[info-tech] printers

2010-11-17 Thread Jackie Fonley
Hi, all! We are updating some printers . . . and I now have HP LaserJets 4000 4100 series printers that will no longer be used. If anyone is interested in these, and toner, email me directly. jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us Thanks, and enjoy the day! Jackie --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by

Re: [info-tech] Ipad storage

2010-11-15 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

Re: [info-tech] Managing iPods/iPads and Magic TV Remote

2010-11-09 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

[info-tech] printer ?

2010-11-09 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

Re: [info-tech] Quick Survey - Student Accounts

2010-10-07 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

Re: [info-tech] Student Health

2010-09-24 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

Re: [info-tech] Library Software

2010-09-23 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

Re: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts

2010-09-16 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

Re: [info-tech] pdf converter

2010-09-13 Thread Jackie Fonley
zamzar.com will also work On Sep 13, 2010, at 1:25 PM, Doug Otto wrote: Does anyone know of an open source app to convert pdf files to Word, that is reliable? I tried the Sun PDF import extension from Open Office, but it didn't work like I wanted. Thanks. ~Doug Otto~ Harris-Lake Park

Re: [info-tech] Quick survey

2010-09-08 Thread Jackie Fonley
yes to both On Sep 8, 2010, at 9:50 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Quick survey - How many schools out there allow YouTube access to teachers? How many allow access to students?

Re: [info-tech] Pulse Smartpen

2010-08-18 Thread Jackie Fonley
We've tested one out with a middle school student last year. Worked well with him - think the plan is to continue that. Personally I think it's a great tool to foster independence for some students. On Aug 18, 2010, at 2:38 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Has anyone had any good or bad experiences

Re: [info-tech] Registration Program

2010-06-30 Thread Jackie Fonley
We went paperless last year, and no longer printed out registration forms per student (which we had been running out of JMC by creating the registration form and letting JMC populate the information we already had on file and wanted to verify/collect). We set up 6 computers as parents

Re: [info-tech] Projectors

2010-06-03 Thread Jackie Fonley
We are pretty much exclusively Optoma projectors throughout the district - as I upgrade from the mix and match I first started with. The more recent purchases I have made have an audio out port and we just use basic computer speakers in the classrooms, which have worked well thus far - we

Re: [info-tech] Intangible Asset Policy

2010-05-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
Here is what our business manager sent me yesterday about this: I forgot to tell you about the next fun thing we (Business Managers) get to report for this year! This one is called GASB 51 and it has to do with intangible assets. Basically what I need to know is if we have any software

[info-tech] Call for ITEC sessions are Monday, May 31st

2010-05-24 Thread Jackie Fonley
Just a reminder. The Call for Sessions for ITEC 2010 is open. ITEC will be held at the Coralville Marriott from October 10-12, 2010. If you are interested in submitting a proposal to present at ITEC, go to this link:

Re: [info-tech] iPad + eWalk

2010-05-14 Thread Jackie Fonley
yes -- all our admin using the touch. works well. On May 14, 2010, at 2:26 PM, Tim Limbert wrote: So, anybody running the Touch version? --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com Twitter: limbert65 Onverse avatar

Re: [info-tech] Assurance letter

2010-05-11 Thread Jackie Fonley
On May 11, 2010, at 1:52 PM, Jacobs, J wrote: Does ANYONE know where to get a copy of the Assurance letter? Assurances_for_MS_settlement_rev_12-10-09(2).pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

[info-tech] Microsoft software

2010-05-10 Thread Jackie Fonley
Happy Monday! Quick question for the app -- how specific have you been in the budget narrative regarding software? Have you listed every piece of software you plan on purchasing . . . or some of the main ones and a other as deemed necessary? :-) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by

Re: [info-tech] MS $$

2010-05-07 Thread Jackie Fonley
I think no - but I do think you can write for permission to modify the proposal (or something like that) if you need to change . . . (like if something new comes out that you want added to the list to use for your project). I'm still not done . . . and today doesn't look good, either.

