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

2010-11-09 Thread Karl Hehr
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

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

2010-11-09 Thread Karl Hehr
[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

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

2010-11-09 Thread Karl Hehr
] 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

Re: [info-tech] Skills Iowa Lightspeed

2010-10-21 Thread Karl Hehr
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.

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

2010-10-07 Thread Karl Hehr
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

[info-tech] ITEC 2 Weeks Away

2010-09-29 Thread Karl Hehr
TEC 2010 is less than two weeks away! ITEC 2010 (October 10-12 in Coralville) is almost here! We have over 100 sessions to attend, and more than 80 vendors who will be set up in the exhibit hall on Monday and Tuesday of the conference to show off their new products and, in many cases, give

Re: [info-tech] Library Software

2010-09-23 Thread Karl Hehr
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

Re: [info-tech] Student Email Accounts

2010-09-16 Thread Karl Hehr
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

[info-tech] Contracts

2010-09-09 Thread Karl Hehr
I am going to start negotiating my contract to try and pay for my future mental health stays in Independence. So, if any of you kind folks would send me a copy of your contract off list I would appreciate it. I specifically want to look at a 12 month contract. Thanks in advance. Karl H. Hehr

Re: [info-tech] Roll your own wireless

2010-09-03 Thread Karl Hehr
Remember, you get what you pay for, when you roll your own you get now guarantees and you are on your own. ANY of the wireless companies: Xirrus, Ruckus, Cisco, they all stand behind their work. When YOU buy the APs and install on your own, YOU are the only person to go to. When you are

Re: [info-tech] Roll your own wireless

2010-09-03 Thread Karl Hehr
no less than the type of service you have received. I have money for wireless but not that much. Would I have the LEXUS of wireless if I could afford it… yes From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010

Re: [info-tech] ARD Issue

2010-09-03 Thread Karl Hehr
So you give the loaner the same name as the students' machine that he just turned in? 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

Re: [info-tech] ARD Issue

2010-09-03 Thread Karl Hehr
you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Sep 3, 2010, at 3:16 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: So you give the loaner the same name

Re: [info-tech] ARD Issue

2010-09-03 Thread Karl Hehr
--- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com Twitter: limbert65 Onverse avatar SurdeahP Onverse address Metroview Penthouse 15, house #1. From: Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 3:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] ARD Issue

Re: [info-tech] You know you are having a bad year when

2010-09-01 Thread Karl Hehr
I would like to do the ewalks but haven't had time to get started. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 1, 2010, at 10:13 AM, Lance Lennon llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us wrote: I seriously believe that you are the unluckiest man in the world Jon. I would never, repeat never go to a casino with you or

[info-tech] Point2Point Wireless

2010-08-25 Thread Karl Hehr
I need to get a Wi-fi signal to the bus barn. It is about 150 yards from the elementary to the Bus barn. We have been using an old Linksys Wap11 Wireless hub to send the signal through a window and then connects to a Wireless to Wired bridge with an antenna that is poking through the wall of

Re: [info-tech] Point2Point Wireless

2010-08-25 Thread Karl Hehr
--- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com Twitter: limbert65 Onverse avatar SurdeahP Onverse address Metroview Penthouse 15, house #1. From: Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:59 AM To: Info-Tech info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Point2Point

Re: [info-tech] Point2Point Wireless

2010-08-25 Thread Karl Hehr
-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:58 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Point2Point Wireless I need to get a Wi-fi signal to the bus barn. It is about 150 yards from the elementary to the Bus barn. We

Re: [info-tech] Check in software

2010-06-29 Thread Karl Hehr
I really wouldn't get too complicated, write up a database and snag any old barcode scanner, and Bob's your uncle. 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

[info-tech] Safari 5 and Network Homes

2010-06-09 Thread Karl Hehr
If you are using Network Homes, DO NOT upgrade to Safari 5, wait for a fix to be released. 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

Re: [info-tech] Safari 5 and Network Homes

2010-06-09 Thread Karl Hehr
: Does that apply to Portable Homes, also? --- 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: Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12

Re: [info-tech] Safari 5 and Network Homes

2010-06-09 Thread Karl Hehr
. I run a race to see who has the most guts. ~Steve Prefontaine From: Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 12:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Safari 5 and Network Homes I am unsure, I have only read about the issue, not replicated

