[info-tech] Student Email Addresses
We are finally moving to school sponsored email addresses for our students, and I have two inquiries to make of the group. 1. Do you keep track of student email passwords in a list, or do you let them create their own passwords and also change them at will? 2. Did you put anything specific in your AUP concerning student email use? And if so, what? Thanks so much for your responses. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Cell 712-299-8682
Re: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
Here's what we do. Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Cell 712-299-8682 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: 1. What is your procedure when a student forgets their logon password? Who handles this request? Building techs or I reset the password for students and staff on an as needed basis. 2. Do you maintain a list of student passwords, and if so, who do you share that list with? We only maintain a list of middle school passwords, because those are assigned. We share this with all middle school teachers. 3. How often do you change student passwords? Never. Although they are encouraged, as high school students, to change their passwords occasionally. Chris Koenck Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351
Re: [info-tech] Student Health
We moved to JMC Health a couple years ago. I think our nurses were happy with the improvements JMC had made in that module at that time. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Cell 712-299-8682 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Just wondering what everyone is using for recording student visits and other health related information. We are needing a new system and our nurse is reluctant to use JMC due to its inadequacies. Thank you, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Library Software
We're with BEACON shared through the AEA, too. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Cell 712-299-8682 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: BEACON - the shared one through the AEA and public libraries (our surrounding ones are switching to it) Contact Harriet Adams for that On Sep 23, 2010, at 4:54 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District [ mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us ]trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
[info-tech] Student Email Accounts
I'm interested in what other districts are doing about student email. We've never had a solution here, and it's turning into a real problem for us as we try to do more and more with wikis and blogging and so forth. Do you have email addresses for your students? What grades? Do you get parental permission? And so on. Just what is your policy and what solution do you use? Thanks! Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Cell 712-299-8682
Re: [info-tech] Quick survey
We allow it for teachers. We don't, at this time, allow it for students. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Cell 712-299-8682 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Quick survey - How many schools out there allow YouTube access to teachers? How many allow access to students?
[info-tech] Wikispaces
Been having difficulty getting to Wikispaces the past few days. Is there a known issue with this site being down completely? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Cell 712-299-8682
Re: [info-tech] graphics tablets
We have lots of them, too, and we purchased ours through the Co-op. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Keith and all, We also have the Qomo QIT-30. We purchased ours from Berg Audio/Video. He is really good to work with and gives good prices on quantity and also good service. Here is his contact info: Greg Berg, CTS Berg Audio Video 2761 Hwy 65/69 Carlisle, IA 50047 Office: (515) 963-4452 Cell: (515) 480-9502 Fax: (888) 858-1554 [ mailto:gb...@bergav.com ]gb...@bergav.com [ http://www.bergav.com ]http://www.bergav.com One more thing, when we received our Qomo Wireless Tables, Greg included the EasiTeach software. They have just released a new version of this software that has more tools and capabilities, including math. I suggest that you talk to Greg about also including this program. This is my final official day. I will still be a techie and hope to still be a part of info-tech. It has been great working with all of you. Take care and God Bless! 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: [ mailto:a_bloomqu...@se-webster.k12.ia.us ]a_bloomqu...@se-webster.k12.ia.us alternate e-mail: [ mailto:swebs...@lvcta.com ]swebs...@lvcta.com On Jun 30, 2010, at 9:12 AM, Keith Stoeber wrote: What vendor did you use to purchase these? Keith Stoeber Network Administrator Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track Coach Sioux Central CSD 4440 US Highway 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 (P) 712-283-2571 x 5900 (F) 712-283-2285 Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation. - John F. Kennedy Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts. ~Steve Prefontaine From: Pearson, Jeremy [ mailto:jpear...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us ]jpear...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 3:42 PM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] graphics tablets We are using the Qomo QIT-30 tablets everywhere. Our teachers love them. Jeremy ___ Jeremy Pearson Supervisor of Information Technology Fort Dodge Community School District 104 South 17th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 [ http://www.fort-dodge.k12.ia.us ]http://www.fort-dodge.k12.ia.us (515)574-5676 voice (515)574-5324 fax From: [ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Keith Stoeber Sent: Tue 6/29/2010 3:27 PM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us; [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] graphics tablets I am looking to get my math teachers some sort of graphics tablets so they can use there laptop some tablet functionality. I am wondering what is working for most, if you do such a thing. Thanks, Keith
Re: [info-tech] USB