[info-tech] ITEC 2010 Call for sessions

2010-05-06 Thread Jackie Fonley
The Call for Sessions for ITEC 2010 is now open. ITEC will be held at the Coralville Marriott from October 10-12, 2010. If you are interested in submitting a proposal to present at ITEC, go to this link: http://center.uoregon.edu/conferences/ITEC/FORMS/CFP/cfp_login.php?formid=10266443

Re: [info-tech] May Info-Tech Meeting

2010-05-05 Thread Jackie Fonley
I was hoping to get away tomorrow . . . however the Microsoft App has been in the same place (not done or even worked on ) as it has been all week. I really need to bunker down and get that done tomorrow. I am not doing any big projects (well, I suppose unless you consider making sure a

Re: [info-tech] Fw: Microsoft Settlement Timeline Reminder

2010-05-04 Thread Jackie Fonley
The edinfo site has the date of May 15th -- which one is correct? On May 4, 2010, at 8:28 AM, Kathy Petersen wrote: Just a reminder that your Microsoft Settlement Plan is to be submitted by Tuesday May 11th. The plan is to be submitted on the www.edinfo.state.ia.us website. The assurances

Re: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad...

2010-04-30 Thread Jackie Fonley
Really this will have no new insight as to the educational opportunities for the iPad - or whatever similar device anyone uses with students. What been disturbing (at best) is to begin a reference/ comparison/review of a post to a student with a disability in some type of sick humor -- on

[info-tech] ABA Apps

2010-04-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
PS everyone -- the ABA apps (from Kindergarten.com) are free during the month of April in honor of autism awareness. These are awesome sets of themed based flash cards and problem solving cards (such as rhyming, what belongs, what doesn't belong, etc.).

Re: [info-tech] IPad / ITouch programs for School Administration...

2010-04-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] IPad / ITouch programs for School Administration... Here is a screenshot of the apps I have

Re: [info-tech] IPad / ITouch programs for School Administration...

2010-04-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
, 2010, at 10:19 AM, McKenney, Kurt wrote: Thanks, but do you have anything on the administrator end of things? -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, April 27, 2010 9:47 AM To: info-tech

Re: [info-tech] Microsoft $$

2010-04-23 Thread Jackie Fonley
working on our application this afternoon . . . if we do in house PD -- and pay for the person doing that using in kind money -- was I right in that you then free up money in the hardware side? PD could be paid for staff (such as additional training days) -- but not subs, also. On Apr

Re: [info-tech] Microsoft $$

2010-04-23 Thread Jackie Fonley
PS--I think Lance had forwarded this out earlier . . . but an example of an interactive whiteboard focus Andy Crozier had shared with his AEA . . . but at least can be a start. He also has a lot of other examples of the different required pieces. FWIW . .

Re: [info-tech] Summer Recycling

2010-04-22 Thread Jackie Fonley
I am pretty sure we'll have a couple of pallets as well. On Apr 22, 2010, at 9:11 AM, Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] wrote: I am checking to see how many districts have equipment they need recycled this summer. I currently don't have pricing, but I don't anticipate much change from the

[info-tech] Microsoft Map Point

2010-04-22 Thread Jackie Fonley
Our transportation director purchased a program . . . and asked me to purchase Microsoft Maps 2010 - because the needs that piece to make it work. After spending time with Google this afternoon . . . I have determined that this Microsoft Map Point is the software I am looking for. I am

[info-tech] SMART demo

2010-04-16 Thread Jackie Fonley
Just a reminder, if you are interested in checking out the SMART products . . . Chloe from Bradfield's will be here on April 28th at 12:30 (high school library). We'll have SMART Boards, SMART Response Systems and the SMART Tables on hand - our slates may or may not be in by then. RSVP

RE: [info-tech] Electronic Devices

2010-04-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
I am sure this dicussion could go on forever . . . and since I'm on vaca. enjoying a cup of coffee and doing little to nothing, I might as well take the opportunity to offer my two cents. :-) I think there is a need for balance; however I strongly believe in the concept of teaching people to

[info-tech] SMART Board Presentation

2010-04-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
On a totally unrelated note . . . Chloe from Bradfields is coming to our school district on April 28th conduct SMART Board training with our staff. Since she is coming, I asked if she would be interested in doing a demo session with our AEA tech. group. She will be coming to the HS library

