Re: [tech-geeks] Digital Board Book

We started this fall with iPads. The app we're using is ReaddleDocs, which I set up to connect to our secure WebDAV share (Mac OSX Server) to pull down PDFs of the materials. It allows sticky-note style note-taking as well as highlighting. The one non-negotiable was going electronic with the pack

Re: [tech-geeks] Projector Cleaning

If the projectors have LED's or flashy lights, then it's probably IT's job. The ones I dislike the most are Prometheans. Scott From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Calkins, David [dmcalk...@oakwood.k12.i

Re: [tech-geeks] Request of the Day

Did it have an ethernet port? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Ekhoff, Andrew wrote: > So today our head maintenance person stopped me in the hallway and asked > me to look at the convection oven in the kitchen with him. Since computers > and convection ovens use electricity I guess I should be

Re: [tech-geeks] Request of the Day

So today our head maintenance person stopped me in the hallway and asked me to look at the convection oven in the kitchen with him. Since computers and convection ovens use electricity I guess I should be able to troubleshoot ovens too. I didn't mind too much since I really didn't feel like go

Re: [tech-geeks] Projector Cleaning

It's the IT person(me) who gets to climb the ladder for us. Andy Andrew Ekhoff Technology Coordinator St. Anne Public Schools aekh...@sags.k12.il.us SAGS: (815) 427-8153 SACHS: (815) 427-8141 From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-

[tech-geeks] Projector Cleaning

For those that have many mounted projectors in your building Who is responsible for cleaning the filters on the projectors? Thanks, David David Calkins Technology Coordinator Oakwood CUSD #76 Fithian, IL E-mail: dmcalk...@oakwood.k12.il.us | Subscription info at ht

Re: [tech-geeks] print documents stuck in queue

I have found restarting the printer often does the trick when this happens. Most semi-modern printers have web interfaces that allow them to be restarted. While having to restart anything is a real pain, restarting a printer is usually less disruptive than restarting a spooler when there are a

Re: [tech-geeks] print documents stuck in queue

You might check to see if anti-virus is running on the box and exempt the spool dir from scanning. Worth a shot -A On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 4:40 PM, McKay, Curtis wrote: > We have one server assigned to be the print server on each campus.  Each of > those servers is hosting 60+ print queues r

Re: [tech-geeks] Skyward Gradebook grace period

We have a noon time cutoff usually and they have 24 hours to get it done. Some times it is 4:00 PM. Those that don't get it done are all at our elm school. They normally don't follow the directions correctly or just forgot how to do it since they last input grades (really in some cases 24 hour

[tech-geeks] print documents stuck in queue

We have one server assigned to be the print server on each campus. Each of those servers is hosting 60+ print queues ranging from Lanier Copiers to brother desktop laser printers. On a fairly regular basis we get a tech ticket that a job is stuck in one of the queues. Even as an administrator

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

Coming from a farm business, management, accounting background, we played the depreciation game to keep from showing too much income in a given year. In your case, that shouldn't be the reason for depreciating something as there are no taxes to be paid or accounted for. Depreciation for schoo

[tech-geeks] Digital Board Book

This subject has been brought up before but I wanted to revisit the topic to see what most districts are doing. What is your opinion of using a digital board book? What methods have you looked at/use? (Do you email them, provide them with laptops or iPads, etc?) What applications are you using

Re: [tech-geeks] vendor

That's a nice little PDF to have around. -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Tim Berogan Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:01 PM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] vendor This link may h

Re: [tech-geeks] vendor

This link may help http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro15.shtm Tim Berogan, Technology Coordinator Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education #47 7772 Clinton Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815.652.2054 x226   Fax: 815.652.2053 http://www.leeogle.org -Original Message- From:

Re: [tech-geeks] Blown Projector Bulbs

I take the lens out :) It makes my pen laser dot very big :) >>> "Calkins, David" 9/16/2010 8:22 AM >>> How does everyone dispose of projector bulbs that are no longer working? I have a stack in my office that keeps on growing. Thanks, David = David Calkins Technology C

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99 MD.

http://www.spencerberus.com/projects.aspx On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Bob Morse wrote: > I am so mad at myself…I thought I kept the post with the link but now > cannot find it. Can someone please send the post again??? I do really > appreciate it > > > > Bob > > > > *From:* tech-ge

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99 MD.

