RE: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts

2010-09-16 Thread HENN, LAYNE
In Sioux City, we have just finished training around 6000 students with l...@edu accounts grades 6-12. No parent permission, just read a disclaimer and they had to click OK to use it. We had board approve a new AUP this summer. Layne Henn, Instructional Technology Administrator Sioux City Commu

RE: [info-tech] Quick survey

2010-09-08 Thread HENN, LAYNE
Sioux City allows Youtube for teachers as well as most social media. Not for students. We are using l...@edu for email and office apps with students, is anybody else? (maybe that should be a new thread) Oh, and by the way, did you all see that itec registration is open? Layne From: info-

Re: [info-tech] BonJour

2010-05-25 Thread Henn, Layne
Avermedia doc cams come with bonjour in their software too. However, you can get an install msi from their website that excludes this software. LAYNE Layne Sent from my Blackberry phone From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sen

RE: [info-tech] tech conference program

2010-05-24 Thread Henn, Layne
Kathy, My email address is wrong on the spreadsheet. It's he...@siouxcityschools.org Thanks, Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Kathy Petersen Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 3:15 PM To: Superintendents; principals; c...@aea8.k12.

RE: [info-tech] Middle School Tech Curriculum

2010-05-21 Thread Henn, Layne
We have just written a new middle school tech curriculum. We are including email, social media use, cyber-bullying and internet safety each as specific units. There are some great resources out there. Make sure what you put together or use for curriculum incorporates these things. Layne Henn Inst

RE: [info-tech] FW: Mouse Mischief

2010-05-07 Thread Henn, Layne
In playing with Mouse Mischief, we thought we would try to use the Einstruction Mobi's as the mouseTo our dismay it doesn't work. Anybody else want to try other slate brands as mice? Layne In Sioux City From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Beh

RE: [info-tech] Microsoft $$

2010-04-23 Thread Henn, Layne
Sioux City does :) -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, April 23, 2010 10:12 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Microsoft $$ Anyone got their plans done and approved yet?

RE: [info-tech] MS Settlement

2010-02-19 Thread Henn, Layne
Not there, but have studied this. No IEOC for Lang. Arts available. We will not have a LA focus at HS in SC :) Layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:00

RE: [info-tech] what about l...@edu

2010-02-05 Thread Henn, Layne
Hey all, We are trying to use l...@edu accounts for email with about 65 students. We have the site setup, however, the way Microsoft is doing this, if I open up the live accounts, I am also opening up the ability for students to check Hotmail and msn mail, etc. I don't want kids to check their h

RE: [info-tech] technology advisory board

2009-12-16 Thread Henn, Layne
Jackie, We really have 2. One is a larger group made up of teachers K-12. They are more of a study group for differentiated instruction and technology. There are about 48 teachers in this group and meet 2x a month (once virually and 1x face-face) to discuss instructional practice, frustrations an

[info-tech] CS4 Adobe Illustrator

2009-11-10 Thread Henn, Layne
Is there an expert out there in CS4 Adobe illustrator that would like to come and do some "basic" training with our Family and Consumer Science Teachers? They are using it for Fashion Design with SnapFashun. Thanks. Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423

RE: [info-tech] Wave invites

2009-11-09 Thread Henn, Layne
Lance, Can I speak for one for my director? schr...@siouxcityschools.org thanks, layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [i

RE: [info-tech] Google Wave

2009-11-04 Thread Henn, Layne
Lance, Can I get in on this? Thanks, Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jim Kerns Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:40 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Google Wave Lance, Me too!! Jim Ke

[info-tech] Online courses

2009-10-06 Thread Henn, Layne
Would anyone care to share what they are offering for students in an online course format? In Sioux City, we are using Moodle with Courses from hippocampus, but want to continue developing more. Is anyone using blackboard? Sakai? Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 Instructional Technology

RE: [info-tech] PC Ipod recording

2009-10-02 Thread Henn, Layne
What is the best microphone for the new Itouch? Layne Henn Sioux City Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:00 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech

RE: [info-tech] Inspiration Alternatives...