That's how we did it in our new elementary school in Storm Lake. Boards in the front of the room. Computers in the back. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Haven't tried it, but with a USB extender that uses cat 5 you should get 150 feet. 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 Jun 7, 2010, at 2:46 PM, Lance Lennon wrote: If I have a device powered off of USB, how long can I run that cable? Looking into SMART Boards and distance that I can have the computer away from the board. (Hoping the answer is somewhere near 50 feet) thanks and HAPPY SUMMER! -- 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] Fwd: New Cisco Account Manager
According to this email I received not too long ago, Nadee has been replaced by Allan. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Original Message - Hi Sarah, Hope you are doing well! I wanted to reach out to you and let you know about some changes with your local Cisco support. Effective in May, I will be transitioning to a new position within Cisco. I was offered a position with Cisco Corporate, so I will be actually moving out to San Jose. Allan Chilton, a colleague of mine also based out of Des Moines, will become your new Account Manager. Allan has been my counterpart for the past few years, working with the K-12 and higher-ed customers throughout Iowa, so you will be in good hands. [Marker][Image][Marker] Sarah, I look forward to hearing from you. Good luck with everything, and please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! [Image] Nadee Gunasena Gov-ed Account Manager Heartland Public Sector [ mailto:nguna...@cisco.com ]nguna...@cisco.com Phone: 515 457 3424 Mobile: 515 491 3987 Cisco Systems, Inc. 1089 Jordan Creek Parkway Suite 210 West Des Moines, IA 50266 United States [ http://www.cisco.com ]www.cisco.com [Image]Think before you print. This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the recipient), please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. For corporate legal information go to: [ http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/legal/cri/index.html ]http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/legal/cri/index.html inline: image001.gifinline: image002.gifinline: image003.jpg Hi Sarah, Hope you are doing well! I wanted to reach out to you and let you know about some changes with your local Cisco support. Effective in May, I will be transitioning to a new position within Cisco. I was offered a position with Cisco Corporate, so I will be actually moving out to San Jose. Allan Chilton, a colleague of mine also based out of Des Moines, will become your new Account Manager. Allan has been my counterpart for the past few years, working with the K-12 and higher-ed customers throughout Iowa, so you will be in good hands. Sarah, I look forward to hearing from you. Good luck with everything, and please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Nadee Gunasena Gov-ed Account Manager Heartland Public Sector nguna...@cisco.com Phone: 515 457 3424 Mobile: 515 491 3987 Cisco Systems, Inc. 1089 Jordan Creek Parkway Suite 210 West Des Moines, IA 50266 United States www.cisco.com Think before you print. This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the recipient), please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. For corporate legal information go to: http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/legal/cri/index.html BEGIN:VCARD PRODID:-//Open Text Corp.//FirstClass Server v9.1//EN VERSION:3.0 REV:2010-05-20T15:08:58Z TEL;TYPE=VOICE,WORK,PREF:+1 515 457 3435 TEL;TYPE=VOICE,WORK:(1) 474-3435 TEL;TYPE=CELL,HOME:515 988 4391 TITLE:Account Manager FN:Allan Chilton N:Chilton;Allan; ORG:Cisco Systems\, Inc.;020230232 EMAIL;TYPE=INTERNET;TYPE=WORK:alchi...@cisco.com END:VCARD
[info-tech] MS Settlement
Anyone else having trouble updating budget forms, or is it just me? I'm getting an error message. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement
It happens if I type more than a few words in the In Kind explanation--I think. I tried all weekend. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Yes, I am having trouble. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD [ http://www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us ]www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On May 10, 2010, at 8:35 AM, Sarah Freking wrote: Anyone else having trouble updating budget forms, or is it just me? I'm getting an error message. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Re: [info-tech] Wireless
We chose Xirrus over Ruckus last year after comparing them for your new elementary, and we're happy with the Xirrus. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 What people say you cannot do, you try and find that you can.--Henry David Thoreau
Re: [info-tech] Spirit Lake School District
Say it ain't so! We'll miss you, Dan. Best of luck in your new endeavors. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 What people say you cannot do, you try and find that you can.--Henry David Thoreau info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: All techs; After much deliberation, I have resigned my position as Network Administrator of the Spirit Lake Community School District. I have been offered, and accepted, another IT management position for a private business within the Lakes area. I have truly enjoyed working with all of you over the past 6+ years, in learning, designing, and implementation of educational technologies. My last day with the district will be March 23rd. Dan Davis Network Administrator Spirit Lake Comm School District (712)336-3707 ext. 1300 dda...@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] link to iec Microsoft pricing
It worked yesterday. Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 What people say you cannot do, you try and find that you can.--Henry David Thoreau info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: [ http://www.iec-ia.org/MediaTech/prodapp/microsoft.html ]
[info-tech] ThinkQuest Projects
Is anyone allowing their teachers and students to use the ThinkQuest Projects web site? It takes administrative approval, so I'm curious as to what other schools have done--Or not done. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
Re: [info-tech] Same Questions, different year...
