RE: [info-tech] Family and Consumer Sciences

[Grethen, Judy]

Try MidWest Tech, 206 W 2nd St, Madrid, IA 50156  

Phone: 800-358-5702 and talk to Todd Woolston  or email 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] - they have a website  www.midwestech.com
 

 

 

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:53 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Family and Consumer Sciences

 

Here in Sioux City, our middle schools use a modular system for FACS.
Synergistics is the product, our vendor is Moss Enterprises.

We need some upgrades and recently were quoted big $$$ to update these
labs, not counting the computers.

My question is this.  Who are the competitors in this market?  I'm sure
there are other companies out there offering this type of module system,
but I don't know who they are.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

 

Layne A. Henn

712.224.7423

    

 

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RE: [info-tech] Accelerated Reader

[Grethen, Judy]

We use Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, Math Facts in a Flash and
Star Reader and Star Math at the 4th - 8th grade level.  In addition,
our 3rd grade uses Accelerated Math because they are located in the
Middle School building so the licensing allows it.  We have the "old"
desktop version that has the database on a server and the application on
each workstation in our MS.  We chose not to upgrade to the Enterprise
version (Renaissance Place) with these programs because there is an
annual fee.  The version we have is all we need at this time with no
additional costs.  Yes, we do have to purchase the $2.89 quizzes, but we
only need the quizzes for the books we have anyway.  We have no other
fees at all with the desktop version and updates to it have been free
(so far).  As for the 6-8 teachers worried about which computers that
Accelerated Reader is on, there is a setting that the program
administrator (you) can turn on so before a student takes a quiz the
teacher has to put in a password.  This will restrict it being used
everywhere if they wish.

We also use Accelerated Math in 2 HS classes, but I have that database
separate on the server since it is a building license agreement.  I
would have done that anyway, because managing it is much better done
separately.

Furthermore, we have Renaissance Place (enterprise web based version)
for our ELL students to use English in a Flash with Fluent Reader
passages that we use at all levels - 3 licenses Elem, MS, and HS. There
is an annual fee, which has a minimum of 100 students and we are under
that so it is reasonable.  

I suggest you phone the company or check on-line www.renlearn.com to get
ideas about combining your databases or ask them to give you some
options.  The company is great to work with (training is expensive, but
absolutely necessary) and their tech support is phone based always
answered by a "human being" that is knowledgeable, moving you to second
level support if they do not know the answers.  There are support
agreements that you pay for, but then all companies need to make money
or they wouldn't be in business. :)

Hope that helps,
Judy Grethen
Technology Technician
Estherville Lincoln Central School

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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] learning.com presentation

[Grethen, Judy]

I really liked the learning.com product the best from today's
presentations, as it fits our needs a little better than K to 8th power.
When will we be talking again about purchasing?  Maybe you all have
discussed it after the face to face meeting today and I just didn't hear
it after hanging up from our Polycom connection. 

 

I would like to get an assessment product purchased and in place for our
district by the middle of January.  How do the rest of you feel? 

 

Karl, do you still have those figures you gave us at the last meeting?
Are those same districts still on board?  What are your plans?

 

So many questions, but need to know what the next step would be.

 

Judy Grethen

Technology Technician

Estherville Lincoln Central School

301 N 6th St

Estherville,  IA  51334

Phone:  712-362-8456

FAX: 712-362-7822

 

RE: [info-tech] HP Color LaserJet 3500

[Grethen, Judy]

When I've done everything I can to fix an HP laser printer, I get Clay
Fletcher from Cartridge Connection in Spencer. His phone number is
1-888-264-9046.  He is always reasonable and is prompt.  I get my
cartridges recycled from him at a reduced price including delivery to
our school office and he does all of our summer cleaning of the HP laser
printers.  I recommend him.

Good luck,

Judy Grethen, Technology Technician

Estherville Lincoln Central School

301 N 6th St

Estherville, IA  51334

712-362-8456

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sarah M. Freking
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:17 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] HP Color LaserJet 3500

 

Any recommendations as to who to get to fix a printer? I've tried
everything I know how and now have to go outside for help! Thanks.

 

Sarah

 

Sarah M. Freking, Technology Coordinator
Bishop Garrigan Schools, 1224 N. McCoy St., Algona, IA 50511
Phone 515-295-3521, Fax 515-295-7719

RE: [info-tech] 8th Grade tech literacy

[Grethen, Judy]

I’m
so sorry that I wasn’t looking at who this was going to.  I am working on
the 8th grade assessment with my MS computer instructor and assumed
this was going to HER ONLY!!! Please delete this latest message.  I guess this
is a good lesson if I am still employed tomorrow!

Judy

 

-Original Message-
From: Grethen, Judy 
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005
10:25 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] 8th Grade
tech literacy

 

Interesting info! 
Thanks for sharing with me.  You might want to share this with the tech
committee tonight.  (Just as a side note – BETWEEN US – Dick
has a real “issue” with the AEA because of what Shirley Johnson has
told him – I assume she lost her position with them due to consolidation
or something and she is bitter – but I’m only ASSUMING this, so
it’s my person opinion and I really don’t know the whole
story.)  I hope this works out with the AEA because he needs his confidence
restored in the AEA – they do have some GOOD things available!!!