I am so mad at myself.I thought I kept the post with the link but now cannot find it. Can someone please send the post again??? I do really appreciate it Bob From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Mark Drone Sent: Thursday, Sept

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99MD.

It's the same conference that has been held at Lake Land College the past few years. We changed the date and location to keep away from the ICE Conference, hoping that we could get even more techgeeks to come. -MD On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Sullivan, Terence wrote: > Is this replacing t

[tech-geeks] Feb Conference WAS - RE: Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for$156.99MD.

Sorry I failed to change the Subject line originally From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Terence Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:11 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-gee

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99MD.

Is this replacing the last Friday in February Conference being held at Lake Land College or is it in addition to the ROE 3/11 Conference? From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Mark Drone Sent: Thursday,

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99 MD.

Speaking of a conference for geeks... The East-Central Illinois Technology Conference is scheduled for Friday, February 11, 2011 at Eastern Illinois University. We're hoping to fill the session grid with a bunch of techgeeks willing to share their talents, discoveries and best practices. Mark yo

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99 MD.

looks like a great thing for someone to learn and then share at a conference for geeks. On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Aaron Hackney wrote: > http://www.spencerberus.com/projects.aspx > > Looks like a useful tool, similar to sysinternals, but a single tool. > Cost is in $MD. > -- > "Don't ask y

Re: [tech-geeks] Secondary School course classification system

that is a great idea. Our numbers have no relevance and need to be updated. On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Bob Morse wrote: > Did anyone read in the weekly state superintendents letter about this new > system. It seems it’s going to affect all high schools (thank God I am > K-8). Here is an

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

Once an item is fully depreciated it just carries a $1 book value until such time that it is disposed of. Depending on the use, you could do an accelerated depreciation that front loads the depreciated value (and more realistically reflects the actual value of assets like computers and vehicles

Re: [tech-geeks] Homemade DVR?

Of course, if you don't like Apple/Mac, you can also go with Google. Not sure of their release date in the US (Android TV was released in Sweden), but it's rumored to be before the Christmas season to compete with Apple. http://www.google.com/tv/ Bill Dougan AVG Technologies USA, Inc. 2105 No

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

Must be all that Canadian cold air and all the Labatt's that gets spilled on the stuff. Down here we still are using technologies in our schools for 10-15 years. ;-) Course that might have something to do with our budgets sucking bad as well. Jim Sent from my iPad Cell 773.396.4638 Chicago 773

Re: [tech-geeks] Homemade DVR?

I’d rather be a Kool-Aid drinker than a Pudding-eater. ;) David From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Michael Bendorf Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:32 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Homemade DVR? kool-ai

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

Up here in Canada for tax purposes technology depreciates at between 30% - 50% per year. When I was in the AFM my synths/sound/studio gear was depreciated at 30%. Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

My equipment doesn't depreciate, it just dies. Chris Franzen Technology Coordinator Nokomis School District 511 Oberle St. Nokomis, IL 62075 On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 9:28 AM, Bob Morse wrote: > But the question remains..??? > > -Original Message- > From: tech-geeks-boun...@tec

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

Depreciation is typically used to determine a capital asset's present value. It is, at best, an inaccurate science and typically used in business primarily for tax-related purposes. Depreciation schedules are typically established by IRS rules. Since there are no tax implication for schools,

[tech-geeks] Skyward Gradebook grace period

For those Skyward users: We are in our 2nd or 3rd year now (can't remember) and we are re-evaluating our grace period in which teachers have to have assignments graded and posted by after the due date? Currently we are at 24 hours and have found that this is just not happening and am wondering wh

Re: [tech-geeks] Homemade DVR?

