RE: [info-tech] Quick survey
Sioux City allows Youtube for teachers as well as most social media. Not for students. We are using l...@edu for email and office apps with students, is anybody else? (maybe that should be a new thread) Oh, and by the way, did you all see that itec registration is open? Layne 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] BonJour
Avermedia doc cams come with bonjour in their software too. However, you can get an install msi from their website that excludes this software. LAYNE Layne Sent from my Blackberry phone From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: Tue May 25 06:40:46 2010 Subject: [info-tech] BonJour FYI, I have had a number of issues with the free Apple program called Bonjour. Bonjour is optionally included with iTunes and other Apple products. In some configurations of Windows 7 it has been causing network interruption by adding 0.0.0.0 as the default gateway. Additionally it will cause 2012 srv errors on your Windows servers. It cannot cause stoppage of the servers but if you are scratching your head trying to figure out where these are coming from you now have the source. This is most irritating because you will spend time updating drivers, etc. and make no headway with it. Some copiers and printers now have this included with them. I recommend you shut this off! Setup the Windows firewall on your servers and block UDP port 5353 and do not let the mDNSResponder service run on Windows 7 machines.
RE: [info-tech] tech conference program
Kathy, My email address is wrong on the spreadsheet. It's he...@siouxcityschools.org Thanks, Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Kathy Petersen Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 3:15 PM To: Superintendents; principals; c...@aea8.k12.ia.us; info-tech; libmedia; aea8-staff Subject: [info-tech] tech conference program We now have a tentative program on the T.I.C.L website. It is subject to change, so check back periodically for the final version. Go to the link below: http://www.ticl-ia.org/About.html If you have any questions, contact me. = Kathy Petersen - Administrative Assistant Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency 8 500 NE 6th St PO Box 802 Pocahontas, IA 50574 712-335-3588 Ext 2052 Fax: 712-335-5870 kpeter...@aea8.k12.ia.us Imagination was given to us to compensate for what we are not; a sense of humor was given to us to console us for what we are. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. You are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.
RE: [info-tech] Middle School Tech Curriculum
We have just written a new middle school tech curriculum. We are including email, social media use, cyber-bullying and internet safety each as specific units. There are some great resources out there. Make sure what you put together or use for curriculum incorporates these things. Layne Henn Instructional Technology Sioux City Schools -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, May 20, 2010 12:59 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Middle School Tech Curriculum Learning.com also has a very good Tech curriculum product from what I have heard. We only use the assessment, but the EasyTech Product has gotten very good reviews. 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 May 20, 2010, at 12:09 PM, Karen Appleton wrote: Lance, You might want to take a look at the programs and curriculum offered at http://genyes.com/ They appear to have a comprehensive approach to tech literacy as well as tech integration and a few other menu choices. US DOE has cited them as an exemplary program. I have not previewed, but I have read the reviews... See what you think! Karen -- Original Message -- From: Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us Reply-To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 10:32:06 -0500 After many arguments/discussions, staffing changes and teacher rotation, it has finally been decided that we need some consistent Tech Curriculum at the Middle School Level. For us taht is going to be grades 6-8. What I am looking for is areas of concentration for kids that age, textbooks (if any) or out right curriculum that any of you are using. I have the strange feeling that this could make for a very long summer for me. -- 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 --- [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/ - -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Karen Appleton Instructional Media/Technology Consultant Prairie Lakes AEA 8 Zones 1 - 2 - 3 23 East 7th Street Spencer, Iowa 51301-7314 Phone: 712.262.4704 or 866.540.3860 FAX: 712.262.5114 * This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e- mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. -- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] FW: Mouse Mischief
In playing with Mouse Mischief, we thought we would try to use the Einstruction Mobi's as the mouseTo our dismay it doesn't work. Anybody else want to try other slate brands as mice? Layne In Sioux City From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 2:54 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] FW: Mouse Mischief Check out this video - Mouse Mischief in action http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/d7cbbb89-4800-4c35-82f1- 3ee97d67635b
RE: [info-tech] Microsoft $$
Sioux City does :) -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 10:12 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Microsoft $$ Anyone got their plans done and approved yet? -- Experts claim that 72% of all statistics are made up on the spot. -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] MS Settlement
Not there, but have studied this.
No IEOC for Lang. Arts available.
We will not have a LA focus at HS in SC :)
Layne
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Behalf Of jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:00 AM
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You can use map, too I thought. But again, doesn't adress that part.
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From: Pearson, Jeremy jpear...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:56:55
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] MS Settlement
At the high school level, aren't they only suggesting IEOC. I know you
can't use ITEDs for anyting at the high school level.
Jeremy
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[mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:54 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
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disbelife, grin
You, cynical?
grin
On Feb 19, 2010, at 10:51 AM, Lance Lennon wrote:
Murray just cleared things up and told me the IEOC Assessment is $40 a
year, that is more than we would get for GPV per kid. H who get
their
fingers in this honey pot?
I am too young to be this cynical!
