RE: [info-tech] Computer Monitoring Software
Humboldt uses a hardware/software solution that is second to none. Not only can you use it to monitor their activity, it also gives you valuable stats about your network and its health. If you would like to know more, please respond to my address directly and I will share more about it. Then to control the desktop of the computer we are using Netop Remote for the Tech and Netop Student for the teachers. It has really improved the use of the network. The students seem to be staying on task more than before. The constant sneakness has been taken away since they know they can not get away with it any longer. Also hardware vandalism has seem to vanish, compared to last year as well. Douglas Kuhl HCSD Technical Coordinator E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom and Linda HusemanSent: Monday, November 07, 2005 1:55 PMTo: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.usSubject: Re: [info-tech] Computer Monitoring Software We use Vision by Master Solution and are happy with how it works. Linda Huseman Alta Community School - Original Message - From: Mark Johnson To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 8:43 AM Subject: [info-tech] Computer Monitoring Software We are looking for a good Computer Monitoring software program so we can monitor what students are doing on their computers. (In Study Halls, Library, and Computer Labs) Classroom use such as Net-Op School has would be nice but not a must. I would like to compare prices on different software packages. Any Suggestions, Pros, Cons, Etc. Thanks. Mark Johnson West Bend Mallard
[info-tech] Open Office: ANybody using it?
I have been using Open Office 1.4 at Humboldt for all teachers and students and have run in printing issues with it. Does anybody else use Open Office as their Office Suite? If you do do you have any issues with the printer name come in Open Office print box with circles, instead of the back slashes; in turn not allowing the user to print from Open Office? It is worth stating to that its only Open Office that has this issue, nothing else. Also they are using Win 2000, with Clean Slate, Sophos Virus scan, and the default profile was copied over by the set-up account to set-up the users exactly the same. Thanks Gang!
[info-tech] Does anybody use Instant Messaging for staff use for immediate communications
I am thinking outside of the box with the thought of giving staff an IM to use to IM immediate communications. Do any of you do this and if you have; what IM software did you use, how did you implement it, how did you teach the staff to use it, and was it beneficial or not? Figured I wouldn't walk into a wall, but instead asks those that possible have already so my own goose bump doesn't get to big. Thanks in advance everybody for your comments. Douglas Kuhl Technical Coordinator Humboldt Community School District Ph: 515-332-1330 E-mail: [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/ -
RE: [info-tech] JMC & lunch
Humboldt does a student ID cards from Life Touch and then use a bar code scanner, and they LOVE IT. If you would like to see it in use, come to Humboldt and I'll show you. It works excellent. -Original Message- From: Jackie Fonley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 11:01 AM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] JMC & lunch Quick question-- With our JMC lunch module, the lunch people are currently typing in names as students go through the line. There are questions being raised on whether charges are 100% accurate . . . . Originally we had purchased the fingerprint scanners, but if hands are sweaty, etc. it became somewhat of a hassle. It was quicker to type in names. Somebody had talked to me about having a keypad in which students type in their ID's, but I am also thinking it would be easy to punch in another number. I have student pictures loaded into the office program, but am I missing a way that can be linked with the lunch POS program? What are some other options you are using? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the algona.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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 the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] FrontPage 2003 Media
Thanks a bunch. Also give me your address and I'll send you some replacement CDs for what you have burned me. Please send it to: Humboldt Community School District 1408 9th Ave North Humboldt, IA 50548 Attn: Doug Kuhl Thanks Doug -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:20 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] FrontPage 2003 Media Douglas, I have a Microsoft FrontPage 2003 CD It takes the volume licensing key, but I would be happy to burn it for you and send the key. -- "If you put tomfoolery into a computer, nothing comes out of it but tomfoolery. But this tomfoolery, having passed through a very expensive machine, is somehow enobled and no-one dares criticize it." ~Pierre Gallois. -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director 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/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] FrontPage 2003 Media
