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$10 mobile plans and free 4G modems

2013-05-18T05:42:31-04:00

This one is just for _Burlington_, _St. Johnsbury_, and _White River
Junction_. Digital Wish just launched a free modem / wireless hotspot /
router donation program, coupled with $10 / month unlimited 4G data plan
for a year.

Feel free to circulate.

All the best,
Heather Chirtea

Re: Dynamic Landscapes 2.0 Conference

2013-05-17T11:24:35-04:00

I'll make certain to post once it's live. They generally have a pretty
quick turn-around.

Shannon

On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 6:42 AM, Thomas Heller wrote:

> Yes, RETN is taping. The cameraman is a graduate of Vergennes Union High
> School and former minion (student) of mine! I can ask for a direct link
> when it's ready or try searching http://www.retn.org/. When I typed in
> Dynamic Landscapes I found 4 pages of videos.
>
>
> On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 6:11 AM, Ed Barry wrote:
>
>> I believe it is being [...]

Re: SpEdDoc news

2013-05-17T10:10:07-04:00

Our district moved away from Sped-Docs a few years back to Adori (
http://msb-services.com/adori.asp) and couldn't be happier.

http://msb-services.com/

Luis

Luis Bango

Technology Integration Teacher / VHS Site Coordinator
Woodstock Union High School
Woodstock, Vermont
lbango@wuhsms.org
(802)457-1317 x1008

On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Mike Vining wrote:

> Is anyone using something other than SpEdDoc? I’d love to hear about
> your success or frustrations with an alternative.****
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Re: SpEdDoc news

2013-05-17T09:45:46-04:00

We switched to an online alternative which I think is called GoalView. Not
sure how it works for teachers but as with any online/hosted software, it
is a lot easier on the backend (no pun intended).

*Jack W. Barnes, CNE
*Lead Network Administrator
Chittenden Central Supervisory Union
104 Maple Street, Essex Jct, VT 05452
802-857-7000 x1039 Office
802-318-0976 Cell
802-879-8197 Fax
*If you need immediate assistance please contact *
*our helpdesk at *802-857-7000 ext 1234* *or*
**helpdesk@ccsuvt.org*
*.*
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*For Technology News click here
.* [...]

Re: SpEdDoc news

2013-05-17T13:20:59+00:00

Is anyone using something other than SpEdDoc? I'd love to hear about your success or frustrations with an alternative.

Mike

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Michael Vining, SB IT Support
South Burlington School District
South Burlington, Vermont 05403

Direct: (802) 652-7298
IT Help Desk: (802) 652-7050
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From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Jarrett-CESU, Steve
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 9:09 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: SpEdDoc news [...]

SpEdDoc news

2013-05-17T09:09:16-04:00

FYI: Special education directors just got word that SpEdDoc is being
rewritten to be entirely web-based, and will abandon the Filemaker
platform. (see below)

Re: Another AUP issue

2013-05-17T08:06:26-04:00

Along these same lines...

Our one-to-one begins in grade 7. We're considering a BYOD situation for
grades 10 through 12. If a student who received a device in grade 7 has
maintained it well, he/she could certainly continue to use it for as long
as possible through grade 12. Those students who want a little more than
what their school-issued device provides, would be permitted to bring in
their own device beginning in grade 10. [...]

Re: Dynamic Landscapes 2.0 Conference

2013-05-17T06:42:12-04:00

Yes, RETN is taping. The cameraman is a graduate of Vergennes Union High
School and former minion (student) of mine! I can ask for a direct link
when it's ready or try searching http://www.retn.org/. When I typed in
Dynamic Landscapes I found 4 pages of videos.

On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 6:11 AM, Ed Barry wrote: [...]

Re: Dynamic Landscapes 2.0 Conference

2013-05-17T06:11:58-04:00

I believe it is being taped by RETN.

Ed

On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Rhonda Siemons wrote:

> Hello Ed,
>
> My administrator is unable to attend tomorrow's closing keynote but asked
> if it is going to be video taped. If so, is there a way to access it?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rhonda
>
> On Apr 23, 2013, at 1:15 PM, Ed Barry wrote:
>
> Hi Matt:
>
> There are no blocks of rooms for Dynamic Landscapes of which I am aware.
> You could try the Sheraton [...]

