[info-tech] lanschool question...
Anyone know how to remotely execute a script through lanschool using different credentials on windows 7?
[info-tech] Interesting... DIY Multitouch table...
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/maximum_pc_builds_a_multitouch_surface_computer
RE: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
1. Reset the password. I do. 2. No, I don't need them. 3. More for the sake of the staff than the students, the passwords do not expire. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Koenck, Chris Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts I would sure appreciate any responses to the following questions regarding student passwords when you get a chance 1. What is your procedure when a student forgets their logon password? Who handles this request? 2. Do you maintain a list of student passwords, and if so, who do you share that list with? 3. How often do you change student passwords? I am just curious what other districts are doing regarding this problem. It's not a big deal at this point in the game, but it seems to be an issue during the first few weeks of school and of course that is when we are bombarded by a million other things... Chris Koenck Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 [email_logo] inline: image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Unreadable hard-drive
Unreadable Email? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 8:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Unreadable hard-drive Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.usmailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.ushttp://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680
RE: [info-tech] Unreadable hard-drive
It's gonna kinda depend on how bad it is. Sometimes chilling the drive can help. Sometimes you can get away with taking the controller board off of an IDENTICAL drive and you can get it working. If it is critical enough, in other words worth the money, you can send it to a drive recovery specialist. They have managed to get data off of hard drives that have been through fires. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 9:02 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Unreadable hard-drive Sorry guys I didn't realize that I didn't put my message in here so we go. I have a portable hard-drive that we couldn't get to work with the usb cable so instead, I decided to take it apart, hook it up to my hard-drive usb to IDE/Sata converter and still nothing happened. Download a few different programs that are suppose to work at reading unreadable hard-drives. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could get this drive to work. It has the teachers whole school life on it and I don't want to be the one to give her the bad news. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.usmailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.ushttp://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 8:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Unreadable hard-drive Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.usmailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.ushttp://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680
[info-tech] Blackberry Packet Sniffer
Ok, let's skip the android/iphone/blackberry debate... Or not... For business reasons I wound up getting a blackberry curve 8520, mainly so I could use it to test and troubleshoot software and networking for the staff's blackberries, I already have a windows phone I can use to test with. However there are some things I need for me, and I was hoping to enlist y'alls help in finding them. First. I was troubleshooting a wireless connection issue and tried to use my blackberry's wireless tools to give me info on the networks in the area. The built in tools leave much to be desired. Does anyone know of a netstumbler or inssider type program that will work on the blackberry? Second, Wireshark is something I miss, a lot on this thing, a basic packet sniffer would be nice. Any thoughts? BTW : those of you interested in Wireshark may be interested in this... http://www.wiresharktraining.com/certification Free training.
RE: [info-tech] Backup Systems/UPS Systems
Cyberpower 1500AVR http://www.amazon.com/Cyberpower-CPS1500AVR-1500VA-6-Outlet-Serial/dp/B6HVLP/ref=sr_1_1?s=gatewayie=UTF8qid=1285685228sr=8-1 I got two of these on sale a while back, they weren't quite up to the task after we started adding equipment, so I added another and they do a great job. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] on behalf of Mitch Mueller [mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 8:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Backup Systems/UPS Systems What are others using for UPS Systems and where did you buy them from? If you could be fairly specific of what kind of battery backup system you have that would be great. Thanks in advance. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.usmailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.ushttp://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680
[info-tech] Spare bed available at Itec
I have a spare bed available at Itec if anyone is interested.
[info-tech] Internet connection problems?
Anyone else having problems maintaining a stable connection to the internet?
RE: [info-tech] Internet connection problems?
Reality is overrated and largely replaced by MMO's anyway. On the other hand, I was dropping about 12% of the pings I was sending into the wild blue yonder earlier. Now I'm down to 3%. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Tim Limbert Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Internet connection problems? Have not noticed a problem with internet connection. I do have a problem maintaining a stable connection to reality, though. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com Twitter: limbert65 Onverse avatar SurdeahP Onverse address Metroview Penthouse 15, house #1. From: McKenney, Kurt kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Internet connection problems? Anyone else having problems maintaining a stable connection to the internet?
[info-tech] Office 2010 Pro Plus Install Disks...
Ok, so it turns out that you can punch a key into the 2008 R2 Demo and a lot of other stuff and it will work. Office 2010 is a different, and that is giving me fits. Anyone got the install disk? I'd be willing to go pick it up.
RE: [info-tech] Print Shop
I've got it here somewhere Send me the file and let me know what you want it as -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: Thursday, July 08, 2010 12:55 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Print Shop Does anyone have a copy of The Print Shop Version 23? I have a yearbook file created with version 21 that I can not open. I am getting an Out of Memory error. I did get a copy of PrintShop 2.0, but it was not until I tried to open the file did I find the small print Can not open previous versions of PrintShop Files I am assuming it is an application issue as the machine I have a clean install of PS21 has plenty of free HD and RAM available even when the Out of Memory error is active. If you have it installed on a machine I would like to see if the file can be opened on your hardware. The file is 800Mb+ in size so it may be fastest to bring the file to you. BTW, the file is the 2010 Yearbook for one of our districts. Thanks. _ 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 winner of this game is going to be whoever has the most points on the scoreboard at the end of the game. - football commentator John Madden _ --- [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] Promethean Boards
All things considered, we've been happier with the Mimio systems. They're cheaper, offer more flexibility, and are just as good. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jon Kruse Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 3:59 PM To: AEA Info-Tech List Serv Subject: [info-tech] Promethean Boards Does anybody have Promethean boards in their classrooms? If so, are they the short-throw type and what do you think of them? We are looking at buying some short-throw Promethean boards at $1700 from Haddock and was wondering if people were generally happy with them. Thanks -- Jon Kruse Technology Coordinator Laurens-Marathon CSD
RE: [info-tech] Cellphones
It was discussed here and everyone kinda dropped it. What was originally worked out then ignored is the district would pay for the additional services I wanted to run monitoring of the network from my phone. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:48 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Cellphones Does your district supply cellphones for admins or do they pay for part of their cell bills? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams --- [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] Quota EMail
Ok, I've got one victim here. -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: Monday, May 17, 2010 11:35 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Quota EMail I have adjusted the settings on my SPAM filters here to ensure Okoboji email messages have to pass all the SPAM tests. I expect this should stop the spread of this email. Let me know if you continue to have reports of this email after 11:31am today. _ 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 _ Never test the depth of the water with both feet. _ --- [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] First 18 hours with an IPad...
Before we get into this, understand this is an honest no holds barred review. I will use some rough and possibly insulting language, but if you read it with an open mind, I think there is some valuable information, even if it is presented rather vividly. I will likely be submitting this same review word for word to Amazon and some other sites. A few years back, there was a kid who was about 14 who had an IQ of about 40, but he could listen to a piece of music once and be able to play it on a piano note for note. This ability really made him kind of cool, but at the end of the day, you just can't escape that he's still retarded. That's the Ipad in a nutshell. Despite that, I am giving this a solid buy recommendation for schools. If that makes no sense, read on, and it will. If I try to compare this to windows 7, and I will, it's kinda worthless. The HP Slate is coming out in a couple months, and it will do everything that an IPad does, and everything that a windows 7 laptop does, and costs less, or about the same actually. If you are a computer geek, like me, then the slate is a much better product. But we use the Kindle here a lot. Mainly the kindle is used is remedial reading and special-ed because the kindle will read aloud to a student, showing them the word being pronounced. Like most programs of this nature, it's got it's problems, most notably lousy inflection and pacing. But it's no worse than anything out there, and allows virtually any book to be used without additional processing. The Ipad has a Kindle app, and though I haven't fully tested it, I have no reason to think it functions any different. Now don't get me wrong, I like the kindle, for me. But I'm not buying for me. Sure, the battery life rocks. Two weeks of a single charge, that is just awesome, the ability to buy through the cellular network without buying another account? Priceless. But the weak point on a kindle has always been it's administration. Basically, if it's on there, the kid has access to it. That includes google searches for porn. On the Ipad, if I don't want a kid to surf the internet, they don't. If I don't want them to load apps, they don't. You tube? Email? Whatever, they don't, or should I say they can't. As you all know, keeping kids out of where they do not belong is always a losing battle, special-ed is even more of a challenge than the other students. That's the cool part as far as actually useful stuff goes. Sure, there are a lot of educational apps, great, great. The predictive text feature is awful from what I've seen of it, I'm working on installing an app that is supposed to be much better. But really, that's the business end of the review. Now there's the fun stuff, or thing I should say. Google Maps is included with the Ipad, and for a damn good reason. It takes total advantage of the multitouch interface. This is beyond ubercool. This one goes straight to Geek Nirvana. I fell in lust with Google Maps, and once I showed it to my girlfriend and her daughter, they proceeded to fight over it for an hour. If you have not tried this, there is just no explaining how awesome this feature is. If I could plug in GPS, it would probably throw me into a transcendental state where I spent he next 20 years in a darkened room playing with the user interface and creating the Church of Jobs. Or at least until the battery died. Ok, so here's the summary. This is a niche market thing. It's great for schools and especially special-ed. But if you are looking for a productive device, wait for the HP Slate. --- [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] First 18 hours with an IPad...
