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:
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 info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us
To:
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;
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
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
Sioux City does :)
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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?
Not there, but have studied this.
No IEOC for Lang. Arts available.
We will not have a LA focus at HS in SC :)
Layne
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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
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
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
http://www.siouxcityschools.org/
Lance,
Can I speak for one for my director?
schr...@siouxcityschools.org
thanks,
layne
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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:
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
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
What is the best microphone for the new Itouch?
Layne Henn
Sioux City Schools
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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:
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]
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
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From:
LOVE the epson 83+!!
Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone.
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From: Paul Heyer phe...@titonka.k12.ia.us
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:15 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] projectors
I know we have had the discussion of
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
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?
In Sioux City, we love the vernier Lab Quest http://www.vernier.com/
Also, Document cameras with microscope attachment.
layne
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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
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
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=truedb=f5hAN=15340051si
te=ehost-live
Title is: Fulfilling the Need for a Technology Integration Specialist
Source: T H E Journal,
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
I meant 1080p
Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone.
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From: Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:49 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] p!mp my cla$$room
Layne why 1080i and not
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
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
Yes,
In SC, we use SOCS to do enewsletter.
Feel free to subscribe at www.siouxcityschools.org :)
layne
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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:
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
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
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)
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From: Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Sent:
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
http://www.siouxcityschools.org/
image001.jpg
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@aea8.k12.ia.us; nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us
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
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
We use parentlink in Sioux City
http://www.parentlink.net/html/ContentBase/Content/Home
Layne
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[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
Same in sioux city
Layne (sent from my Q smartphone)
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From: Pearson, Jeremy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us 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
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
Is anyone doing audio enhancement in classrooms?
I'm looking at 4 different companies:
LightSPEED-tek.com http://www.lightspeed-tek.com/
Gofrontrow.com http://www.gofrontrow.com/
Audioenhancement.com http://www.audioenhancment.com/
Smarttech.com
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
Have you been to the website? www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com
Layne
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[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
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
http://www.siouxcityschools.org/
image001.jpg
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
Does that include the cart, or are purchasing the cart seperate?
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From: Lance Lennon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us 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
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
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]
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
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
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent:
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
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buenz, Tim
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008
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?
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
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
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:
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
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
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
http://www.siouxcityschools.org/
From: Dirks, Ilene
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:14 AM
To: Howard, Laura
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_downloa
d/gid,4608/
Layne A. Henn
712.224.7423
http://www.siouxcityschools.org/
image001.jpg
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
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:45 PM
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
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
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
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
?ArticleID=5712page=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: [info-tech] Inspiration
:[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 logohttp://www.learning.com/images/logo-ldc.gif
http
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
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
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
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