Jeremy-- I am dealing with the same type of issues here. Admin is quick to request I open up the firewall door to these things, and I've accommodated them (although not Facebook yet) but I worry and fret about the ramifications to the students, the staff, and the district. So many of the requests for collaborative web sites are driven by individual teachers, and it seems like there should be a means of evaluating what we'll allow and what we won't, rather than just letting any teacher make any request. 1. We have Internet access at all grade levels in our district, but all access requires logging in, with the exception of one teeny-tiny SpEd laptop that I just put out there, but that's another story. 2. The students in grades K - 4 have simple class logins that are alike for each homeroom. There's a home directory for each of those class groups and some classes use them more than others. Starting in 5th grade, students get their own login and their own home folder. 3. I share your concerns about wasted time. I'm always blown away when I do take the time to look at email logs and Internet usage logs to see how much paid time is spent in what are probably personal pursuits. On the other hand, I think that's an administrative issue to solve, and I have begun to err on the side of allowing access to more and more Web 2.0 tools with the stern admonition to staff that they are responsible for what their students post. I was berated once for scaring the staff, but I stand by what I think is the huge responsibility we take on as educators when we allow our students to post anything publically. If nothing else, it could be embarrassing to the district, and we need to be constantly vigilant. My feeling is that we should spend more time formulating policy before we lean towards fewer access limitations to the Internet. However, there are more than a few who tend to think I'm just getting too old to understand. Come on, I want to say, I've been using Facebook as a way to stay in contact with family and friends for a long time! Looks can be deceiving. And by the way, when was the last time you blogged? :o) I'm VERY interested in this discussion. What's everyone else doing? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Everyone- I have a few questions I would like to pose to the group for input. 1 At what grade do you start giving students Internet access? Our elementaries would like to not have to log in to computers as special internet accounts, they just want the Internet to work for them. Our current practice would require someone to log the computer in with an account that would have Internet access. I assume that whatever your situation is, you expect the teacher to still supervise their use. 2 At what grade do you start giving kids their own personal login, with a home directory and internet access. We are doing home directories at 5th grade, and Internet access at 7th grade. 3 Facebook. We have 3 interested groups ready and wanting to create a Facebook group or a Facebook Page for their specific group. We have talked about privacy, and what kids post about themselves there and how we as District employees are mandatory reporters. From my limited playing of Facebook, I cannot limit access to specific facebook site, it is either give them (staff only, not students) access to Facebook or not. All or none. Their thinking in wanting to create a Facebook page is because that is what the kids are doing, when they arent at school. My concern is the privacy and lost work time with people maintaining their personal Facebook, Mafia War or Farm Town creation. Give me your thought, the discussions you have had, and we can kind of go from there. Thanks for your time and help. Jeremy ___ Jeremy Pearson Supervisor of Information Technology Fort Dodge Community School District 104 South 17th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 [ http://www.fort-dodge.k12.ia.us ]http://www.fort-dodge.k12.ia.us (515)574-5676 voice (515)574-5324 fax
Re: [info-tech] Same Questions, different year...
Actually, I lied in my last post. We're phasing our Macs out in this district, but the ones we still have--Many now, few by next school year--have Internet access from the minute you turn them on. None of our PCs are like that, though. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
[info-tech] Education 2020
Is anyone using this virtual classroom suite and have any advice as to it's bandwidth requirements? Admin is ready to implement this for next year, and I'm looking for a clear picture of how it will stream--It looks like from some sort of appliance. Any experience with this? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
Re: [info-tech] Education 2020
Great, that's what I wanted to hear. On the other hand, though, am I correct then, that none of the teaching interaction is in real time? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Sara, We are using it in our alternative program. E2020 sends you a server pre-loaded with all of their content. It updates that content daily during the night. You just have to configure it onto your netowrk. It is very simple. It's a linux box, but they have it all scripted to walk you through the set up. It is much better than trying to stream everything over the Internet. Thanks, Chad Frerichs From: Sarah Freking [mailto:sfrek...@slcsd.org] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 8:30 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Education 2020 Is anyone using this virtual classroom suite and have any advice as to it's bandwidth requirements? Admin is ready to implement this for next year, and I'm looking for a clear picture of how it will stream--It looks like from some sort of appliance. Any experience with this? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
[info-tech] Web Cams
Does anyone have specific web cams with microphones that they would recommend? I have a group of teachers ready to go buy some, and I'd really like to get my 2 cents in about what people have used and recommend. Thanks! Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
Re: [info-tech] SnowCap
Ours worked. However, I get the messages on my work phone, which was signed up a couple years ago, right away, but my new personal cell phone doesn't get the messages until over an hour later. I've noticed that the web site often seems out of date. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Here either. It didn't work the time before last. Hmm.. Worked awesome the first year. From: Keith Stoeber [mailto:kstoe...@sioux-central.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:38 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] SnowCap Same here at Sioux Central. This is not the first time it has done this. Keith Stoeber Network Administrator Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track Coach Sioux Central CSD 4440 US Highway 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 (P) 712-283-2571 x 5900 (F) 712-283-2285 Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation. - John F. Kennedy From: Frerichs, Chad cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:22 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] SnowCap Are any of you using SnowCap and if so are you having issues with it. Okoboji's SnowCap is not working and we are wondering if it is a system wide issue. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ?