The Humboldt Schools has just purchased a license for MS FrontPage 2003. While trying to get a copy of the Media from the AEA, they can not locate the CD to burn a copy of it. Does anybody have a copy of the Front Page 2003 Media CD that you could burn for me? I'll send two blank CDs as reimbursement for whomever can burn me a copy of FrontPage 2003. Can anybody help me out? Thanks Douglas Kuhl Technical Coordinator Humboldt Community School District Ph: 515-332-1330 E-mail: [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/ -
RE: [info-tech] Fwd:Keyboarding
Thanks for this e-mail. I am going to teach myself the Dvorak keyboard layout. I did some research and this just makes way to much sense. I actually set my Win2000 PC to be able to switch between the QWERTY and the DVORAK key mapping. Its simple to set the computers up. I searched on the internet and found two nice web-sites that discuss the Dvorak keyboard printed out a PDF file of the key mapping and now as I am typing this its in Dvorak. I think that is too cool. Its going to take a little effort, but any change requires effort. Those web-sites that I went to are included, if this personal interest you as well: http://web.mit.edu/jcb/www/Dvorak/ http://www.mwbrooks.com/dvorak/ Douglas Kuhl Technical Coordinator Humboldt Community School District Ph: 515-332-1330 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Nancy Movall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:43 AMTo: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.usSubject: [info-tech] Fwd:Keyboarding FYI... Begin forwarded message: From: Steve Linduska <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Some research from some folks at ISU followed by some suggestions regarding teaching keyboarding. Hope this provides some assistance. .pdf attached -- Steve Linduska Instructional Technology Consultant Heartland AEA 11 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [info-tech] May Agenda Input needed
Those look like good topics. -Original Message- From: Scott Fosseen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 4:14 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] May Agenda Input needed Hello, I have several different topics that can be presented in the afternoon of the May meeting. Please email me back with which topic you would like to see presented. Thanks - use and set-up SNMP management features for efficiency and security. - migration to converged data and voice networks - wireless topics - gigabit switching and beyond. - Remote control technologies (networking, IPKVM, SNMP for power strips, etc.) _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer -Prairie Lakes AEA http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/en/technology/ _ Tech support: Okay, now click your left mouse button. Customer (after a short silence): But I only have one mouse. _ --- [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 the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] Exporting Outlook 8.2 for MAC Personal Address Book to Outlook 2003 for PC
I have a head scratchier, at least for me. In Humboldt, someday, I will start the replacement of all our Apple computers to PC's. The issue is that I hope that I can export somehow their Personal Address Book Cross-Platform from their MAC OS 8.6/9.2 that are running Microsoft Outlook 8.2 for MAC to their new PC with Win XP running either Microsoft Exchange Webmail or either Outlook 2003. Its this cross platform conversion that I have never done before. If anybody has any information to share it would be appreciated. Douglas Kuhl Technical Coordinator Humboldt Community School District Ph: 515-332-1330 E-mail: [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/ -
RE: [info-tech] Following the Leaders Project
Kathy, What type of school position(teachers, principals, and etc...) is this intended for? It appears to be directed to teachers, not tech coordinators, correct? Thanks for your reply. -Original Message-From: Kathy Petersen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 8:13 AMTo: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"Subject: [info-tech] Following the Leaders Project What: Learn about Following the Leaders (see description of this free program below) When: Monday, April 11, 2005 Where: 9-11am, Fort Dodge Board Rm and 1-3pm Storm Lake AEA Office, Suite C IASB is working with a federal program secured by Senator Tom Harkin called Following the Leaders that provides two web-based technology tools to Iowa public schools at no cost and the training to implement those tools, also at not cost. These two programs are appropriate for grades 3 to 11 and include content in reading, grammar and mechanics, and mathematics, with limited content also available in science, informational skills, and work skills. Eighty Iowa school buildings from all levels participated in the 2002-05 school year. They were part of an eleven state project that included 600 schools nationwide. The funding has been extended and expanded for this spring and the 2005-06 school year with Iowa able to