RE: [info-tech] Provisioning wireless
We have three networks on our official wireless system: Internal Secure Network - For District equipment only, using WPA Public Unsecured Network - Filtered currently at our student level using OpenDNS, completely wide open Training Network - Filtered for porn only using OpenDNS, using a different WPA key Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 9:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Provisioning wireless Techs, How are other tech coordinator's provisioning their wireless? For example just a district radius SSID and a guest SSID or are you providing additional specialized SSIDs with more refined access. Just seeking the best course. Thanks, Tony
Re: [info-tech] Ipad storage
I purchased the case with them. Currently we don't have enough for a lab set up scenario (15 as of today -- YEAH!) . . . so they will just be housed in classrooms and stored by the teachers. I think when we purchased the syncing stations (suitcase type) there was a more expensive option of a cart. (with the syncing ability) On Nov 15, 2010, at 3:44 PM, Tammi Brunner wrote: I have a question to ask everyone. If you are using iPads, how do you store them? Did you purchase the case? Tammi Brunner District Technology/Technology Teacher Ar-We-Va On 11/9/10 10:42 AM, Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? I have gone through the set up process with staff. Each elementary grade level has a set of iPod Touches to use in the classroom, and a grade level iTunes account. Each elementary building also has one of the syncing cases to use to sync apps to their iPod Touches. I also have purchased iTunes gift cards for each grade level so they can purchase apps. With the home sharing feature in iTunes they can purchase apps and share them with one another across grade levels. (I also receive the receipt each time they purchase something -- a must) Basically, each grade level is responsible for managing their classroom set of iPod Touches. Currently we have around 70 Touches with another 20 + some iPads on the way. Below are the apps I have purchased/downloaded to use for demos with staff. Some of my favorites as well as staff favorites are the ABA apps, Alien Math, Learn Sight Words (dolche word list practice-- it's awesome), Spelldown, iWriteWords, US States. Just out of coolness the Star Walk one is neat for the iPad; my daughter made me download it after watching the commercial several times. :-) I liked the iScore Baseball app for keeping softball stats this summer -- coolness for me. --- [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] Handheld Hacking
Not that I don't worry about these things also, but I really am more concerned about staff logging into computers for students with their accounts, leaving their computer logged into the network and door unlocked when leaving for 30 minutes or so, and just dumb stuff like that. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 4:53 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey: As we become more mobile in our school invironment we become somewhat more vulnerable to hacking. I would like to know how others are handling security with iPod Touches, iPhones, Droids and other easily concealed handheld devices. The threat of a student taking control of the network is very real what with the sale of actual intended hacking devices such as the Silica Handheld and other apps such as Pimi intended to collect network data that can be analyzed for passwords later. How is everyone planning on handling this? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
RE: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking
You're right I get that too. How do you educate them? What is the answer? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking Not that I don't worry about these things also, but I really am more concerned about staff logging into computers for students with their accounts, leaving their computer logged into the network and door unlocked when leaving for 30 minutes or so, and just dumb stuff like that. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 4:53 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey: As we become more mobile in our school invironment we become somewhat more vulnerable to hacking. I would like to know how others are handling security with iPod Touches, iPhones, Droids and other easily concealed handheld devices. The threat of a student taking control of the network is very real what with the sale of actual intended hacking devices such as the Silica Handheld and other apps such as Pimi intended to collect network data that can be analyzed for passwords later. How is everyone planning on handling this? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
RE: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking
Repeated communication. Sara Richardson Teacher-Librarian Butler, Duncombe, Hillcrest Elementaries Fort Dodge, Iowa srichard...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.usmailto:srichard...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] on behalf of Richardson,Tony [trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking You’re right I get that too. How do you educate them? What is the answer? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking Not that I don't worry about these things also, but I really am more concerned about staff logging into computers for students with their accounts, leaving their computer logged into the network and door unlocked when leaving for 30 minutes or so, and just dumb stuff like that. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 4:53 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.usmailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey: As we become more mobile in our school invironment we become somewhat more vulnerable to hacking. I would like to know how others are handling security with iPod Touches, iPhones, Droids and other easily concealed handheld devices. The threat of a student taking control of the network is very real what with the sale of actual intended hacking devices such as the Silica Handheld and other apps such as Pimi intended to collect network data that can be analyzed for passwords later. How is everyone planning on handling this? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.usmailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
RE: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking
Actually I find until the building Administrator or Superintendent chews on them it just doesn't sink in. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson, Sara Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking Repeated communication. Sara Richardson Teacher-Librarian Butler, Duncombe, Hillcrest Elementaries Fort Dodge, Iowa srichard...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] on behalf of Richardson,Tony [trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking You're right I get that too. How do you educate them? What is the answer? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Handheld Hacking Not that I don't worry about these things also, but I really am more concerned about staff logging into computers for students with their accounts, leaving their computer logged into the network and door unlocked when leaving for 30 minutes or so, and just dumb stuff like that. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 4:53 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey: As we become more mobile in our school invironment we become somewhat more vulnerable to hacking. I would like to know how others are handling security with iPod Touches, iPhones, Droids and other easily concealed handheld devices. The threat of a student taking control of the network is very real what with the sale of actual intended hacking devices such as the Silica Handheld and other apps such as Pimi intended to collect network data that can be analyzed for passwords later. How is everyone planning on handling this? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
RE: [info-tech] Skype
We have several people using Skype, and have really had no issues, other than a dropped call here and there and some bad video once in a while. In fact, we are teaching a class over it to 5 kids somewhere on the east side of the state. No real big problems. Definitely a program that we could use more of!!! We are using Lightspeed for content filtering. Have a great, beautiful weekend!!! Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jim Kerns Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 9:45 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype Quick question: Who uses Skype, and do you have any issues getting the traffic past your content filter? Our content filter stops it as P2P traffic (which it really is...). I could get past that if I could use a specific port, but Skype is all over the place on ports, and you can only set a static inbound port, not outbound. I am working with the vendor (Deep Nines), but I am curious what others are doing. Google Talk anyone? Jim Kerns Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.usmailto:jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 ext. 1022 FAX 712.262.1116 [cid:image001.jpg@01CB824E.F35CB430] inline: image001.jpg
re: [info-tech] Skype
We use Skype quite a bit here, and have seen no major problems (technical ones, anyway). We've never really had any trouble with Skype traffic getting through, and I'm not sure why, really, because I don't feel like I've done anything special to make it work. Our firewall setup is simple, and our content filters are fairly open. --- 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: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 9:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype Quick question: Who uses Skype, and do you have any issues getting the traffic past your content filter? Our content filter stops it as P2P traffic (which it really is...). I could get past that if I could use a specific port, but Skype is all over the place on ports, and you can only set a static inbound port, not outbound. I am working with the vendor (Deep Nines), but I am curious what others are doing. Google Talk anyone? Jim Kerns Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 ext. 1022 FAX 712.262.1116
Re: [info-tech] Skype
Using Skype with no issues here. In fact, the high school just had a conversation with a P.E. teacher over in England on Wed. of this week. I'm using SonicWall. Have a good one, Craig Rowedder Director of Technology Carroll 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/ -
[info-tech] Spam RE: [info-tech] Spam RE: [info-tech] printer ?