2009-06-11 Thread Henn, Layne
I've done some research on this and tried some of the freebies. Nothing is as good. However, the Smartboard Notebook 10 software has the same stuff and is free if you have some smartboards in the district J Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On

RE: [info-tech] Tech Money

2009-05-14 Thread Henn, Layne
Scott, What if we definitely DO want to go through the hoops of filing on our own for E2T2 Grant dollars. Can we get out of our consortium? To me, now would be the perfect time! What should I do to make this happen? Layne Henn Sioux City Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@ae

RE: [info-tech] projectors

2009-05-13 Thread Henn, Layne
LOVE the epson 83+!! Sent from my Windows MobileĀ® phone. -Original Message- From: Paul Heyer Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:15 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] projectors I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those

[info-tech] So much talk about JOOMLA

2009-05-05 Thread Henn, Layne
All this talk about Joomla got me wondering. We have a separate INTRANET for staff we use webGUI. What are others doing for intranet? Joomla? We'd like to create a repository for classroom content and resources. Here's what I envision happening. A teacher puts together a lesson or grou

[info-tech] Learning.com

2009-04-28 Thread Henn, Layne
Is anybody using Learning.com for 8th grade Tech literacy again this spring? Also, I'd like to know if there are any districts out there using the learning.com easytech or 21st Century assessments

[info-tech] Software concurrent licensing formula

2009-02-27 Thread Henn, Layne
Software licensing, Is there some sort of formula to figure out how many concurrent licenses you need for a certain number of students using the program? For example, I have a software that is going to service 4000 students, but the won't all be on at the same time. Should I buy 500 licenses? 1

RE: [info-tech] science equipment

2009-02-24 Thread Henn, Layne
In Sioux City, we love the vernier Lab Quest http://www.vernier.com/ Also, Document cameras with microscope attachment. layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 3:20 PM

RE: [info-tech] Security/Inventory tags

2009-02-19 Thread Henn, Layne
Laser engraving doesn't allow for easy inventory like a bar code does. I agree with lance on the buy back thing. Layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:55 PM To: inf

RE: [info-tech] wireless projectors

2009-02-18 Thread Henn, Layne
We did a pilot in Sioux City with the wireless and it was a huge disappointment. WE couldn't do both internet and projection at the same time unless we added an additional wireless card to the tablet. Even then is was patchy and you still couldn't do video- Highly disappointing results. We wire

RE: [info-tech] Teacher lock-down [Spam score:8%]

2009-02-12 Thread Henn, Layne
In Sioux City, Only Technology dept. people have any kind of admin. access. We have a local admin account where the password changes daily. As a staff member, you can call the help desk and ask for the password of the day. When you login as that user, you have local admin rights. They also go

RE: [info-tech] Technology Associate

2009-02-12 Thread Henn, Layne
The link is a good article about Technology Integration Specialist. There is a job description in the article. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=15340051&si te=ehost-live Title is: Fulfilling the Need for a Technology Integration Specialist Source: T H E Journal, O

RE: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room

2009-02-04 Thread Henn, Layne
I meant 1080p Sent from my Windows MobileĀ® phone. -Original Message- From: Lance Lennon Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:49 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room Layne why 1080i and not 1080p? Just wondering if it is a cost issue, cause if you

[info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room

2009-02-04 Thread Henn, Layne
I want to start a discussion. Something to think about before you go home tonight J If we started a reality show called *~P!mp my Cla$$room~* and you folks were the ones decking it out What would you put in it??? Here's mine - 2- 52" flatscreens (1080i) 1 with smart overlay

[info-tech] Lightspeed

2009-01-29 Thread Henn, Layne
Hey all, Yesterday I attended an online seminar showing how lightspeeds new plugin for streaming video works. It was very cool and efficient. Who out there is using lightspeed for virus protection and filtering? Can I get a show of hands? How about a user group - even a virtual one, that can he

RE: [info-tech] Discovery Assessment

2009-01-23 Thread Henn, Layne
http://www.thinklinkassessment.com/corporate/ Sorry, forgot the link. Layne From: Henn, Layne [mailto:he...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: Discovery Assessment Discovery Education has an

[info-tech] question from a teacher

2009-01-19 Thread Henn, Layne
Any ideas for those of us who don't have cable outlets to view the inauguration? Sorry, kinda late notice, but I'm just working on plans for next week...thanks! Erin **-A bit of a dilemma here. I see that CNN is streaming it through facebook, but we BLOCK facebook and won't open it for this

RE: [info-tech] Fiber?

2009-01-19 Thread Henn, Layne
Schoon's from Cherokee. Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Fiber? Who does everyone use to bury fiber? Thanks -- "We mus

RE: [info-tech] Electronic Newsletters

2009-01-19 Thread Henn, Layne
Yes, In SC, we use SOCS to do enewsletter. Feel free to subscribe at www.siouxcityschools.org :) layne -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 10:17 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info

RE: [info-tech] Keyboarding Programs

2009-01-12 Thread Henn, Layne
In middle school, we use the Glencoe keyboarding and computer app. Kids take as a 9 week course in 6th and 7th grades. Layne (sent from my Q smartphone) -Original Message- From: "Lance Lennon" To: "info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us" Sent: 1/12/2009 8:45 AM Subject: [info-tech] Keyboarding Progra