I, too, am very interested in the SQL version of JMC. We have fits getting anything done sometimes because of users locking each other out because of what they're doing in JMC. Are there finally actually SQL users out there? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Hi! Thanks to everyone for the info with Skype -- I downloaded it today and will play around with it in the upcoming weeks. My question for today -- for those who use JMC: do you run the SQL version? This is supposed to deal with some of the others currently using message if I recall correctly. As I get ready for next year -- anything special I need to run that? Currently I just have a computer set up with WebStar (old!) and run the basic district app. Pros/cons of each? Thanks! 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/ -
Re: [info-tech] Group Policy Question
I DeepFreeze my student PCs. They can change anything they want, but when the computer is rebooted, back to perfect. I wouldn't deploy student computers any other way. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: If we catch kids with inappropriate stuff, they know they will be not allowed on a computer for 2 weeks. That usually stops most of those things at the middle school age. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:55 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Group Policy Question I think your time would be better spent, having your teachers learn to watch the labs, I realize this is a stretch, but there are WAAAY bigger fish to fry than desktop pics. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD [ http://www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us ]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 Jan 5, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Mitch Mueller wrote: well it probably is since some students have put some on there. but what is the BGinfo program you talk about. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 [ mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]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: Karl Hehr [ mailto:karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us ]karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:49 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Group Policy Question I think the better question is... Is it really worth the time and effort to keep kids from changing desktop pictures? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD [ http://www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us ]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 Jan 5, 2010, at 8:41 AM, Murphy, Mark wrote: Without taking away right click you are better off using the BGinfo program. You set it so the desktop you want is the default on startup. The kids will be able to change it, but after a reboot it will be back to the default -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [[ mailto: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 [ mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]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] Wave invites
Sure, why not. :o) Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I am not a teacher; only a fellow traveler of whom you asked the way. I pointed aheadahead of myself as well as of you.--George Bernard Shaw info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: 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/ -
Re: [info-tech] Antivirus
Us, too. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I am not a teacher; only a fellow traveler of whom you asked the way. I pointed aheadahead of myself as well as of you.--George Bernard Shaw info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: We do the same, Sophos, multi year. 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 A.Bloomquist a_bloomqu...@se-webster.k12.ia.us 11/4/2009 12:36 PM We have Sophos. Be sure to use the IEC Cooperative purchase pricing. We do a multi-year to help with cost. 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: [ mailto:a_bloomqu...@se-webster.k12.ia.us ]a_bloomqu...@se-webster.k12.ia.us alternate e-mail: [ mailto:swebs...@lvcta.com ]swebs...@lvcta.com On Nov 4, 2009, at 12:26 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Well it is time to renew Sophos and man what a kick in the butt that is. They are really proud of their product. What is everyone using for antivirus out there and what is it costing? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District [ mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us ]trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
Re: [info-tech] called up to the MAJORS
I use Symantec Ghost, but it's not free. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Wondering if anyone can help me also with the imaging of a group of computers? Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 [ mailto:mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 [ http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us/ ]http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Bud Carruthers Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 2:56 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] called up to the MAJORS To all, When the AV catalog goes on line later this week, look over the surge suppressors and battery back up devices and then tell me what you all are wanting to purchase in the future. There is no need for me to ask for bids for products no one is going to purchase. Give me a list and I will add those to the Spring 2010 bid. You might also have to tell me what vendors are selling those items, just in case I have to contact them if they are not already a vendor for the co-op. Same thing goes for all of our AV Catalog ... if you have standardized on a product or mfg for certain items it would be good to know that. Bud On Oct 5, 2009, at 2:44 PM, Stanzel, Matt wrote: I believe that the APC Symmetra line does on-line double-conversion. This is the route that we are moving in the future due, not only to the on-line functionality, but also because of the module-based layout (add more kVA later), redundancy and hot-swappable batteries. From: Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] [[ mailto:sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]mailto:sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 2:29 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] called up to the MAJORS I am moving to recommending something other than APC for UPS units. The APC units are Standby (equipment runs on line power and quickly switches to inverter when needed) UPS. Not that I have had any real issues with them I like the Idea of On-Line UPS better where the UPS inverter is always supplying power to the equipment. They are also a little happier when connected to a back-up generator than Standby UPS units. CyberPower Online Double Conversion would be my recommendation. http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/ups-systems/ups-selector.html The software included allows for a single machine to connect via USB, then it will chain to any number of servers via software. So now if you have several servers on a single UPS all the servers can shut down gracefully in the event of a UPS low battery. I have a couple installed and have been very happy with them. From: [ mailto:georgectut...@hotmail.com ]George Tuttle Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 1:01 PM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] called up to the MAJORS Techs, Some of you may remember me. I was the tech at Pocahontas Area from the time of dirt up 2 1/2 years ago when I retired. I just got called back to the majors and am in need of some help! I would first of all like some new info on how to image groups of PC's (Sorry, Lance, nothing's changed at POKY!!!) I see we have a duplicator but I'm wondering about the latest and greatest for creating the image. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm using my retirement email address and will continue to do so. I'm trying to work myself out of a job ASAP. We are doing a 1 to 1 in our high school and will be implementing HP's DYKnow. Also, the footings for a new high school are in place. Not sure whether I'm coming or going. I will be asking for lots of advice, even from Lance!! George PS: We are also looking for a back-up ups system which we could purchase now and move into our new building. Anyone done any ups work lately??? Bud Carruthers, Coordinator x1157 Mary Allaman, Secretary x1287 AVComputer Co-op [ http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us ]http://av.co-op.k12.ia.us Iowa Educators Consortium [ http://www.iec-ia.org ]www.iec-ia.org 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 319-753-6561 319-752-7525 fax [ mailto:bcarruth...@iec-ia.org ]bcarruth...@iec-ia.org
Re: [info-tech] n1h1 and cleaning computers
My understanding is that even hand washing won't prevent the spread of H1N1--Not that I'm going to quit washing my hands! http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/24/hand.washing.helpful/index.html On the other hand, I'm not sure constant cleaning of computer equipment will help. Anyone else with information on this? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Is anyone out there sanitizing their laptops/desktops after student use? What products are you using (hand sanitizer, antiseptic wipes, etc.) and how often are you cleaning them? We've come across the cost issue and the class time it takes to clean laptops between student uses. Beth ~~ Beth Litterer Technology Coordinator East Sac County Schools Lake View, Iowa 712-664-5000 Sac City, Iowa 712-662-7030 --- [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] Thanks, Jason!