No it is not a printer just a wireless network print server that plugs into existing printers. Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Bud Carruthers Sent: Tue 11/9/2010 8:09 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Spam RE: [info-tech] printer ? Is the black box unit a toner or ink printer? Might make a difference in over all cost down the road? ... but I have not researched this area so don't know. Bud Carruthers 319-753-6561 x1157 bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Iowa Educators Consortium Iowa AV Computer Co-op 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 Mary Allaman,Secretary x1287 On 11/9/10 3:25 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Here's one from CDWG that will work with any thing: Black Box Pure Networking Wireless USB - print server - 3 ports Mfg. Part: LEP0006A | CDW Part: 2073086 | UNSPSC: 43201537 Print server - USB / parallel - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 802.11b, 802.11g - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX - 3 ports Main Features $89.77 Advertised Price -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, November 09, 2010 3:14 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] printer ? I will expose my naïvety in regard to printers . . . if I am weeding out HP 4000 and 4100 printers -- can they be converted to be wireless? We are replacing our printers, but I would like to be able to put some on carts with laptops. ? --- [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/ - winmail.dat
Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote
That's exactly how I'm doing it. --- 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: Kruse, Jon jkr...@lm.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:23 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote We have 40 iPod Touches and are using my desktop with one cardless iTunes account that I refill with gift cards. I use the iPhone configuration utility to lock them down. On Nov 9, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I would also love to know how people are managing iPads/iPods in their districts. Is anyone using the Casper add-on? I think that is the route I am going to go. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? 2) I have a TV in my cafe that I want to come on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time, what magic tools would allow me to do that? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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/ - -- Jon Kruse Technology Coordinator Laurens-Marathon 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/ -
Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote
We have 40 iPod Touches and are using my desktop with one cardless iTunes account that I refill with gift cards. I use the iPhone configuration utility to lock them down. On Nov 9, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I would also love to know how people are managing iPads/iPods in their districts. Is anyone using the Casper add-on? I think that is the route I am going to go. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? 2) I have a TV in my cafe that I want to come on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time, what magic tools would allow me to do that? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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/ - -- Jon Kruse Technology Coordinator Laurens-Marathon 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/ -
Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote
I would also love to know how people are managing iPads/iPods in their districts. Is anyone using the Casper add-on? I think that is the route I am going to go. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? 2) I have a TV in my cafe that I want to come on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time, what magic tools would allow me to do that? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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/ -
[info-tech] Spam RE: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote
Yes what is the CASPER add-on. Thank god they haven't taken a real interest in iPods in my district yet but I am sure it is coming. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:23 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote I have only started to look at the CASPER add-on, I am not sure it does much other than inventory what is on them. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I would also love to know how people are managing iPads/iPods in their districts. Is anyone using the Casper add-on? I think that is the route I am going to go. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? 2) I have a TV in my cafe that I want to come on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time, what magic tools would allow me to do that? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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/ - --- [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] Spam RE: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote
CASPER is a tool that I use to image and maintain all my computers, there is a bit in there about managing iOS devices, but I have not had a chance to explore it yet. I am going to cut this off early. I am seeking product help and not political commentary one way or another. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 10:45 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Yes what is the CASPER add-on. Thank god they haven't taken a real interest in iPods in my district yet but I am sure it is coming. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:23 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote I have only started to look at the CASPER add-on, I am not sure it does much other than inventory what is on them. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I would also love to know how people are managing iPads/iPods in their districts. Is anyone using the Casper add-on? I think that is the route I am going to go. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? 2) I have a TV in my cafe that I want to come on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time, what magic tools would allow me to do that? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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/ - --- [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/ -
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Good Plan... -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:56 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Spam RE: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote CASPER is a tool that I use to image and maintain all my computers, there is a bit in there about managing iOS devices, but I have not had a chance to explore it yet. I am going to cut this off early. I am seeking product help and not political commentary one way or another. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 10:45 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Yes what is the CASPER add-on. Thank god they haven't taken a real interest in iPods in my district yet but I am sure it is coming. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:23 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote I have only started to look at the CASPER add-on, I am not sure it does much other than inventory what is on them. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I would also love to know how people are managing iPads/iPods in their districts. Is anyone using the Casper add-on? I think that is the route I am going to go. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? 2) I have a TV in my cafe that I want to come on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time, what magic tools would allow me to do that? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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/ - --- [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
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Which IPads are you purchasing? What are the specs? what are they costing you? -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, November 09, 2010 10:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? I have gone through the set up process with staff. Each elementary grade level has a set of iPod Touches to use in the classroom, and a grade level iTunes account. Each elementary building also has one of the syncing cases to use to sync apps to their iPod Touches. I also have purchased iTunes gift cards for each grade level so they can purchase apps. With the home sharing feature in iTunes they can purchase apps and share them with one another across grade levels. (I also receive the receipt each time they purchase something -- a must) Basically, each grade level is responsible for managing their classroom set of iPod Touches. Currently we have around 70 Touches with another 20 + some iPads on the way. Below are the apps I have purchased/downloaded to use for demos with staff. Some of my favorites as well as staff favorites are the ABA apps, Alien Math, Learn Sight Words (dolche word list practice-- it's awesome), Spelldown, iWriteWords, US States. Just out of coolness the Star Walk one is neat for the iPad; my daughter made me download it after watching the commercial several times. :-) I liked the iScore Baseball app for keeping softball stats this summer -- coolness for me. --- [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/ -