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RE: [info-tech] what about l...@edu
Hey all, We are trying to use l...@edu accounts for email with about 65 students. We have the site setup, however, the way Microsoft is doing this, if I open up the live accounts, I am also opening up the ability for students to check Hotmail and msn mail, etc. I don't want kids to check their hotmail, I just want the email account I'm giving them to be accessible. Google mail keeps these things separate. We are using lightspeed for filtering, any ideas out there? Layne Henn in Sioux City From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 12:49 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] what about l...@edu Nope, I guessing it will be a part of the Office2010 roll-out. Somehow Dreamspeak is also a part of this, which has trial software and training. I think I heard the live versions will be free to schools. Don't know how rich of an application these will be. Haven't looked at googled docs to have a good comparions. Guess I need to do some more homework on the next snow day. Speaking of such, we still have a few more loads left... Murray From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 12:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] what about l...@edu Does the pitch say when they are releasing their live versions of those products and will those be free to schools? From: Murray Gafkjen [mailto:mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 12:26 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] what about l...@edu They are releasing their live version of word, powerpoint, onenote, and excel. They currently have something called workspaces which sharepoint will replace this summer. Skydrive is also in the mix (25 gigs of storage). I haven't completely taken the plunge, so I'm still going by their sale pitches. Thanks, Murray Gafkjen From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 12:20 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] what about l...@edu Murray, I looked at that before. Do they have actual online editors for documents, presentations, and spreadsheets like Google Docs? I thought it was just storage as far as the document part went. Thanks, Chad Frerichs From: Murray Gafkjen [mailto:mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 9:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] what about l...@edu Been looking at the material for Microsoft's l...@edu offering. What the addition of Sharepoint Live for next year, it's a tempting offer. We have a .com we use for our school's web site, so we would not have to entangle our k12.ia.us with the routing. They say it's free, and will remain free, but it is still Microsoft. They have an easy feature to turn off chat, (with google, it is still a struggle). Just throwing this out there... Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly We have snow for sale-at affordable prices.
[info-tech] CS4 Adobe Illustrator
Is there an expert out there in CS4 Adobe illustrator that would like to come and do some basic training with our Family and Consumer Science Teachers? They are using it for Fashion Design with SnapFashun. Thanks. Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Wave invites
Lance, Can I speak for one for my director? schr...@siouxcityschools.org thanks, layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wave invites For some reason, I have been blessed or cursed with another 30 (yes thirty) Wave invites. Any takers? -- Chaos Theory is a new theory invented by scientists panicked by the thought that the public were beginning to understand the old ones. ~Mike Barfield -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Google Wave
Lance, Can I get in on this? Thanks, Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jim Kerns Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:40 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Google Wave Lance, Me too!! Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Brendan Porter bpor...@rdi1.com 11/4/2009 8:30 AM I'd take one! Sent from my iPhone. On Nov 4, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us wrote: I have 20 google wave invites to give out, And I am not even going to charge for them. FREEBIES first 20 request win. By the way they are going to come from my wife's account (long story and if you want to hear about it, then you are too bored and need to get back to work) Have a great Wednesday. -- 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 515-448-4749 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us ] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] Online courses
Would anyone care to share what they are offering for students in an online course format? In Sioux City, we are using Moodle with Courses from hippocampus, but want to continue developing more. Is anyone using blackboard? Sakai? Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 Instructional Technology Siouxcityschools.org
RE: [info-tech] PC Ipod recording
What is the best microphone for the new Itouch? Layne Henn Sioux City Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:00 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] PC Ipod recording Paul, Although we are a mac school (big surprise coming here) I still use a PC and have one at home. (See I told you it was a big surprise.) I agree with Chad and Jeremy on Audacity. It is free and I used it to transfer musch of my music collection that I had on cassette to MP3. Also agree with Jeremy on the record direct to iPod method. The microphones that are available are easy to use and all new iPods come with the record feature. Make sure you get the correct mike for the iPod you have. Teachers will probably find this to be the easier way for them to record as it is a push button, talk, and it is there solution Lance Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Inspiration Alternatives...
I've done some research on this and tried some of the freebies. Nothing is as good. However, the Smartboard Notebook 10 software has the same stuff and is free if you have some smartboards in the district J Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:06 AM To: AEA 8 Tech Cord's List Subject: [info-tech] Inspiration Alternatives... Happy Summer!!! Anyone out there using an open-source alternative to Inspiration or Kidspiration? We have made the switch from KidPix to TuxPaint, and that has seem to go pretty well. Looking for an alternative to the Inspiration product, so if anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate them. Thanks!!! Jeremy ___ 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 https://www.fort-dodge.k12.ia.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.f ort-dodge.k12.ia.us/ (515)574-5676 voice (515)574-5324 fax
RE: [info-tech] Tech Money
Scott, What if we definitely DO want to go through the hoops of filing on our own for E2T2 Grant dollars. Can we get out of our consortium? To me, now would be the perfect time! What should I do to make this happen? Layne Henn Sioux City Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 4:27 PM To: Info-Tech Cc: Diane Jackson [PLAEA Pocahontas] Subject: [info-tech] Tech Money I am in a meeting now learning the latest on the E2T2 and ARRA funds. Here is what to expect ARRA funds will be 100% competitive grants. Grants will be filled on-line. This is still in limbo, but the website is https://iowagrants.gov There will also be new E2T2 Grant application as well, but I don't see that individual districts will want to go through the hoops to file on their own. The Iowa DE current view is to keep the current E2T2 Consortia intact. E2T2 Funds may still be through the existing Consortia. (Yes I expect new schools will be allowed in, but it is too new to know how it will work now) Regardless there is a QUARTERLY reporting requirements, and complete transparency in funds usage. If part of a consortia the reporting will be done by the consortia. IMHO: I don't expect that it will be money that each district can spend as they want. The Iowa DE does not have the resources to review 360 reports four times a year. The next big question is what is next year E2T2 consortia going to look like. I can speculate it will continue with reading, but could transition to math. The funds will purchase at least 40% Professional Development, and some is going to purchase technology for the districts. As the consortia the purchases will be determined and applied to all participating districts. It could be Hardware, On-Line resource subscription, and/or software. This is all VERY new information so no details have been discussed. Once se know more info we will send it out. _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. - _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Prairie Lakes AEA - http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/tech _ Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you? But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window. - Steve Bluestone _ --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] projectors