Re: [info-tech] Watchguard

2010-03-09 Thread Jackie Fonley
YIKES! They're watching me everywhere On Mar 9, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote: Yeah, I have Jackie flagged as questionable too. Gotta watch out for her!!! From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent:

[info-tech] JMC Online upgrade

2010-02-24 Thread Jackie Fonley
Not sure if you JMC users have already done this/knew about this . . . but the new online version now gives you (as a parent) an overall view of student progress on the main screen of progress repots. No more having to click on each course to see what your kids' current grades are --

Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement

2010-02-19 Thread Jackie Fonley
disbelife, grin You, cynical? grin On Feb 19, 2010, at 10:51 AM, Lance Lennon wrote: Murray just cleared things up and told me the IEOC Assessment is $40 a year, that is more than we would get for GPV per kid. H who get their fingers in this honey pot? I am too young to be this

Re: [info-tech] Same Questions, different year...

2010-02-04 Thread Jackie Fonley
I am old fashioned here . . . all computers have a generic student log in that logs them on at start up. So beginning with our pre- school they all have access to the internet. Because CD ROM games became outdated and were for the old Mac OS, and seem spendy to replace . . . online

Re: [info-tech] [Superintendents] Microsoft Settlement and E2T2 Grant Meeting

2010-02-02 Thread Jackie Fonley
I am s confused! On Feb 2, 2010, at 9:19 AM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: Leave it to the DE to make this as complicated as humanly possible and for making a decision and sticking to it. They get the left over money right? From: Pearson, Jeremy [mailto:jpear...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us] Sent:

[info-tech] phones/intercom

2010-02-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
Anyone using phones in the classroom as a part of the intercom system as well? pros/cons . . . things to consider? Thanks! --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from

Re: [info-tech] iPAD and 1-to-1

2010-01-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
I think it looks great . . . signed up to be notified when they are ready for ordering/shipping. If I had funding, I would love to implement some touch labs right now . . . for the cost maybe it's good I'm not there yet -- a larger screen/device will make it easier to use (is that a

Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ?

2010-01-21 Thread Jackie Fonley
when is this to be released? On Jan 21, 2010, at 11:09 AM, Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] wrote: If you are looking to purchase a new machine for JMC I would purchase a Windows Server. I was up to JMC over the Christmas break and we were talking about the new Web based version of JMC.

Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ?

2010-01-21 Thread Jackie Fonley
novel idea is this something they are considering? On Jan 21, 2010, at 11:27 AM, Timothy A. Limbert wrote: kneejerkreaction If they're going in this direction, maybe they may as well go the whole way and set up their own server farm and host us all centrally. /kneejerkreaction --- Timothy

[info-tech] JMC/SQL ?

2010-01-20 Thread Jackie Fonley
Hi! Thanks to everyone for the info with Skype -- I downloaded it today and will play around with it in the upcoming weeks. My question for today -- for those who use JMC: do you run the SQL version? This is supposed to deal with some of the others currently using message if I recall

[info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Jackie Fonley
Greetings to another before the storm again day! The beauty, however, has made it all bearable. Here's the deal: an elementary student was diagnosed with cancer several months ago, will be starting his chemo treatments again shortly. It was suggested maybe we could use Skype and he

Re: [info-tech] eWalk

2010-01-14 Thread Jackie Fonley
We are using (or have begun using) the 8GB model. On Jan 14, 2010, at 9:11 AM, Lance Lennon wrote: Anyone using eWalk on iPod Touches, I am needing to know if an 8GB model will be enough. Thanks -- We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble

Re: [info-tech] Personal Wireless Devices

2010-01-14 Thread Jackie Fonley
I do not think we have a formal policy on this one . . . If kids bring their laptops and touches, etc. -- I have let them on at the hs. My plan is to pull pw off the base stations (which is all we have right now) - esp at the ms and hs level so kids can get on. Haven't had problems yet

[info-tech] networking bid

2010-01-11 Thread Jackie Fonley
Happy Monday, everyone! With our new middle school addition, we are getting to the point of putting together a network/phone proposal for bidding. We have the main components . . . but I am just curious as to how others who have gone through this process has put this together and what

Re: [info-tech] networking bid

2010-01-11 Thread Jackie Fonley
Then I am waaa ahead of the game. Nothing to worry about! I can't even imagine . . . . On Jan 11, 2010, at 2:52 PM, Lance Lennon wrote: You could do what we did at our Elementary school. Have the Building firm gather quotes (or say they would) and then find out two weeks before the

Re: [info-tech] Group Policy Question

2010-01-05 Thread Jackie Fonley
I am starting with email late, but would throw in my two cents of a skinny rabbit. (although extremely annoying) I also think sometimes, in this case, because the kids know you are intent on making sure the desktops stay the same and clean . . . they try harder to find ways to mess with

Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board

2009-12-16 Thread Jackie Fonley
members, parents, AEA rep, principal, teacher, student. We will also use this group for moving forward with online learning and potential 1:1 project. Layne Henn -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent

Re: [info-tech] technology advisory board

2009-12-16 Thread Jackie Fonley
. That seems like a very good way to go. My only fear is that the once a month non face to face meeting would be like herding cats. And with Teachers (speaking as a teacher) non the less. Just sayin... On Dec 15, 2009, at 7:02 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: Hey, all! Do any of you have

[info-tech] technology advisory board

2009-12-15 Thread Jackie Fonley
Hey, all! Do any of you have technology advisory boards? How do they work? How often do you meet? I feel I need a buy in of staff who see us moving forward. I have been rolling out some great things with resistance (and i know that happens) -- but wondering if an advisory group who

[info-tech] Flip purchasing promo

2009-11-25 Thread Jackie Fonley
Not sure if you are aware of this program or not . . . but an educational pricing program to get 2 Flips for $150. Details are found at: http://www.theflip.com/en-us/buy/Educators.aspx Happy Thanksgiving! Jackie --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server

[info-tech] computer hook ups with projectors

2009-10-08 Thread Jackie Fonley
Hello, all! Here is my stump of the day: New projectors set up in elementary classrooms (Optomas) and teachers have MacBooks--about 2 years old. Slowly, 1 by one . . . the projector is not finding the source of the computer. Document cameras working OK with the projectors. Is there

Re: [info-tech] computer hook ups with projectors

2009-10-08 Thread Jackie Fonley
from my iPhone. On Oct 8, 2009, at 4:04 PM, Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us wrote: Hello, all! Here is my stump of the day: New projectors set up in elementary classrooms (Optomas) and teachers have MacBooks--about 2 years old. Slowly, 1 by one . . . the projector is not finding

Re: [info-tech] Bulk Email

2009-10-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
Any district mail goes out from the district site in JMC so we are not duplicating. Each building does send home their own newsletters, alerts of grading periods endingetc. Lunch balances are done once a week here I believe. (again, from the district app). Daily assignments are kept in

Re: [info-tech] Tech Support for Outside Endeavors

2009-10-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
No formal policy that I am aware of exists here . . . in those two hypothetical situations given, I would probably assist with that. During the day, or after hours without compensation. I, too, have assisted churches and businesses and even some local people at times with easy

[info-tech] map test

2009-09-28 Thread Jackie Fonley
Has anyone who has tested MAP this fall had bad experience with the science tests? We are having MAJOR slowdowns with the science test beginning last week. Not sure if it's something locally so I thought I'd check. We were running fine until then. ? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses

[info-tech] 2 questions

2009-09-22 Thread Jackie Fonley
Good morning! Two questions for everyone to start their Tuesday: 1) In Word -- how do you fix the Formatting Palette from disappearing to the bottom of the screen? 2) For the Mac users: what settings get changed when 2 of everything shows up in the blue apple menu? Also--everything

Re: [info-tech] IPODS

2009-09-18 Thread Jackie Fonley
We have nanos. Beginning to really start using these this year. As well as setting up listening centers in classrooms with them. (Belkin headphone splitters -- can connect 5 headsets to one iPod -- really nice!) Also--zamzar.com -- will convert text into MP3 files for you (tests,

[info-tech] Countdown to ITEC - Graduate and Renewal Credit

2009-09-14 Thread Jackie Fonley
DeVore,Decorah CSD, ITEC Executive Conference Director Jackie Fonley, Algona CSD Karl Hehr, South Hamilton CSD Ann Howe, North Polk CSD Sandi Lathrum, Norwalk CSD Lance Lennon, Eagle Grove CSD Keith Lyles, Des Moines CSD Scott McLeod, Iowa State University Ann Nicholson, Cedar Rapids CSD Dennis

Re: [info-tech] Easy question of the day.

2009-09-14 Thread Jackie Fonley
I had the same problem this summer . . . and nothing was marked as multi or single. The color coding advice (orange multi, yellow single) -- and then Jim Kerns had some advice about a number being printed on multi confirmed it for me (I think it was an S something and maybe had the

[info-tech] ITEC Workshops for $30

2009-09-09 Thread Jackie Fonley
The ITEC Workshop schedule and registration are now available...ANDworkshop registration fees are reduced for 2009! Descriptions and the time schedule for TWENTY-TWO workshops to be held Sunday October 11 are now available on the ITEC website at

Re: [info-tech] projector inputs

2009-09-02 Thread Jackie Fonley
After reading Bud's post that it may work through the document camera itself . . . I tested one before I left last night and I was able to hook the computer up to the doc cam, the doc cam to the projector -- and control the input device via the document camera. And it all seemed to work!

[info-tech] projector inputs

2009-09-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
Good morning! I have a question regarding some older projectors we have, and I would Google it if I knew what I was talking about, but alas . . . I have some older projectors with only 1 input spot. I would like to be able to connect both the computer and the document camera to the

[info-tech] ITEC Early Bird Registration Deadline

2009-09-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
Hi, everyone! Just a reminder that the early bird registration deadline is September 7th for ITEC. This year promises to be another great year, with Daniel Pink (Monday) and David Warlick (Tuesday) as our keynotes. The link below will get you information regarding the sessions being

Re: [info-tech] Internet Slow?

2009-08-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
I think we've been working OK here. I've been receiving emails OK all morning. Just tried and internet seems OK for me. But I'm just getting in. On Aug 27, 2009, at 10:05 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: Just now received my own email back at 10:05 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us

Re: [info-tech] iClipart.com

2009-08-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
It took me a while to figure out there is a log in in the upper right--just a link to click on. So I messed around for a while getting the payment option. Then I got smart and figured it out. :) On Aug 27, 2009, at 4:23 PM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: Is anyone else having troubles with the new

[info-tech] items on hand

2009-07-16 Thread Jackie Fonley
I know these things are dating themselves, but I'll be getting things ready for recycling next week. . . and if anyone could use any of this -- I think it makes sense to keep using it in schools first. If you have any interest, email me off the list serve and we can work out details

[info-tech] new smartermail program

2009-06-17 Thread Jackie Fonley
Anyone had success with the global contact list and being able to send from it? Our business manager said she only has read access now and can't do that anymore. I haven't played with the feature, so I wasn't sure if anyone is more familiar with it? Thanks! --- [This E-mail scanned for

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

2009-06-11 Thread Jackie Fonley
Also . . . we had a demo in May for the new Mac version of Read and Write (which is similar to the PC version currently from what I understood) -- has a feature similar to Inspiration and also does outlines. Can search info on the web, hi-light it according to color and then the program

Re: [info-tech] Video Cameras

2009-06-08 Thread Jackie Fonley
For all of our classroom video editing projects (such as with iMovie), we have the Canon ZR series. We have different models in the buildings--since we have added throughout over the years, but have had very good luck with them. Those that have gone bad (usually tape loading

Re: [info-tech] MAP test ?

2009-05-21 Thread Jackie Fonley
, IA 50107 515-738-5721 x201 Fax: 515-738-5719 From: Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:39 AM To: Info Tech info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] MAP test ? Good morning! Quick MAP test question for those who use this test: We took our first year

[info-tech] elementary progress reports

2009-05-21 Thread Jackie Fonley
! Jackie Jackie Fonley Technology and Information Systems Director Algona Community School District 200 N Phillips Algona, IA 50511 515-295-7207 (Phone) 515-295-9273 (Fax) jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us www.algona.k12.ia.us

Re: [info-tech] Best Practices LCD Projectors

2009-05-20 Thread Jackie Fonley
Expanding off of this . . . What does everyone do regarding best practice? After reading the suggestions/tips Tim sent out earlier . . . this one . . . I have often thought that if I could put together a quick troubleshooting card -- or tips with the technology (such as best practice)

Re: [info-tech] projectors

2009-05-13 Thread Jackie Fonley
We have purchased mostly Epsons as of late (and haven't had problems). The key I have found is to standardize (district, ideally, but especially building wide). That has helped a lot! Also . . . I have learned to be VERY aware of all the input and output plugs (for all the other

[info-tech] Promethean 72 interactive whiteboard

2009-05-12 Thread Jackie Fonley
We may have some in the box available for purchase . . . also the slate if you are interested. Contact me off the listserve if you have interest. Jackie

[info-tech] since we're talking the interactive piece

2009-05-08 Thread Jackie Fonley
This was in the District Administration Daily today new products and services . . . . interesting. Have a great weekend! http://www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation/product_averpen.asp AVerPen - Interactive Collaborative Learning Solution AVerPen is the FIRST Interactive Learning Solution that

Re: [info-tech] Smartboards

2009-05-07 Thread Jackie Fonley
Did she by chance have a SMART table with her? On May 7, 2009, at 1:08 PM, Jim Kerns wrote: FYI, If anyone is looking at Smartboards, a representative from Bradfield's just stopped by here and had some good information. They are one of the authorized dealers for Iowa. Chloe Eidson

Re: [info-tech] Comparision Data

2009-05-04 Thread Jackie Fonley
approx. 1:3 ratio for 2-8 students . . . K-1 is probably 1:4 / 1:5 ratio--they are on the list for a lab this summer. wireless throughout . . . lab computers are wired, but could run wireless if we wanted to computers are 4-5 years old Office Microsoft X (Mac version) On May 4, 2009, at

Re: [info-tech] Money for tech

2009-05-04 Thread Jackie Fonley
SILO as well for my big ticket equipemnt funding. . . non SILO purchases are pretty scarce and necessity only, as they have to come out of the general budget. There may be some possibilities with the stimulus money as well. (well, quite a few possibly) They are rolling out details from

Re: [info-tech] Free online typing games

2009-05-01 Thread Jackie Fonley
our MS teacher uses: http://www.powertyping.com/ I haven't used it, but she likes it. On May 1, 2009, at 10:52 AM, Mitch Mueller wrote: I know we have had this discussion before but do you know where I could find free online typing games for our keyboarding classes. Mitch Mueller Network

[info-tech] Read Write Gold/Texthelp

2009-04-23 Thread Jackie Fonley
On May 6th at 10:00 Paul Brown from Texthelp will be coming to Algona to share information about Read Write Gold. If anyone else is interested in attending, I thought I would open it up to other schools. He thought it would be about an hour presentation or so (and can stay longer to

Re: [info-tech] Working

2009-04-23 Thread Jackie Fonley
Here as well--I just received a report from a staff member on my way into the building. :-) On Apr 23, 2009, at 1:11 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: Internet appears to be up here. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767

Re: [info-tech] Internet connection

2009-04-23 Thread Jackie Fonley
Ohhh . . . . If I were looking at setting up a secondary connection (I was in Arizona when all those emails were coming in, so really briefly read them -- but now they're making sense) . . . would I probably be best looking at a local provider? How does all of that work with the

[info-tech] Fwd: Smart Pen

2009-04-22 Thread Jackie Fonley
Tim- I think this may be what you are looking for. Begin forwarded message: From: Lori Ludwig llud...@algona.k12.ia.us Date: March 6, 2009 9:24:32 AM CST To: Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us Cc: btpwolter btpwol...@mchsi.com Subject: Fwd: Smart Pen Jackie, Here is some information

Re: [info-tech] Books converted to Audio...