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Actually I was not meaning to be political with my comment although it may have sounded that way. Just more or less relieved that I don't have a ton of iPods to manage at this point. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:56 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Spam RE: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote CASPER is a tool that I use to image and maintain all my computers, there is a bit in there about managing iOS devices, but I have not had a chance to explore it yet. I am going to cut this off early. I am seeking product help and not political commentary one way or another. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 10:45 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Yes what is the CASPER add-on. Thank god they haven't taken a real interest in iPods in my district yet but I am sure it is coming. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:23 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote I have only started to look at the CASPER add-on, I am not sure it does much other than inventory what is on them. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I would also love to know how people are managing iPads/iPods in their districts. Is anyone using the Casper add-on? I think that is the route I am going to go. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? 2) I have a TV in my cafe that I want to come on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time, what magic tools would allow me to do that? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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/ - --- [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
Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote
Right now we have the 16gb iPads paid $499 for them, and 32 GB iPods, not sure what I paid each for them as it was a bundle of 20 and a case for around $6500 Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Nov 9, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Which IPads are you purchasing? What are the specs? what are they costing you? -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, November 09, 2010 10:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? I have gone through the set up process with staff. Each elementary grade level has a set of iPod Touches to use in the classroom, and a grade level iTunes account. Each elementary building also has one of the syncing cases to use to sync apps to their iPod Touches. I also have purchased iTunes gift cards for each grade level so they can purchase apps. With the home sharing feature in iTunes they can purchase apps and share them with one another across grade levels. (I also receive the receipt each time they purchase something -- a must) Basically, each grade level is responsible for managing their classroom set of iPod Touches. Currently we have around 70 Touches with another 20 + some iPads on the way. Below are the apps I have purchased/downloaded to use for demos with staff. Some of my favorites as well as staff favorites are the ABA apps, Alien Math, Learn Sight Words (dolche word list practice-- it's awesome), Spelldown, iWriteWords, US States. Just out of coolness the Star Walk one is neat for the iPad; my daughter made me download it after watching the commercial several times. :-) I liked the iScore Baseball app for keeping softball stats this summer -- coolness for me. --- [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/ -
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I am getting the 16GB models iPads (which were the $499 model), which for purposes now will suffice memory wise. This next shipment of Touches we are getting will be the 64 GB model, as they will not only be an additional Touch for our centers/activity stations . . . but teachers were also wanting a digital camera and video camera for their classrooms . . . so we went all out in regard to memory so these Touches can also be used for those various uses. Not sure what the pricing was for that group. On Nov 9, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Which IPads are you purchasing? What are the specs? what are they costing you? -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, November 09, 2010 10:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? I have gone through the set up process with staff. Each elementary grade level has a set of iPod Touches to use in the classroom, and a grade level iTunes account. Each elementary building also has one of the syncing cases to use to sync apps to their iPod Touches. I also have purchased iTunes gift cards for each grade level so they can purchase apps. With the home sharing feature in iTunes they can purchase apps and share them with one another across grade levels. (I also receive the receipt each time they purchase something -- a must) Basically, each grade level is responsible for managing their classroom set of iPod Touches. Currently we have around 70 Touches with another 20 + some iPads on the way. Below are the apps I have purchased/downloaded to use for demos with staff. Some of my favorites as well as staff favorites are the ABA apps, Alien Math, Learn Sight Words (dolche word list practice-- it's awesome), Spelldown, iWriteWords, US States. Just out of coolness the Star Walk one is neat for the iPad; my daughter made me download it after watching the commercial several times. :-) I liked the iScore Baseball app for keeping softball stats this summer -- coolness for me. --- [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/ -
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We have some 16 GB and some 32 GB. The 16 holds tons of apps, would only need more space if you're going to load it up with video. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com Twitter: @limbert65 On Nov 9, 2010, at 12:16 PM, Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us wrote: I am getting the 16GB models iPads (which were the $499 model), which for purposes now will suffice memory wise. This next shipment of Touches we are getting will be the 64 GB model, as they will not only be an additional Touch for our centers/activity stations . . . but teachers were also wanting a digital camera and video camera for their classrooms . . . so we went all out in regard to memory so these Touches can also be used for those various uses. Not sure what the pricing was for that group. On Nov 9, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Which IPads are you purchasing? What are the specs? what are they costing you? -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, November 09, 2010 10:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Karl Hehr wrote: I need help on a couple items today: 1) If you have iPods/iPads in your district how are you managing them? I have gone through the set up process with staff. Each elementary grade level has a set of iPod Touches to use in the classroom, and a grade level iTunes account. Each elementary building also has one of the syncing cases to use to sync apps to their iPod Touches. I also have purchased iTunes gift cards for each grade level so they can purchase apps. With the home sharing feature in iTunes they can purchase apps and share them with one another across grade levels. (I also receive the receipt each time they purchase something -- a must) Basically, each grade level is responsible for managing their classroom set of iPod Touches. Currently we have around 70 Touches with another 20 + some iPads on the way. Below are the apps I have purchased/downloaded to use for demos with staff. Some of my favorites as well as staff favorites are the ABA apps, Alien Math, Learn Sight Words (dolche word list practice-- it's awesome), Spelldown, iWriteWords, US States. Just out of coolness the Star Walk one is neat for the iPad; my daughter made me download it after watching the commercial several times. :-) I liked the iScore Baseball app for keeping softball stats this summer -- coolness for me. --- [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/ -
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Is the black box unit a toner or ink printer? Might make a difference in over all cost down the road? ... but I have not researched this area so don't know. Bud Carruthers 319-753-6561 x1157 bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Iowa Educators Consortium Iowa AV Computer Co-op 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 Mary Allaman,Secretary x1287 On 11/9/10 3:25 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Here's one from CDWG that will work with any thing: Black Box Pure Networking Wireless USB - print server - 3 ports Mfg. Part: LEP0006A | CDW Part: 2073086 | UNSPSC: 43201537 Print server - USB / parallel - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 802.11b, 802.11g - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX - 3 ports Main Features $89.77 Advertised Price -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, November 09, 2010 3:14 PM To: Info Tech Subject: [info-tech] printer ? I will expose my naïvety in regard to printers . . . if I am weeding out HP 4000 and 4100 printers -- can they be converted to be wireless? We are replacing our printers, but I would like to be able to put some on carts with laptops. ? --- [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] mobile cart