Re: [info-tech] USB

2010-06-07 Thread Karl Hehr
Haven't tried it, but with a USB extender that uses cat 5 you should get 150 feet. 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

[info-tech] EASIER/BEDS

2010-06-04 Thread Karl Hehr
With more and more changes and increased data needs for EASIER and BEDS every year I am beginning to think that every district is going to need a data manager. Who does or is in charge of your EASIER/BEDS data and who uploads and makes sure everything is correct in your districts? If

Re: [info-tech] EASIER/BEDS

2010-06-04 Thread Karl Hehr
accurate and make all corrections. Mark -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 10:15 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] EASIER/BEDS With more and more changes and increased

Re: [info-tech] Projectors

2010-06-03 Thread Karl Hehr
We have NEC VT 700 and Epson PowerLIte 84. Almost all classes use the built in speakers, but a few have requested external, but I just put external computer speakers up there if the need. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W)

Re: [info-tech] RapidRun?

2010-06-03 Thread Karl Hehr
All rapid Run and I would HIGHLY recommend it. I ran all our cabling for our smart classrooms, and it made my life a TON easier. 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)

[info-tech] Cellphones

2010-06-03 Thread Karl Hehr
Does your district supply cellphones for admins or do they pay for part of their cell bills? 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

[info-tech] Intangible Asset Policy

2010-05-27 Thread Karl Hehr
I was just asked by my business secretary, about an INtangible Assest policy. Apparently there is a policy at the state level relating to asset tagging software, and all non-tangible tech (see also: Webpage). I was wondering if any of you have heard about this, or is this something we

Re: [info-tech] Intangible Asset Policy

2010-05-27 Thread Karl Hehr
will have to adopt a board policy that has a threshhold for that software. On May 27, 2010, at 2:03 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: I was just asked by my business secretary, about an INtangible Assest policy. Apparently there is a policy at the state level relating to asset tagging software, and all

Re: [info-tech] Intangible Asset Policy

2010-05-27 Thread Karl Hehr
...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 2:12 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Intangible Asset Policy How does one go about asset tagging software? -Original Message- From: Karl Hehr

[info-tech] Google Apps for Education, Postini, and Email archiving Webinar

2010-05-24 Thread Karl Hehr
http://sites.google.com/a/switchtoapps.com/google-edu-compliance/ 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

Re: [info-tech] Middle School Tech Curriculum

2010-05-20 Thread Karl Hehr
Learning.com also has a very good Tech curriculum product from what I have heard. We only use the assessment, but the EasyTech Product has gotten very good reviews. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C)

Re: [info-tech] iPad + eWalk

2010-05-14 Thread Karl Hehr
On May 14, 2010, at 2:12 PM, Tim Limbert wrote: Anybody doing eWalk on iPad? Comments? --- 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,

Re: [info-tech] This is for Tim Buenz

2010-05-11 Thread Karl Hehr
ezcat = Atriuum It is on the MS Settlement. We are switching from InfoCentre. ( the real reason was I wanted to be like TIm and Jon) 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

Re: [info-tech] Microsoft software

2010-05-10 Thread Karl Hehr
In the budget explanation I listed the large expenses (sight lic.) but not all of them. 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

Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement

2010-05-10 Thread Karl Hehr
Yes, I am having trouble. 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

Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement

2010-05-10 Thread Karl Hehr
Casper suite is a tool that adds to the infrastructure that is needed to support and promote the entirety of the plan. Or what Jeremy said. 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

Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement

2010-05-10 Thread Karl Hehr
JMC is on the list. 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

[info-tech] MS Settle question one for the day

2010-05-07 Thread Karl Hehr
Maximum of 30% of award can be used for Professional Development, 10% for Information Technology Services or equipment I understand I can buy back my PD 30%, but what does the 10% limit mean? I thought I could use 100% of the GPV to buy equipment. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum

Re: [info-tech] MS Settle question one for the day

2010-05-07 Thread Karl Hehr
heard of the 10% IT Services or equipment. When was that thrown in there? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:24 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] MS Settle question one for the day Maximum of 30