expand the project significantly. Below are descriptions of the two programs: homeroom.com This is a diagnostic assessment tool that has a test bank of 200,000 Iowa Test like questions in math, reading comprehension, and grammar and mechanics for grades 3-11 given either on-line or on paper. These questions are linked to the Iowa grade level indicators and are in an Iowa Test like format. It also generates useful reports and these reports are available in multiple formats - skills-based, item-based, final score based, compared to other tests, etc. Plus there are some Internet resources available to parents, students, and teachers. This should never be used as a second assessment. The questions are only at FACE VALUE like Iowa Tests. It’s another diagnostic assessment tool that will complement diagnostic assessments teachers already have in place. Skills Tutor This is a web-based tutorial available to students in grades 3-11 (and struggling learners in grade 12). There are lessons in reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics, and information skills in grades 3-8. There are some lessons in algebra, science, and work force skills as well as the above listed at the high school interest level written at the grade 5 reading level. The interactive lessons last from 15 - 20 minutes. Kids can access them at home, in community centers - wherever they have Internet access. Kids seem to like them – they’re fun, have nice graphics, and are good support for classroom instruction. Please contact Susie Olesen at IASB with any questions [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-800-795-4272 x 222 Susan Olesen Iowa Association of School Boards 1-800-795-4272 x 222 Please email me, Kathy Petersen at [EMAIL PROTECTED], if you plan on attending with the number attending and district. Thank you, Kathy Petersen Kathy Petersen, Media SecretaryPrairie Lakes Area Education Agency 8Iowa Central Community College330 Ave M Voc-Tech Building - Lower LevelFort Dodge, IA 50501515-574-5548 800-669-2325 Ext 5548[EMAIL PROTECTED] Life is a journey, not a destination!!! Live well, laugh often, and love much!!!
RE: [info-tech] Unable to access Dell Optiplex GX1 BIOS - Any ideas[Scanned]
Thank you for the reply.
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The story is correct a former Humboldt administrator bought some older Dell GX1
computers from us. Even though the "Alert, cover has been removed" alert
message is displayed you should still be able to get into the BIOS by pushing
the normal F2 key command when the alert is on the screen. If that fails, you
could (at your own risk) update the BIOS to a newer version. BIOS are on the
dell website
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Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:56 AM
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Subject: [info-tech] Unable to access Dell Optiplex GX1 BIOS - Any
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Story has it that Humboldt's Drafting Lab are a bunch of PCs received from
Webster City( unsure if true or not) but I am having issues getting into the
BIOS due to a "Alert! Cover was previously removed." error. After racking my
brain and surfing the internet for answers, I have found that in other forums
and Dells Forum that this is a common occurance. The problem is though is that
everybody says go into the BIOS set-up, but that is a problem because you can
not use the "F2 Key" or " CNTL+ALT+ENTER" combination to get in it either.
Thinking that the BIOS would reload itself, like most will do after a BIOS
reload key combination, I remved the CMOS battery. No luck there either. I
found a use in a forum that did exactly the same steps that I did, but I they
never came to a conclussion of there problem. I'm wondering if there is some
techie underworld secret that is the answer to re-setup the BIOS and get into
it.
All you PC tech's that have Dell's any idea. Granted this is a PC that dates
back to 1998
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[info-tech] Unable to access Dell Optiplex GX1 BIOS - Any ideas
Story has it that Humboldt's Drafting Lab are a bunch of PCs received from Webster City( unsure if true or not) but I am having issues getting into the BIOS due to a "Alert! Cover was previously removed." error. After racking my brain and surfing the internet for answers, I have found that in other forums and Dells Forum that this is a common occurance. The problem is though is that everybody says go into the BIOS set-up, but that is a problem because you can not use the "F2 Key" or " CNTL+ALT+ENTER" combination to get in it either. Thinking that the BIOS would reload itself, like most will do after a BIOS reload key combination, I remved the CMOS battery. No luck there either. I found a use in a forum that did exactly the same steps that I did, but I they never came to a conclussion of there problem. I'm wondering if there is some techie underworld secret that is the answer to re-setup the BIOS and get into it. All you PC tech's that have Dell's any idea. Granted this is a PC that dates back to 1998 Any idea's would be helpful.