Have you looked at Earth Walk? Lisa Schaa Art/T.A.G. Facilitator Tech Integration Coordinator Stratford CSD Stratford, Iowa 50249 Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. - Pablo Picasso From: Beth Litterer blitte...@eastsac.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] mobile cart Jeremy, We actually have 3 of the Bretford carts with the cable nightmares and I'm wishing to find a better solution for the 125 laptops that will be coming my way soon. I'm convinced after lots of searching that I'm just going to have to design my own cart. I have yet to see a cart for 14+ laptops that you can easily take out cords if needed to plug in and yet still have a place to tuck them away for charging that's not crammed in on top of the laptops. Thanks for the input everyone! Beth On Oct 27, 2010, at 5:53 PM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote: I have some older Bretford carts that I would probably be willing to part with. But, they do have a cable nightmare. If you are looking for a complete solution using PC netbooks, I would highly recommend the Dell 2110 and their cart. Netbooks slide into the cart, no cables to mess with. Very cool. They are a little proud of the setup, as a cart with 24 netbooks fully-loaded is $19,000 or so. You are welcome to come over and check one out though. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Beth Litterer Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 11:56 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] mobile cart Does anyone out there have a mobile laptop cart that they really like? I have to order 5 of them, and can't find one that doesn't have a cord management nightmare. Thanks! Beth ~~ Beth Litterer Technology Coordinator East Sac County Schools Lake View, Iowa 712-664-5000 Sac City, Iowa 712-662-7030 ~~ Beth Litterer Technology Coordinator East Sac County Schools Lake View, Iowa 712-664-5000 Sac City, Iowa 712-662-7030
Re: [info-tech] mobile cart
I have asked HP for a quote on the system that Tony uses below and will let you know what I find out asap. Of course, the AV Co-op catalog has several versions of the Bretford and Intellerum brand laptop carts. We also have Proxim/ Orinoco wireless access points available from Amer.com Bud Carruthers 319-753-6561 x1157 bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Iowa Educators Consortium Iowa AV Computer Co-op 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 Mary Allaman,Secretary x1287 On 10/27/10 12:31 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: How much are you looking to spend? We purchase the HP heavy duty mobile computing station(cart) with 24 HP 4520s Intel i3 laptops for 19k. We add the HP MSM310 wireless Access Points. The cart will handle up to 30 laptops. If this is in your price range check with Alexander Open Systems. These are quality notebooks and cart with an excellent charging system. *From:* info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] *On Behalf Of *Beth Litterer *Sent:* Wednesday, October 27, 2010 11:56 AM *To:* info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us *Subject:* [info-tech] mobile cart Does anyone out there have a mobile laptop cart that they really like? I have to order 5 of them, and can't find one that doesn't have a cord management nightmare. Thanks! Beth ~~ Beth Litterer Technology Coordinator East Sac County Schools Lake View, Iowa 712-664-5000 Sac City, Iowa 712-662-7030
RE: [info-tech] mobile cart
I have some older Bretford carts that I would probably be willing to part with. But, they do have a cable nightmare. If you are looking for a complete solution using PC netbooks, I would highly recommend the Dell 2110 and their cart. Netbooks slide into the cart, no cables to mess with. Very cool. They are a little proud of the setup, as a cart with 24 netbooks fully-loaded is $19,000 or so. You are welcome to come over and check one out though. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Beth Litterer Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 11:56 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] mobile cart Does anyone out there have a mobile laptop cart that they really like? I have to order 5 of them, and can't find one that doesn't have a cord management nightmare. Thanks! Beth ~~ Beth Litterer Technology Coordinator East Sac County Schools Lake View, Iowa 712-664-5000 Sac City, Iowa 712-662-7030
Re: [info-tech] mobile cart
Jeremy, We actually have 3 of the Bretford carts with the cable nightmares and I'm wishing to find a better solution for the 125 laptops that will be coming my way soon. I'm convinced after lots of searching that I'm just going to have to design my own cart. I have yet to see a cart for 14+ laptops that you can easily take out cords if needed to plug in and yet still have a place to tuck them away for charging that's not crammed in on top of the laptops. Thanks for the input everyone! Beth On Oct 27, 2010, at 5:53 PM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote: I have some older Bretford carts that I would probably be willing to part with. But, they do have a cable nightmare. If you are looking for a complete solution using PC netbooks, I would highly recommend the Dell 2110 and their cart. Netbooks slide into the cart, no cables to mess with. Very cool. They are a little proud of the setup, as a cart with 24 netbooks fully-loaded is $19,000 or so. You are welcome to come over and check one out though. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Beth Litterer Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 11:56 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] mobile cart Does anyone out there have a mobile laptop cart that they really like? I have to order 5 of them, and can't find one that doesn't have a cord management nightmare. Thanks! Beth ~~ Beth Litterer Technology Coordinator East Sac County Schools Lake View, Iowa 712-664-5000 Sac City, Iowa 712-662-7030 ~~ Beth Litterer Technology Coordinator East Sac County Schools Lake View, Iowa 712-664-5000 Sac City, Iowa 712-662-7030
re: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
We are having trouble with getting skills tutor to work for our elementary kids, just assumed it was on my end. Thanks! Jon W. Hueser- MSE, Ed.S MS/HS Principal Technology Director East Greene CSD 405 12th Street South Grand Junction, IA 50107 515-738-5721 x201 Fax: 515-738-5719 The East Greene Community School District does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to Mike Harter, Educational Equity Coordinator, 405 12th Street South, Grand Junction, IA 50107, (515)-738-5741 x. 203, or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Chicago, IL. From: Murray Gafkjen mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227
Re: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
Skills Tutor at GC-B have been fine other than the usual errors between chair and keyboard. On 10/22/2010 7:40 AM, JON HUESER wrote: We are having trouble with getting skills tutor to work for our elementary kids, just assumed it was on my end. Thanks! Jon W. Hueser- /MSE, Ed.S /MS/HS Principal Technology Director East Greene CSD 405 12th Street South Grand Junction, IA 50107 515-738-5721 x201 Fax: 515-738-5719 /The East Greene Community School District does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to Mike Harter, Educational Equity Coordinator, 405 12th Street South, Grand Junction, IA 50107, (515)-738-5741 x. 203, or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Chicago, IL. / *From*: Murray Gafkjen mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us *Sent*: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:37 PM *To*: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us *Subject*: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227 -- Respectfully, Fred Johnson, Technology Coordinator Gilmore City - Bradgate CSD 402 SE E Avenue, Gilmore City, IA 50541, Phone: 515-373-6124, FAX: 515-373-6092 Twin Rivers CSD 200 College Ave., Bode, IA 50519, Phone: 5151-379-1526, FAX: 515-379-1645 Home of the Thunder
RE: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
Thanks for the input on this, later this morning I'll be watching some active stats to learn a little more. About that chair keyboard issue, I heard Iowa Core will solve it. Keep Smiling, Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly MaVeRiCkS From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:40 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227
Re: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
Spirit Lake has had much trouble with Skills Iowa as well. Their tech support seems to ALWAYS say it is on our end. Hearing that other districts are having the same issue makes me wonder if that is indeed the case. Last year at Okoboji we had the same issues and they always said it must be something with our system. I come to Spirit Lake this year and it is more of the same. Hmm... Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District On Oct 22, 2010, at 9:03 AM, Murray Gafkjen wrote: Thanks for the input on this, later this morning I’ll be watching some active stats to learn a little more. About that chair keyboard issue, I heard Iowa Core will solve it. Keep Smiling, Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly MaVeRiCkS From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:40 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227
RE: [info-tech] JMC
I'd call JMC, they are usually quick with a reply. Murray Gafkjen CCE From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Diane Ebert Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:18 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] JMC Does anyone using JMC Office ever get an error message #39? Di Elbert [cid:image001.jpg@01CB71CF.36FD4CD0] inline: image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
We had seen some ip addresses being blocked, but once we got that allowed everything seemed to be fine. At least I havent heard otherwise. Jeremy Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. From: Murray Gafkjen mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:39 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227
re: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
I had one student not able to take the OCT. reading test. Blockers were off-it is still a mystery. Ugh. We have had numerous issues. One we have seen in the classroom is the student answers change. They put in one answer, and it changes their answer to a wrong answer. I was skeptical, but the math teacher also noticed this. We had students write down their answers on paper as well as answer on computer to be sure. I have let Skills IA know this. Keith would know more about the issues in elem. level... Erin Olson High School English Technology Integrationist Large Group Speech Sioux Central CSD 4440 US HWY 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 Tel. (712)-283-2571 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. -- Margaret Mead From: Murray Gafkjen mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:40 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227
Re: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
We have had nothing but trouble with Skills IOwa this year as well. Some students can get in others, no. Some students have been assigned to the wrong districts and I can't change that without calls to skills Iowa. Students have had answers disappear. It has been quite frustrating. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Oct 21, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Erin Olson wrote: I had one student not able to take the OCT. reading test. Blockers were off-it is still a mystery. Ugh. We have had numerous issues. One we have seen in the classroom is the student answers change. They put in one answer, and it changes their answer to a wrong answer. I was skeptical, but the math teacher also noticed this. We had students write down their answers on paper as well as answer on computer to be sure. I have let Skills IA know this. Keith would know more about the issues in elem. level... Erin Olson High School English Technology Integrationist Large Group Speech Sioux Central CSD 4440 US HWY 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 Tel. (712)-283-2571 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. -- Margaret Mead From: Murray Gafkjen mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:40 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227
Re: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed
We have had some trouble with it also and their support has not been very helpful. I thought it may be a Lightspeed thing also but without changing anything, the problem went away the next day. On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.uswrote: We have had nothing but trouble with Skills IOwa this year as well. Some students can get in others, no. Some students have been assigned to the wrong districts and I can't change that without calls to skills Iowa. Students have had answers disappear. It has been quite frustrating. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Oct 21, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Erin Olson wrote: I had one student not able to take the OCT. reading test. Blockers were off-it is still a mystery. Ugh. We have had numerous issues. One we have seen in the classroom is the student answers change. They put in one answer, and it changes their answer to a wrong answer. I was skeptical, but the math teacher also noticed this. We had students write down their answers on paper as well as answer on computer to be sure. I have let Skills IA know this. Keith would know more about the issues in elem. level... * * *Erin Olson *High School English Technology Integrationist Large Group Speech *Sioux Central CSD *4440 US HWY 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 Tel. (712)-283-2571 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. -- Margaret Mead -- *From*: Murray Gafkjen mgafk...@clay-everly.k12.ia.us *Sent*: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:40 PM *To*: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us *Subject*: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed Has anyone had trouble with the October assessment for Skills Iowa. I've run checks on teachers to see blocked content, but there were no clues. I plan on working one on one and watch real time traffic in order to see anything.(Config/active stats). I've even turned off SSL checking to stop interference with https. They said it work fine last month... Murray Gafkjen Network Admin Clay Central Everly School District 1-712-834-2227 -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
RE: [info-tech] Florida Micro
Bud - Thanks Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Bud Carruthers Sent: Wed 10/13/2010 5:18 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Florida Micro He could have a state contract but he doesn't have a contract with the IEC. Bud Carruthers 319-753-6561 x1157 bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Iowa Educators Consortium Iowa AV Computer Co-op 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 Mary Allaman,Secretary x1287 On 10/12/10 12:54 PM, Keith Stoeber wrote: Contact Bud. He would know. His number is (319) 753-6561 Ext. 1157. He is at ITEC, so email may be best. 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: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:29 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Florida Micro Does anybody know if Florida Micro provides Iowa consortium pricing. Their sales rep keeps calling me and making threats that I have to buy from him because he is part of a state contract. Little does he know that by doing this he ensures that I will not buy from him. winmail.dat
re: [info-tech] Student Email Addresses
First question: I set their passwords, lock them out of changing them, and keep them on file. This way, I'm not concerned with bad passwords, and it allows me to easily log in as them, and check out their account if I need to. I also make sure that parents have a copy of the username and password. Second question: We do reference email in the student agreement(s). School email is for school-related communication only, no harassment, threats or bullying, and no using the school address to sign up for personal websites/services. --- 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: Sarah Freking sfrek...@slcsd.org Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 12:54 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [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] Student Email Addresses
I also put a fairly small limit on mailbox size, to keep large attachments under control, and force them to clean out their inbox from time to time. --- 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: Tim Limbert limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 1:36 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Student Email Addresses First question: I set their passwords, lock them out of changing them, and keep them on file. This way, I'm not concerned with bad passwords, and it allows me to easily log in as them, and check out their account if I need to. I also make sure that parents have a copy of the username and password. Second question: We do reference email in the student agreement(s). School email is for school-related communication only, no harassment, threats or bullying, and no using the school address to sign up for personal websites/services. --- 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: Sarah Freking sfrek...@slcsd.org Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 12:54 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [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] Florida Micro
He could have a state contract but he doesn't have a contract with the IEC. Bud Carruthers 319-753-6561 x1157 bcarruth...@iec-ia.org Iowa Educators Consortium Iowa AV Computer Co-op 3601 West Avenue Road Burlington, Iowa 52601 Mary Allaman,Secretary x1287 On 10/12/10 12:54 PM, Keith Stoeber wrote: Contact Bud. He would know. His number is (319) 753-6561 Ext. 1157. He is at ITEC, so email may be best. 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*: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us *Sent*: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:29 PM *To*: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us *Subject*: [info-tech] Florida Micro Does anybody know if Florida Micro provides Iowa consortium pricing. Their sales rep keeps calling me and making threats that I have to buy from him because he is part of a state contract. Little does he know that by doing this he ensures that I will not buy from him.
re: [info-tech] Florida Micro
Contact Bud. He would know. His number is (319) 753-6561 Ext. 1157. He is at ITEC, so email may be best. 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: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:29 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Florida Micro Does anybody know if Florida Micro provides Iowa consortium pricing. Their sales rep keeps calling me and making threats that I have to buy from him because he is part of a state contract. Little does he know that by doing this he ensures that I will not buy from him.
RE: [info-tech] Interesting... DIY Multitouch table...
Saw this - very cool! From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 10:08 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [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. What is your procedure when a student forgets their logon password? Who handles this request? When A student forgets a password either I or my assistant reset it to a default password and require that the password be changed on first log in 2. Do you maintain a list of student passwords, and if so, who do you share that list with? We do not maintain a list of student passwords. I do for teachers and associates, but not students 3. How often do you change student passwords? We reset student passwords to the default every new school year. They are then required upon first log in to change to a password of their choice. 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 image002.jpg -- 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
Re: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
1) I change passwords, I would like to set up a web interface so a student can change a forgotten password, but not there yet. 2)No lists of passwords 7-12, yes list K-6 each teacher has their students passwords. 3)Once a year. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.708.3379(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 Oct 7, 2010, at 9:13 AM, Koenck, Chris wrote: 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 image002.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
Here you go!!! Jeremy 1. What is your procedure when a student forgets their logon password? Who handles this request? - Teacher Librarians and the building secretaries have access to an excel spreadsheet with that data in it. 2. Do you maintain a list of student passwords, and if so, who do you share that list with? - See #1. 3. How often do you change student passwords? - We don't, unless we have specific issues. We just started handing out random passwords to new students this year, so we will maintain those throughout their career. 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] 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] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
From: Koenck, Chris ckoe...@okoboji.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:14 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? THE REQUEST WOULD BE HANDLED BY MYSELF AND THE TECHNOLOGY STAFF. 2. Do you maintain a list of student passwords, and if so, who do you share that list with? YES, STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED A PASSWORD THAT IS RECORDED. IT IS SELF GENERATED THOUGH OUR SIS SYSTEM. 3. How often do you change student passwords? THIS IS DONE BY REQUEST ONLY. 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 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
Re: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
See below Thanks, Jackie On Oct 7, 2010, at 9:13 AM, Koenck, Chris wrote: 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? they tell the teacher whose classroom they are in and they pass it on to me. I reset all passwords to a generic pw and they reset it from there. -- for student server accounts . . . all students use a generic student account for computer access 2. Do you maintain a list of student passwords, and if so, who do you share that list with? no -- teachers nor students 3. How often do you change student passwords? only when somebody forgets their password . . . which in the scheme of things . . . . and 3 months of summer . . . not very often. I would say maybe 1 - 2 requests per week. 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 image002.jpg
re: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
I keep a list (spreadsheet) of all user credentials. I keep a hard copy filed in the office. If someone forgets their password, they come to me, and I can print them off a copy of the login sheet they were given at the beginning of the year. I will generally change their password at this point, just in case. We change all staff and student passwords at the beginning of the school year (and any time we're concerned that it may have become compromised). --- 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: Koenck, Chris ckoe...@okoboji.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:14 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
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] Quick Survey - Student Accounts
1. What is your procedure when a student forgets their logon password? Who handles this request? I handle the password resets. If a student forgets they come see me in my office. Or leave me a note. 2. Do you maintain a list of student passwords, and if so, who do you share that list with? Just with a list of passwords is all. 3. How often do you change student passwords? Once a year. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680 _ From: Koenck, Chris ckoe...@okoboji.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:14 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
Re: [info-tech] Blocking https://www.facebook.com
you also have to have the following checked... block non-http traffic to blocked ip addresses block non-http traffic to unknown ip addresses block unknown urls block unknown urls matching proxy patterns BUT they will still find a few to proxy throughand these checked can and will cause probs with the sites you want to get to. On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us wrote: For those of you with Lightspeed content filter, how do you get https://www.facebook.com blocked. I have it on my blocked list, social networking is blocked but I still can get to it. Please help if you have an answer. Thanks in advance. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680 -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
RE: [info-tech] Blocking https://www.facebook.com
One way to block https sites without having to decrypt/reencrypt the traffic (which usually causes issues) is to use OpenDNS as your external DNS provider. It's free and easy to use in conjunction with any other internal service. They also have some nice reporting features for what it's getting requests for from your site. Only way around it is a proxy server. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Blocking https://www.facebook.com For those of you with Lightspeed content filter, how do you get https://www.facebook.com blocked. I have it on my blocked list, social networking is blocked but I still can get to it. Please help if you have an answer. 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
RE: [info-tech] Blocking https://www.facebook.com
Indeed OpenDNS works great! From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mark Walz Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:35 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Blocking https://www.facebook.com One way to block https sites without having to decrypt/reencrypt the traffic (which usually causes issues) is to use OpenDNS as your external DNS provider. It's free and easy to use in conjunction with any other internal service. They also have some nice reporting features for what it's getting requests for from your site. Only way around it is a proxy server. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Blocking https://www.facebook.com For those of you with Lightspeed content filter, how do you get https://www.facebook.com blocked. I have it on my blocked list, social networking is blocked but I still can get to it. Please help if you have an answer. Thanks in advance. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680
RE: [info-tech] new SmarterMail
Totally agreed. I like outlook but this might make me switch. Love it a lot. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us 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 Tim Limbert Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 8:27 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] new SmarterMail Liking the new SmarterMail interface. Thanks, Scott! --- 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.
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
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.us 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.us 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
RE: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement
Principal e-mail addresses are pre-registered in the PERL website. They have to activate their acct. to get their login information if that is your question. - 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 Lance Lennon Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:31 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement To whom was the e-mail sent to about the PERL site for the Settlement and who was it from. Unable to find the original. Thanks -- We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities...still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin. ~ Charles Darwin -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [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] Microsoft Settlement
That is exactly what I was looking for. thanks Tim. On Oct 1, 2010, at 2:13 PM, Buenz, Tim wrote: Principal e-mail addresses are pre-registered in the PERL website. They have to activate their acct. to get their login information if that is your question. - 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 Lance Lennon Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:31 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement To whom was the e-mail sent to about the PERL site for the Settlement and who was it from. Unable to find the original. Thanks -- We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities...still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin. ~ Charles Darwin -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [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/ - -- Experts claim that 72% of all statistics are made up on the spot. -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
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
RE: [info-tech] Backup Systems/UPS Systems
APC Smart-UPS 2200XL. --- 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: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 9:49 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Backup Systems/UPS Systems Cyberpower 1500AVR http://www.amazon.com/Cyberpower-CPS1500AVR-1500VA-6-Outlet-Serial/dp/B6 HVLP/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.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680
Re: [info-tech] Backup Systems/UPS Systems
I have been a long fan of APC ups units, but recently been discouraged by a large number of failures. I was also under the assumption that the SmartUPS line was of the Online UPS where the power output was always from the inverter. The SmartUPS unit supply line power and will condition the output power when needed. I have been using the Cyberpower Dual Conversion On-Line UPS units on a couple of new installations. These units play well with generators and can handle a large swing in input voltage and frequency. The software that is enclosed allow you to setup one server directly connected via USB as a master server. The software then can be loaded on any number of other computers that will communicate with the Master server. This allows any number of servers to gracefully shutdown before the UPS batteries give out without the complications of the SNMP add-ons required by other UPS vendors. Also someone gave me this URL. http://www.upsforless.com/ It looks like there prices are very good. From: Mitch Mueller 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.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680
RE: [info-tech] Backup Systems/UPS Systems
How long do these run on full load. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us 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 McKenney, Kurt Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 9:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Backup Systems/UPS Systems Cyberpower 1500AVR http://www.amazon.com/Cyberpower-CPS1500AVR-1500VA-6-Outlet-Serial/dp/B6 HVLP/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway http://www.amazon.com/Cyberpower-CPS1500AVR-1500VA-6-Outlet-Serial/dp/B 6HVLP/ref=sr_1_1?s=gatewayie=UTF8qid=1285685228sr=8-1 ie=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.us www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Twitter ID: mmueller2680
re: [info-tech] Student Health
We use a program (from the state I believe) called Individualized Healthcare Plans for the School Nurse (IHP). Windows only. --- 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: Chad Frerichs cfreri...@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 8:27 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Student Health 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] Student Health
We were using Student Health Management from Marshalltown and chose to use JMC's health module since we only have one nurse for the district. This way our secretaries can record vistis, etc. Vicki Johnson Computer Tech Coordinator Prairie Valley Comm School 1005 Riddle Street Box 49 Gowrie, IA 50543 515-352-5540 Office 515-351-9274 Cell johns...@gowrie.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Chad Frerichs Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 8:27 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Student Health 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/ - --- [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] Student Health
We use JMC for what it can handle. I know our nurses also have a word template they use for the individualized health plans. They store all of those on a shared nurse folder, so whomever can access from each building. On Sep 24, 2010, at 8:26 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: 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/ - --- [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] Student Health
We use JMC. I do not know its adequacies and inadequacies but the nurse has never complained to me about it. On Sep 24, 2010, at 9:09 AM, Jackie Fonley wrote: We use JMC for what it can handle. I know our nurses also have a word template they use for the individualized health plans. They store all of those on a shared nurse folder, so whomever can access from each building. On Sep 24, 2010, at 8:26 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: 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/ - --- [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/ - -- USA Today has come out with a new survey: Apparently three out of four people make up 75 percent of the population. ~David Letterman -- 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] Student Health
We quit using Student Health Manager when we went to Infinite Campus. Our nurses really liked that program, but we did not see the need to maintain two systems. They are now doing most of their things inside of Campus. Have a great weekend!!! Jeremy -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Chad Frerichs Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 8:27 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Student Health 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/ - --- [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] 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 use Library World On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 4:54 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Library Software
spectrum (folliet) but moving to the online/aea host sometime this year - we are scheduled On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 4:54 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
RE: [info-tech] Library Software
BookSystems-Atriuum. New for Greene county schools this summer. http://www.booksys.com/v3/products/ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Library Software Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.usmailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Library Software
What is involved in that? Do we upload our library database? What does that cost? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Library Software spectrum (folliet) but moving to the online/aea host sometime this year - we are scheduled On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 4:54 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
Re: [info-tech] Library Software
call the aea media staff and they will tell you what is involved and get you on their schedule if you decide to go forward - not sure on specifics as i told our media director to get started with it last year - we had to wait for about a year On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:50 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: What is involved in that? Do we upload our library database? What does that cost? *From:* info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] *On Behalf Of *Brad Kruse *Sent:* Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:46 AM *To:* info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us *Subject:* Re: [info-tech] Library Software spectrum (folliet) but moving to the online/aea host sometime this year - we are scheduled On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 4:54 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665 -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
Re: [info-tech] Library Software
Booksystems- Atriuum software Sent from my iPod On Sep 23, 2010, at 4:54 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Library Software
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 trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Library Software
We use Alexandria 6.0 in Emmetsburg. We like it but its been the same for 10 years. That’s was I was told anyway. Mitchell Mueller Emmetsburg Community School Network Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us 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 Beth Litterer Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Library Software Booksystems- Atriuum software Sent from my iPod On Sep 23, 2010, at 4:54 AM, Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us wrote: Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.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
RE: [info-tech] Library Software
Webster City went with Atriuum from Book Systems this summer Mark From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Library Software Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.usmailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Library Software
Just switched to Atriuum. 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 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 trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Library Software
We just switched to Atriuum as well. Linda Huseman Technology Coordinator Alta Community School 101 W. 5th St. Alta, IA 51002 200-1331 200-1400 200-1602 (Fax) From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Library Software Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
re: [info-tech] Library Software
TLC. --- 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: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:55 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Library Software Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Library Software
We also went with the AEA Beacon Project. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Library Software Quick Survey - what is everyone using for Library software? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.usmailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Library Software
Alexandria --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
re: [info-tech] Internet 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?
RE: [info-tech] Internet connection problems?
School districts are not conducive to reality more fantasy. Reality is the working man who pays for the school... Stay connected. 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?