Re: [info-tech] Erate compliance 2

2010-05-06 Thread Karl Hehr
Should this be done annually? According to them? 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

[info-tech] MS Settlement.. what else

2010-05-06 Thread Karl Hehr
Looking at the eligible items list it says that SMART board Interactive Whiteboards are eligible with a GPV as Eligible as peripheral Device. ANyone know what this means? We have projectors in every room so buying bundled whiteboards make no sense for us. Karl H. Hehr

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

2010-05-04 Thread Karl Hehr
On the MS settlement site that the state has put together it says the 11th. EdInfo still has the 15th, but the due date is indeed the 11th. 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

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

2010-05-04 Thread Karl Hehr
On the MS settlement site that the state has put together it says the 11th. EdInfo still has the 15th, but the due date is indeed the 11th. 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

[info-tech] Ning

2010-05-04 Thread Karl Hehr
FYI: Ning will remain free for education. 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

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

2010-04-30 Thread Karl Hehr
Congratulations, you have poked me with a stick enough times to illicit a response. This review had no purpose and was unsolicited. This list exists to answer questions, support and learn, not o offer opinions on products unless asked for.

[info-tech] Amer Switches

2010-04-30 Thread Karl Hehr
Just got this from another list Serve thought I would pass it along, not sure how many of you use Amer products but Hello Everyone, If you are planning on ordering Amer switches this summer, I would suggest ordering as soon as possible. We received word from Amer that if you order

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

2010-04-30 Thread Karl Hehr
There already is a centralized management tool available to roll out LOTS of iPods/iPads at a time. Now, when more textbook manufactures come on board, and when OS 4 hits with multitasking, there will be an even bigger reason to hop on that train. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum

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

2010-04-30 Thread Karl Hehr
test or testing App and open Calculator or Wikipedia to get an answer? -Original Message- From: Karl Hehr [mailto:karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:08 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... There already

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

2010-04-27 Thread Karl Hehr
The eWalk software that the AEA has licenses for works well on the iPod Touch and in turn, should work well on the iPad. Th eWalk software is for collecting classroom observational data. The eWalk software is an easy way to collect data for your M$ application. Karl H. Hehr

Re: [info-tech] Microsoft $$

2010-04-23 Thread Karl Hehr
Nope, but if you do I would like to see them. 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

[info-tech] Skype

2010-04-06 Thread Karl Hehr
We are going to pilot allowing Skype on student/teacher laptops, but something is getting blocked. Do any of you guys know what URLs and ports that Skype uses? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C)

Re: [info-tech] Skype

2010-04-06 Thread Karl Hehr
://ehawktech.blogspot.com Twitter: mmueller0926 -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, April 06, 2010 11:15 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Skype We are going to pilot allowing Skype on student

Re: [info-tech] Skype

2010-04-06 Thread Karl Hehr
occurring at Jefferson-Scranton (talk to Tim Buenz). Hope it works, Murray -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, April 06, 2010 11:29 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech

Re: [info-tech] Skype

2010-04-06 Thread Karl Hehr
:09 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: Should have pointed out, we are not a LightSpeed school, we use SonicWall and 8e6 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

[info-tech] OCR Scanner

2010-04-05 Thread Karl Hehr
I need recommendations for a good scanner that will do OCR and work with 10.5/10.6 anyone have some suggestions? 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

Re: [info-tech] Apple Weirdness

2010-04-01 Thread Karl Hehr
Is it the Verbose boot mode? http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1253535 Try zapping the PRAM and see if that might turn it off. 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

Re: [info-tech] Electronic Devices

2010-03-31 Thread Karl Hehr
What kind of filter are you using. Our sonicwall filters all internet traffic regardless of what type of hardware it is. The only thing I have no control over (filter wise) is cellphones using their data connections. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD

Re: [info-tech] Electronic Devices

2010-03-31 Thread Karl Hehr
device to keep them off of your network to begin with. One that looks good is the Veri-NAC from Black Box http://www.blackbox.com/ -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:08 PM

Re: [info-tech] Electronic Devices

2010-03-31 Thread Karl Hehr
, at 4:57 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: Here's a novel idea, don't block them and embrace the technology the kid is bringing into the building. 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

