Re: [info-tech] Teacher Websites
We provide a page for every teacher on the District web site and require them to populate it with at least basic information. In addition we give them the option to link to other pages they have created from the district site. We still house these on a district server but this gives them flexibility to create pages in Frontpage. Of course we see a wide range of usage from teachers who update the page once a year to those who update it daily. We are definitely seeing an increase in teachers posting daily assignments,links relevant to class,and student work online. There are a lot of positives. The only real negative for us is the need to handle issues with privacy. We provide an Internet, Publication and Video Waiver that parents can sign if they do not want their child's photograph or name to appear on the district web site or in the district newsletter. Someone has to keep track of that and keep teachers informed. Currently out of 1500 households we have only1 who have made the request so it hasn't been a big issue. Eric Johnson Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th Street Spencer, IA 51301 712.262.8950 "Richardson,Tony" [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/29/2008 8:16 AM Hello All, Is there anyone out there linking teacher websites to their district websites? We have a couple of teachers who have their own website for class instruction and want to link it to the district site. It is simple enough to accomplish but what would be the pros and cons? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [info-tech] Keyboarding software
We are using Keybo for younger kids and Ultrakey for upper elementary. I haven't heard a lot of feedback either positive or negative on either software. Eric Johnson Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th Street Spencer, IA 51301 712.262.8950 Frerichs, Chad [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/5/2008 11:52 AM What are other schools using to teach keyboarding, or are you at all? ChadFrerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA51351
Re: [info-tech] Directional Antennas
We used wireless to get connectivity to the bus barn from the Tech Ed building at the High School which worked well enough unless the weather was really bad. We now have fiber out there so the antenna is going to be moved to the press box. Frerichs, Chad [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5/21/2008 3:19 PM Have any of you had success or lack of success with directional antennas and aps between buildings approximately 1 block away from each other? I am considering using Cisco 1240 AG aps with some sort of Cisco directional antenna. Okoboji is thinking about purchasing another building a block from the elementary and I am brainstorming solutions to get network connectivity there the cheapest way. Thanks, ChadFrerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA51351
Re: [info-tech] HP printer repair
Cartridge Connection in Spencer does a good job for us. 264-9046 Eric Johnson Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th Street Spencer, IA 51301 712.262.8950 Mark Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/13/2008 10:14 AM I have an HP Laserjet 4650 in need of repair. Is there anyone around that comes out and works on them? If not, where's a good place to take or send them? Thanks Mark My Experts claim that 73% of all statistics are made up on the spot. ( 1% more than Lance) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] reactions?
We're currently using SASI but will be switching to something else as soon as I can pull it off. I've been watching this study pretty carefully because I don't want to make a change only to deal with a state mandated change a few years later. What SIS are other districts in the 1500-2500 student range using? Eric Johnson Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th Street Spencer, IA 51301 712.262.8950
Re: [info-tech] Technology Assessment
We are also interested in participating at Spencer. Eric Johnson Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th Street Spencer, IA 51301 712.262.8950 Karl Hehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/19/2007 11:33 AM So far I have heard from: Eagle Grove Jefferson-Scranton Sioux City Esterville Lincoln Central I have contacted the company to see if their is a regional sales or representative that we could speak with at a meeting. Also if there are others interested please get back to me or reply back to this list. If this whole group does go through with this we can get the initial cost for setup down to $375 plus the $5/student which I like a whole bunch more. 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) On Oct 18, 2007, at 1:52 PM, Lance Lennon wrote: Lance Likes what he sees. Lets get these guys to a tech coordinator meeting -- 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 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] Student Photos
Does anyone have a well defined policy in place for the placement of photos with students in them on the internet. We currently have no written policy and basically just avoid photos altogether. I've had a number of questions regarding this issue from teachers and need to get something out there for them. Any input would be appreciated. Eric Johnson Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th Street Spencer, IA 51301 712.262.8950 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