[info-tech] Computer labs

2009-01-08 Thread Henn, Layne
nsfer files as we have usb drives disabled. I have not had many issues after the first few. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Henn, Layne [mailto:he...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 08, 2009 9:51 AM To:

[info-tech] student email

2009-01-08 Thread Henn, Layne
I'm doing a pilot with some 8th grade students using gmail. Who out there is doing student email and what things have been problems, concerns, issues. Thanks, Layne Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 <>

[info-tech] Student laptops

2008-12-19 Thread Henn, Layne
Thought you might like this :) http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/12/17/2326255&from=rss <>

RE: [info-tech] gateway

2008-12-12 Thread Henn, Layne
In Sioux City, we have been using www.Mundocorp.com And www.buydakota.com Their web site doesn't show much for hardware. But if you call they have most all the systems individual piece parts in stock. Tod Stokes Technology Helpdesk Sioux City Community School District (712) - 279 - 6803 ---

RE: [info-tech] Document Cameras

2008-12-02 Thread Henn, Layne
Donna, Here in Sioux City, we love the AverMedia 300AF+. We have about 200 of them in all different grade levels. The software allows you to record video. We have only had 2 that have had to be returned and were replaced without question within the week. Layne Henn Sioux City Community School

RE: [info-tech] using twitter

2008-11-04 Thread Henn, Layne
We use parentlink in Sioux City http://www.parentlink.net/html/ContentBase/Content/Home Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] using t

RE: [info-tech] Internet Cafe

2008-09-25 Thread Henn, Layne
Same in sioux city Layne (sent from my Q smartphone) -Original Message- From: "Pearson, Jeremy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us" Sent: 9/25/2008 9:07 AM Subject: RE: [info-tech] Internet Cafe Nothing here. We would need a better wireless infrastructure before we can

FW: [info-tech] LEGO robotics

2008-09-11 Thread Henn, Layne
I asked our LEGO people to respond to this email. Layne From: Massey, Doyle Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:00 AM To: Henn, Layne; Rorris, Mitchel; Gaul, Anthony Subject: RE: [info-tech] LEGO robotics Pitsco-Dacta is producing a metal version of lego NXT that uses the NXT

[info-tech] classroom amplification

2008-09-09 Thread Henn, Layne
Is anyone doing audio enhancement in classrooms? I'm looking at 4 different companies: LightSPEED-tek.com Gofrontrow.com Audioenhancement.com Smarttech.com

RE: [info-tech] Keyboarding software

2008-09-05 Thread Henn, Layne
Sioux City uses Glencoe Keyboarding and Computer App. In grade 6-8 And Glencoe for High School in 9-11 In elementary we have various products being used, but we're trying to standardize. We have Type to Learn 3 Network and All the right type. Question: When Keyboarding is taught in Eleme

[info-tech] FW: one note files

2008-09-04 Thread Henn, Layne
9:16 AM To: Henn, Layne Subject: one note files Layne, I found the one note files that I created last year in the "Backup." I thought I was good to go. The only problem I was having was that I couldn't open them in one note or send them to one note as they were before. Th

RE: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement

2008-08-28 Thread Henn, Layne
Have you been to the website? www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:17 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Microsoft Settlement Gr

[info-tech] Job posting

2008-08-18 Thread Henn, Layne
Maybe it's bad timing... or maybe it's good? Anyone interested? http://www.siouxcityschools.org/pages/uploaded_files/administrative_jobs .pdf Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 <>

[info-tech] mounting projector debate rages on

2008-08-04 Thread Henn, Layne
The debate of mounting or not to mount projectors in the classroom continues on here in SC. At one time, somebody mentioned they were switching to LCD's instead of projectors. If anybody has purchased LCD's for the classroom, I have a few questions. What size is appropriate for a 25 student clas

[info-tech] HotChalk

2008-07-08 Thread Henn, Layne
Is anyone using www.hotchalk.com? If yes, how? I'm noticing that you can have classes, a library of resources and some other features. I started looking at hotchalk as a way for teachers to share lesson plans, but it looks like there is more to it, so I thought I'd ask you folks. Another site I'm

RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board

2008-06-04 Thread Henn, Layne
Does that include the cart, or are purchasing the cart seperate? -Original Message- From: "Lance Lennon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us" Sent: 6/4/2008 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board I just got a bid from a vendor for a Dukane pres

RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board

2008-06-03 Thread Henn, Layne
IL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board We have 37 smartboards in Sioux City. We have looked at all the other types and are sticking with the Smart product. As we use more

