am also curious about the sound/speaker option(s).  We were probably going to 
look at mounting projectors in the upcoming year (along with a sound option).
?
On Mar 6, 2008, at 10:18 AM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote:


Layne-

Your last remark is funny.  We are trying to get to mounting 
projectors in every classroom.  They are always connected and ready to go, and 
we are just going to need the big screen for more and more things in the 
future.  Maybe I am missing something, but our teachers that have love them, 
and the teachers that don't want to get there.

What are your thoughts on going away from them?

Jeremy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:14 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Document Cameras

We are going with the AVerMedia 300AF+
Small footprint, collapsible - good picture and video capabilities- easy 
software. Under $600!!
laser guides are nice feature.
The only thing I don't like is that you can't turn the light on or off with the 
remote.
Looked at the lumens with the gooseneck arm - but it didn't seem as durable for 
putting on carts.  These are nice doc. cams. for the price, though.
We bought AVerMedia530 last year.  It is way too much for how we use it.  Plus, 
big $$.

Hope this helps.
We are trying to get away from mounting projectors in classrooms.  Any opinions 
here?
Layne

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 4:30 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Document Cameras

We have some of the AVerMedia AVerVision 150 -- which have worked fine.  I just 
ordered another batch off the co-op.  A few of our classrooms have the 
Elmo--but I'm not sure they are worth the extra money they had cost.
On Mar 5, 2008, at 11:00 AM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote:

We have been using the Promax/Qomo products that are on the Co-op.

Layne over at Sioux City has done a lot of research on them. Hopefully he will 
chime in.

Jeremy




From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On 
Behalf Of Lance Lennon
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:51 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Document Cameras

What are people using for document cameras and what do you like/dislike about 
them.

We have two Elmo TT02S 9419 in the system currently.  Not overly excited about 
them.  Wondering what others use.

Thanks
--
"We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble 
qualities...still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly 
origin. "
~ Charles Darwin
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-5143







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[info-tech] Tackling E-Discovery

[Buenz, Tim]

http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/february-march-2008/from-the-editor.html
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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton CSD
204 W. Madison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256 (Office)
(515)386-3591 (Fax)
http://www.jscsd.org

RE: [info-tech] Accelerated Reader

[Buenz, Tim]

We use AR web-based (Renaissance Place) in our MS. Kids are only allowed to 
take tests in certain LArt's classrooms. You can configure it to only allow 
approved IP's to access your RP website (like your ext. firewall ip) which we 
did and you can also set a time range when kids can login to the website like 
8-4pm, etc. It works good..you can import student demo data, login 
names/passwords, and advance grades, etc. Has only gone off-line once in the 
last 2-3 yrs. because of an internet outage on their end and it was down about 
a 1/2 day.

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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:36 PM
To: Info Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Accelerated Reader

I received some information regarding Accelerated Reader and the
Enterprise version recently.  I noticed it's web based, with access
to ALL quizzes available (no more $3/quiz), along with vocabulary and
math skill building available as well (and to all lower levels).
Currently, our 4-5 building uses it, as well as our 6-8.  The 4-5 is
set up using a network based approach, the 6-8 is stand alone on a
few extra ("older") computers set up in language art rooms.  This was
all set up before me time, and I am now interested in either
combining the databases, going web based, or other options available
to me I don't know about.

Unless we merge buildings, I was told I cannot combine the
databases.  (And it appears as if the tests are specifically "coded"
for each building.)   The 6-8 teachers are fearful of a web based
application because they want kids to only use it on the computers in
their room.  Both use it as a part of their reading curriculum (from
what I understand).  We also purchased SuccessMaker several years ago
to use with our non proficient and special education populations to
build on reading, vocabulary and math skills.  This is a network set
up, but needs the OS 9 to boot up--which they are no longer
supporting--in which case we will need to upgrade as we replace
computers with newer ones.

I'm just curious as to what others are using in regard to Accelerated
Reader, and any advantages/disadvantages to any of the options
mentioned above.  If the Enterprise has Math, Vocabulary, Reading
software, and is part of the AR already being used . . .  It seems
silly to support multiple vendor based programs that do the same
thing in essence (maybe).  Esp. is stuff is web based.  Also, is
anyone using the Scholastic Read180 software instead?  I know their
doing their demo at the end of the month, but again, just looking for
feedback.
Thanks in advance for any info, and stay safe and warm!
-Jackie

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[info-tech] usb microscopes?

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

Anyone have these or other models they think work good for science dept.'s?


http://www.proscopehr.com/index.html

http://www.califone.com/products/cm1-usb.php


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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] Text Boox Replacement

[Buenz, Tim]

Here are some resources to read:

http://www.neirtec.org/laptop/

http://www.techlearning.com/1to1guide/index.php

http://lgfpms.classdrive.net/29499

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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 9:13 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Text Boox Replacement

Sarah is right, this issue(1:1) will not go away, and it's easy to make a
mess of it. I've experienced a bit of a "gag order" when in I'm discussing
this in the school district. Perhaps the collective can help brainstorm in
the days to come and a part of the tech meeting could be used as well.

I wish I could have half of Keith's two cents,

Murray Gafkjen
CCE

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Sarah Freking
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:27 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Text Boox Replacement

I'd be very interested in how everyone weighs in on this. We're working very
hard to figure out how to make technology available to everyone in our
District and 1:1 laptops is one of the topics we've brainstormed as a
solution. I have lists of both
positives and negatives but would very much like to hear other's experiences
or thoughts on the topic.

Sarah

Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director
Storm Lake Community School District
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101

"Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century." -
Sydney Joseph Perelman


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RE: [info-tech] JMC Health module

[Buenz, Tim]

Lance,

I think you need to go back and see that nurse again!


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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:26 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] JMC Health module

Vicki,

we use the JMC module. Immunizations and other stuff (that is a technical 
definition by the way) are input by our School Nurse.  She is awesome by the 
way and she once diagnosed my eye ulcer.

Eye ulcers are very painful things.  If you have never had one, I hope that you 
never get one.  IT is all better now, however my ears are still ringing from 
the concert I attended on Monday night.  Velvet Revolver is for now, the 
loudest concert I have ever attended.

So how about those Patriots, I truly think that there is no comparison between 
them and the 76 Dolphins. I mean come on Larry Csonka weighed in at what 175 
and the Linebackers then were about 215.  IT is no comparison to the 
athleticism of today's NFL athletes. To go undefeated in the NFL today is a 
much greater feat than to have done so in 76.

But I digress.  Vicki, we use JMC Health Module, and we like it.
--
"The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by 
accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause 
accidents."
~Nathaniel Borenstein
--
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle Grove Community School District
515-448-5143

RE: [info-tech] SILO Purchases

[Buenz, Tim]

Correct-thanks for the clarification.

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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Mart
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:06 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] SILO Purchases

They are only allowed to be the same as PPEL IF your revenue purpose
states such.

On Jan 15, 2008, at 9:03 AM, Buenz, Tim wrote:

> Expenses allowed are the same as PPEL.
>
> http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?
> category=billinfo&service=IowaCode&ga=82&input=298.3
>
> Tim
>
> -
> Tim Buenz
> Director of Technology
> Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
> 204 W. Madison Street
> Jefferson, IA 50129
> (515)386-9256
> Fax (515)386-3591
> http://www.jscsd.org
>
> "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or
> present are certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:55 AM
> To: Info-Tech
> Subject: [info-tech] SILO Purchases
>
> We are currently having the budget discussion here and I have a
> question.
>
> What can be purchased with SILO money?
>
> 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)
>
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RE: [info-tech] SILO Purchases

[Buenz, Tim]

Expenses allowed are the same as PPEL.

http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=IowaCode&ga=82&input=298.3

Tim

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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:55 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] SILO Purchases

We are currently having the budget discussion here and I have a
question.

What can be purchased with SILO money?

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)




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[info-tech] Learning.com discussion

[Buenz, Tim]

Education Week "Live Chat" will feature Arizona's Cathy Poplin
Education Week, a leading national education publication, will host 
a Live Chat on Title IID of No Child Left Behind, mandating school districts 
ensure that all students are proficient in technology by eighth grade. Cathy 
Poplin, Deputy Associate Superintendent for Educational Technology for 
Arizona's Department of Education School Effectiveness Division, will discuss 
how the state of Arizona implemented Learning.com's TechLiteracy 
Assessment as a statewide technology proficiency assessment. She will discuss 
Arizona's experience and the data the state is getting from this assessment.

The Live Chat will be at 11 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, November 28. 
Because this is an online chat, there is no video. Additionally, if you miss 
it, Ed Week posts a transcript for the 
chat on its Web site. You are invited to submit questions in writing 
for two days before the chat. Visit the publication's Web 
site to submit a question.



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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] FW: Tell Congress to Fund Education Technology!

[Buenz, Tim]

From: ETAN - Ed Tech Action Network [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 12:06 PM
To: Buenz, Tim
Subject: Tell Congress to Fund Education Technology!

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Dear Tim,
On Thursday night Congress votes on overriding the President's veto of 
education spending. Now is the time to make your voice heard.

Action: This Thursday night, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote 
on overriding the President's veto of the FY08 Labor, HHS and Education 
Appropriations bill, which contains $272 million for Enhancing Education 
Through Technology (EETT) program. The Senate may vote soon, as well. Please 
email your Senators and Representatives immediately and urge them to override 
the President's veto and support passage of the FY08 Labor, HHS and Education 
spending bill. Click 
here<http://capwiz.com/edtech/utr/1/KYPFHVZEJF/CLNOHVZMXT/1556920976> for a 
draft email.