Re: [info-tech] Wireless

2010-03-25 Thread Karl Hehr
At BCLUW and ENP they went with Ruckus for their 1:1 programs and have been very happy. 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

[info-tech] Adobe Software

2010-03-09 Thread Karl Hehr
Outside of Bittorrent, what is the cheapest way to get the Adobe suite of software? I am hitting up my normal vendors but I am curious who you guys go through for these titles. Thanks! Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W)

Re: [info-tech] Adobe Software

2010-03-09 Thread Karl Hehr
Adobe for the purposes of student creating. -Original Message- From: Karl Hehr [mailto:karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:39 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Adobe Software Outside of Bittorrent, what is the cheapest way to get the Adobe suite of software

Re: [info-tech] Adobe Software

2010-03-09 Thread Karl Hehr
the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Mar 9, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Brad Kruse wrote: ouch Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 3/9/2010 1:55 PM

Re: [info-tech] Adobe Software

2010-03-09 Thread Karl Hehr
[mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:39 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Adobe Software Outside of Bittorrent, what is the cheapest way to get the Adobe suite of software? I am hitting up my normal vendors but I am curious who you guys

Re: [info-tech] Request Form

2010-02-22 Thread Karl Hehr
There is also WebHelp Desk and it is free too, for one user. 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

Re: [info-tech] Request Form

2010-02-22 Thread Karl Hehr
for one user. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:16 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Request Form There is also WebHelp Desk and it is free too, for one user. Karl H. Hehr

Re: [info-tech] Request Form

2010-02-22 Thread Karl Hehr
--- Douglas Adams On Feb 22, 2010, at 10:51 AM, Mitch Mueller wrote: Karl How long does this take to update the database? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr

Re: [info-tech] MS Settlement

2010-02-19 Thread Karl Hehr
On Feb 19, 2010, at 10:48 AM, Lance Lennon wrote: Greetings all, snip Here is the kick in the shorts. IF you choose a goal strand that is 21st Century Skills related, then the assessment tool is the IEOC costing around $40 per student. So that leaves a whopping $30 per student for

[info-tech] Scanners with OCR

2010-02-11 Thread Karl Hehr
Any recommendations for GOOD scanners that will do accurate OCR? 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

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

2010-02-04 Thread Karl Hehr
1) 1st grade 2) 1st grade 3) I have wanted to unblock Facebook for a long time, but Parents/ Board/Super say no. I HAVE been known to let kids access Facebook in my office for school projects however. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us

[info-tech] JMC SQL Rollup

2010-02-01 Thread Karl Hehr
Just rolled up to the new school year (10-11). Since we are SQL the instructions on the website are of no use. I was told by JMC that I just needed to upload my JMCSQL backup file, so that is what I just did. Have any of you rolled-up yet? If so, what did you do? I will report back

[info-tech] KCCI Hacked

2010-02-01 Thread Karl Hehr
has anyone seen this? Bulletin – Website Malware Date: February 1, 2010 Description: Recent reports indicate that visitors to the KCCI website may have been exposed to malware. The KCCI website has been disabled by their service provider but cached copies of the site are still available.

Re: [info-tech] Xirrus

2010-01-29 Thread Karl Hehr
Erik Thrawl Central Regional Manager erik.thr...@xirrus.com Xirrus Corporate Address 2101 Corporate Center Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 www.xirrus.com 651-341-5642 (mobile) High Performance Wi-Fi™ Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD

[info-tech] SchooHoo

2010-01-25 Thread Karl Hehr
http://www.schoohoo.com/ We don't have a lot of people signed up, but it seems to be very good, reliable, and free 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

Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ?

2010-01-21 Thread Karl Hehr
AND the load is small enough the server could be used for lost of other things at the same time too. 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

Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ?

2010-01-21 Thread Karl Hehr
If this is true I am going to blow my stack. How certain are you about this? Because I would seriously consider switching out of JMC if I had to buy a windows server and had to start messing around in .NET. As an aside until the magic new version comes out, a windows server, serving out to

Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ?

2010-01-21 Thread Karl Hehr
-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:20 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ? If this is true I am going to blow my stack. How certain are you about this? Because I would seriously

Re: [info-tech] JMC/SQL ?