RE: [info-tech] High School Tech

2008-05-30 Thread Henn, Layne
I'm a little behind... Sarah, did you get any feedback on this? We are doing the same in revisiting our tech. standards (all grades and for teachers) and using the new NETS as a guideline. Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sarah Freki

RE: [info-tech] smartboard - electronic white board

2008-05-30 Thread Henn, Layne
We have 37 smartboards in Sioux City. We have looked at all the other types and are sticking with the Smart product. As we use more and more of the Document Cameras, we get farther and farther away from the interactive whiteboards. I had a teacher who had both and ended up giving his smartboard to

RE: [info-tech] Conference Reminder

2008-05-29 Thread Henn, Layne
I need to get 10 more in from Sioux City. I hope there is still space. Thanks, layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Petersen Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Co

RE: [info-tech] DVD Cameras and Duplicators

2008-05-27 Thread Henn, Layne
In Sioux City, we are using JVC Everio HD cameras with Share Stations. Works GREAT. Share station doubles as an external DVD burner. Software is easy to run. Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:45 AM To: info-tech@ae

RE: [info-tech] Plato

2008-05-19 Thread Henn, Layne
Lance, We are using plato, both Client Hosted and for secondary we have PLE. Not purchasing support for next year (last year ours was $48,000) It's a risk I'm willing to take! Alternatives I've seen - Odysseyware, APEX, and create your own with Moodle. Personally, I'm leaning toward moodle. W

RE: [info-tech] Two Things

2008-05-07 Thread Henn, Layne
Lance, Your such a good director, we're thinking of having you tested for steroids. We don't have a calendaring service, but our high schools use highschoolsports.net and then we push the feeds to our websites. Otherwise, we just use outlook and share calendars. Layne A. Henn Siouxci

RE: [info-tech] Learning.com

2008-04-10 Thread Henn, Layne
3 schools, 40-60 students at a time. We'll use Science or Math classes to rotate the kids through. One proctor at each location. 2 days 1025 adolescents, it should be WONDERFUL! Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Thursday

RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments

2008-04-07 Thread Henn, Layne
Of Henn, Layne Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:33 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments Sioux City and Council bluffs aren't listed on this spreadsheet, any ideas why not? Also, it says Pocahontas Area (PAC) has 17,754 students. Is that right?

RE: [info-tech] Comparing Enrollments

2008-04-07 Thread Henn, Layne
Sioux City and Council bluffs aren't listed on this spreadsheet, any ideas why not? Also, it says Pocahontas Area (PAC) has 17,754 students. Is that right? layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 8:5

[info-tech] Maxi vista

2008-03-18 Thread Henn, Layne
http://maxivista.com/ Can anyone think of a useful application for this technology in schools. I think it is really cool, but I'm not quite sure where or how it could be utilized? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 <>

[info-tech] Steady state

2008-03-14 Thread Henn, Layne
Has anybody tried this yet - I don't know how long it's been around, but I just heard about it. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/sharedaccess/default .mspx Apparently it's free? Does it work like Deep Freeze or Centurion? Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423

RE: [info-tech] Document Cameras

2008-03-06 Thread Henn, Layne
Chad, With laptops for teachers, they will ask you for wireless w/projector. Do you have a solution for this? Stuff I've tried is really clunky. Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 11:54 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.

RE: [info-tech] Document Cameras

2008-03-06 Thread Henn, Layne
We are going with the AVerMedia 300AF+ Small footprint, collapsible - good picture and video capabilities- easy software. Under $600!! laser guides are nice feature. The only thing I don't like is that you can't turn the light on or off with the remote. Looked at the lumens with the gooseneck

[info-tech] Family and Consumer Sciences

2008-02-27 Thread Henn, Layne
Here in Sioux City, our middle schools use a modular system for FACS. Synergistics is the product, our vendor is Moss Enterprises. We need some upgrades and recently were quoted big $$$ to update these labs, not counting the computers. My question is this. Who are the competitors in this market?

RE: [info-tech] United/Discover Education Streaming Update

2008-02-08 Thread Henn, Layne
Scott: I have a few things. 1. I would like to look into having the inhouse United/DE server. 2. The "polycom" unit that I talked to you about earlier came from IPTV about 6 years ago when that school was part of some reading initiative 3. We have just implemented LIghtspeed and replaced Symantec d

[info-tech] more standardization

2008-01-31 Thread Henn, Layne
We are trying to standardize on a projector to put in classrooms. * I have gotten opinions from some teachers around our district, but for the most part, they aren't picky, they just want the bulbs to last forever. * It seems to me that 2 video inputs is a very nice feature, for s

[info-tech] FW: 35 mm slides

2008-01-31 Thread Henn, Layne
Hey everybody, I received this email from a teacher in our district (see below). Has anyone ever run across something? Thanks, Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 From: Dirks, Ilene Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:14 AM To: Howard, Laura S

[info-tech] reactions?