Hail to Jason, our port in a Storm! Thanks for all you do for all of us. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Oh come on guys. He isnt quite God but he is just a few steps behind him. Thank you Jason for all you do for Emmetsburg. Id be lost without you. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lisa Schaa Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 8:15 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Thanks, Jason! ditto from Stratford! Lisa Schaa Art/T.A.G. and Technology teacher Stratford CSD Stratford, Iowa 50249 Creativity is more important than knowledge.-Einstein From: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 4:38 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Thanks, Jason! Jason is cool - no doubt - Scott he deserves a raise. Thanks, Tony Richardson, Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Tim Limbert Sent: Thu 9/3/2009 4:34 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Thanks, Jason! Jason Kehoe is a steely-eyed missile man. Verified our firewall as the cause of the problems, and made us a replacement out of a linux box. It's working great, and will keep us running until we replace the FortiGate. Thanks, Jason! --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65
Re: [info-tech] Joomla Class
I'll should be there. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Don't forget, May 27th we I will be hosting another Joomla class. This will be at our Fort Dodge office in the board room. I am planning on starting at 9am and done by 4pm, but the ending time will probably be flexible If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. 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 _ But what ... is it good for? - Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM,1968,commenting on the microchip. _ --- [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] May Info-Tech Meeting
May 27 for Joomla works for me. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: May 27 'should' work better for me than the 14th. Thanks, Scott. Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] wrote: I have the agenda published for the May Info-Tech meeting in Fort Dodge on the 14th. There is a change in the agenda and the Joomla training day will be scheduled for another day. To see the Agenda please visit www.aea8.k12.ia.us/techmeetings --- The Joomla Class in April ended up taking 6 hours so it will be best to schedule a date when the whole day is available for the class. Will May 27th work for the people who still want to take the Joomla Class? _ 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 _ My password is the same as my pet's name.My dog's name is pFt5%deLt, but I change it every 90 days. _ --- [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/ - -- Respectfully, Fred Johnson Technology Coordinator Gilmore City - Bradgate School 402 SE E Avenue Gilmore City, IA 50541 Phone: 515-373-6124 FAX: 515-373-6092 Home of the Thunder --- [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] classroom wiring/multimedia
Do you use a specific brand and/or model of computer speakers? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Lately, we have been using good quality computer speakers, as they are cheaper than mounting speakers and amplifiers. Not as pretty, but functional and affordable. Jeremy -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, May 06, 2009 9:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] classroom wiring/multimedia So what does everyone do for audio? Mount speakers. Dolby 5.1 Digital Surround, cheap PC speakers? On May 6, 2009, at 9:27 AM, Buenz, Tim wrote: We do that same as Karl w/ RapidRun cable and their wall plate inserts. We also put a four gang deep box about 4 foot off the floor with two 1 conduits in the wall stubbed above the ceiling so we have room for additional cables and can add more connectors/inserts if needed. The viewsonic is discontinued. We now us this box from Impact Acoustics. http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3103sku=40972 RapidRun: http://www.cablestogo.com/categories.asp?cat_id=4100 - Tim Buenz Director of Technology Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools 204 W. Madison Street Jefferson, IA 50129 (515)386-9256 Fax (515)386-3591 http://www.jscsd.org Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future -John F. Kennedy -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech- ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:03 AM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] classroom wiring/multimedia Hi! So I am working on the first step in mounting projectors and all the wiring . . . Do you have a box on the wall to connect everything to, and then run the cables from there to the projector. . . or would you recommend (if they even still make these) the boxes that everything would plug into and then run one cable from that spot to the projector. (were they called a video processor or something--View Sonic made if I remember correctly . . .) I want ports like the picture below . . . but will need another of the 15 pin connectors --one for the computer and one for a document camera. What is everyone using/recommending? 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/ - -- If you put tomfoolery into a computer, nothing comes out of it but tomfoolery. But this tomfoolery, having passed through a very expensive machine, is somehow enobled and no-one dares criticize it. ~Pierre Gallois. -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [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] Server Room TEmp sensors
I also use Netbotz. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: http://www.netbotz.com/products/appliances.html -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, April 30, 2009 11:26 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Server Room TEmp sensors Due to my recent server room/sauna experiment. I am looking to find a way to monitor the temp of my server room at all times. What are you guys using to monitor the temps in your server rooms? 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] Joomla Training
Either May 1 or 6 works for me. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: How about May 1 or 6? Jim Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us 4/22/2009 9:06 AM I want to keep the session somewhat small. So instead of changing the date, how about adding another date? Any dates that will not work for the people who want to take the Joomla class who can not make it on 4/29? Thanks. From: Sarah Freking Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:15 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Joomla Training Any chance of changing your date, Scott? EASEIR training is a problem. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Scott, You realize that April 29 is the same day as EASIER training in Storm Lake I assume. I would guess that many of us are already scheduled for that training. On Apr 21, 2009, at 9:13 AM, Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] wrote: On April 29th I will be hosting a Intro to Joomla class. I plan on starting around 9am, and after my presentation I will be available all day to assist with questions. Please let me know if you are interested in attending. This will be in our Fort Dodge office. 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 _ Clearly, the future is still to come - Peter Brooke, Secretary for Northern Ireland _ --- [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/ - -- 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/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
We have two of them at our MS. This is our second year with them, and we LOVE them. They are used almost all the time by the classroom teachers. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
Xirrus site surveys are free. I just had the guy here for our new elementary. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 [ mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? 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 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
John was in Storm Lake this afternoon. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Freebie. John with Xirrus did the survey, he works with Eric Dean, eric.d...@xirrus.com. I called John to see where he was, no answer. I think he was on his way to Ames. He stayed at the casino the last 2 nights, too. Bummer If I hear back I will pass it along. 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 Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us 4/8/2009 3:32 PM Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? 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 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.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]
Won't an external floppy drive work? That's what I use for SATA drivers and such. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Can anyone help me figure out how I can install a third party raid driver on a server when I don't have a floppy drive to use to install the driver. Thanks Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 [ mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596
Re: [info-tech]help before i got completely insane
Is there wireless software on them, like Belkin (?), or something that is taking control of the wireless instead of the Windows administration of the wireless? We ran into that here. All I did was either remove or disable that software, and then Windows took over control of the wireless, and I had no more problems. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: I need help from anyone that can help me. We recently bought a mobile lab cart with 30 hp laptops and have nothing but problems with them. They came loaded with Vista Business and have plenty of RAM and processor speed to do what we need. Just never have any luck with printing to the printer on the cart, accessing the internet, loading up students personal drives and the mapped drives. I will log in as administrator, fix the wireless card and than log off and hand it to a student and then it will lose the connection. I log back on as administrator and will have to repair the wireless again. Anyone out there have some suggestions on what to try or can tell me who has no issues with wireless that i could come visit them before i decide to start throwing these laptops and not joking about them. PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE I GO NUTS Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 [ mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596
Re: [info-tech] Help Desk/ Work Order
Storm Lake has been using School Dude ITDirect for over a year, and it's working out very well for our district. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: All, Thanks for the great information, it will definitely save me some time! Jake, I am curious why you did not use School dude for the IT side as well? Was GLPI already in place when you purchased School Dude, or did it just not fit well? Just curious. Thanks! Jim Sheets, Jake shee...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us 3/23/2009 7:36 AM We are using SchoolDude for our Operations and Maintenance. In IT, we are using an open source product called GLPI http://glpi-project.org/?lang=en Jake Sheets IT\GIS Systems Administrator - Security Sioux City Community Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jim Kerns Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 2:12 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Help Desk/ Work Order All, I am looking to implement some kind of work order system this summer, and I am curious what others are using. Initially this will be for our maintenance staff, but if we can find something that would fit, I would like tech to be in there as well. What is everyone using (if anything), and does it meet your needs? Thanks!! 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 --- [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] Acceptable Use Policy
Does anyone have an acceptable use policy for teachers and staff that they'd be willling to share? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs
[info-tech] Neo 2
Do any of you use the little Neo 2s from Renaissance Learning? I'm wondering about them as a tech tool for our younger elementary grades. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101
Re: [info-tech] Master Image
We've had some real problems with iMovie here, too, because students will delete each other's projects when they're stored locally. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: You could just train the kids to do a File - New Project the first time they open iMovie and then just open their project by double clicking on their file from then on. BUT they will allow kids access to every other student project. Never tried it as we use authentication but it should work. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD [ http://www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us ]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 Feb 26, 2009, at 11:28 AM, Jackie Fonley wrote: I saw iMovie 7 . . . what's the take on that? We use a generic student log on for the lab computers . . . appears the new iMovie saves everything in the one project for each teacher. (?) I haven't really looked at it much . . . so am going off what other teachers have told me. The quick fix approach we took was set up users on each computer for each student working on iMoive. That was easy for the 3 smaller classes we've had to do this for . . . but could be a headache in the future. Short of net boot currently--is there something I'm missing that would help this problem? Appleworks and IE: that's funny. I just had somebody who's hard drive had been replaced e-mail me today asking if I could install those back on the computer. At least people converted all their Microsoft Works programs into Word and Excel. I suppose you can't be picky. ;-D
Re: [info-tech] JMC Data Dictionary
When is that next version of JMC coming out??? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Thanks for the info Jackie. That helps me a lot here too. AND I heard from Sean that in the NEXT version of JMC there will be different levels of users. ; ) Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) On Feb 13, 2009, at 9:58 AM, Jackie Fonley wrote: New_Students_Secretary.pdf --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] JMC Data Dictionary
Grin. Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Delivery date for SAQL version is February 29, 2009 -- Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning. ~ Rich Cook -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
Re: [info-tech] Windows bound to a OSX Server
They're probably ending up on the wrong workstation user's desktop, maybe administrator? Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: OK so I have all my windows computers authenticate through my OSX servers running 10.4.x. Every user can access their docs that auto mounts as drive Z, but when they save something to the WIndows desktop it gets lost. What setting am I missing in Workgroup manager that will allow them to drop documents on the windows desktop, or make shortcuts on the desktop and have them be there whenever they log into a windows computer. I know that if they don't put their files in the Z drive they will not be available on a Mac when they log-in. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] software choices
I've used Faronics Deep Freeze for years and really like it. Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: What software choices do I have to lock down computers in a K-8 building to prevent unwanted program download and installation, desktop changes, chats...ect? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
I'd like to hear thoughts about smart boards. Who has them, which ones, and what do you think? Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: While I can see the coolness with flatscreens and the overlay, to me that is a limited size for showing an entire classroom. The more and more that I watch people use the smart board idea, or the overlay in this case, the more and more I like the interactive wireless tablets. Maybe I am missing something with the flatscreens that cant be solved with a super-bright projector. As far as the rest of the ideas, the only other thing that I would question would be the netbook over a full-powered notebook. Can a netbook keep up doing the pod/vodcasts or are there limitations? Just my techie view. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:36 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Cc: nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room I want to start a discussion. Something to think about before you go home tonight J If we started a reality show called *~P!mp my Cla$$room~* and you folks were the ones decking it out . What would you put in it??? Heres mine 2- 52 flatscreens (1080i) 1 with smart overlay Document Camera Pick your brand.. Netbooks for every student with SmartSync software Audio Enhancement system Flip HD cameras for video podcasting lessons and classroom activities. Wireless (obviously) n Lets not forget the Ongoing Professional Development and personal lesson design consultant ++ Should I think bigger? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 [Image] inline: image001.jpg
Re: [info-tech] JMC attendance issue
I had HUGE problems with period attendance locking up at the beginning of the school year. JMC had to do some code re-writing, and it's worked ever since. Of course, I have a NetWare server holding the JMC data and a Mac server running the web piece. That's two strikes, right? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: So that's why that message appears every once in a while . . . . I've always wondered . . . I have had issues where things don't seem to work . . . go down to restart the cgi (this year) acgi (in years past). Usually there is a message there is pending attendance (in the 10,000's). Once I restart usually everything works smoothly again. My understanding is it's something that will be fixed in the web based version, but for now I just periodically restart. On Jan 29, 2009, at 1:51 PM, Timothy A. Limbert wrote: I used to have that problem but an update of the web modules solved that, I believe. I am using CGI. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [[ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:38 PM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] JMC attendance issue Not a specific issue that I have seen here, but when ANYONE is in the Period attendance module when a teacher submits attendance the module locks up, as in it will no longer accept attendance entries. THe teachers get a red You have pending attendance message and that is how I know it is screwed up. To solve this one I have to restart the JMC.cgi application on my webserver. Do you use the CGI or ACGI? Does restarting that take care of the issue? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD [ http://www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us ]www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) On Jan 29, 2009, at 12:42 PM, Timothy A. Limbert wrote: They use the web modules. From: [ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [[ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf OfRichardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:41 PM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] JMC attendance issue Probably not the same as my issue. Do the teachers use the web to submit attendance or the application. From: [ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [[ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:36 PM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] JMC attendance issue Thanks again, Tony. Yes, were using the District version of the JMC Office software. I will check further into the user error possibility, but she knows much more about the client software than I do, and Ive watched her carefully. Weird and frustrating. Whats making her so mad is that she checks the first-period attendance carefully, so that if any students are counted absent, she starts calling right away to make sure theyre not in the ditch somewhere. Then, when she finds out that a student WAS gone and she didnt know about it, it really ticks her off. Again, I have watched teachers submit their absences, then gone down to the office, seen that the secretarys JMC shows that the teacher HAS submitted their attendance, and yet the kid(s) they counted absent are NOT shown as absent. G. Continuing to hunt . From: [ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [[ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf OfRichardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:29 PM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-t...@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] JMC attendance issue I take from your description that you are on a district version of the software. We had no issues with Middle or elementary however we are not yet on a district version so were talking different databases in my case. However it was just our High School having issues. Seems like we dealt with it for the first couple of years Ive been here and it has been a case of secretary error. Once we get them doing it right were fine for the year. Dont tell JMC you heard from me because I want to call them with the issue myself and get their magic bullet. This time Ill write it down. From: [ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [[ mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ]mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:50 AM To: [ mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Laptops Carts
We've deployed four mobile labs in the past year a half, 2 at the MS and 2 at the HS. Our wireless isn't perfect, but we put wireless access points on the labs that might go to dead spots, and that's worked out pretty well. Three of my labs are HP labs with HP carts. One of those is a MiniNote lab. The other lab is a Dell lab. We like all of them very much. I, too, felt a little like we were putting the cart before the horse by purchasing mobile computing without very good wireless, but we've made it work. It's nice to get technology into the classrooms. My concern now is how budget money will stretch to sustain mobile technology. It's one thing to purchase equipment once. It's another when you look at upkeep, repair, replacement, and expansion. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Who out there has laptop carts, or mobile labs. We are looking at getting one of them. Our high school principal is wanting one but we have a lot of problems with our wireless network working so I want to stay away from them. I would rather have a couple new labs of terminal services like we have now but using terminal clients and not old computers. Could you guys please give me input of what you think. Any questions just ask and I'll respond asap. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg Community Schools --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Interesting, any guinea pigs?
We use http://www.snocaponline.net/main.php in Storm Lake. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: https://schoolalerts.iowa.gov/
[info-tech] Job Opening
My District Technology Technician as taken a new job with the State, so we are looking to replace him. If you are interested or if you know of anyone who is interested, please take a look at the attached job description and apply as soon as possible. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Technician ad 10-16-08.DOC Description: MS-Word document
[info-tech] AEA Wordpress Site
I'm just curious as to how other schools are handling the AEA Wordpress site. Our filter blocks it, because it's a blog. Is there a way to open that site and its links up without allowing full access to Wordpress? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101
[info-tech] Follette card catalog
We've been trying to limp by with our old Follette until next summer and now my middle school tech reports that the middle school card catalog server threw the following message under the following circumstances: Exact syntax is: Error occurred during automatic recovery. Check CTSTATUS.FCS It happened after the FairCom server locked up and required a hard reboot. Mac OS 10.1.5 Has anyone seen anything like this, and does anyone have a solution? Thanks for your input. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101
[info-tech] Acceptable Use Policies
Does anyone have a current AUP they'd be willing to share. I'm working on updating ours and would be interested in your input. Thanks! Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century. Sydney Joseph Perelman
[info-tech] High School Tech
Does anyone have current technology standards they've adopted for high school students? We'd like to generate a list of the things we want every high school student to be able to do technology-wise before they graduate from high school. This is proving to be a challenge since the documentation out there has a tendency to stop with 8th grade. We're currently working from the new NETS, but any help any of you could provide would sure be welcomed! Also, current Acceptable Use Policies, students and staff. Anyone willing to share yours? Thanks so much for your help! Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century. Sydney Joseph Perelman --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Document Cameras
We, too, are trying very hard to get mounted projectors in every classroom. It's one of the biggies on my list of needs for next year. I'd be interested if there are reasons not to. It seems necessary in today's classrooms. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century. Sydney Joseph Perelman --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] reactions?
I sure hope the legislature understands the magnitude of the job of switching a school district from one SIS to another: time, personnel, training, infrastructure expenses.. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century. Sydney Joseph Perelman info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,4608/ Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 [Image] inline: image001.jpg
Re: [info-tech] Jan Meeting Ideas?
We're going through a phone upgrade process here, so I'd be interested in phone issues. Would that interest anyone else? Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century. Sydney Joseph Perelman info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: I have not been able to get much lined up for the Jan Tech meeting. I will be able to bring in Cisco per a previous email message but I would also like to bring in another vendor or two as well. I do have a 1hr webcast, that would would take some additional time after for discussion. Does anyone have any other ideas for our meeting this Thursday. I am thinking about canceling the Jan meeting unless someone has some other topics to cover. Let me know what your thoughts are. _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. 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 _ Eye halve a spelling chequer It shows me strait a weigh. Its rare lea ever wrong. Eye have run this poem threw it I am shore your pleased two no Its letter perfect awl the weigh My chequer tolled me sew. _ --- [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] Web page printing
Is is possible to alter or turn off the header and footer that prints when you print a web page from the Mac? I've always altered these settings on a PC, but I can't find a place to do that on the Mac. Do different browsers help? Thanks! Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