LOVE the epson 83+!! Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. -Original Message- From: Paul Heyer phe...@titonka.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:15 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] projectors I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those that are using projectors what brands are working for you? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] So much talk about JOOMLA
All this talk about Joomla got me wondering. We have a separate INTRANET for staff we use webGUI. What are others doing for intranet? Joomla? We'd like to create a repository for classroom content and resources. Here's what I envision happening. A teacher puts together a lesson or group of resources for a lesson and saves it (any type of file - including Interactive whiteboard, html, responders, anything) They go to a website that allows them to answer a few simple questions (via dropdown) like grade, subject and type (resource, lesson plan, notebook file, etc.) Then a browse button that allows them to upload the file from their desktop to a server. The files that are on this server then populate a separate website that is categorized by grade, subject and type so teachers can lookup what other teachers around our district are doing. (no sense in recreating the wheel) We could also used this repository as a way to publish common assessments. Would this be a sharepoint thing? Is anyone doing anything like this? Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image003.jpg
[info-tech] Software concurrent licensing formula
Software licensing, Is there some sort of formula to figure out how many concurrent licenses you need for a certain number of students using the program? For example, I have a software that is going to service 4000 students, but the won't all be on at the same time. Should I buy 500 licenses? 100 licenses? If I have 30 computers in a lab, and 17 buildings that's 510 users if they all get on at the same time. Chances of that are slim. But should I buy 500 licenses, or just half of that? My per student cost changes drastically, depending on how many licenses I purchase. Any ideas? Lance, I don't want your smart alecky if a train leaves a station at 3:10 pm traveling at 90mph I want REAL answers here J Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image003.jpg
RE: [info-tech] science equipment
In Sioux City, we love the vernier Lab Quest http://www.vernier.com/ Also, Document cameras with microscope attachment. layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 3:20 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] science equipment So . . . If I could pimp out my science rooms (HS/MS and even elementary type things) . . . What's everyone using for any science computer type probes (microscopes, measuring equipment), etc.? Certain brand(s)--platform specific/cross platform? Success stories in your schools? Just something thought provoking for the end of the day. Thanks! --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] wireless projectors
We did a pilot in Sioux City with the wireless and it was a huge disappointment. WE couldn't do both internet and projection at the same time unless we added an additional wireless card to the tablet. Even then is was patchy and you still couldn't do video- Highly disappointing results. We wire everything now and are starting to use some LCD TV's. We are looking into the promethean with the projection arm. Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Paul Heyer Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:51 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless projectors Anyone using wireless mulitmedia projectors? Pros and Cons? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Technology Associate
The link is a good article about Technology Integration Specialist. There is a job description in the article. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=truedb=f5hAN=15340051si te=ehost-live Title is: Fulfilling the Need for a Technology Integration Specialist Source: T H E Journal, Oct. 2004 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Technology Associate Good one--LOL (I am laughing)! That must be why we really don't need a lot of help . . . HA HA On Feb 12, 2009, at 10:39 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: I did not think that Apples ever had problems. That is as you say. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:41 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Technology Associate We have people in each building who assist one another--but nothing official in place. At one time we did have site responders (teachers or associates) who did the tech. help. This was in place when I first started here . . . but with the upgrade to OS X . . . not everybody in those positions were/are quite as apt as they used to be, so that kind of went away as we upgrades things. MOST people seem to have the skills/know how to try some quick fixes . . . those that don't either ask other staff members or wait for me when my to do list whittles down, which sometimes takes a while. But if they're OK with that so am I. I also have 2 building secretaries who help me out with JMC things when I need it, which helps. But they do it because they like me, not because of job description type thing. :-) (that's the story I'm sticking with-LOL) When I first took the tech. job over the HS had student assistants. I don't do that anymore. While they were good kids and trustworthy . . . I still ran into issues of them suping things up/tweaking without the maturity/understanding to realize we're all part of a larger network/system. On Feb 12, 2009, at 9:05 AM, Jim Kerns wrote: In the past we had the library associates 1/2 time as technology assistants in each building. I will do a little digging and see if I can find the job description we used. Jim Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us 2/11/2009 10:09 PM Does anyone out there use associates as tech assistance? And if so, is their a job description? Thanks in advance 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] Teacher lock-down [Spam score:8%]
In Sioux City, Only Technology dept. people have any kind of admin. access. We have a local admin account where the password changes daily. As a staff member, you can call the help desk and ask for the password of the day. When you login as that user, you have local admin rights. They also go through the same Internet filter as students. Layne Henn Sioux City Community Schools From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mark Walz Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Teacher lock-down [Spam score:8%] I let all the teachers be local admins to their machines. I would spend half my day every day running around installing/configuring all the little things that they want otherwise. They go through the same locked down internet filter that all the students do though. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:10 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Teacher lock-down [Spam score:8%] As I'm getting ready for the 2009-2010 school year I need a little help from you guys again. What I'm looking for is a list of what privileges you give your teachers. As for what they can and can't do on their systems. I'm looking to lock them down pretty tight but I have to have other schools input before I can do this. So if your teachers are locked down please let me know what they can do as for running programs, installing programs, and then some. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD Emmetsburg, IA Networking Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
I meant 1080p Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:49 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room Layne why 1080i and not 1080p? Just wondering if it is a cost issue, cause if you gonna pimp the room, pimp it big time. -- 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 515-448-4749 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] Lightspeed
Hey all, Yesterday I attended an online seminar showing how lightspeeds new plugin for streaming video works. It was very cool and efficient. Who out there is using lightspeed for virus protection and filtering? Can I get a show of hands? How about a user group - even a virtual one, that can help with hammering out policies and such? Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Discovery Assessment
http://www.thinklinkassessment.com/corporate/ Sorry, forgot the link. Layne From: Henn, Layne [mailto:he...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: Discovery Assessment Discovery Education has an assessment site (formerly ThinkLink) Is anybody looking at this? We just had a presentation from Skills Iowa that also has an assessment piece. Anybody out there using these assessments for RTI or 2nd Assessment solutions? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Electronic Newsletters
Yes, In SC, we use SOCS to do enewsletter. Feel free to subscribe at www.siouxcityschools.org :) layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 10:17 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Electronic Newsletters Are there any of your district sending out digital newsletters instead of mailing out a paper one to every household? 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) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Fiber?
Schoon's from Cherokee. Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Fiber? Who does everyone use to bury fiber? 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
[info-tech] question from a teacher
Any ideas for those of us who don't have cable outlets to view the inauguration? Sorry, kinda late notice, but I'm just working on plans for next week...thanks! Erin **-A bit of a dilemma here. I see that CNN is streaming it through facebook, but we BLOCK facebook and won't open it for this or anything else. Is there anybody out there with a GREAT idea?? Thanks Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image003.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Keyboarding Programs
In middle school, we use the Glencoe keyboarding and computer app. Kids take as a 9 week course in 6th and 7th grades. Layne (sent from my Q smartphone) -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: 1/12/2009 8:45 AM Subject: [info-tech] Keyboarding Programs My middle school is looking for a good keyboarding program and i was wondering what people use out there. Any suggestions? Thanks PS SNOW DAY -- Chaos Theory is a new theory invented by scientists panicked by the thought that the public were beginning to understand the old ones. ~Mike Barfield -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] student email
I'm doing a pilot with some 8th grade students using gmail. Who out there is doing student email and what things have been problems, concerns, issues. Thanks, Layne Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
[info-tech] Computer labs
Next Question, I need to find some research or data or something that tells me how many computer labs to have in a school of 700 students (K-5). Background: We are planning a new building in SC that merges 2 elem. Schools into one that will be P-5 with 700+ students. I have made the recommendation that there needs to be atleast 2 computer labs to cover this # of students. We have never put 2 computer labs in an elem. School before, so I need something to back this up. I'm researching different databases, but I thought I'd throw it out to this think tank of great minds! Thanks, Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:17 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] student email It takes some time. I go through and look at the subjects and if it doesn't have one or has a questionable one I look at the message. Most have reasonable subjects and I can go through the list pretty quickly. I also make a random sampling of all of them as I go along just in case they are being clever. Once the students think I read each and every one of them, they are pretty good about not abusing it. Most things that are school related have file attachments with assignment names. I have gotten pretty good at expediting the process. I just learned what to look for. In case I miss something that might come up later, all is archived as well. Keep in mind that it really is for academic purposes only and I shut off their accounts if they abuse it at all. They learned pretty quickly that I wasn't kidding. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 08, 2009 10:07 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] student email Layne, monitored for inappropriate content by me. I have an inbox with all incoming and outgoing messages from the student email server going to it. I've heard this a few times, and my jaw drops every time. Is it really manageable to monitor all incoming and outgoing student email? How much time does it take? How much lag time does it create in the mail getting sent or received? Thanks! --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712-272-3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 MSN: limbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 9:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] student email Layne, Okoboji has student email for grades 5 - 12. We use hmailserver with a squirrelmail web based client which is all free and integrates with Active Directory. We run it in house, and it is monitored for inappropriate content by me. I have an inbox with all incoming and outgoing messages from the student email server going to it. In the student AUP it says that it is to be used for academic purposes only and any violation will result in loss of its use. Which is pretty big since that is the only way they can transfer files as we have usb drives disabled. I have not had many issues after the first few. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Henn, Layne [mailto:he...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 08, 2009 9:51 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] student email I'm doing a pilot with some 8th grade students using gmail. Who out there is doing student email and what things have been problems, concerns, issues. Thanks, Layne Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] gateway
In Sioux City, we have been using www.Mundocorp.com And www.buydakota.com Their web site doesn't show much for hardware. But if you call they have most all the systems individual piece parts in stock. Tod Stokes Technology Helpdesk Sioux City Community School District (712) - 279 - 6803 -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:10 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] gateway We have purchased quite a few gateway tablet computers in the last several years and now that MPC/Gateway has filed for bankruptcy they stated that they probably will NOT honor the warranties or have replacement parts. Does anyone have a source for used parts for Gateway tablet computers? thanks, Bill Day TRV --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Document Cameras
Donna, Here in Sioux City, we love the AverMedia 300AF+. We have about 200 of them in all different grade levels. The software allows you to record video. We have only had 2 that have had to be returned and were replaced without question within the week. Layne Henn Sioux City Community Schools From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donna Salton Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 4:21 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Document Cameras Does anyone have any document cameras they would recommend? We are especially looking at Elmo TT-02S but are interested in what you have to say. Donna Salton Emmetsburg Catholic School 712.852.3464 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [info-tech] using twitter
We use parentlink in Sioux City http://www.parentlink.net/html/ContentBase/Content/Home Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] using twitter 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 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Internet Cafe
Same in sioux city Layne (sent from my Q smartphone) -Original Message- From: Pearson, Jeremy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: 9/25/2008 9:07 AM Subject: RE: [info-tech] Internet Cafe Nothing here. We would need a better wireless infrastructure before we can offer something like that. Iowa Central is doing something like that over there, but not sure of any specifics. Jeremy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Internet Cafe Hello All, Is anyone out there providing an Internet café type wireless environment where students may bring their own notebook to school and use it for just internet access in a specific area of the school? If so what are some of the problems you have encountered? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [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/ -
FW: [info-tech] LEGO robotics
I asked our LEGO people to respond to this email. Layne From: Massey, Doyle Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:00 AM To: Henn, Layne; Rorris, Mitchel; Gaul, Anthony Subject: RE: [info-tech] LEGO robotics Pitsco-Dacta is producing a metal version of lego NXT that uses the NXT components and software. I will be doing a high school club using those pieces. Thanks, Doyle From: Henn, Layne Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:06 AM To: Rorris, Mitchel; Massey, Doyle; Gaul, Anthony Subject: FW: [info-tech] LEGO robotics Can one of you guys respond to this for me? Thanks, Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Otto Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 4:20 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] LEGO robotics Are there any schools using the LEGO NXT robotic kits at the High School level? If so, what are some of your opinions about it? Thanks. ~Doug Otto~ Harris-Lake Park Technology
[info-tech] classroom amplification
Is anyone doing audio enhancement in classrooms? I'm looking at 4 different companies: LightSPEED-tek.com http://www.lightspeed-tek.com/ Gofrontrow.com http://www.gofrontrow.com/ Audioenhancement.com http://www.audioenhancment.com/ Smarttech.com http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+classroom+audio+syste m/default.htm Thanks!! Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Keyboarding software
Sioux City uses Glencoe Keyboarding and Computer App. In grade 6-8 And Glencoe for High School in 9-11 In elementary we have various products being used, but we're trying to standardize. We have Type to Learn 3 Network and All the right type. Question: When Keyboarding is taught in Elementary, is it part of the Lang. Arts curriculum or is it a separate curriculum and who teaches it? (core teacher or a specials teacher like Art, Music and PE?) Thanks, Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Johnston Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 1:21 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Keyboarding software PAC uses All the Right Type and Mavis Beacon in grades 4-8. No keyboarding is done at the High School Level. Brett Johnston Director of Information Technology Pocahontas Area Community School District Pocahontas, IA 50574 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 11:53 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Keyboarding software What are other schools using to teach keyboarding, or are you at all? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351
RE: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement
Have you been to the website? www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:17 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement Greetings, Has anyone heard from Microsoft? I know the DE had a meeting in early June but I wasn't able to attend. Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] Job posting
Maybe it's bad timing... or maybe it's good? Anyone interested? http://www.siouxcityschools.org/pages/uploaded_files/administrative_jobs .pdf Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
[info-tech] mounting projector debate rages on
The debate of mounting or not to mount projectors in the classroom continues on here in SC. At one time, somebody mentioned they were switching to LCD's instead of projectors. If anybody has purchased LCD's for the classroom, I have a few questions. What size is appropriate for a 25 student classroom? What vendor are you using (IEC?) Is mounting the TV an additional cost? Thanks! Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image002.jpg
RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board
Does that include the cart, or are purchasing the cart seperate? -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: 6/4/2008 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board I just got a bid from a vendor for a Dukane presentation cart that has a DVD/VCR, sound system, and document camera for $1180. We are purchasing the NEC VT595 projectors from KC Audio for $593 apiece Total cost is $1773 per cart. I am purchasing 12 of these. Only warning is shipping. It is going to cost me $1050.00 for shipping and then add about another $200 if you do not have a loading dock. I can pass on the info to anyone who is interested -- UNIX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity. ~ Dennis Ritchie -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-5143 --- [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/ -
RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board
We have 37 smartboards in Sioux City. We have looked at all the other types and are sticking with the Smart product. As we use more and more of the Document Cameras, we get farther and farther away from the interactive whiteboards. I had a teacher who had both and ended up giving his smartboard to another teacher because he never used it anymore. for every smartboard, I can buy 3 Document cameras, or 2 doc. cameras and a projector. Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:12 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board Well that is kind of what we liked about the Promethean since you had to use the pen to move the cursor, that way you can place your hand on the board and it won't move when you tap the board. Mitch From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:08 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board We have one of the Prometheans and they are nice but totally pen based in operation... can't use your finger to navigate. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:02 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board We are getting in at least 6 of the Promethean Activboards. We currently have one of the Smartboards right now and the new ones seem to be a lot nicer. Mitch From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board We are installing 26 of the Smart Technologies model 680 this summer. BTW could use some help. Thanks, Tony Richardson Humboldt Community Schools From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board We have a teacher here that would like to use one of these next year. We do not have any in the district. Can anyone recommend one that is being used now or suggestions? Thanks. I started looking but so many different models. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-3919 (li),' ((!.-' Fax 712-469-3131
RE: [info-tech] Conference Reminder
I need to get 10 more in from Sioux City. I hope there is still space. Thanks, layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Petersen Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Conference Reminder It is less than three weeks until the time for the best professional development opportunity of the summer: the Prairie Lakes Conference, Integrating Instruction and Technology for the 2ist Century Learner! We are very pleased with the response many of you have made with your registrations. The good news is that there is still space for a few more middle school teams or individual educators to register for this event. Please contact Kathy Petersen ([EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ) to make registration arrangements, or go to the Prairie Lakes AEA website to access a registration form (http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/en/meeting_details_resources/integrating_inst ruction_technology_conference/ http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/en/meeting_details_resources/integrating_inst ruction_technology_conference/ ?). While you are at the website, check out the Program at a Glance, see who is making presentations, and why you should not miss this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you in Storm Lake next month! = Kathy Petersen - Administrative Assistant Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency 8 500 NE 6th St PO Box 802 Pocahontas, IA 50574 712-335-3588 Ext 2052 Fax: 712-335-5870 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly and Leave the Rest to God! This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. You are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.