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2010/04/courier-no-more-not-that-i t-ever-was-a-post-mortem.ars From what I can tell, the slate is still in the works, but Courier has been canceled. At a guess the problem wasn't technical, more a problem that courier was an ultra high end slate device that would have an ultra high end price tag attached. Basically, not enough market. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Stanzel, Matt Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Actually, rumor has it the HP Slate has been kicked to the curb: http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/29/hewlett-packard-to-kill-windows-7-table t-project/ So maybe the holdouts can just pick up their iPad instead of waiting for the Slate now (me included). -Original Message- From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:33 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Wonderful! Good to hear! It will keep some of us from wasting our districts money on this device. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 7:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Before we get into this, understand this is an honest no holds barred review. I will use some rough and possibly insulting language, but if you read it with an open mind, I think there is some valuable information, even if it is presented rather vividly. I will likely be submitting this same review word for word to Amazon and some other sites. A few years back, there was a kid who was about 14 who had an IQ of about 40, but he could listen to a piece of music once and be able to play it on a piano note for note. This ability really made him kind of cool, but at the end of the day, you just can't escape that he's still retarded. That's the Ipad in a nutshell. Despite that, I am giving this a solid buy recommendation for schools. If that makes no sense, read on, and it will. If I try to compare this to windows 7, and I will, it's kinda worthless. The HP Slate is coming out in a couple months, and it will do everything that an IPad does, and everything that a windows 7 laptop does, and costs less, or about the same actually. If you are a computer geek, like me, then the slate is a much better product. But we use the Kindle here a lot. Mainly the kindle is used is remedial reading and special-ed because the kindle will read aloud to a student, showing them the word being pronounced. Like most programs of this nature, it's got it's problems, most notably lousy inflection and pacing. But it's no worse than anything out there, and allows virtually any book to be used without additional processing. The Ipad has a Kindle app, and though I haven't fully tested it, I have no reason to think it functions any different. Now don't get me wrong, I like the kindle, for me. But I'm not buying for me. Sure, the battery life rocks. Two weeks of a single charge, that is just awesome, the ability to buy through the cellular network without buying another account? Priceless. But the weak point on a kindle has always been it's administration. Basically, if it's on there, the kid has access to it. That includes google searches for porn. On the Ipad, if I don't want a kid to surf the internet, they don't. If I don't want them to load apps, they don't. You tube? Email? Whatever, they don't, or should I say they can't. As you all know, keeping kids out of where they do not belong is always a losing battle, special-ed is even more of a challenge than the other students. That's the cool part as far as actually useful stuff goes. Sure, there are a lot of educational apps, great, great. The predictive text feature is awful from what I've seen of it, I'm working on installing an app that is supposed to be much better. But really, that's the business end of the review. Now there's the fun stuff, or thing I should say. Google Maps is included with the Ipad, and for a damn good reason. It takes total advantage of the multitouch interface. This is beyond ubercool. This one goes straight to Geek Nirvana. I fell in lust with Google Maps, and once I showed it to my girlfriend and her daughter, they proceeded to fight over it for an hour. If you have not tried this, there is just no explaining how awesome this feature is. If I could plug in GPS, it would probably throw me into a transcendental state where I spent he next 20 years in a darkened room playing with the user interface and creating the Church of Jobs. Or at least until the battery died. Ok, so here's the summary. This is a niche market thing. It's great for schools and especially special-ed. But if you are looking for a productive device, wait
RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad...
the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:25 AM, Stanzel, Matt wrote: Actually, rumor has it the HP Slate has been kicked to the curb: http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/29/hewlett-packard-to-kill-windows-7-table t-project/ So maybe the holdouts can just pick up their iPad instead of waiting for the Slate now (me included). -Original Message- From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:33 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Wonderful! Good to hear! It will keep some of us from wasting our districts money on this device. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 7:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Before we get into this, understand this is an honest no holds barred review. I will use some rough and possibly insulting language, but if you read it with an open mind, I think there is some valuable information, even if it is presented rather vividly. I will likely be submitting this same review word for word to Amazon and some other sites. A few years back, there was a kid who was about 14 who had an IQ of about 40, but he could listen to a piece of music once and be able to play it on a piano note for note. This ability really made him kind of cool, but at the end of the day, you just can't escape that he's still retarded. That's the Ipad in a nutshell. Despite that, I am giving this a solid buy recommendation for schools. If that makes no sense, read on, and it will. If I try to compare this to windows 7, and I will, it's kinda worthless. The HP Slate is coming out in a couple months, and it will do everything that an IPad does, and everything that a windows 7 laptop does, and costs less, or about the same actually. If you are a computer geek, like me, then the slate is a much better product. But we use the Kindle here a lot. Mainly the kindle is used is remedial reading and special-ed because the kindle will read aloud to a student, showing them the word being pronounced. Like most programs of this nature, it's got it's problems, most notably lousy inflection and pacing. But it's no worse than anything out there, and allows virtually any book to be used without additional processing. The Ipad has a Kindle app, and though I haven't fully tested it, I have no reason to think it functions any different. Now don't get me wrong, I like the kindle, for me. But I'm not buying for me. Sure, the battery life rocks. Two weeks of a single charge, that is just awesome, the ability to buy through the cellular network without buying another account? Priceless. But the weak point on a kindle has always been it's administration. Basically, if it's on there, the kid has access to it. That includes google searches for porn. On the Ipad, if I don't want a kid to surf the internet, they don't. If I don't want them to load apps, they don't. You tube? Email? Whatever, they don't, or should I say they can't. As you all know, keeping kids out of where they do not belong is always a losing battle, special- ed is even more of a challenge than the other students. That's the cool part as far as actually useful stuff goes. Sure, there are a lot of educational apps, great, great. The predictive text feature is awful from what I've seen of it, I'm working on installing an app that is supposed to be much better. But really, that's the business end of the review. Now there's the fun stuff, or thing I should say. Google Maps is included with the Ipad, and for a damn good reason. It takes total advantage of the multitouch interface. This is beyond ubercool. This one goes straight to Geek Nirvana. I fell in lust with Google Maps, and once I showed it to my girlfriend and her daughter, they proceeded to fight over it for an hour. If you have not tried this, there is just no explaining how awesome this feature is. If I could plug in GPS, it would probably throw me into a transcendental state where I spent he next 20 years in a darkened room playing with the user interface and creating the Church of Jobs. Or at least until the battery died. Ok, so here's the summary. This is a niche market thing. It's great for schools and especially special-ed. But if you are looking for a productive device, wait for the HP Slate. --- [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
RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad...
LOL -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Richardson,Tony Sent: Fri 4/30/2010 2:07 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Now that Kurt has been beaten into submission by philosophy and stoned to death with apples can we move on? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 2:13 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Would everyone have been happier if I directly called it the idiot-savant of the computer world? It is very good for some what I would consider limited tasks, but almost torture for use in many common tasks. For example, I am using this ipad for connecting to a terminal server, and running outlook 2010. However, even though it will do it, it is taking at least three times longer to type than it would on my cell phone. Further tests on the ibook and kindle apps have also proven disappointing to the teachers who have tried it and they are not used to or willing to compromise. But, I still insist that it is a very usable tool. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Tim Limbert Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:54 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... I agree about the language, not so much about the unsolicited opinions. If Kurt had what he considered to be an educated opinion about a potential educational device (and one that we've been discussing quite a bit), I don't think it's unreasonable to review it. I disagree with some of his premises and conclusions, but that's not a problem. Am I off-base about that? I honestly ask, because if I had an iPad in my possession, I probably would have posted my opinions about it here, too. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com Twitter: limbert65 Onverse avatar SurdeahP Onverse address Metroview Penthouse 15, house #1. From: Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:38 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... I concur with Karl on this one. As much as I dislike some of the items that I have to support, if they are for the good of the students and the betterment of education, then I support them. Also agree with the reminder that this list is public and that offensive and off color remarks have no place here. This list is incredibly useful but is not the proper forum for venting and / or placing unsolicited critiques of new technologies. On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:28 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: Congratulations, you have poked me with a stick enough times to illicit a response. This review had no purpose and was unsolicited. This list exists to answer questions, support and learn, not o offer opinions on products unless asked for. http://www.pcworld.com/article/195320/is_hps_slate_dead.html Your precious Slate might be DBA (Dead Before Arrival). In your review of this product did you download and use the Pages, Keynote, or Numbers, all productivity tools? Also, it is no big secret that you are an unabashed Apple hater so how may I ask were you objective? Is the iPad (or any other product) perfect, heck no. Comparing a product IN YOUR HAND to a product THAT DOES NOT EXIST is a pointless argument. Can you do that same things on an iPad you can do on a laptop, no. The iPad is a MOBILE device and NOT a computer. Can your Blackberry edit videos, upload to google docs, read books to you, edit pictures in photshop, or run Windows 7 NO it is a freakin mobile device. Next issue, did you even look at the tools available to deploy and control the administrative side of an iPad? The Wifi iPad goes through the same filters as all my computers when it is here on campus. Why is it so bad that a kid might spend some time looking at YouTube videos? (Different Diatribe for a different day) Now on to the next issue. It is not our job to decide what should and shouldn't be used in education, it is our job to listen to what is needed and make it happen. Even if the request is technically difficult or even requires a change in firewall policies. We are here to support education and the staff that has been hired to educate. We are not the gate keepers saying what can or will be done. I suggest, discuss, and implore but ultimately it is not my say. I want to unblock Facebook but my board says no, so I have to listen. Last bit, this is an archived and posted on the internet listserv so your comment about the retarded kids will now go down in all Internet history, which as an educator first I am embarrassed for you. As IT professionals
[info-tech] IE8 issues...
Is anyone else having a strange issue where IE8 stops functioning as far as actually displaying a webpage? This also affects outlook. Removal and reinstall of IE8 seems to fix the issue. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jackie Fonley Sent: Wed 4/28/2010 8:15 AM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] SMART demos For those coming today: We'll meet at the Algona HS library at 12:30 today. We'll have a SMART Board, the SMART response system and 2 SMART Tables on hand. Have a great day! --- [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/ - winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] Mini Computer Lab
My experience with the mobile labs is that they are popular, and kids especially love to destroy them. All attempts at accountability tend to be lost causes, and because the parts are harder to replace than on desktops, they wind up becoming just so much ballast after time. There is also the issue of laptops, in addition to costing more than equivalent desktops, are generally good for less time. I believe that a laptop is engineered for 3 years while a desktop is engineered for 5, and by converting the desktop into a dumb terminal, it can be extended out indefinitely. On the plus side, the minis are good for the elementary, especially the younger kids as it is less likely to cause carpal tunnel over time due to the size appropriate scale. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Bruce Ludwig Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 8:28 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Mini Computer Lab Sorry for all the other information. Meant to take the other stuff from the Sioux City School out. Here it is again. Good Morning: I am asking thoughts from our aea and aea8 tech groups. Would like to know your feelings on switching from a computer lab to mobile labs in a K-5 setting. I really have mixed feelings and wanted to get more ideas from the group. We currently have a lab of 24 desktops, we would take and put 3 in each section 3-5 in their classroom from the computer lab. Our lab would be a lab of 24 minis on a cart. Thanks for the feedback. Have a great day. Bruce Ludwig LeMars Community Schools LeMars, IA 51031 --- [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] IPad / ITouch programs for School Administration...