 

-Original Message-
From: Nancy Movall
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005
8:58 PM
To: Wycoff, Beth
Cc: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] 8th Grade
tech literacy

 



Yes, the AEA is developing a student assessment
(online survey) that will address all of the tech standards from ISTE/NCREL
this is to satisfy COMPLIANCE only for schools who can't handle much more than
that at this point. However, we are also going to sponsor an assessment and
curriculum development workshop this summer for a limited number of middle
school reading, math, science and social studies teachers so that they can
develop performance tasks/assessments that embed technology in the content
area- so we work towards best practice in addition to the online survey. These
teachers will be asked (and paid) to help roll it out to other teachers across
the AEA so that schools that choose to go this route will have two forms of
data- a survey and performance assessment results, which is really want we want
if we are looking at getting technology integrated in the content areas. We
have the online survey almost ready to go and will be sending it out for
testing in March, and we are trying to secure funding for the
assessment/curriculum integration piece and will have more details about that
asap. 



 



Let me know if you have any more questions, 





Thanks, 





Nancy 





On Jan 25, 2005, at 9:20 AM, Wycoff, Beth wrote: 





 



Hi Nancy, 



 



  



 



I teach computer applications at the
middle school here in Estherville.  Can you give me a direct answer as to
where we should be with the technology literacy test?!  Is the AEA going
to create an actual assessment we can use with our students?  To which
standards would that assessment be aligned?  I’m getting second-hand
information and thinking I need to get it straight from the source! 
Thanks! 



 



  



 



Beth Wycoff 



 





-- 





Nancy Movall 





Technology & School Improvement Consultant 





824 Flindt Drive 





Storm Lake, IA 50588 





712-732-2257 



 



"When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is
safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built
for." 

RE: [info-tech] 8th Grade tech literacy

[Grethen, Judy]

Interesting
info!  Thanks for sharing with me.  You might want to share this with the tech
committee tonight.  (Just as a side note – BETWEEN US – Dick has a real “issue”
with the AEA because of what Shirley Johnson has told him – I assume she lost
her position with them due to consolidation or something and she is bitter –
but I’m only ASSUMING this, so it’s my person opinion and I really don’t know
the whole story.)  I hope this works out with the AEA because he needs his
confidence restored in the AEA – they do have some GOOD things available!!!

 

-Original Message-
From: Nancy Movall
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005
8:58 PM
To: Wycoff, Beth
Cc: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] 8th Grade
tech literacy

 



Yes, the AEA is developing a student assessment
(online survey) that will address all of the tech standards from ISTE/NCREL
this is to satisfy COMPLIANCE only for schools who can't handle much more than
that at this point. However, we are also going to sponsor an assessment and
curriculum development workshop this summer for a limited number of middle
school reading, math, science and social studies teachers so that they can
develop performance tasks/assessments that embed technology in the content
area- so we work towards best practice in addition to the online survey. These
teachers will be asked (and paid) to help roll it out to other teachers across
the AEA so that schools that choose to go this route will have two forms of
data- a survey and performance assessment results, which is really want we want
if we are looking at getting technology integrated in the content areas. We
have the online survey almost ready to go and will be sending it out for
testing in March, and we are trying to secure funding for the
assessment/curriculum integration piece and will have more details about that
asap. 



 



Let me know if you have any more questions, 





Thanks, 





Nancy 





On Jan 25, 2005, at 9:20 AM, Wycoff, Beth wrote: 





 



Hi Nancy, 



 



  



 



I teach computer applications at the
middle school here in Estherville.  Can you give me a direct answer as to
where we should be with the technology literacy test?!  Is the AEA going
to create an actual assessment we can use with our students?  To which
standards would that assessment be aligned?  I’m getting second-hand
information and thinking I need to get it straight from the source! 
Thanks! 



 



  



 



Beth Wycoff 



 





-- 





Nancy Movall 





Technology & School Improvement Consultant 





824 Flindt Drive 





Storm Lake, IA 50588 





712-732-2257 



 



"When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is
safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built
for." 

RE: [info-tech] JMC/multiple hs bldgs

[Grethen, Judy]

Hi Jackie,
We had these questions for the DE that met with us last week - some they
could answer and others they had to check on.  If you want any answers
to State Reporting questions here is the email address:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Good luck! 
Judy 

-Original Message-
From: Jackie Fonley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 12:56 PM
To: Info Tech
Subject: [info-tech] JMC/multiple hs bldgs

Hello all!  Per state reporting, we need to report out for our 
alternative high school.  How do those with that type of situation do 
this?  Do you code them differently within the program, or do you have 
an entirely different database/administrative program for the 
alternative school?  Thanks!
-Jackie

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RE: [info-tech] JMC

[Grethen, Judy]

John McElmury created the program and the URL is www.jmcinc.com


-Original Message-
From: Lance Lennon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 10:43 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [info-tech] JMC

Greetings all,

Who makes JMC and what is their URL?
-- 
A: Yes.
>Q: Are you sure?
>>A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
>>>Q: Why is top posting frowned upon?
-- 
Lance L. Lennon
District Technology Director
Eagle grove Community School District
515-448-5143


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