RE: [info-tech] Two Things
Lance, Your such a good director, we're thinking of having you tested for steroids. We don't have a calendaring service, but our high schools use highschoolsports.net and then we push the feeds to our websites. Otherwise, we just use outlook and share calendars. Layne A. Henn Siouxcityschools.org http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 2:29 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Two Things First off, I am going to send out, some contact info for a guy from Xerox. They are doing a placement program, where depending on the size of your district, they will give you a three year lease on a color copier with finisher for the cost of the prints. FOr us it is over 1 cent a black print and a little over 8 cents a color image. IT is a multi function copier. We went with it, rather than buy a production color laser for our high school. There is no cost if we do not use it at all. Here is the contact info Stephen Hemming Sales Executive Xerox-North American Inside Sales Phone: 1-866-252-1461 Fax: 1-866-252-3557 #2. Does anyone know of an online calendaring service. Our local conservationist is wanting teachers in all his schools to be able to schedule him and/or see his schedule online. He is looking for a hosted type solution and I was just wondering if anyone had done anything like this before. Thanks. -- 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
RE: [info-tech] Learning.com
3 schools, 40-60 students at a time. We'll use Science or Math classes to rotate the kids through. One proctor at each location. 2 days 1025 adolescents, it should be WONDERFUL! Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:06 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Learning.com I sat in on the webex training for the Technology assessment today, and I was wondering when and how the other schools are going to be giving the exam. I know Layne you sat in on the training what is your format? Here I am going to try and do it in one day, using 2 labs and a wireless cart, 50ish students for 1 hour with 3 proctors. 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) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments
Sioux City and Council bluffs aren't listed on this spreadsheet, any ideas why not? Also, it says Pocahontas Area (PAC) has 17,754 students. Is that right? layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 8:56 AM To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us' Subject: RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments This IA-SB spreadsheet has enrollment numbers: http://www.ia-sb.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=2584LangType=1033 - 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) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gi d,391/Itemid,55/ better -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Johnston Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments No we are about 17,200 students short this year. Brett Johnston Director of Information Technology Pocahontas Area Community School District 202 1st Ave SW Pocahontas, IA 50574 712-335-4848 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:33 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments Sioux City and Council bluffs aren't listed on this spreadsheet, any ideas why not? Also, it says Pocahontas Area (PAC) has 17,754 students. Is that right? layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 8:56 AM To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us' Subject: RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments This IA-SB spreadsheet has enrollment numbers: http://www.ia-sb.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=2584LangType=1033 - 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) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] Steady state
Has anybody tried this yet - I don't know how long it's been around, but I just heard about it. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/sharedaccess/default .mspx Apparently it's free? Does it work like Deep Freeze or Centurion? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
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
RE: [info-tech] Document Cameras
Chad, With laptops for teachers, they will ask you for wireless w/projector. Do you have a solution for this? Stuff I've tried is really clunky. Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 11:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Document Cameras Are there specific carts (no, not cars, thank you Jeremy) those of you who plan on switching will be looking at? On Mar 6, 2008, at 10:49 AM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: I think Okoboji is going to go away from mounting them as well. We mounted projectors for each H.S. and M.S. teacher, and for the teachers that use them all the time from the same spot shooting at the same whiteboard, that is great. Once mounted, the mobility is obviously very limited. So, for the teachers that NEVER use their projectors they are now stuck to the ceiling. I know I could go get them down and move them somewhere else, but... Also, now every teacher K-12 will have a laptop in the next few days, and if you mount the projector and run a VGA cable somewhere in the room to connect to it, then that is where they have to connect to the projector. It limits the mobility of the laptop. So, because we are going away from desktops, I think we are going to move to a cart solution. So the teachers will have the cart with the projector in their room and connect to it with their laptops when needed. This solution also allows for sharing of equipment. I hate to see expensive equipment just hanging from the ceiling gathering dust. I see advantages both ways, but for us in many situations the non-mounted solution makes more sense. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Sarah Freking [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 06, 2008 10:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Document Cameras We, too, are trying very hard to get mounted projectors in every classroom. It's one of the biggies on my list of needs for next year. I'd be interested if there are reasons not to. It seems necessary in today's classrooms. 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 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] 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 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image003.jpg
RE: [info-tech] United/Discover Education Streaming Update
Scott: I have a few things. 1. I would like to look into having the inhouse United/DE server. 2. The polycom unit that I talked to you about earlier came from IPTV about 6 years ago when that school was part of some reading initiative 3. We have just implemented LIghtspeed and replaced Symantec district wide (4000+ systems) our guy would be willing to field questions from people about implementation. 4. Where can I witness Moodle being used effectively? Thanks, Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 3:32 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] United/Discover Education Streaming Update Just an FYI We now have a LocalHost server for United/Discovery Education Streaming content. All districts in Prairie Lakes, and Northwest AEA will now pull their video content from our server in Fort Dodge. This change is transparent to your users. For school districts using ICN as their Internet Service Provider should see faster load times. For districts that have other Internet Service Providers you may also see faster video response times depending on their distance to the ICN. Also two districts have setup in-house LocalHost servers. Comments from one district have included Videos play immediately, no waiting for Buffering to complete. If you have a lot of United/Discovery streaming traffic in your building you may want to consider Installing your own internal LocalHost equipment. There is a 1 time $600 setup fee, plus a web server at your site with 2-4 Tb of storage on a single drive. I believe there are NAS solutions for $1000-$1500 that will give you the required storage space. If you have any questions please feel free to ask _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. - _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Prairie Lakes AEA - http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/tech _ The bottom line is there have been a lot of nuts elected to the United States Senate. - Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) _ --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] FW: 35 mm slides
Hey everybody, I received this email from a teacher in our district (see below). Has anyone ever run across something? Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ From: Dirks, Ilene Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:14 AM To: Howard, Laura Subject: 35 mm slides Laura, I have some 35 mm slides that I would like to use to enhance my lessons for Global Foods. Is there any way to get them in a form to put into power points for each unit? Is there a machine I can use or would I need to take the slides some where to use a machine? Thanks, Ilene Dirks image001.jpg
[info-tech] reactions?