2009-04-22 Thread Jackie Fonley
I wasn't there . . . so if this isn't what was discussed I apologize. We've had great luck (esp. at the upper level) with Lit2Go --downloadable audio files (that will import into your iTunes) and finding chapters/books for download. Following are the sites Donna had sent after the

Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement app page?

2009-04-15 Thread Jackie Fonley
I didn't see it as any of the available options, either. I even went in to see if clearance had to be given for a user to access . . . but it's not on that screen either. On Apr 15, 2009, at 1:46 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: I get to the site but nothing is available. Has this worked for anymore

Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement app page?

2009-04-15 Thread Jackie Fonley
, at 1:45 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: I didn't see it as any of the available options, either. I even went in to see if clearance had to be given for a user to access . . . but it's not on that screen either. On Apr 15, 2009, at 1:46 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: I get to the site but nothing

Re: [info-tech] Vulnerabilities

2009-04-03 Thread Jackie Fonley
Nobody lives in the western third of the state . . . so why does it matter if you schedule an ICN from 4-5:30 on Friday? yes, I was being sarcastic ;-) On Apr 3, 2009, at 3:05 PM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: I always debate with the voices in my head whether to let students know of

Re: [info-tech] Internet Speed

2009-03-16 Thread Jackie Fonley
I got 1403 kbps download and 50 kbps upload speed. On Mar 16, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Scott Fosseen wrote: I am looking into the problems. I have ran a few speed tests from www.speakeasy.net and found that the upload speed is really slow. can I have some people confirm that by running the test

[info-tech] science equipment

2009-02-23 Thread Jackie Fonley
So . . . If I could pimp out my science rooms (HS/MS and even elementary type things) . . . What's everyone using for any science computer type probes (microscopes, measuring equipment), etc.? Certain brand(s)--platform specific/cross platform? Success stories in your schools? Just

Re: [info-tech] [Info-Tech-Announce] Iowa Core Technology Survey

2009-02-18 Thread Jackie Fonley
So I began doing this . . . . The rating about working towards this or goal is accomplished (or something like that). Is the state banking on all of us to accomplish as of these things to implement the ICC? Or is this more of a survey of the technology that's out in the district? I've

Re: [info-tech] iPods in the classroom

2009-02-17 Thread Jackie Fonley
Sort of a ramble to follow . . . but just started thinking of uses/ how we are/will be using. Summary: I think there are uses, there is some hardware I would suggest, and you are going to need staff development. With our last lab purchase, we took the option of 40 free Nanos -vs- 5

Re: [info-tech] MAPS Testing Question

2009-02-17 Thread Jackie Fonley
We are covered here. On Feb 17, 2009, at 12:02 PM, Scott Fosseen wrote: I want to have a quick poll. If you are a district that does MAPS testing, would you have interest in checking out workstations for the testing? How many stations would you need to test at a time? Would you be

Re: [info-tech] Teacher lock-down

2009-02-12 Thread Jackie Fonley
Our teachers do not have admin rights (well, most don't). I'm not sure if it's the fact we have been able to update machines in a reasonable time, or if it's the fact they do not have admin rights (I don't have a controlled variable there)--but have had MUCH fewer problems since not

Re: [info-tech] Updating Computers

2009-02-11 Thread Jackie Fonley
I have the building principals collect the teacher laptops in the summer at checkout--and then have those done in a 2 week period or thereabouts so they can have them back to work with. This year I also collected them overnight/over the weekend and ran updates during December. Student

Re: [info-tech] Updating Computers

2009-02-11 Thread Jackie Fonley
...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 12:40 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Updating Computers I have the building principals collect the teacher laptops in the summer at checkout--and then have those done in a 2 week period

Re: [info-tech] Updating Computers

2009-02-11 Thread Jackie Fonley
that this summer. Jim Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us 2/11/2009 1:03 PM I'm not so concerned with all the security updates and such with the Macs that I would be with the PC environment. another reason I like the Macs I think it would be a nightmare to continually have to touch each

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

2009-02-05 Thread Jackie Fonley
Ok . . . well we've bought a few --Promethean, I was impressed with those-- (because there was money available), but I am embarrassed to say I haven't installed them yet. Not sure of where to put them to be most beneficial, and not sure where the permanent solution is. I would like to

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