2008-01-18 Thread Henn, Layne
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_downloa d/gid,4608/ Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 <>

RE: [info-tech] Document cameras

2008-01-17 Thread Henn, Layne
I would enjoy hearing what you end up standardizing on, and what drew you there. We have considered adding some document cameras, but money always keeps it from happening. Jeremy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Se

[info-tech] Document cameras

2008-01-02 Thread Henn, Layne
I have read some reviews and we have a few of the Aver-media 530 document cameras, but I'm wondering what others are having good/bad experiences with. The 530 is a little over the top for the typical classroom. It is big and bulky and I think we could've gotten the needed features with a smaller

[info-tech] N-computing

2007-12-07 Thread Henn, Layne
Any experience out there with this product? www.Ncomputing.com Any other "multi-user"computimg products out there that people are using? How about software issues? Any thing that doesn't work? I know flash drives are an issue. We are looking into this for allowing more computer access in elem

RE: [info-tech] learning3.com

2007-12-06 Thread Henn, Layne
I'll be in from 10am on via polycom. Layne Henn 712-224-7423 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Petersen Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 10:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" Subject: [info-tech] learning3.c

RE: [info-tech] Technology in Classrooms

2007-11-28 Thread Henn, Layne
Response systems and document cameras have been really popular with teachers and students. 2Know from Renaissance Learning and AverMedia are the brands we've chosen in Sioux City. Smarttech also has a response system. Layne Henn 712-224-7423 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

RE: [info-tech] Technology Assessment

2007-10-18 Thread Henn, Layne
Sioux City, too. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:06 PM To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us' Subject: RE: [info-tech] Technology Assessment We are interested also. --- Tim Buenz Director of Technology Jefferson-Scrant

[info-tech] You Tube wacker

2007-10-04 Thread Henn, Layne
?ArticleID=5712&page=3 http://cmap.ihmc.us/ Keitj Keith Stoeber Sioux Central CSD 4440 US Highway 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 From: "Henn, Layne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:41 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [in

[info-tech] Inspiration Alternative

2007-10-04 Thread Henn, Layne
I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of an alternative to the Inspiration software. Something open-sourced and FREE would be great!! Layne in SUX

[info-tech] FW: Tech Literacy 2008 Deadline - Be Ready

2007-10-03 Thread Henn, Layne
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:05 PM To: Henn, Layne Subject: Tech Literacy 2008 Deadline - Be Ready Defining and Assessing Student Technology Proficiency: Are You Ready for the 2008 Deadline? Learning.com logo<http://www.learning.com/images/logo-ldc.gif>

RE: [info-tech] Computers are available...

2007-09-26 Thread Henn, Layne
Could I just take one of the PC's? Thanks, Layne from Sioux City -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kmckenney Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:26 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Computers are available... Actua

RE: [info-tech] Jump Drives

2007-08-28 Thread Henn, Layne
ms in Group Policy do you configure to do this this? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:46 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Jump Drives Layne in Sioux City, We

RE: [info-tech] Jump Drives

2007-08-28 Thread Henn, Layne
Layne in Sioux City, We allow students to use them, in fact we sell 128mb flash drives in our media centers. We also have a student file system (internal only) where students can log in and have access to 100mb of storage on a server. The system is home-grown with linux os. It links to our sis,

[info-tech] Inspiration and inspire data software

2007-08-28 Thread Henn, Layne
I have recently become aware of the incredible uses for this software in the classroom, especially as more and more teachers are using projectors and smartboards. Are there others out there using Inspiration and Inspire data? How are they using it and what kind of curriculum goals are they me

[info-tech] Technology Proficiency of 8th graders

2007-08-23 Thread Henn, Layne
I would like to hear from other districts on what they are doing to assess proficiency of 8th graders with Technology for the Spring BEDS report. We collected data last year, but would like to get more accurate and actually do some hands on for computer skills in software application and Internet

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2007-08-23 Thread Henn, Layne
>From Sioux City, John Pritchard is our interim Director ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Layne Henn is our Tech-Curriculum integration administrator Dan Spahn is our MIS Administrator (Student) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beth Litterer Sent: Thursda

RE: [info-tech] Teacher Webpages

2007-06-12 Thread Henn, Layne
Scott, I think you may have sent this to me by accident. You could also tell him about SOCS - we get erate for socs and it is pretty reasonable (and we don't have to host it or do any support). Layne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott F