Re: [info-tech] several questions

2006-11-02 Thread Sandy Tigges
Sentral went through the same thing with our wireless lab about 5 years ago when we started the online MAP version.  We are lucky to have a library with many links, so we individually plug each computer in during test time.  We tried it the way you are stating and it does not work--what a me

[info-tech] Microsoft Pricing

2006-11-02 Thread Keith Stoeber
Just wanted to send out a heads up that you may want to contact Software Plus before ordering. As of November 1, 2006 Microsoft has introduced its new product lines. Software Plus has not updated the website yet. Keith Keith Stoeber 4440 U.S. Hwy 71 Sioux Rapids, Iowa 50585 Phone: 712-283-25

Re: [info-tech] several questions

2006-11-02 Thread Amy Walter
I just purchased a mobile lab for our middle school this year.  My only disappointment so far has been during the MISIC MAP test.  NWEA does not recommend that their test be given on a wireless lab.  (I learned that after I started the whole process!) The problems occured when a student spent sever

[info-tech] several questions

2006-11-02 Thread Paul Heyer
With our favorable bond issue we will be doing some upgrading in our building(K - 8). We are looking at laptops on a cart to be shared on each floor of the elementary building. Any suggestions...issuesexperiences? With the 12 wireless laptops we are currently using my assumption is buy as m

[info-tech] Stuck in the E-Rate mud...

2006-11-02 Thread Richardson,Tony
Stirring the E-Rate mud…   Being a newbie… I have come to the conclusion that E-Rate amounts to about 50K worth of work for a return of 10K.   Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District [EMAIL PROTECTED]  

[info-tech] Laptops

2006-11-02 Thread Kurt McKenney
Ok, I'm not real big on laptops in the classroom. Quite frankly, kids destroy them whether they mean to or not, and teachers are too busy to notice half the time. Desktops tend to be more durable, and it's cheaper and easier to replace parts on them. However... I am being asked to come up with 2