Background: The House and the Senate approved a final, compromise Labor, HHS 
and Education spending bill last week. The final, conferenced bill contains 
level funding of $272 million for EETT-a victory for education technology 
advocates. On Tuesday, the President vetoed the final version of the Labor, HHS 
and Education spending bill because it exceeds his budget proposals by nearly 
$11 billion. This action imperils EETT funding. The House and Senate need a 
two-thirds majority vote in order to override the President's veto and enact 
this appropriations legislation. This may be our last chance to ensure adequate 
education technology money in 2008!

Please write your congressional representatives and ask them to override the 
President's veto of the Labor-HHS and Education bill. Let Congress know the 
deep impact this funding has on the day-to-day lives of our nation's students 
and teachers.

Thanks for all of your hard work!
CoSN and ISTE

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[info-tech] Link to CSIP Public website

[Buenz, Tim]

https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/web/csip_summary_staticweb.asp
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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton CSD
204 W. Madison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256 (Office)
(515)386-3591 (Fax)
http://www.jscsd.org

RE: [info-tech] Technology Assessment

[Buenz, Tim]

We are interested also.

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Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org




From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 11:36 AM
To: Info-Tech
Subject: [info-tech] Technology Assessment

http://www.learning.com/tla/index.htm

Here at South Hamilton we use a self administered survey to determine 
technology proficiencies, not terribly useful or accurate, so I have spent some 
time looking at alternative, and found the Technology Learning Assessment from 
Learning.com. I spoke with a rep from the company after looking over the 
website and what the assessment offers, it appears quite comprehensive and well 
laid out.  One of the things I liked about it is the ability for schools to go 
together to lower the costs.  There is an initial cost to set up the test of 
$1500 but if more than one school goes together that number can be split many 
ways. After the set up the cost is $5/student assessed annually.  South 
Hamilton is looking at this assessment and we would like to know if there are 
other schools that might be interested and if so seeing about setting up a 
consortium of sorts to lower the costs.  If this is something that interested 
you please email me off list and we can talk.  RIght now I know Boone CSD is 
using the assessment and I am waiting to here back from them to get their 
thoughts. Thanks.

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)

RE: [info-tech] fyi-school alerts

[Buenz, Tim]

It's web based. You login to your school/district acct. to send messages to 
patrons who have signed-up for building or district alerts.


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 9:32 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] fyi-school alerts

On the administrative side of things how does say a superintendent contact 
School Alerts to let them know that school will be closed?


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 8:59 AM
To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us'
Cc: Mike Haluska forward
Subject: [info-tech] fyi-school alerts
Hi,

A new option to compete with OneNotify.com and SnowCap...

Iowa School Alerts allows you to sign up and receive notifications when a 
school or school district closes, has a delayed start or an early dismissal. 
There are two ways to receive notifications:

 *   E-mail alerts - Receive e-mail notices when a school or school district 
you are interested in delays starting or closes early. Do you have multiple 
e-mail addresses or more than one person who should be notified? Do you want to 
keep a watch on multiple school buildings or districts? No problem! With Iowa 
School Alerts you can have notifications sent to as many e-mail addresses or 
e-mail-enabled device addresses as you would like, for as many schools or 
districts as you like.
 *   RSS Feed - Iowa School Alerts provides a Rich Site Summary (RSS) feed for 
websites that wish to give their site users a comprehensive list of 
notifications. This is a great way for the media, communities and 
school-related organizations to publish notifications on their own website.
https://schoolalerts.iowa.gov/

---
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

[info-tech] fyi-school alerts

[Buenz, Tim]

Hi,

A new option to compete with OneNotify.com and SnowCap...

Iowa School Alerts allows you to sign up and receive notifications when a 
school or school district closes, has a delayed start or an early dismissal. 
There are two ways to receive notifications:

 *   E-mail alerts - Receive e-mail notices when a school or school district 
you are interested in delays starting or closes early. Do you have multiple 
e-mail addresses or more than one person who should be notified? Do you want to 
keep a watch on multiple school buildings or districts? No problem! With Iowa 
School Alerts you can have notifications sent to as many e-mail addresses or 
e-mail-enabled device addresses as you would like, for as many schools or 
districts as you like.
 *   RSS Feed - Iowa School Alerts provides a Rich Site Summary (RSS) feed for 
websites that wish to give their site users a comprehensive list of 
notifications. This is a great way for the media, communities and 
school-related organizations to publish notifications on their own website.
https://schoolalerts.iowa.gov/

---
Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
http://www.jscsd.org

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are 
certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy

RE: [info-tech] October Conference

[Buenz, Tim]

www.itec-ia.org

If this is your question


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 12:09 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] October Conference

Is there website for the October Conference???

Murray Gafkjen
CCE