RE: [info-tech] New Question
Here's one: What is their vision for Technology in the role of the Day-to-Day operations of the district and then for students. -Original Message- From: Brian Weidenthaler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 7:28 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] New Question One and all. Please feel free to add comments. I will be part of a group that Interviews several superintendent candidates. I get 2-3 questions and I was looking for input for sample/possible questions. I have spoken with principal applicants but not superintendents. I am coming from the idea that the questions would tend to be more financial/policy in nature. Thanks in advance Brian Weidenthaler South Hamilton Schools Hubbard-Radcliffe Schools --- [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 the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] Food For Thought
I for one am new to the Tech Coordinator position as of July 04 for Humbodlt; I have learned many things while performing this role. Coming from corporate sector as a Field Tech Supervisor, I truly appreciate those that have taken the lead to "think-outside-the-box" like George. I applaud you for hosting it, thank you! I have seen some comments that seem to be out of frustration, I understand wholeheartedly; but feel that our energy is best used to raise each other up, not to inadvently tear down or discourage people. Like George mentions in his message below I too wear both hats of a Technical Coordinator and a technician; its the nature the position. I took this position on because what I see for the future, not what I have right now. Its hard to step back at times, but us mutli-role techs just have to hold-the-line; our users count on us to do it. George started something good beyond what is already great from the AEA support of technology. Also, in regards to the AEA Tech Support; I personally realize the intangible value of Jason, Scott, and the others. They help keep the pulse going in the entire AEA8. To you I say, Thank you! Again, coming from the private sector to the public sector has been an adjustment. But with the support that we can give each other through the AEA Tech Coord meetings, sessions like George is coordinating, the list servs, the AEA Support, and things we have not thought of yet; the only thing that we really have to battle is the funding for our own districts. And frankly, that the toughest part of being a Tech Coord in the public sector. Thanks everybody for what you do for everybody. It can not be said enough. -Original Message- From: George Tuttle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 4:58 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Food For Thought Mike, That's the exact point of having the users group meeting. It would be entirely separate from tech coordinators meeting. There's absolutely no pressure to attend or stay away. It's all voluntary. It just happens that some of us running Windows Server thought it would be a good idea to get together and share information period. I will have the meeting on the 25th for those that are interested. Whatever happens after that remains to be seen. Our roles have changed over the years, more toward the technician side. Some of us are truly tech coordinators, some are technicians, and some are both. That's where the rub lies. There's two sides to our jobs, technician and tech coordinator. They should be two different people but usually are not. I need to serve both roles. The tech coordinator meetings are great for that side but leaves out a lot of the technical side because of what we use is so diversified. That's why I thought that having just Windows Server get together on a voluntary basis would be the answer. This whole thing started out by me asking if anyone would be interested in attending a Windows server meeting and its gotten entirely out of hand. Because I sent the request out over the listserv, its gotten everyone else to thinking. That wasn't my intent at all. Just a chance for a few people to get together and talk about Windows server. George -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael A. Linde Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 3:59 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Food For Thought I think we sometimes need to realize that not all of us only wear one hat in the school and can spend that much time on one thing. I agree that we need to open up the tech meetings to various topics that might not be as important to some of the self-proclaimed tech gurus. There are some of us that are not as advanced as others. I think I can speak for some of the other smaller schools that are not as technology inclined as others. In the defense of others, not all of us are able to attend ITEC and other tech conferences due to the multiple hats we all wear. I would love to attend ITEC, but don't really get the time off. I remember on time that everyone complained that our tech meetings were always about standards/benchmarks and things that no one was really interested in. I guess I may be off base totally, but maybe we could adapt our meetings and do some more realistic topics. Some of us still use the 2 platforms and others may use only MACs or PCs. I figured that I should express my opinion for the "not so techie techs". If I have offended anyone I apologize. Our old Superintendent once asked how come I did not request to go to tech meetings anymore. I simply told him that what was being discussed does not relate to our school. Not only because we are smaller, but also because we cannot afford all the bells and whistles that others can afford. I apologize the venting session, but I just felt that this needed to be said. If I have step