kool-aid drinker --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellular: 217.306.6824 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the same questions that you do during your lectures so that I do not need you any more." A good teache

Re: [tech-geeks] Secondary School course classification system

awesome... we just renumbered our middle school courses to be more consistent with the high school - this sounds just a little bit like we might get to do it all again. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellular: 21

Re: [tech-geeks] Iron v.6.0.475 for Linux Coming Soon

Indeed - I grabbed the Windows version several days ago and am anxious for the Linux update - I really like several of the changes - including the UI change that Franzen mentioned yesterday. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

But the question remains..??? -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of JimHays Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:25 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech it

Re: [tech-geeks] Slavage on Novell SLED10?

Charlie, Did you configure NSS? If not, you won't have salvage. If you did, try NSSMU in a shell and see what it tells you. Don >>> "Charlie Niehaus" 9/16/2010 9:25 AM >>> It looks as though I am unable to salvage any files, I guess Salvage was not / is not enabled? When I try to turn salvage

[tech-geeks] Slavage on Novell SLED10?

It looks as though I am unable to salvage any files, I guess Salvage was not / is not enabled? When I try to turn salvage on (using the docs iManager gave me in a help screen) I get to selecting the volume I want to "turn on" salvage and I get an error: "File Protocol error occurred: cannot open t

Re: [tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

What business manager??? We don't have one of those. Bob Morse wrote: I just found with the recent hire of a new business manager that our business office has been doing things wrong in a lot of ways but particularly when it comes to technology I was supposed to of been keeping tabs on

[tech-geeks] depreciation of value on tech items

I just found with the recent hire of a new business manager that our business office has been doing things wrong in a lot of ways but particularly when it comes to technology I was supposed to of been keeping tabs on depreciation values on all tech items purchased above a certain amount of $$$. Th

Re: [tech-geeks] Blown Projector Bulbs

We send them out with the local recycler that comes every summer. Lance Peterson Rice Lake Area Schools Network Technician From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Calkins, David Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:22 AM To: tech-geeks@te

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99 MD.

Wow! This tool rocks! Thanks Aaron. -MD On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Aaron Hackney wrote: > http://www.spencerberus.com/projects.aspx > > Looks like a useful tool, similar to sysinternals, but a single tool. > Cost is in $MD. > -- > "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself w

[tech-geeks] Windows Server/Workstation Admin Tool for $156.99 MD.

http://www.spencerberus.com/projects.aspx Looks like a useful tool, similar to sysinternals, but a single tool. Cost is in $MD. -- "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." -Dr

Re: [tech-geeks] Homemade DVR?

On line with the boxee product lets not forget that the new Apple TV comes out in a couple weeks and looks super slick. Does all of it's apple magic for only $99 now. I still don't like Macs but I'll admit I like the iTunes bonjour mojo it does making things available around my house. AppleTV

[tech-geeks] Secondary School course classification system

Did anyone read in the weekly state superintendents letter about this new system. It seems it's going to affect all high schools (thank God I am K-8). Here is an excerpt: "District staff will match local course numbers to corresponding Secondary School Course Classification System: School Cod

[tech-geeks] Blown Projector Bulbs

How does everyone dispose of projector bulbs that are no longer working? I have a stack in my office that keeps on growing. Thanks, David = David Calkins Technology Coordinator Oakwood CUSD #76 Fithian, IL email: dmcalk...@oakwood.k12.il.us | Subscription info at http://www.

[tech-geeks] Iron v.6.0.475 for Linux Coming Soon

Posted on the SRWare Iron Forum Sept 10, 2010: Q: When it will go out the version 6.0.475 Stable of Iron for GNUlinux? (gotta love that German-2-English translation) A: in 7-10 days The countdown begins -MD | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |

[tech-geeks] PBS: Moodle Has Arrived

PBS has made its courses available in Moodle format. Here is the press release: http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbstl/PBSTL_100628/ I haven't had time to look it over thoroughly yet -- I hope they will allow us to download the courses and put them on our own sites, though I could see that that might h