Since God has a sense of humor, I am now responsible for an iPad (on order will be here any day) and an iTouch (can't actually touch it because the principal has it at home. I have been asked to find apps for the elementary principal, and likely the High School, and Middle School principals, and the Superintendent to make these paperweights into productive devices. Ok, let's be honest, we are not going to log into the domain. We are not going to print no matter how much they demand the ability to do so. But is anyone using the Ipad or Itouch, and if so what apps work for you? --- [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] IPad / ITouch programs for School Administration...
Thanks, but do you have anything on the administrator end of things? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] IPad / ITouch programs for School Administration... Here is a screenshot of the apps I have downloaded--some my children use, and some were for evaluation purposes. --- [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] I don't use Mcafee, but those of you that do will want to take a look at this
wow... It's like 1997, 1998, and 1999 all over again... -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jim Kerns Sent: Wed 4/21/2010 1:05 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] I don't use Mcafee, but those of you that do will want to take a look at this I don't use Mcafee, but those of you that do will want to take a look at this http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/mcafee-update--shutting-down-xp-machines/ 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 winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] problem with a website
http://whois.lanctrl.com/index.php?query=myteachingportfolio.comserver=whois.tucows.com Registrant: Trent Ohannessian 400 SW Beechwood Drive Grimes, Iowa 50111 US Domain name: MYTEACHINGPORTFOLIO.COM Administrative Contact: Ohannessian, Trent t_oh...@yahoo.com 400 SW Beechwood Drive Grimes, Iowa 50111 US +1.5159865929 Technical Contact: Ohannessian, Trent t_oh...@yahoo.com 400 SW Beechwood Drive Grimes, Iowa 50111 US +1.5159865929 Registration Service Provider: DomainsNext.com, sa...@domainsnext.com +1.9494979623 This company may be contacted for domain login/passwords, DNS/Nameserver changes, and general domain support questions. Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC. Record last updated on 17-Dec-2008. Record expires on 25-Aug-2010. Record created on 25-Aug-2007. Registrar Domain Name Help Center: http://tucowsdomains.com Domain servers in listed order: NS23.SERVERQUALITY.COM NS24.SERVERQUALITY.COM Domain status: clientTransferProhibited clientUpdateProhibited -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Brad Kruse Sent: Wed 4/21/2010 9:44 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] problem with a website Some of our teachers have saved/uploaded some their portfolio information to the following site. Now it seems to have crashed. The email address listed gets returned. www.myteachingportfolio..com http://www.myteachingportfolio.com Anyone know anything. At least one of these teachers do not have the original documents for some reason. Brad Kruse, Technology Coordinator office: 712-469-2245 cell: 712-830-9665 fax: 712-469-3131 file:///C:/DOCUME~1/MNW/LOCALS~1/Temp/XPgrpwise/IMAGE.gif MNW Cougars - 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 winmail.dat
[info-tech] tech looking for a job...
Ok, I remember someone was looking for an experienced tech. I have a refugee from Detroit with experience in the Airforce and in the Detroit school system that needs a job. What is available? winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] CATV
I'm in the process of building a media server to record an publish cable internally. Essentially, I've got an XP machine with an ATI TV wonder 650 recording programming and sharing it with the network. In time I plan on adding at least one more tuner. The only problem is that I have not yet tested it for streaming live video. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] CATV Hello all, Anyone out there successfully putting Cable TV on their Ethernet network? If so email me off info-tech. No need to fill everyone's inbox with this stuff. Thanks, Tony Richardson Network Administrator/Director of Technology Humboldt Community Schools trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us or l...@edu: trichard...@humboldtschools.org
[info-tech] Will it blend... Ipad Edition
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RE: [info-tech] Electronic Devices
Porn? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:57 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Electronic Devices Here's a novel idea, don't block them and embrace the technology the kid is bringing into the building. 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 Mar 31, 2010, at 4:04 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: The only real way to fix the little iPod buggers is to employ a NAC device to keep them off of your network to begin with. One that looks good is the Veri-NAC from Black Box http://www.blackbox.com/ -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:08 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Electronic Devices What kind of filter are you using. Our sonicwall filters all internet traffic regardless of what type of hardware it is. The only thing I have no control over (filter wise) is cellphones using their data connections. 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 Mar 31, 2010, at 12:46 PM, Mitch Mueller wrote: Looking for some good advice from you smarter than myself. We are trying to block the student iPod Touch's from being able to get to facebook and myspace and ect. If someone can help me with that, that would be great. Also if you would be willing to share your electronic device policy that your school has could you please email it to me personally at mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us or you can post it on the info-tech list if you would like. But my big thing is blocking them sites on iPod touch's. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD --- [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/ -
RE: [info-tech] Electronic Devices
Ok, first identify what you are wanting... Cheap Fast Good Pick two of the above. Cheap and good would be blocking everything but your own equipment from accessing the wireless network by MAC address or other means. Cheap and fast would be running something like openDNS and using their filtering. Fast and Good would be installing a content filtering Firewall. You get the idea. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Mitch Mueller Sent: Wed 3/31/2010 12:46 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Electronic Devices Looking for some good advice from you smarter than myself. We are trying to block the student iPod Touch's from being able to get to facebook and myspace and ect. If someone can help me with that, that would be great. Also if you would be willing to share your electronic device policy that your school has could you please email it to me personally at mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us or you can post it on the info-tech list if you would like. But my big thing is blocking them sites on iPod touch's. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD --- [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/ - winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
We have had Xirrus for about 2 years now and couldn't be more thrilled. The only possible problem we have had is we ignored their initial recommendations for a third array, so there are places that have spotty coverage right where we were told they would be. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless we installed xirrus to our 7-12 building two months ago and it just runs had to update one group of laptop's wireless drivers but nothing other than that Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-2245 (li),' ((!.-' Cell: 712-830-9665 Fax 712-469-3131 Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 3/25/2010 9:11 AM At BCLUW and ENP they went with Ruckus for their 1:1 programs and have been very happy. 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 Mar 25, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
[info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here...
Ok, so I'm rebuilding my exchange 2003 server after a bit of a nightmare scenario involving a bad RAID controller. I've got pretty much everything up and going, and I figure as long as I've got everyone good and PO'd already, I might as well take some time to get OMA (Outlook Mobile Access) up and going. Well, I've bone everything by the book, and when that didn't work I read the footnotes, and installed the service packs, and so here I am all broken hearted What I've got is a 403.6 error on accessing the server through the OMA access. In case you are interested in seeing my lovely error, you can find it here... http://raptormail.k12.ia.us/exchange-oma/ Any thoughts? --- [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] Exchange and acronyms be here...
Ok, thanks everyone :) Isn't it a scary feeling to be on the other end of the It wasn't working til you got here!!! situation? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Stanzel, Matt Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:22 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here... Kurt, it appears that it is working now: OMA: https://raptormail.k12.ia.us/oma OWA: https://raptormail.k12.ia.us/exchweb/bin/auth/owalogon.asp -Original Message- From: Stanzel, Matt [mailto:mstan...@rdi1.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:18 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here... Nevermind, that IS the error you are receiving. Open IIS, right-click the web site, and select Properties Under the Directory Security tab, select the second button from the top (don't remember what it is called) Select the Granted Access option, and remove any IP addresses listed the box. Apply changes and do an IISRESET (I think stopping and restarting the site in question is often enough). -Original Message- From: McKenney, Kurt [mailto:kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:11 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here... Ok, so I'm rebuilding my exchange 2003 server after a bit of a nightmare scenario involving a bad RAID controller. I've got pretty much everything up and going, and I figure as long as I've got everyone good and PO'd already, I might as well take some time to get OMA (Outlook Mobile Access) up and going. Well, I've bone everything by the book, and when that didn't work I read the footnotes, and installed the service packs, and so here I am all broken hearted What I've got is a 403.6 error on accessing the server through the OMA access. In case you are interested in seeing my lovely error, you can find it here... http://raptormail.k12.ia.us/exchange-oma/ Any thoughts? --- [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/ -
RE: [info-tech] IM
Well, the next time someone asks what ever happened to the videophone? we can tell them, it sucked. I gotta wonder if the flying car will be just as bad. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] IM Yes - if they have a bad hair day they may not want to display it. I don't know when most of them would have time to use it anyway. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] IM To an extent, it's not very popular and more along the lines of a gadget than a tool at this point. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:03 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] IM So your office staff are video conferencing? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:08 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] IM We use skype for the office staff. Foreign exchange students are allowed to openly use online IM interfeces, meebo, etc. No clients are installed on any computers except for the staff's. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thu 2/18/2010 7:53 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] IM Anyone out there allowing the use of Instant Messaging on their network. If so how's it working out? Any issues abuse, etc. ? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 --- [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] Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10446503-38.html Something to think about, how will this affect us if this becomes law?
RE: [info-tech] February Info-Tech Idea
That's a good question... It's looking like I am about to inherit a combined district... And a lot of headaches... -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:13 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] February Info-Tech Idea Are West Bend and Mallard connected together network wise? What is their main staff OS? Apple or PC? -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: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] February Info-Tech Idea West Bend Mallard is looking to purchase/install a new Phone, Intercom, and Bell system that would be common in both the West Bend and Mallard buildings. I am thinking this would be a great opportunity to have a Round Table discussion meeting where we all can get together and discuss the options available. What I would like to know is who would be willing to attend this Round Table discussion. The date will be Friday February 19th at 10am until 3pm, or we run out of ideas. If you would like to attend but the 19th will not work for you please list some alternate dates. Due to a key party we can not have the meeting on the 18th. Either reply to the list or me directly if you will be attending. Thanks. _ 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 _ Tell meI forget. Show meI remember. Involve meI understand. _ --- [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] phones/intercom
Pros. It works well. Cons. From an IT standpoint, none. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jackie Fonley Sent: Mon 2/1/2010 4:20 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] phones/intercom Anyone using phones in the classroom as a part of the intercom system as well? pros/cons . . . things to consider? 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/ - winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con
I've investigated the specs, and put some thought into this, and I've come to certain conclusions. How many of you remember when the original NES came out? It was designed and intended to be the first practical home computer. Sure, looking at it now you may be thinking, WTF? No networking, no keyboard (virtual or otherwise), no printer, 8 bit graphics, no word-processing, basically nothing for which we would use a computer for now. And yet strangely, in 1985, that was all ok. We wrote letters by hand. We did double entry bookkeeping, and the internet was something the military and a few computer nerds at colleges played with. Now we can do all kinds of things with computers. We can control our homes, we can remote control ROV's, we can design mega-scrapers, we can produce blockbuster movies. But how many people actually do these things? This is the computer Grandma has been waiting for. I don't want one. I really don't. But, I think Apple may have figured something out about the way most people use computers. They are not looking for multitasking, they don't want to figure out the pros and cons between one office suite and another. They are not running endless searches based on a batch file appending to a text output. They want to do email, look at cute kittens, and check the weather. Maybe they want to look at pictures of the kids and of their vacation, but maybe not. I don't think this will make a good one to one system. We demand too much of our computers, too many oddball programs that are not going to make it through the various official apple approved outlets, and carrying around a laptop and an Ipad, on a personal level is not worth it to me. Carrying around a laptop is a major PITA, I mostly do not do it. But I do think the Ipad, assuming it survives the copyright wars, will be a system to take note of. I will predict the next generation will be a more full featured system though. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:24 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con And here's a website that sort of makes your case, Kurt. http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/01/ars-ipad-reax.ars Tim From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:19 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con Ok Tim, I will agree that you ar not a mindless fanboi of Apple's. Actually all of the techs in the AEA are top notch, we couldn't survive under these conditions if we weren't. But there is something about the mindless masses and their obsession with Apple. It's disturbing. Last april, I met a guy who had bought an Iphone because he wanted to run an app that allowed him to zero in a sniper rifle more quickly. Those of you that know me know that I consider this a useful app for a portable computer. The problem was this guy did not own a gun, but he went on and on about how great this phone was for snipers. I know, you're thinking this was not a healthy person, and you are right. But you see a lot of this sort of thing (if you ride a bike you know it's not limited to computers), and the hype turns me off. Ok, I haven't done all that much research into the ipad, but here's where I see the problems being for education and pretty much anyone else. As I understand it, there really isn't any practical way to place content on the ipad except through Apple approved vendors. Let's leave out what that means for porn consumption, and consider that you will have be regimented into approved software, and possibly content. While you may like the software, I like the choice, it's none of their damn business how I use my computer. Also, I understand this thing will not multi-task. What's up with that? Does that mean I can't run my browser while doing a batch convert of pics while watching a movie and monitoring my email? If so, did I just step into a time warp to 1993? What's the deal with no SD slot? SD is kinda the default medium of the modern age. I have SD in my camera, my phone, my TV, and my next car will probably have it. Apple is not looking all that cutting edge. Honestly the new MSI tablet is looking way better, and that doesn't hold a candle to the Levono offering. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Thu 1/28/2010 9:57 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] iPad pro/con I agree with Kurt and Tony that people shouldn't just lap up anything Apple throws out there. I'm a big fan of Apple's stuff, but it's not perfect, and I use a lot of non-Apple stuff (to the frequent irritation of my Apple reps). However, I also agree with Lance that Apple provides some great hardware
RE: [info-tech] Gateway Repairs
I'm putting together a charity shootoff for this summer where we all get together and get to shoot old computers in a gravel pit. Pricing has not been set, but if I can get it going donations would be appreciated. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mark Johnson Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:14 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Gateway Repairs I have a Gateway E-295 that just went dead to the world. The charging light does not even appear. I checked the charger, changed the battery, even messed with the lock button beside the power switch. I also looked for a reset button on the bottom. If anyone has a suggestion, I would appreciate the help. My real question is (if I can't fix it myself) is: Where is a good place to send an abandon by Gateway computer for repairs? Thanks in Advance. Mark Johnson West Bend- Mallard CSD
RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con
Ok Tim, I will agree that you ar not a mindless fanboi of Apple's. Actually all of the techs in the AEA are top notch, we couldn't survive under these conditions if we weren't. But there is something about the mindless masses and their obsession with Apple. It's disturbing. Last april, I met a guy who had bought an Iphone because he wanted to run an app that allowed him to zero in a sniper rifle more quickly. Those of you that know me know that I consider this a useful app for a portable computer. The problem was this guy did not own a gun, but he went on and on about how great this phone was for snipers. I know, you're thinking this was not a healthy person, and you are right. But you see a lot of this sort of thing (if you ride a bike you know it's not limited to computers), and the hype turns me off. Ok, I haven't done all that much research into the ipad, but here's where I see the problems being for education and pretty much anyone else. As I understand it, there really isn't any practical way to place content on the ipad except through Apple approved vendors. Let's leave out what that means for porn consumption, and consider that you will have be regimented into approved software, and possibly content. While you may like the software, I like the choice, it's none of their damn business how I use my computer. Also, I understand this thing will not multi-task. What's up with that? Does that mean I can't run my browser while doing a batch convert of pics while watching a movie and monitoring my email? If so, did I just step into a time warp to 1993? What's the deal with no SD slot? SD is kinda the default medium of the modern age. I have SD in my camera, my phone, my TV, and my next car will probably have it. Apple is not looking all that cutting edge. Honestly the new MSI tablet is looking way better, and that doesn't hold a candle to the Levono offering. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Thu 1/28/2010 9:57 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] iPad pro/con I agree with Kurt and Tony that people shouldn't just lap up anything Apple throws out there. I'm a big fan of Apple's stuff, but it's not perfect, and I use a lot of non-Apple stuff (to the frequent irritation of my Apple reps). However, I also agree with Lance that Apple provides some great hardware and software tools that fit well into our educational goals, and the price issue is not as clear as it seems at first glance. Contrary to popular belief, Apple users are not generally stupid, and we do look at the pros and cons of stuff before investing good money. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com/ iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con
Believe me, I would LOVE to be able to say, From now on, it's all Linux, and screw the corporations altogether. :-D Someday the Revolution will come... From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:00 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con Kurt, Yeah, I'm totally with you that the iPad isn't right for many people or applications. And I'm also with you about the fanboy effect. But there are fanboys on all sides. I've been reading reviews of this thing on respectable tech websites that are basically, It won't do blank, so it's a complete POS. And they literally used the term POS. Please. It's designed to do certain things well at the expense of other things. If it doesn't do what you need, then by all means don't buy it. The App Store and approved apps business is a double-edged sword. It is limiting, but assures to some extent that things work seamlessly. I have an iPod Touch and a BlackBerry Storm, both very similar in terms of hardware (actually, I think the BB is better in terms of hardware, but that's for another discussion). I download a LOT of apps on both of them. The Touch always works totally flawlessly. Apps never crash, things switch quickly and smoothly, videos and music play flawlessly, etc. Not the case on the BB. Constantly finding apps that don't work properly, it crashes frequently (requiring me to pull the battery out to reset it), and when using it as an internet tether, it's constantly disconnecting for no reason. Also, the user interface is clumsy, slow and jerky compared to the Touch. Videos and music don't play as well. Etc. HOWEVER, I don't have to go through the BB App World to install stuff. So, it's a matter of what's important to you: freedom to put whatever damn app you want on the thing, or the assurance that the ones you do won't screw up (too badly). There are legitimate complaints about the closed architecture of the Touch/iPhone, but there is a reason for it, too. A smooth, seamless experience is something that Apple is going for, and that Apple users appreciate. Your mileage may vary. I don't give a crap what anybody chooses to buy and use. Getting into a flame war over platforms is like watching teenagers going Ford RULEZ - Chevy SUXXX!111one~!!. Waste of time. Believe me, I see a bit of the fanboy thing when I go to an Apple seminar and open up my HP/Win7 laptop. Like I have to apologize for not needing more than what a $600 laptop can do for me. But I also resent it when people imply that Apple users are so dumb they'll happily pay too much money for crap that doesn't work. There are people like that in all camps. Believe me, I would LOVE to be able to say, From now on, it's all Linux, and screw the corporations altogether. :-D --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:19 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con Ok Tim, I will agree that you ar not a mindless fanboi of Apple's. Actually all of the techs in the AEA are top notch, we couldn't survive under these conditions if we weren't. But there is something about the mindless masses and their obsession with Apple. It's disturbing. Last april, I met a guy who had bought an Iphone because he wanted to run an app that allowed him to zero in a sniper rifle more quickly. Those of you that know me know that I consider this a useful app for a portable computer. The problem was this guy did not own a gun, but he went on and on about how great this phone was for snipers. I know, you're thinking this was not a healthy person, and you are right. But you see a lot of this sort of thing (if you ride a bike you know it's not limited to computers), and the hype turns me off. Ok, I haven't done all that much research into the ipad, but here's where I see the problems being for education and pretty much anyone else. As I understand it, there really isn't any practical way to place content on the ipad except through Apple approved vendors. Let's leave out what that means for porn consumption, and consider that you will have be regimented into approved software, and possibly content. While you may like the software, I like the choice, it's none of their damn business how I use my computer. Also, I understand this thing will not multi-task. What's up with that? Does that mean I can't run my browser while doing a batch convert of pics while watching a movie and monitoring my email? If so, did I just step into a time warp to 1993? What's the deal
RE: [info-tech] iPAD and 1-to-1
All things considered, especially the Iphone, you know, the end all beat all of all things everywhere and everywhen until people actually start using it and find out it doesn't do half the stuff they want without continuing to pay for more stuff that they shouldn't have to, and even then they have to tell themselves they are paying for image and that it's worth it at twice the price even if they can't make a phone call with a phone I don't hold out a lot of hope for the new Icrap. That's just my opinion. winmail.dat
[info-tech] We work with some strange sounding things...
I find myself in need of a male to female serial gender changer. I have one at home, and I'm not in a hurry to get it. In fact, I mention it solely because it is at the same time the most terrifying sounding thing imaginable, and the most innocuous thing possible.
RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)
We have used Skype with success from long term hospitals and other continents. I'm not all that familiar with Mac's but a headset would be a solid investment for the student. A projector or a big screen monitor seems appropriate for the classroom. The classroom should be able to get by with a simple condenser microphone, and if there is a built in camera you should be set. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:26 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion) Greetings to another before the storm again day! The beauty, however, has made it all bearable. Here's the deal: an elementary student was diagnosed with cancer several months ago, will be starting his chemo treatments again shortly. It was suggested maybe we could use Skype and he could connect with the classroom while he is in Iowa City this time around. I know enough about Skype to know the general workings . . . but not enough to say this is the way to go or to even know what things may we need to make this a go? (no, I haven't skyped yet -- I finally joined facebook and twitter within the past few months--baby steps!) Ideas . . . suggestions . . . . equipment needed . . . . anything to get me going in the right direction with this? Teacher has a MacBook Pro with 10.40.11 Appreciate the help! Jackie --- [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] Personal Wireless Devices
Official school policy is that the network is a community resource. This means that if a person beings in a laptop, they should be able to connect to the internet though not any other network resources. This is not as much of a PITA as you might think, it is however not something I am comfortable with. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Lance Lennon Sent: Thu 1/14/2010 12:18 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Personal Wireless Devices Okay everyone, I knew the day was going to come, I just did not know when. It has arrived. We are having a meeting to determine whether to allow Personal Wireless Devices on our network or not. I am asking for some assistance from anyone willing to share. Here is what I am asking for 1. Do you allow outside wireless devices to access your network? 2. If so, why? If not, Why not? I am on the fence here and want to present logical arguments for and against both so that the Admin team can make an informed decision to the board who can then make the policy. Thanks all. -- If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. ~Robert X. Cringely -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [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/ - winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] networking bid
Here's a thought Set up Xirrus arrays, plug everything in wirelessly, and avoid the nightmare. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jackie Fonley Sent: Mon 1/11/2010 2:09 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] networking bid Happy Monday, everyone! With our new middle school addition, we are getting to the point of putting together a network/phone proposal for bidding. We have the main components . . . but I am just curious as to how others who have gone through this process has put this together and what all you have included. It would be nice to see things done/ thought of at other places-- and if you have a copy of something you have used that would be even better. Thanks in advance, and hope this makes sense! Jackie --- [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/ - winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] New questions today
If I remember correctly, and it has been a while, everyone needs full access to the entire directory. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thu 1/7/2010 10:48 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] New questions today do you mean the installation as in the programs or the database? Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 The best computer is a man and it's the only one that can be mass-produced by unskilled labor. From: McKenney, Kurt kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:57 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] New questions today Ok, it works fine with server 2008 under TS, but it can be flaky with 2003. It won't work with Firefox in TS (if you are using renaissance place). Everyone must have admin rights to the installation, if I remember correctly, if you are loading it locally. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Mitch Mueller Sent: Wed 1/6/2010 10:28 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] New questions today I'm sorry that I'm such a pest to all you busy folks out there but I'm an idiot and not afraid to admit it. Don't know how many of you use the Accelerated Reader program from Renaissance Learning. Anyway to the questions, do any of you use it with terminal services or not? Just wondering because I can't seem to get it to work again, I had it before and reloaded the server and now I can't get any user BESIDES the administrator to access any of the programs. I can open the Student and Management programs but can't connect to the database. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 The best computer is a man and it's the only one that can be mass-produced by unskilled labor. winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] Group Policy Question
I do this using a local policy on the XP machine. I then set the background to a GIF on a server. The down side to this approach is that if you install SP3 it will no longer work. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 7:22 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Group Policy Question We are looking for a way to stop students from changing background on laptops using group policy. I found all the group policy features but when a student finds a picture they like they still can right click and set as desktop background. is there a way to stop that even without having to disable right clicking feature. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 The best computer is a man and it's the only one that can be mass-produced by unskilled labor.
RE: [info-tech] Student Email Policies
We give out a school email address if it is needed for a class or other legitimate purpose. Kids are allowed to access Gmail. Hotmail, Yahoo mail, and pretty much any other online email interface. The reason for limiting email accounts is simple. We don't want the liability from a teenager's sense of humor. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Phillip Trimble Sent: Mon 1/4/2010 10:44 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Student Email Policies Hello All, I am wondering if any of the school districts out there are allowing student's access to email, and if so are you willing to share your email policy with me. Here in Pocahontas we are in the final stages of implementing our 1 to 1's and just trying to tie up some loose ends. Thanks Phil Trimble IT Director Pocahontas Area Schools 712-335-4848 winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] technology advisory board
The last time I formed a committee for anything was to redesign the website. A year and a half later, after meetings every two weeks, I built a website in a motel room in Houston while killing time while my girlfriend was at work. I immediately disbanded the committee by refusing to ever show up again, and have since sworn off of them. Near as I can figure it, this was the most productive Committee I have ever been on. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jackie Fonley Sent: Tue 12/15/2009 7:02 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] technology advisory board Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ - winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] technology advisory board
Why am I picturing you in a cowboy hat herding cats? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 9:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] technology advisory board My $.02. I guess my view of a committee is that it should NOT be a group of people all trying to come to a consensus on everything. It should be a group of people, each with the power to act independently, keeping each other informed of what they're all doing and trying to stay on the same page, and moving in the same direction toward common goals. If nobody can do anything without everyone's agreement, then it's going to go nowhere. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:26 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board While there may be some disagreement on the practicality and usefulness of committees, they are required by the State in some areas for the State visit. While not currently mandated, the technology committee is very much recommended by the Site Visit Teams as per instructions from the State DE. I would recommend setting up one that has an Administrator, Board Member, Faculty Member, and a Community Member. I really like the way that Layne described the setup in Sioux City. That seems like a very good way to go. My only fear is that the once a month non face to face meeting would be like herding cats. And with Teachers (speaking as a teacher) non the less. Just sayin... On Dec 15, 2009, at 7:02 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who also agrees helps the rollout process. My counter to some have been would you visit a hospital with outdated procedures/ technology?. But just curious in what others are doing. Thanks-- and happy holidays to everyone. I hope you enjoy your break! Jackie --- [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/ - -- 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 515-448-4749 --- [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/ - --- [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 repair..
Ok, after the hard drive disposal question from days of yore, I think everyone knows I'm always up for a little creatively applied mayhem. But this reminds me of the early Compaq days where their laptops would just cease to work after the warranty, and you could pick them up for next to nothing, open them up, reseat all the connectors, and resell them for massive profit. I so miss the 90's. Anyway, at a guess, the video chipset is poorly soldiered onto the board, and we all know they get hot, so over time they manage to work their way loose. A little applied heat, and you have just temporarily resoldiered the chips back in place. In other words, expect to hear from them again. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jim Kerns Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 8:34 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Computer repair.. Found this on a blog (Tom Hafemann) and had to re-post Jim Hey All, I have fixed, repaired, and engineered many computer systems over the past 17 years. I am often learning new things. It is a lot of fun and quite entertaining, especially for someone who is OCD like me. :) Recently, something new and strange came across my desk. It started out like a normal project. A fairly new laptop computer that had a bad video card. One long beep followed by two short beeps. As most of you may know, laptop computers have most everything integrated onto the motherboard. So, as I expected, I was looking at a motherboard replacement. This was an HP dv9825nr. As I started looking for a motherboard, I was seeing $350ish dollars. I took this laptop apart. WHAT A MESS. I stopped counting at 60 screws, and I still hadn't gotten the motherboard out of the plastic yet. It took nearly 30 minutes just to get the motherboard out of the plastic. As I talked with the customer, spending that kind of money on a repair was just not worth it. If you add the cost of the motherboard, labor, and the fact that the computer is about 2 years old, it might be worth investing in another laptop. In my search I found some unusual repair methods, particularly geared to motherboard repair for the nvidia video chipset and the Lenovo T41. There is this process called reflow where you heat the motherboard with a propane torch or heat gun to fix the video chipset problems. WTH is up with that. Next they will be showing the process of using a hammer to fix any keyboard. However, I saw a bunch of these articles, and after consulting with the customer, we decided to give it a try. After all, what was the worst that could happen, bbq motherboard? So, I went down to the local hardware store and rented a heat gun. I protected all of the plastic components with aluminum foil so they wouldn't melt and began to heat the motherboard. I did this for about 10 minutes. I let it sit overnight. I then began the tedious process of putting this silly thing back together. I had to undo it 4-5 times simply because I forgot to fish some wire through or attach something. This is perhaps the worse laptop I have ever taken apart. Anyway, I got it all back together and wouldn't you know it, IT WORKED. Well I'll be dog gone. So now, I have a new tool to add to my computer repair kit. 1 heat gun.
RE: [info-tech] External Laptop display messes up
Reduce the resolution and try again. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:51 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] External Laptop display messes up I have a teacher with a Gateway laptop that has an issue. When she hooks up to her projector and tries to project to the projector and the laptop screen, the projector goes funky. No sure exactly how to explain what it does but it just shakes a lot and you are unable to read it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us/
[info-tech] Just An Observation
Has anyone else noticed that the meet singles and porn adds on websites are starting to be replaced more heavily by work from home and make a Jillion dollars with your computer adds?
RE: [info-tech] Wave invites
Yo! -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
If you've got one left, I'll take one -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:24 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Google Wave 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] Google Voice
I know Scott's using Google Voice, but I'm wondering about everyone's impressions on the service. Notably is it working well for those of you that are using it, and assuming that it works well, how do I get an invite? winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive
Ok, do you want to install XP to the netbook or to the flash drive? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Mitch Mueller Sent: Fri 10/9/2009 12:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive Does anyone have good instructions on how to put XP on a USB Drive. I put windows 7 on my netbook but had great instructions and can't find them. Anyway my beta is going to expire and want XP put back on there. Can anyone help. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us/ winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive
Which Netbook? I load Xp on to 2G EEE PC's using nlite http://www.nliteos.com/download.html -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive On to a netbook. And I tried using a usb cd drive but it didn't seem to work. The cd would just stop responding. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:53 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive Ok, do you want to install XP to the netbook or to the flash drive? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Mitch Mueller Sent: Fri 10/9/2009 12:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive Does anyone have good instructions on how to put XP on a USB Drive. I put windows 7 on my netbook but had great instructions and can't find them. Anyway my beta is going to expire and want XP put back on there. Can anyone help. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us http://www.emmetsburg.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] XP on USB Drive
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/board/message?board.id=OSmessage.id=17995 Let's see if that deals with the problem. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 11:31 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive H.P. Mini 2140. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 11:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive No I don't even get to that part of the installation. It will get to windows is installing drivers, and it isn't always the same driver and the cd will just stop basically. Still is spinning but not reading. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jason kehoe Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 9:57 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive Mitch, It sounds like a possible driver issue. XP came out back in 2001, before SATA and solid state drives. Maybe you just need mass storage drivers for your netbook and press F6 on boot from the CD. If the CD worked even a little bit, it sounds like you have a work ext. CD-ROM that you can boot from. If you get a screen where it finds no hard drive, it is a driver issue. --Jason -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive On to a netbook. And I tried using a usb cd drive but it didn't seem to work. The cd would just stop responding. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:53 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive Ok, do you want to install XP to the netbook or to the flash drive? -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Mitch Mueller Sent: Fri 10/9/2009 12:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] XP on USB Drive Does anyone have good instructions on how to put XP on a USB Drive. I put windows 7 on my netbook but had great instructions and can't find them. Anyway my beta is going to expire and want XP put back on there. Can anyone help. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us http://www.emmetsburg.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/ - --- [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] Imaging software
G4u works pretty well From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 3:20 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Imaging software What is a free imagaing software that you guys know of. I just received 120 netbooks and do not feel like manually uninstalling and installing programs. Please help! Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us/
RE: [info-tech] Open Office
http://www.scribus.net/ is what most people recommend. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 10:08 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Open Office We are planning on converting to Open Office on any new computer that we are getting, but our teachers are worried because it does not offer a program like Microsoft Office Publisher. They use it only for brochures but is there any substitute for that? I know you can make them in Writer but would that be the best solution. Thanks Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 www.emmetsburg.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] Bulk Email
Powerschool allows parent access to student information and probably receives about as much attention as anything sent home does. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 11:04 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Bulk Email Do all schools send out massive amounts of bulk email? Our district sends out as much junk mail as a spammer does. Is there a better solution. 2 -3 secretaries at a time will be bulk mailing to hundreds of parents at a time and wondering why there are delays in mail delivery to these people. They send out things like daily assignment, newsletters, lunch balances, etc.. What does everyone else do with these? Post them on a website maybe? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
RE: [info-tech] Tech Support for Outside Endeavors
It's a case by case thing with me. If I have to leave the school, odds are I will get paid. I rarely charge full price from anyone though. (No, I'm not going to tell you my rates.) I've been known to throw out a freeby, but I've learned to not make a habit of it because people eventually come to expect it. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Thu 10/1/2009 12:51 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Tech Support for Outside Endeavors And you do that all free of charge? I am not talking about hey, you could try this... but actually fixing issue? Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools From: Tim Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 12:09 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Tech Support for Outside Endeavors I'm kind of with Kurt on this. My school doesn't have a formal policy about this, and my admins and I feel it's a good thing to help the staff/community when we can, so I do provide some tech support to teachers, parents, local churches, daycare, etc. We just make it clear that it may have to wait until higher priorities are taken care of. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: McKenney, Kurt kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 12:05 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Tech Support for Outside Endeavors Ok, from personal experience there is an unwritten policy that I help the staff with anything that benefits the school. For example. If a teacher is taking a class that will affect their ability to interact with the kids, I help them deal with the various technical aspects of that class assuming that I have time. If however I do not have time, then they must wait until I do. If they refuse to wait until I do have time. There's an old saying. Don't mess with the computer geek. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:16 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Tech Support for Outside Endeavors I have been asked by our superintedent to find out what other schools do in the following hypothetical situations. 1. A teacher has been employed by the state outside of their regular school contract to develop curriculum for the state. The teacher encounters a software issue while developing said curriculum, and asks for technical support from the school district's IT personel during the regular school day. 2. A teacher is working on their administrative degree. They encounter an issue accessing the university's library portal while at school during the contract day. They seek assistance from the school district's IT personel to fix said issue. Things to remember: I charge $60-$80 an hour for outside-my-contract technical support. The distrcit does not allow me to work on my outside-contract-hours jobs while here at work. I do not use school-owned equipment to complete any of these outside-contract-hours jobs. The issues encountered were not 'quick fixes' or simple advice. Some of our tech team thinks we should create some sort of policy to regulate such situations, others do not. We would like to see what other districts are doing in similar situations if anything. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] False Ceiling Projector Mounts
Whatever is on sale at tiger direct or amazon. You'll need a ceiling panel adaptor and a mount. This looks like it might be in the ordering for us. Check the package, $125 http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Mounts-PP-FCTA-Ceiling-Adapter/dp/B0007NE6 O6/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1253903373sr=8-27 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:16 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] False Ceiling Projector Mounts What is everyone using to mount projectors to false ceilings? Our current solution is eloborate and expensive. I am looking for something much easier, and cheaper. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
[info-tech] Terminal Services Question 2
Ok, as long as the subject is terminal servers, I am having a nagging problem with ours. We're running 2008 standard as a terminal server, and it fixed 99% of the problems with 2003 tha we had. Flash, and darn near everything else works. However it did create one issue. We have about 50 computers logged on to a single profile. Somewhere in that mess somehow the only available printer is losing it's default status. This is a bigger problem than it sounds because even though we are able to go right in from any of these machines and set it back to default, this is happening sometimes a dozen times a day. First, does anuyone have any idea how this is happening? Second, and most important, any ideas on how to stop it? Thanks, Kurt winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] Terminal Services Question
From a technical end, not a whole lot. From a user end, tell them you will revoke their access if someone give out their password. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Mitch Mueller Sent: Wed 9/23/2009 8:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Terminal Services Question We run a lot of terminal services here at Emmetsburg, but we have one probably. We have students login to one computer and then if another student know the username and password for it, they can log in and kick the other student off. Any suggestions what I could do to take care of this. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 www.emmetsburg.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/ - winmail.dat
[info-tech] MS VLK
Ok, two questions, one of immediate importance the other just kind of a curiosity... 1. Does anyone have the VLK for Office 2008? Yes, the Mac version. 2. Who is D.M? I had to guess this person's name to get access to the VLK's and I eventually gave up.
RE: [info-tech] Photoshop Alternative
Gimpshop for photoshop, and as for Acrobat, that depends on what exactly you want to do with it. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/10_ways_manipulate_pdf_files_free_software -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Brad Kruse Sent: Fri 9/18/2009 6:22 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Photoshop Alternative The Rabiner Treatment Center is part of our school district and we work with them. They have about 70 - 100 students and their own teachers. They need about 30 licenses of Photoshop. We have a building license for CS3 but that seems overkill for their building. What is a good alternative for Photoshop. Also, is there an alternative to Acrobat. Thanks. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-2245 (li),' ((!.-' Cell: 712-830-9665 Fax 712-469-3131 winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] IPODS
We're going with the Nano From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Tim Limbert Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] IPODS We've got a bunch of Touches. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:44 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] IPODS I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
RE: [info-tech] good webcam
I generally use a camcorder with a USB connection for that kind of work. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lisa Schaa Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:02 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] good webcam Can anyone recommend the best web cam for skyping with entire classes and clips onto a laptop? Thanks Lisa Schaa Art/T.A.G. and Technology teacher Stratford CSD Stratford, Iowa 50249 Creativity is more important than knowledge.-Einstein
RE: [info-tech] Fortigate Firewall
It's ok. It's stable and flexible. For ease of configuration I prefer sonicwall though. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 7:34 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Fortigate Firewall Anyone out there using a Fortigate firewall. If so how do you like it? Email me off the listserv with details. Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
RE: [info-tech] User tool...
S you can imagine, I'll take a GUI version... -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: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:44 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] User tool... I think I found the answer to the problem working off-line with Kurt. The original version of Usertool was written in a 16 bit DOS environment. In 2006 I updated the program to work within the Windows with a Windows GUI. If anyone is still using a version of usertool that requires you to create a shortcut for each graduating year contact me and I will get you upgraded to the newer version. --- [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] G4u
Does anyone use the G4U tool? It's a nice little FREE ghost utility that uses an FTP site for storing images. --- [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] Skype?
My office staff uses it and loves it, but I don't get that much chance to sit down and use a computer during the day. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Wed 8/5/2009 1:47 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype? Do any of you Skype? Could be handy for 1 to 1 questions. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools winmail.dat
[info-tech] User tool...
Well, it had to happen eventually, We've upgraded our servers to 64bit Dual quad-core xeons with 2TB in a raid5 array. (I had to tell someone and I'm the only person in 20 miles that can actually comprehend all of those terms simultaneously.) they're fast, stable, and have so much room I'm at a loss as to what to do with all of it... Until the virtualization project starts. But there is a problem. We've been using the usertool provided by the AEA for years and we love it. It's easy, it's fast, and as long as the relevant personnel remember to use it, it makes life so much easier. Unfortunately the version we have is apparently incompatible with a 64bit OS, and it is way too late to change back to 32bit. Is anyone aware of a replacement utility? I'd love to say price is no object, but I am willing to pay a reasonable amount for a user friendly tool. winmail.dat
[info-tech] Mp3 Leveler?
We're starting to use Mp3 players more and more in the classroom as an alternative to the old fashioned boom boxes. They work well, hHowever it's my job to have answers ready for questions that haven't yet been answered. So, to that end, what are y'all using for Mp3 leveling? winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] User tool...
I'm at home now, so I'm not sure of the specifics. Scott provided this tool for me years ago when I converted us off of a Novell system. Basically it sets up and maintains the users, profiles, basic permissions, and basic user group. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Brendan Porter Sent: Thu 8/6/2009 7:20 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] User tool... Kurt, I'm not sure what tool you are talking about. Do you have additional information about it? It may be possible to port the tool to 64-bit land, or maybe I can recommend a good replacement. Brendan On Aug 6, 2009, at 6:50 AM, McKenney, Kurt kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us wrote: Well, it had to happen eventually, We've upgraded our servers to 64bit Dual quad-core xeons with 2TB in a raid5 array. (I had to tell someone and I'm the only person in 20 miles that can actually comprehend all of those terms simultaneously.) they're fast, stable, and have so much room I'm at a loss as to what to do with all of it... Until the virtualization project starts. But there is a problem. We've been using the usertool provided by the AEA for years and we love it. It's easy, it's fast, and as long as the relevant personnel remember to use it, it makes life so much easier. Unfortunately the version we have is apparently incompatible with a 64bit OS, and it is way too late to change back to 32bit. Is anyone aware of a replacement utility? I'd love to say price is no object, but I am willing to pay a reasonable amount for a user friendly tool. winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] Mp3 Leveler?
I'll have to check that out, I thought that only worked through Itunes. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Brendan Porter Sent: Thu 8/6/2009 7:24 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Mp3 Leveler? Kurt, The iPods have a feature called sound check that can maintain normalized volume on all tracks. Is that what you're looking for? Brendan On Aug 6, 2009, at 6:54 AM, McKenney, Kurt kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us wrote: We're starting to use Mp3 players more and more in the classroom as an alternative to the old fashioned boom boxes. They work well, hHowever it's my job to have answers ready for questions that haven't yet been answered. So, to that end, what are y'all using for Mp3 leveling? winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech]
Hire techs? Don't tease me... From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 11:30 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Just a question for you guys. What is a starting wage for your techs that you hire? Please let me know. Thanks Mitch Mueller
RE: [info-tech] Florida Micro
He's persistant, isn't he? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Karl Hehr Sent: Fri 5/8/2009 10:36 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Florida Micro Does anyone work with them? I usually get all vendor calls screened, but he slipped through AGAIN. 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 --- [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/ - winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] Asus Demo
I've got one I can loan you From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:08 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Asus Demo Does anyone know where I can get an Asus eee demo unit? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351
[info-tech] Books converted to Audio...
I can't remember the sources for converting books to audio or text format that were mentioned at the tech meeting the month before last, and we are needing materials for several students. I have been told that no student qualifies for the state resources for these conversions in Iowa, I don't know how true that is, but I am in a hurry to get some sources. Help.
RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio...
Talking to AR now... They finally transferred me to a guy who knows what a text file is. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:19 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... WOW - they are demanding! From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:11 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... Ok, a little new info... They want a Kindle type interface which I can do using a touch screen netbook, and it must be in a text format so that it can be converted to audio. And just for fun, they want the books to be for the Accelerated Reader testing system. They don't want much do they? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:03 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio.. I wasn't there . . . so if this isn't what was discussed I apologize. We've had great luck (esp. at the upper level) with Lit2Go --downloadable audio files (that will import into your iTunes) and finding chapters/books for download. Following are the sites Donna had sent after the meeting--I've had experience with some of these regarding audio files of books for students to listen to. I would also recommend contacting the publisher(s) of any textbooks you have, as many of those now come with audio CDs of all the text. For those additional items we need . . . we've been using GarageBand to record things. FWIW ** I am passing along these websites as requested yesterday at the tech coordinators meeting. Please share these with teachers. http://matnonline.pbwiki.com/Accessible+Books+and+E-Texts - List of many reading websites on the intenet http://www.bookadventure.org/ www.nypl.org click on digital collections, then click on tumble books on left hand side. This site reads different level books to the student. It will highlight the words as it reads it to you. http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html www.tarheelreader.org http://www.literactive..com/Home/index.asp www.accessiblebookcollection.org This site has 900 boardmaker books already created for you. Including quizes, etc for upper level kids. Books like Amelia Bedelia. http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/BoardMaker/adapted_library.asp On Apr 22, 2009, at 9:54 AM, McKenney, Kurt wrote: I can't remember the sources for converting books to audio or text format that were mentioned at the tech meeting the month before last, and we are needing materials for several students. I have been told that no student qualifies for the state resources for these conversions in Iowa, I don't know how true that is, but I am in a hurry to get some sources. Help.
RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio...
Unfortunately, when he realized what I was asking, he suggested I start a side business converting the books Anybody up for Carpal Tunnel? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:21 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... Talking to AR now... They finally transferred me to a guy who knows what a text file is. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:19 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... WOW - they are demanding! From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:11 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... Ok, a little new info... They want a Kindle type interface which I can do using a touch screen netbook, and it must be in a text format so that it can be converted to audio. And just for fun, they want the books to be for the Accelerated Reader testing system. They don't want much do they? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:03 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio.. I wasn't there . . . so if this isn't what was discussed I apologize. We've had great luck (esp. at the upper level) with Lit2Go --downloadable audio files (that will import into your iTunes) and finding chapters/books for download. Following are the sites Donna had sent after the meeting--I've had experience with some of these regarding audio files of books for students to listen to. I would also recommend contacting the publisher(s) of any textbooks you have, as many of those now come with audio CDs of all the text. For those additional items we need . . . we've been using GarageBand to record things. FWIW ** I am passing along these websites as requested yesterday at the tech coordinators meeting. Please share these with teachers. http://matnonline.pbwiki.com/Accessible+Books+and+E-Texts - List of many reading websites on the intenet http://www.bookadventure.org/ www.nypl.org click on digital collections, then click on tumble books on left hand side. This site reads different level books to the student. It will highlight the words as it reads it to you. http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html www.tarheelreader.org http://www.literactive..com/Home/index.asp www.accessiblebookcollection.org This site has 900 boardmaker books already created for you. Including quizes, etc for upper level kids. Books like Amelia Bedelia. http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/BoardMaker/adapted_library.asp On Apr 22, 2009, at 9:54 AM, McKenney, Kurt wrote: I can't remember the sources for converting books to audio or text format that were mentioned at the tech meeting the month before last, and we are needing materials for several students. I have been told that no student qualifies for the state resources for these conversions in Iowa, I don't know how true that is, but I am in a hurry to get some sources. Help.
RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio...
Ok, a little new info... They want a Kindle type interface which I can do using a touch screen netbook, and it must be in a text format so that it can be converted to audio. And just for fun, they want the books to be for the Accelerated Reader testing system. They don't want much do they? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:03 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... I wasn't there . . . so if this isn't what was discussed I apologize. We've had great luck (esp. at the upper level) with Lit2Go --downloadable audio files (that will import into your iTunes) and finding chapters/books for download. Following are the sites Donna had sent after the meeting--I've had experience with some of these regarding audio files of books for students to listen to. I would also recommend contacting the publisher(s) of any textbooks you have, as many of those now come with audio CDs of all the text. For those additional items we need . . . we've been using GarageBand to record things. FWIW ** I am passing along these websites as requested yesterday at the tech coordinators meeting. Please share these with teachers. http://matnonline.pbwiki.com/Accessible+Books+and+E-Texts - List of many reading websites on the intenet http://www.bookadventure.org/ www.nypl.org click on digital collections, then click on tumble books on left hand side. This site reads different level books to the student. It will highlight the words as it reads it to you. http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html www.tarheelreader.org http://www.literactive..com/Home/index.asp www.accessiblebookcollection.org This site has 900 boardmaker books already created for you. Including quizes, etc for upper level kids. Books like Amelia Bedelia. http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/BoardMaker/adapted_library.asp On Apr 22, 2009, at 9:54 AM, McKenney, Kurt wrote: I can't remember the sources for converting books to audio or text format that were mentioned at the tech meeting the month before last, and we are needing materials for several students. I have been told that no student qualifies for the state resources for these conversions in Iowa, I don't know how true that is, but I am in a hurry to get some sources. Help.
RE: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio...