2010-01-20 Thread Karl Hehr
Why yes, there is. In fact I was so enamored with JMC MySQL that I switched the day before school started. I have been pleased with it, and have not seen some of the problems we had last year. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us

Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Karl Hehr
Skype would be a definite possibility. I know that some folks have some issues with the security and Skype's desire to use all your bandwidth, but it should be great for this. Another option would be to send a MacBOok with the kid and have him use iChat. Using iChat would allow for

Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Karl Hehr
Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 -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, January

Re: [info-tech] Group Policy Question

2010-01-05 Thread Karl Hehr
I think the better question is... Is it really worth the time and effort to keep kids from changing desktop pictures? 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

Re: [info-tech] Group Policy Question

2010-01-05 Thread Karl Hehr
computer is a man and it's the only one that can be mass- produced by unskilled labor. From: Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:49 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Group Policy Question I think the better question is... Is it really worth

Re: [info-tech] Student Email Policies

2010-01-04 Thread Karl Hehr
Right now we are slooowly rolling out emaill accounts through google docs. We have discussed how, if we need to archive the student emails, but don't have a decision yet. 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] Those at meeting yesterday

2009-12-16 Thread Karl Hehr
You are so getting audited again this year. 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

[info-tech] E-rate webhosting

2009-12-16 Thread Karl Hehr
Just got this from my erate helper, not sure that it affect any of you but, here ya go Webhosting FYI: The FCC has indicated that in all likelihood they will deem webhosting ineligible starting with FY2011 (7/1/2011 – 6/30/2012). So we would advise if you sign a contract this year for

[info-tech] VOIP

2009-12-07 Thread Karl Hehr
OK, so I will play the dumb tech guy roll today. Who is using VOIP in their districts, how is it working, who is your provider? 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)

[info-tech] Board Policy mangement

2009-11-20 Thread Karl Hehr
Are any of you using some amazing piece of software to manage and update board policies (if not what are you doing). I have been charged with find something that is magical to do this for our school. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us

Re: [info-tech] Board Policy mangement

2009-11-20 Thread Karl Hehr
...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 9:14 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Board Policy mangement Are any of you using some amazing piece of software to manage and update board policies (if not what are you doing). I have been charged with find something

Re: [info-tech] Tech and Accessability

2009-11-17 Thread Karl Hehr
-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 12:21 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Tech and Accessability We have the opportunity (read: required) to have an equity visit as part of our regular site visit

[info-tech] Tech and Accessability

2009-11-16 Thread Karl Hehr
We have the opportunity (read: required) to have an equity visit as part of our regular site visit this year. As I am going through the check lists, there is a lot about accessibility of tech and specifically the website. How many of you have a website that is truly accessible for the

Re: [info-tech] Google Wave

2009-11-04 Thread Karl Hehr
Oh oh oh pick me pick me. 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

Re: [info-tech] LightSpeed / Internet Violations

2009-11-04 Thread Karl Hehr
Education is a right and driving is not. 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

Re: [info-tech] Antivirus

2009-11-04 Thread Karl Hehr
Not sure you are going to beat Sophos on price, unless you are willing to bend the EULA for AVG or AVAST. 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

Re: [info-tech] 1:1

2009-10-28 Thread Karl Hehr
Going to agree with TIm on this. 1) We did a survey of our students before the roll out and found out that 96% of our students had internet at home, now some of those are just dial-up but not many. 2) Also we spoke with the public libraries in the communities that make up our district and

Re: [info-tech] Survey

2009-10-21 Thread Karl Hehr
We just need a needs assessment using google forms. 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

Re: [info-tech] Survey

2009-10-21 Thread Karl Hehr
--- Douglas Adams On Oct 21, 2009, at 2:28 PM, Karl Hehr wrote: We just need a needs assessment using google forms. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD

[info-tech] Student Teachers and Laptops

2009-10-19 Thread Karl Hehr
Do any of you supply a laptop or computer specifically for you student teachers? With our 1:1 I think it is almost a requirement to assign them a laptop when they are here, just curious what you folks are doing. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD

[info-tech] Calendars

2009-10-14 Thread Karl Hehr
How/When/Who/Do, You guys share calendars with? I am thinking I need to post a calendar of where I am and if I am gone. 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)

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