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?
re: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts
We are using SmarterMail hosted through the AEA for grades 5-12 at the moment. Have you looked into Google Apps for Education, and getting all students set up with Gmail? --- 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: Sarah Freking sfrek...@slcsd.org Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [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] Student Email Accounts
We just gave grades 6-12 email accounts last week. We did not get parental permission though. We are using the AEA's Smarter Mail solution for staff and students now so they are both in one local spot. -- Jon Kruse Technology Coordinator Laurens-Marathon CSD On Sep 16, 2010, at 8:13 AM, Sarah Freking wrote: 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] Student Email Accounts
MNW - Google Apps Domain - grades 7-12 student email accts On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Sarah Freking sfrek...@slcsd.org wrote: 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 -- Brad Kruse MNW Technology Coordinator 1601 15th St. Manson, IA 50563 712-830-9665
Re: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts
We use Google Apps for grades 5-12. No parent permission, we just do it. 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 Sep 16, 2010, at 8:13 AM, Sarah Freking wrote: 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] Student Email Accounts
we allow students to use their email accounts for any of the google apps they are using, wikis/blogging, etc. -- it's a per classroom basis. I think most have their own google account . . . for students who do not have email, I have given them a school email account (I think I have only needed to do this twice @ the hs) No real uniform set up . . . younger levels teachers work with parents (my 5th grade daughter, for example, - I helped her at home set up to join her classroom wiki . . . ) On Sep 16, 2010, at 8:13 AM, Sarah Freking wrote: 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] Student Email Accounts
We have google apps for edu grades k12 and they are suppose to use them for all their school related items. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Sarah Freking sfrek...@slcsd.org Sender: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:13:52 To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Reply-To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [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] Student Email Accounts
Right now we use an in-house solution hMail Server. http://www.hmailserver.com/ - best part about it is that it is free. Not very robust, but does the job. We use it mostly for the purpose that you are needing. Chris Koenck Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:22 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts Would you send me a copy of the agreement letters so that I have a sample to go by? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mark Walz Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:58 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts We are just starting this year with 6-12 and are doing it in-house with Ability Mail. Very simple, very cheap and very configurable. We had both the students and their parents sign a user agreement. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Sarah Freking Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [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 image003.jpg
Re: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts
No school e-mail for kids here. Looking into google apps (free and hey, everyone else is doing it) On Sep 16, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Kruse, Jon wrote: We just gave grades 6-12 email accounts last week. We did not get parental permission though. We are using the AEA's Smarter Mail solution for staff and students now so they are both in one local spot. -- Jon Kruse Technology Coordinator Laurens-Marathon CSD On Sep 16, 2010, at 8:13 AM, Sarah Freking wrote: 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 -- The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. ~Albert Einstein -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
RE: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts
We don't have email accounts here for students, but are looking into Google apps. Vicki Johnson Computer Tech Coordinator Prairie Valley Comm School 1005 Riddle Street Box 49 Gowrie, IA 50543 515-352-5540 Office 515-351-9274 Cell johns...@gowrie.k12.ia.us From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Sarah Freking Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [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] AUP Violations
Chris- Principals handle those situations however they see fit. Some yank their Internet access, some the entire computer access. But, being in a 1:1 school that is almost not an option. I do remember Tim at Newell-Fonda talking about parents being real involved if students lose access to their computer, as in some cases it almost becomes the family computer. But, since we aren't that far along yet, it is a little easier. Here in Dodge, it depends on the situation to which decision is made. Sorry I'm not more help. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Koenck, Chris Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] AUP Violations Just curious what other districts are doing for students who violate AUP's. Do you have a 1st Violation, 2nd Violation, 3rd Violation set of consequences as a minumum punsihment? Or is it punishment fits the crime and is unique in every case? This is especially tough for us 1:1 schools and I would like to hear how you are handling these incidences. For instance, we have high school kids who know they are being monitored, but still decide to type F*** this school in a Google search. I would like to kick the kid off the internet for a while for something like that. But in a school system that is so integrated with technology, it is tough to enforce the rules and make teachers have to provide alternate plans for student who cannot access technology. Thoughts... Chris Koenck Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 [email_logo] inline: image001.jpg
re: [info-tech] AUP Violations
That's a tough one, and your last sentence is really the key. Taking the computer away, or removing internet access, means you've got a kid not functioning at all. So, you trade one problem for another. I think you definitely have to choose your battles. I know you were just giving a hypothetical, but do you really want to fight a battle over a kid typing something nasty on his computer when you happened to be looking? I might take a no blood, no foul approach there. Now, if he were using school email to send that sentiment to other students, that might be a very different story. I think we're definitely having to re-evaluate what we consider acceptable/unacceptable behavior in a 1:1 environment. Do we have rules that are essentially unenforceable? Are we creating unwinnable battles? Are we driving our students to find sneaky ways to express themselves? When I, as the tech coordinator, see something that concerns me while monitoring student laptops, I have to ask myself whether what I'm seeing qualifies as harmful, or merely irritating. Most of the time, it's the latter. I might grab a screenshot, and pass it on to the teacher or principal, and let them handle it as they see fit. I also try to constantly remind students of their lack of an expectation of privacy, and I try to do it in a positive way (pop up a chat window, and say, Hey, Bobby, it looks like you're having some trouble with xxx. Do you need some help? And we educators have to constantly remind ourselves of the challenges that a 1:1 environment poses in terms of classroom management, curriculum and instruction. Engagement, rigor and relevance all become much more urgently necessary in a 1:1 environment. We have to engage the students, provide a relevant curriculum, and instruct in a way that makes it impossible for them to be successful if they're not on task. This has never been possible for every single student, and it probably never will, laptops or no. But that's our challenge, and the success of 1:1 learning depends on how well we meet this challenge. --- 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: Koenck, Chris ckoe...@okoboji.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] AUP Violations Just curious what other districts are doing for students who violate AUP's. Do you have a 1st Violation, 2nd Violation, 3rd Violation set of consequences as a minumum punsihment? Or is it punishment fits the crime and is unique in every case? This is especially tough for us 1:1 schools and I would like to hear how you are handling these incidences. For instance, we have high school kids who know they are being monitored, but still decide to type F*** this school in a Google search. I would like to kick the kid off the internet for a while for something like that. But in a school system that is so integrated with technology, it is tough to enforce the rules and make teachers have to provide alternate plans for student who cannot access technology. Thoughts. Chris Koenck Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351