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_downloa d/gid,4608/ Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Document cameras
I'm getting closer to picking a Doc. Camera. I've appreciated the input I've gotten from various peeps. AverVision 300AF+ is in the top3: Fold for portability, about 4lbs., can capture up to 80 images and bright. $570 Lumens DC160 - not quite as nice, but smaller footprint and flexible arm on cam and light. $590 AverVision CP150 - haven't got my hands on this one yet - don't know the price, but it like the cam, light and flexible arm. We are going to be offering some classes for teachers on using these in your classrooms. I think the training piece is very important. I don't want to buy technology just for the sake of having technology. Hopefully I can get one of these vendors to give me some free training. Layne in Sioux City From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 8:37 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Document cameras Layne- Welcome back, and Happy 2008 everyone!!! We have a couple of different models what is now the Qomo Document Cameras. (Our's were labeled Promax.) I am not impressed with the cheap model ($850) as the picture is not the greatest. The model that has is around $1200 has a nicer picture, with a lot more features. We do have some old Elmo's in the District, but those are old, not very bright, and current back at Elmo as they were recalled for a fire problem. Nice!!! The nice thing about the upper end Qomo and Promaxs, they already have the video switcher built-in to the document camera, so it takes care of two boxes that you need in the classroom. As always, that would be a problem with the projector dies and then your whole system goes with it. I would enjoy hearing what you end up standardizing on, and what drew you there. We have considered adding some document cameras, but money always keeps it from happening. Jeremy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:45 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Document cameras I have read some reviews and we have a few of the Aver-media 530 document cameras, but I'm wondering what others are having good/bad experiences with. The 530 is a little over the top for the typical classroom. It is big and bulky and I think we could've gotten the needed features with a smaller footprint (and $$). There are some Elmo's in our district, but I have no idea what model and they are a few years old. We would like to standardize as much as possible and your feedback is valued. Teachers like the ability to capture images, plug in an SD card, capture video, not to mention not producing transparencies J. Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
[info-tech] Document cameras
I have read some reviews and we have a few of the Aver-media 530 document cameras, but I'm wondering what others are having good/bad experiences with. The 530 is a little over the top for the typical classroom. It is big and bulky and I think we could've gotten the needed features with a smaller footprint (and $$). There are some Elmo's in our district, but I have no idea what model and they are a few years old. We would like to standardize as much as possible and your feedback is valued. Teachers like the ability to capture images, plug in an SD card, capture video, not to mention not producing transparencies J. Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image002.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Technology in Classrooms
Response systems and document cameras have been really popular with teachers and students. 2Know from Renaissance Learning and AverMedia are the brands we've chosen in Sioux City. Smarttech also has a response system. Layne Henn 712-224-7423 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Davis Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:19 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Technology in Classrooms Techs, We are in the process of setting up individual building technology committees and using a survey for faculty to fill out as to what they would like to have integrated into their curriculm using current / upcoming technology. Other than computers, overhead projectors, wireless, smartboards, what are other schools considering as far as hardware, software to achieve this, if any. Thanks, Dan Dan Davis Network Administrator Spirit Lake Comm. School 900 20th Street Spirit Lake, Ia.51360 (712)336-3707 ext. 1300 [EMAIL PROTECTED] image001.png
RE: [info-tech] Technology Assessment
Sioux City, too. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:06 PM To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us' Subject: RE: [info-tech] Technology Assessment We are interested also. --- 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 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)
[info-tech] Inspiration Alternative
I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of an alternative to the Inspiration software. Something open-sourced and FREE would be great!! Layne in SUX
[info-tech] You Tube wacker
Maybe some of you have heard of this, but Vixy.net is a place where you can put in the url of the youtube video and it will convert it to something that you can download and watch using windows media or mac. Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Stoeber Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:51 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Inspiration Alternative I read about this product in ESchool News. I have not looked at it. http://www.eschoolnews.com/eti/2005/06/000851.php http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryRSS.cfm?ArticleID=5712page=3 http://cmap.ihmc.us/ Keitj Keith Stoeber Sioux Central CSD 4440 US Highway 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 From: Henn, Layne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:41 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Inspiration Alternative I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of an alternative to the Inspiration software. Something open-sourced and FREE would be great!! Layne in SUX
[info-tech] FW: Tech Literacy 2008 Deadline - Be Ready
Scott (or others) Does the AEA subscribe to any TechLiteracy assessments like this? We(Sioux City) are still struggling with a solution for testing 8th graders on Tech literacy for our federal report. Layne Henn Tech/Curriculum Administrator 712.224.7423 From: Learning.com eBook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:05 PM To: Henn, Layne Subject: Tech Literacy 2008 Deadline - Be Ready Defining and Assessing Student Technology Proficiency: Are You Ready for the 2008 Deadline? Learning.com logohttp://www.learning.com/images/logo-ldc.gif http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //newbay.ebookhost.net/tl/learning/1/ eBook http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //newbay.ebookhost.net/tl/learning/1/ http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //newbay.ebookhost.net/tl/learning/1/ Thank you for viewing our eBook featured on Technology Learning magazine's Web site. Here's valuable information about solutions that can help you get your students the technology skills they need, and get the assessment data you need to meet the 2008 deadline to assess and provide data on your students' technology proficiency. EasyTech http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //www.learning.com/easytech/index.htm?cid=07EBFU2 - the award-winning solution for integrating technology into core instruction. * Web-delivered K-8 technology literacy curriculum * Supports teachers to easily and effectively integrate technology skills into math, science, language arts and social studies instruction * Spanish and English versions TechLiteracy Assessment http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //www.learning.com/tla/index.htm?cid=07EBFU2 - an authentic technology literacy assessment. * Measures and reports students' technology skills * Available for middle and elementary school students * Valid and accurate standard for technology literacy * Provides proficiency data necessary to show progress toward accountability goals About Learning.com We understand that students love to learn and interact with technology. We designed all our Web-delivered solutions based on research into how students learn with technology, incorporating multisensory experiences, immediate feedback, and opportunities for students to demonstrate the new skills they are gaining. Our singular over-riding purpose in all we do is to improve student learning. Learn more about all our solutions http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //www.learning.com/products/index.htm?cid=07EBFU2 , including Aha!Math, our new Web-delivered, K-5 supplemental math curriculum. Talk to a Representative Please call 800-580-4640 to talk to one of our sales team members about how our solutions can help you meet your district's goals. This is a commercial message from: Learning.com http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //www.learning.com 1620 SW Taylor Street Suite 100 Portland, OR 97205 | 800-580-4640 Info ET TLA http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //emailer.emailroi.com/send2friend.ice?tag=FI1P0234331647[EMAIL PROTECTED] ioux-city.k12.ia.us This email was delivered to [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Learning.com eBook. To ensure delivery, please add [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707mailt o:[EMAIL PROTECTED] to your address book. Manage/update your email preferences? http://emailer.emailroi.com/go.shtml?20070928150234331647m195707http: //emailer.emailroi.com/un.ice?FI1P0234331647[EMAIL PROTECTED] m195707English http://rm.emailroi.com/FI1P0234331647_m195707.gif
[info-tech] Inspiration and inspire data software
I have recently become aware of the incredible uses for this software in the classroom, especially as more and more teachers are using projectors and smartboards. Are there others out there using Inspiration and Inspire data? How are they using it and what kind of curriculum goals are they meeting with this technology? Here's a link to some quick overviews of their software Inspire data: http://www.inspiration.com/quicktours/index.cfm?fuseaction=inspiredata_Q T Inspiration: http://www.inspiration.com/quicktours/index.cfm?fuseaction=Insp_Quicktou r_QT Also, are there any members of this list service who have a blog or website about technology integration curriculum that they publish too or even read on a regular basis? Thanks for your feedback. Layne Henn Technology Integration Sioux City Schools
[info-tech] Technology Proficiency of 8th graders
I would like to hear from other districts on what they are doing to assess proficiency of 8th graders with Technology for the Spring BEDS report. We collected data last year, but would like to get more accurate and actually do some hands on for computer skills in software application and Internet use. Thanks, Layne Henn Technology Integration Specialist Sioux City Community Schools [EMAIL PROTECTED] siouxcityschools.org
RE: [info-tech] Teacher Webpages
Scott, I think you may have sent this to me by accident. You could also tell him about SOCS - we get erate for socs and it is pretty reasonable (and we don't have to host it or do any support). Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:19 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Teacher Webpages Karl, We are supporting Joomla content management system to replace districts traditional web sites. One of the extensions that I have been working with is User Home Pages My best published example of an option for you can be found at www.titonka.k12.ia.us Click on the Staff link. Find Paul Heyer and click on View My Site The cool thing about this solution is that staff members don't need any special software or have to upload anything to the server to make it work. The user just needs to log into the web site and click Manage My Pages link. All editing is done through a wysiwyg editor through the web site. If you want a demo of what a teacher would see create an account on the web site 207.28.111.100 Then contact me. I will walk you through the process. Joomla is open source, and User Home Pages is free with a few restrictions (50 teachers, 5 pages each). or around $100 for the unrestricted version. Joomla runs on any web server with PHP, and MySQL. You can run it on your site on Mac, Windows, or Linux. I can also host the solution here for $20/month. Currently we are hosting 5 live sites, and have several in development stages. - Original Message - From: Karl Hehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:02 AM Subject: [info-tech] Teacher Webpages | What are other schools doing for teacher webpages? | I have looked at Nvu/Apple Weblogs/TeacherWeb, ideally I would have a | cheap to free solution. We don't need anything very fancy just the | ability to post homework and lesson plans. | | | Karl Hehr | District Technology Coordinator | South Hamilton CSD | Jewell, IA | | | | | | --- | [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] | | - | Archived messages from this list can be found at: | http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ | - | --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