That's not what they are telling my teachers. I'm being told that this has to be a very specific problem that fewer than 1% of students are eligible for. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Donna Sennert Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:30 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... Students who are NIMAS eligible - meaning blind, visually impaired, physically disabled or have an organic reading disability, qualify to receive textbooks, core reading material in the format this is best for them. It may be e-text, audio, Braille or large print. The Iowa Dept of the Blind does the conversions free for you. Other students who don't qualify under the Chaffee amendment or NIMAS, still by law, are to have their textbooks the first day of school in the format that is best for them, but the schools are responsible for creating/supplying the materials. www.bookshare.org is a good starting point. Or as Jackie said, contact the publishers. They are under a lot of pressure to create digital/audio textbooks right now by everyone. Here is the state website that talks about it. http://trueaim.iowa.gov http://trueaim.iowa.gov I am also attaching the powerpoint that was just sent out that breaks it down with links to the appropriate pages. Please contact me if you have questions. This unfortunately is the world I have been living in this past year. Donna From: McKenney, Kurt mailto:kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio... I can't remember the sources for converting books to audio or text format that were mentioned at the tech meeting the month before last, and we are needing materials for several students. I have been told that no student qualifies for the state resources for these conversions in Iowa, I don't know how true that is, but I am in a hurry to get some sources. Help.
RE: [info-tech] Smarter Mail
I'm considering pushing that on everyone in this summer's network refresh. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 4:45 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Smarter Mail Fort Dodge, all clients except Administrators and their secretaries use the Outlook Web Access. Administrators and their secretaries use the full-blown Outlook client in order to share calendar information, and access everyone else's calendars. That function does not work the greatest in the web access. Have a great weekend!!! Jeremy 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: Friday, April 17, 2009 10:58 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Smarter Mail I would also like to expand the question a little. Regardless of platform how does your faculty access their email. Do they use web interfaces exclusively, Do they use only mail clients, if they use both what are the circumstances Also does the web interface show all the messages as the client, or only the new messages. Thanks. From: Mitch Mueller mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 10:26 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Smarter Mail For those of you that have the AEA host our email. Do you have all of your faculty setup with a program like outlook express or microsoft outlook? Or do they just have to access it from the web? Need some feedback please. Thanks Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596
RE: [info-tech] Smarter Mail
We did use Outlook to access the AEA's server, however we recently switched to exchange. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 10:26 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Smarter Mail For those of you that have the AEA host our email. Do you have all of your faculty setup with a program like outlook express or microsoft outlook? Or do they just have to access it from the web? Need some feedback please. Thanks Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596
RE: [info-tech] Fw: Rockets Magazine - Saturn V Project
Actually April 25th. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lisa Schaa Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 9:39 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Fw: Rockets Magazine - Saturn V Project I hope you mean May 10th? Lisa Schaa Art/T.A.G. and Technology teacher Stratford CSD Stratford, Iowa 50249 Creativity is more important than knowledge.-Einstein From: Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 8:42 AM To: Info-Tech info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Fw: Rockets Magazine - Saturn V Project Saturday April 10th there will be a 1/10th scale of the Saturn 5 rocket launched. Below is a link to the live video feed to the launch. http://www.rocketsmagazine.com/saturn-v-project/Launch/ More Details http://www.rocketsmagazine.com/saturn-v-project/main.html --- [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] Interactive Whiteboards, Document Cameras, etc.
Ok, we have had the best luck with the Mimio http://www.mimio.com/ solid technology, good price, and though it doesn't have the highest rated lpi scan, you're not going to be doing detail work on the Sistine Chapel with it. For Document Cameras, the best bang for the buck we've found in the Elmo TT-02s http://www.amazon.com/TT-02S-USB-2-0-SLOT-LIGHT/dp/B000VK5BMG shop around, the price varies by vendor and it changes often. Our teachers love them, and they are useful in ways that the old overhead projectors are not. For example, putting a big picture book under one and just being able to project it on the screen or whiteboard. As for projectors, remember, none of these work without a projector. We're pretty sold on Epson for general usage. For additional stuff... http://www.h-itt.com/ http://sunwaytouch.trustpass.alibaba.com/product/217035024-0/32_42_Touch _Screen_High_Definition_PC_PPT_32_42_HDPC_.html Up and coming... http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/31/researchers-develop-a-360-degree-holo graphic-display/ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of A.Bloomquist Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 2:50 PM To: info-tech Cc: Jorgensen Dr. Mike; Heggen Sharon Subject: [info-tech] Interactive Whiteboards, Document Cameras, etc. We are working towards ordering interactive whiteboards for our elementary classrooms. I have reread the emails from those that have or are planning to add these to their schools. If any of you could give an update on where you are with the interactive whiteboards - which ones you are using, what you recommend, how they are being used, and any warnings before ordering these. I know a couple of teachers have mentioned the document camera to me but I think it would be a modernized overhead projector. Our superintendent attended a national conference, attended a demonstration of an interactive whiteboard and returned saying he wants them put in all of the elementary classrooms. Appreciate any help, it does get confusing when researching the various ones. Thanks, Ann Ann Bloomquist Ann Bloomquist Technology Coordinator Dayton Elementary School Southeast Webster-Grand 104 2nd St NW Dayton, IA 50530 Phone: 515-547-2314 Fax: 515-547-2213 and Boxholm Middle School Southeast Webster-Grandl 404 Walnut St. Boxholm, IA 50040 Phone 515-846-6214 Fax 515-846-6212 e-mail: a_bloomqu...@se-webster.k12.ia.us alternate e-mail: swebs...@lvcta.com
RE: [info-tech] Fw:
If I really want to wipe a drive, I take it down to the metal shop and use a cutting torch to reduce it to slag. I've done this 3 times in 12 years. It has the downside of not being able to use it on anything else, however I guarantee this technique will prevent any known data recovery technique. Ok, a Ouija board might help. But can you imagine doing all those 0's and 1's? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 1:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: It's been awhile since we had to wipe a drive. Our current device, Sonix by Logicube, used for creating an imagine can also wipe it to DOD standards. It runs for about $2,000 and cleans one machine at a time.. Have a good week to all, Murray Gafkjen CCE From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:19 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: Q. I am concerned with the information that may be left on the hard drives even though we did a complete wipe, what do you do to insure me that my information is safe? A. We take this very seriously. We start by using our in house Veridan Hard drive de-gausser. This unit will 'fry' a hard drive in roughly 5 seconds, and any drive up to 500mb. Correct me if I'm wrong, but 500 Megabyte drives really aren't an issue for any of us... 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: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:05 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Fw: From: Phoenix E-Waste Solutions LLC mailto:pesoluti...@iowatelecom.net Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 11:32 AM To: sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us Once again this year during Earth Week, April 20th thru April 24th Phoenix E-Waste Solutions LLC in Marshalltown Iowa will be holding an E-Cycling Drive for Schools located throughout all of Iowa. This E-Cycling drive is geared towards reducing and diverting toxic wastes from area landfills. Recycling Fee Schedule: CRT Computer Monitors: $6.00 Each Flat Pannel Computer Monitors: $5.00 each Desktop Printers: $2.00 each PC's, Miscellanious items such as: Keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, overhead projectors are accepted at no charge. Collection will take place during the week of April 20th. Items must be palletized and wrapped for trucking. Please contact Brett or Mike with Phoenix E-Waste at 1-641-753-7200 or e-mail us at pesoluti...@iowatelecom.net to schedule a pickup or for further questions. I'm sure a few of you will have questions concerning e-waste recycled through us. Hopefully I can cover them all in this short E-Mail Q. What happens to our 'stuff' once it has arrived at your facility? A. We break everything down into roughly 8 categories- Computers Computer Monitors TV's Printers Miscellaneous Items (VCR's, Radio's, Recording Device's, typewriters, things like this) Keyboards Mice Flat Screen Monitors From there, each category is once again broke down completely by de-manufacturing everything in house. By the time we are done, we have roughly 16 commodities ready for shredding/smelting or re-use. Q. I am concerned with the information that may be left on the hard drives even though we did a complete wipe, what do you do to insure me that my information is safe? A. We take this very seriously. We start by using our in house Veridan Hard drive de-gausser. This unit will 'fry' a hard drive in roughly 5 seconds, and any drive up to 500mb. This physically destroys the media disk located inside the drive. This deems the drive inoperable and unusable. From there, we cage drives up and transport to an undisclosed shredding facility right here in Iowa. We then recover the aluminum scrap for breakage. Q. What happens to our CRT Glass? Do you recycle it on site, and are you permitted to recycle these items? A. As I noted before, we de-manufacture everything in house. CRT Tubes are binned, weighed, and shipped to Doe Run, St Louis Mo for crushing and lead extraction. We call this Glass-to-Glass recycling.
RE: [info-tech] General Observation
Sounds like politics... From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Richardson,Tony Sent: Wed 3/18/2009 6:13 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] General Observation Sounds just like a school district. Tony Richardson, Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Lance Lennon Sent: Wed 3/18/2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] General Observation This really sounded familiar to me. Dakota tribal wisdom says that when you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. However, in IT discussions we often try other strategies with dead horses, including the following: 1. Buying a stronger whip. 2. Changing riders. 3. Say things like, This is the way we have always ridden this horse. 4. Appointing a committee to study the horse. 5. Arranging to visit other sites to see how they ride dead horses. 6. Increasing the standards to ride dead horses. 7. Appointing a tiger team to revive the dead horse. 8. Creating a training session to increase our riding ability. 9. Comparing the state of dead horses in todays environment. 10. Change the requirements declaring that This horse is not dead. 11. Hire contractors to ride the dead horse. 12. Harnessing several dead horses together for increased speed. 13. Declaring that No horse is too dead to beat. 14. Providing additional funding to increase the horse's performance. 15. Do a Cost Analysis study to see if contractors can ride it cheaper. 16. Purchase a product to make dead horses run faster. 17. Declare the horse is better, faster and cheaper dead. 18. Form a quality circle to find uses for dead horses. 19. Revisit the performance requirements for horses. 20. Say this horse was procured with cost as an independent variable. 21. Promote the dead horse to a supervisory position. -- 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 winmail.dat
RE: [info-tech] Reminder, Meeting on Thursday
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RE: [info-tech] Reminder, Meeting on Thursday
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[info-tech] It's Friday, I haven't had a weekend off in over a month, I haven't had a cigarette in 10 days, I just got my bike out of the garage...
a teacher just told me that she can't find File on her menu bar, and I need to do a parts run to Sioux City... I AM SO OUTTA HERE