RE: [info-tech] JMC Meeting
Excellent idea. I have some additions such as new school year on-line registration and having a rev-track attachment for on-line money collections for lunch and others. -Original Message- From: Scott Fosseen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 5:14 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] JMC Meeting I am working with Jackie Fonley at Algona and we are planning on a JMC agenda at the May Info-Tech Meeting May 19th in Algona. We are planning on having JMC come down and tell us of the new features of JMC, and could also add a Q&A session or even a workshop. I have not contacted JMC yet but do expect so soon. _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer -Prairie Lakes AEA http://fosseen.us/scott _ Research by the U.S. Navy has determined that water freezes in cold weather. - Southfield Michigan newspaper _ - Original Message - From: "George Tuttle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:52 PM Subject: RE: [info-tech] neat tools Steve, We don't want to take the valuable time at our tech coordinators meetings to go over something that not everyone is using. To me, the tech coordinators meeting is for introduction of different products and other topics that apply to everyone. We use JMC and we don't have school on March 11th so we would be willing to look into hosting that as well. Maybe we could get someone from JMC to attend. Anyway, that's food for thought. George -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steven Scarbrough Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] neat tools George Tuttle wrote: > > > Several of us using Microsoft's products at different times have talked about getting together and going over STUFF. Sounds like a Tech Coordinator's Meeting Agenda item to me. I'd note that similar "users groups" might be beneficial. Consider JMC, for example. Lots of users, lots of stuff that's unpublished. Steve Scarbrough Technology Coordinator Storm Lake Community School District 712.732.8100 fax:8101 --- [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 the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] Paper usage
Ya, go paperless by using Adobe Acrobat. I personally only print paper when I need to file it in a book (eg. E-rate), but also save the file electronically on our server. I believe that there really isn't a need for printing on paper, unless it trully justified. We have set this up, but in the near future I am going to highly recommend it as a district. -Original Message- From: Jan, Bolluyt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 1/26/2005 9:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Cc: Subject: [info-tech] Paper usage We are over-spending our budget for print supplies (paper and toner) at an alarming rate. We are wondering if other schools in this area have this problem or how they avoid over usage. Do you have policies in place to curtail computer printing by staff and/or students? Do you have a fee at the beginning of the school year for print supplies? Do you have monitoring software and if so, which software? Do you have any suggestions to help us keep our printing manageable? You can send responses to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Jan Bolluyt <>
RE: [info-tech] FWD: AEA / Apple NCLB Curriculum Showcases - January 27-28, 2005
I suppose so for me, since I don't know anything about the requirements are for NCLB and technology. -Original Message- From: Scott Fosseen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [info-tech] FWD: AEA / Apple NCLB Curriculum Showcases - January 27-28, 2005 How many people would want to attend this NCLB Curriculum Showcase instead of having a Tech Meeting this month. We should be able to arrange carpools to help on the travel to Des Moines. I currently don't have anything setup for our January meeting yet. Let me know. -- Original Message -- From: Ed Cranston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:45:49 -0600 Below is information about the upcoming developer presentations at Grant Wood AEA 10 on January 27, 2005 and at Heartland AEA 11 on January 28, 2005. Please RSVP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] so we can get a count for the pizza luncheons. Hope you can make it. Regards, Ed *** Please forward to your directors of instruction, curriculum, department heads, principals, teachers, superintendents, and appropriate AEA departments. *** Grant Wood AEA 10, Heartland AEA 11, and Apple Computer are happy to announce two one day NCLB Curriculum Showcase sessions with curriculum solutions aimed at NCLB requirements. These valuable sessions are free to Iowa education attendees. The session locations, dates, and times are as follows: Thursday, January 27, 2005 Grant Wood AEA 10 Winter-Spring-Autumn Rooms (Check monitors upon arrival at Grant Wood for any last minute changes) 401 Sixth St. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (319) 399-6700 Friday, January 28, 2005 Heartland AEA 11 6445 and 6500 Corporate Dr (Opening Session and lunch will be at 6445 building, Room I) Rooms 3 and 4 at 6500 will be used for sessions as well. Johnston, Iowa 50131 (515) 270-9030 NCLB Curriculum Software Showcase schedule for both days: - 8 AM registration; 8:30 AM start time; will end at approximately 3:30 PM. - Pizza lunch will be provided on site both days with solution vendors available for discussions. - Janet Hill, Apple Development Executive, Facilitator - No charge to attend! *** Please RSVP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and note whether you are coming to the Grant Woods - Cedar Rapids or the Heartland - Johnston day. Solution Vendor sessions and demonstrations of curriculum products for: - Reading/Language Arts; Mathematics; Science Curriculum Solution Vendors confirmed for presentations: - Science Pasco Science Probes Explore Learning - Gizmos for Science Nettrekker - The Trusted Search Engine for Schools Science Software Integration Demonstrations - Mathematics Explore Learning - Gizmos for Math Riverdeep Software Nettrekker - Reading and Language Arts Achieve 3000 - KidBiz3000 Crick Software - Clicker Nettrekker Vantage Learning - MyAccess! Web Based Writing Assessment We are working to expand the list but this is what we have confirmed now. *** Please RSVP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and note whether you are coming to the Grant Woods - Cedar Rapids or the Heartland - Johnston day. Thank you and we hope you can attend this valuable day of solution presentations by the software companies themselves! ___ Ed Cranston, Education Account Executive, Apple Computer, Inc. 319-339-1104 [EMAIL PROTECTED] iChat/AIM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ We value our relationship with you. If you don't want to receive e-mail from Apple Computer regarding seminar invitations, product information, special offers, and company news, just let me know and I'll take you off my email list. If you know of others who might like to receive information about Apple events on campus, please have them email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I will send them future announcements. ___ - 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 the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] computer should also be their home computer?
Prior to my Technology Coordinator days as the Technology Field Support Supervisor I would tell people "I will, for $150.00/hour and expenses." And surprisingly it shut-em up real fast when the word got out of my price. But if someone was willing to pay I would have for the price. Try that on the users. -Original Message- From: Tim Buenz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 5:55 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] computer should also be their home computer? Does your district bus mechanic also service staff autos and change oil? Do the cooks provide food preparation service for staff? You've got to draw the line somewhere with limited resources...Happy New Year to all also-- Tim -- 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.jefferson-scranton.k12.ia.us On Friday, December 31, 2004 4:49 PM, Jackie Fonley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I am just curious if implementing a staff AUP would do away with >the situation in which those who seem to believe the school >computer should also be their home computer . . .? (And it >should be my job on a Saturday morning to go to their home and >figure out why it's not working properly because they have >stuff they need to get done and it cannot wait until Monday. >Not that I'm bitter or anything . . .) Happy New Year, all! > >:-) > > >--- >[This E-mail scanned for viruses by the algona.k12.ia.us >server.] > >--- >[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 Scanner] >[This E-mail Scanned For Spam By Declude JunkMail] > > --- [This E-mail Scanned For Viruses By Declude Virus Scanner] [This E-mail Scanned For Spam By Declude JunkMail] --- [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 the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] AUP For Staff
Sorry, about the jumbled english, its supposed to read: "As I am still new to the public sector(keyword) as a technical coordinator; what is an AUP and what does it do for you?" Hopefully that "to" and "a" clarifies things. This is proof that humans still have to think and are in control of the technology; technology only does what it is told(program) to do. Also HAPPY NEW YEAR! -----Original Message- From: Kuhl, Douglas Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 8:03 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] AUP For Staff As I am still new the public sector(keyword) as technical coordinator; what is a AUP and what does it do for you? -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 11:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] AUP For Staff Happy New Year (almost) Everyone, My admin team has finally decided that I was right in that we need an AUP for our staff also. Are any of you using one and if so would you be willing to share it with me as I "Get" to write ours. Thanks on advance. -- "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/ - --- [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 the server02.aea8.k12.ia.us server.] --- [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] AUP For Staff
As I am still new the public sector(keyword) as technical coordinator; what is a AUP and what does it do for you? -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 11:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] AUP For Staff Happy New Year (almost) Everyone, My admin team has finally decided that I was right in that we need an AUP for our staff also. Are any of you using one and if so would you be willing to share it with me as I "Get" to write ours. Thanks on advance. -- "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/ - --- [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: Enhance Your Network Security
This Enhanced Firmware is what we installed wasn't it. On the Status of the Firewall it has "TZ170 Enhanced" assuming that before we upgraded the firmware that it wasn't "Enhanced". That is why it looked different to you.? -Original Message-From: Scott Fosseen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 9:22 AMTo: Info-TechSubject: [info-tech] Fw: Enhance Your Network Security It looks like if you purchase a new TZ-170 before the end of the year you will receive a free upgrade to the Enhanced OS. I received this message after registering Humboldt's new firewall. The main benefit to this upgrade allows your district to have 2 Internet connections. In the event of an ISP Internet failure all traffic will be automatically re-routed to the other ISP. AV Coop part number 556 is currently $775 for the TZ-170. 1 Year Support is only $125 and the unlimited Content Filter is $227.68. The TZ-170 should be able to support networks of up to 500 workstations. If you have any questions please let me know. _Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer -Prairie Lakes AEAhttp://fosseen.us/scott_In a study of 200,000 ostriches over a period of 80 years, no onereported a single case where an ostrich buried its head in the sand(or attempted to do so - apart from Bones )._ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 3:39 PM Subject: Enhance Your Network Security Enhance Your Network SecurityFREE TZ 170 SonicOS Enhanced Upgrade - Download it NOW! Thank you for registering your TZ 170 Unrestricted Node security appliance (01-SSC-5561, 01-SSC-5562, 01-SSC-5565, 01-SSC-5714, 01-SSC-5715, 01-SSC-5720, 01-SSC-5721, 01-SSC-5724, 01-SSC-5825, 01-SSC-5833, or 01-SSC-5838). As part of the âEnhance Your Network Securityâ Promotion, you qualify to receive a FREE SonicOS Enhanced Firmware upgrade ($500 value) if you have purchased and registered your TZ 170 Unrestricted Node Internet security appliance on or before December 31, 2004. Your TZ 170 Unrestricted Node security appliance currently runs SonicOS Standard to provide ease-of-use and management, and a WorkPort for secure telecommuting. SonicWALL offers you the scalability to meet the needs of a more complex network environment through this SonicOS Enhanced Firmware Upgrade. Utilize this optional SonicOS Enhanced Upgrade to extend this feature set on your TZ 170 Unrestricted Node security appliance to include support for a full suite of powerful features such as: WAN-WAN ISP Fail-Over Load Balancing Object-Based management Policy-Based NAT and additional VPN enhancements If you would like to find out more about these additional SonicOS Enhanced features before downloading and applying SonicOS Enhanced Firmware on your TZ 170 Unrestricted Node appliance, please utilize the following resources: SonicOS Enhanced Flash DemoSonicOS Enhanced Administratorâs Guide
RE: [info-tech] Need your feedback
Presently, any user(no matter whom) is to E-mail me with their issues, while CC... their building Principal and what we call a Technical Liaison (just a person to only hear their story ). That E-mail is to contain the information that I have requested them to give me to the best of their ability. And that is it period, except for the only exceptions which are emergencies(which those are known as to what is or isn't). That way its all documented for all to see. I have given the go ahead for Principals or the lunch staff to contact me direct for those emergencies via cell phone. The reasoning for CC.. to the Principal and Technical Liaison is to keep those individuals up to speed in their building. Fortunately for me, while in the private sector, I had a well developed software written for tracking, logging, and data reporting of Service Requests(SR). I have been fortunate to be able to get that code and use it here in my district. Its working here, so I am actually in process of getting all of our SRs entered into it. The nice thing is that I will be giving it to key individuals in the buildings to enter in these requests, then all I do are the SR themselves and not the front end data entry. It worked get when I was in the private sector, it will do the same here. Hope that gives you something to work with. -Original Message-From: Tom and Linda Huseman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 2:08 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [info-tech] Need your feedback What method or methods do your administrators keep in touch with you throughout the day...just email, regular phone, cell phone, pager, radio? Thanks for your input in advance. Linda Huseman Technology Director Alta Community School 101 W. 5th Alta, IA 51002