Re: Dynamic Landscapes 2.0 Conference

2013-05-16T14:53:44-04:00

Hello Ed,

My administrator is unable to attend tomorrow's closing keynote but asked if it is going to be video taped. If so, is there a way to access it?

Thanks!

Rhonda

On Apr 23, 2013, at 1:15 PM, Ed Barry wrote:

> Hi Matt:
>
> There are no blocks of rooms for Dynamic Landscapes of which I am aware. You could try the Sheraton in So. Burlington.
>
> Ed
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Matt Martyn wrote:
>> Good morning Ed,
>> I've been searching around trying to find [...]

Two (2) Network Supervisor and Technician openings at ANESU

2013-05-16T14:41:35-04:00

ANESU has two (2) Network Supervisor and Technician openings available
starting 7/1/2013. These are school year plus 20 day positions and include
benefits.

If you are interested please reply to school spring Job ID: 213292

Michael Carper
Systems Manager
ANESU
Bristol, VT

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-16T13:32:38-04:00

I know that this won't help much for tonight, but as a reference,
I got some of these for my Apple TV's and they work quite well [no extra
power needed]:
http://www.kanexlive.com/atvpro
I think I got them from monoprice.

On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Isham, David wrote:

> ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
>
> I bought one of these for my home HULU computer. Depends on what your
> computer is…****
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Express-Graphics-512-P3-1300-LR/dp/B004BQKQ8A/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_1/180-3054978-9500843
> ****
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> ** [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-16T12:19:51-04:00

Aw, lucky you! sweet!

On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 11:55 AM, Bill Clark wrote:

> I know – that is why I never followed up, but it turns out, in our case,
> we do qualify because we are special needs … I had to call them, and we
> qualify.****
>
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>
> Bill Clark****
>
> Austine School for the Deaf****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:
> SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Steve Ligett
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:34 AM
>
> *To:* SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
> [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-16T11:55:27-04:00

I know - that is why I never followed up, but it turns out, in our case, we
do qualify because we are special needs . I had to call them, and we
qualify.

Bill Clark

Austine School for the Deaf

From: School Information Technology Discussion
[mailto:SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Steve Ligett
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:34 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: Linux/Ubuntu [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-16T11:33:38-04:00

But, schools aren't eligible for Microsoft software from Techsoup:

*The following types of organizations are ineligible for Microsoft software
donations: *

- *Governmental organizations or agencies. *
- *Educational institutions, including K-12 schools, colleges,
universities, and trade schools. *

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Bill Clark wrote:

> I was considering replacing the XP with Ubuntu on abt 40 machines, for
> cost reasons..( $72 each)****
>
> ** **
>
> Now, thx to Techsoup, we can upgrade each machine for $ 12, so we will be
> going to win 7 via Clonezilla before [...]

New G+ interface and how to enable hangouts

2013-05-15T21:39:26-04:00

Go figure the night before I am dong a presentation on Google+ tomorrow the
interface completely changes.

One of the major changes is that Hangouts are now part of talk and needs to
be enabled separately. I am very quickly creating a page for it inside my
presentation and will update it as I learn more about the new hangouts. [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-15T15:51:37-04:00

I bought one of these for my home HULU computer. Depends on what your
computer is...

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Express-Graphics-512-P3-1300-LR/dp/B0
04BQKQ8A/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_1/180-3054978-9500843

David Isham
Network Administrator
Grand Isle Supervisory Union
5038 US Rte 2
North Hero, VT 05474
802-372-6921 vox
802-372-4898 fax

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-15T15:38:46-04:00

HDMI carries HD quality video and carries audio also; vga carries SD
quality video only. There is a reason you cannot find a regular convertor.

On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Dean Pallozzi wrote:

> These were tough to find. I ordered HDMI to VGA converter cables for our
> HP Folios through Ormsbys. They work well, but you need to specify exactly
> what model laptop you have for the adaptor to work correctly.****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:
> SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] *On Behalf Of *Eric Hall
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-15T19:11:13+00:00

These were tough to find. I ordered HDMI to VGA converter cables for our HP Folios through Ormsbys. They work well, but you need to specify exactly what model laptop you have for the adaptor to work correctly.

From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Eric Hall
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:44 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: HDMI to VGA [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-15T10:27:54-04:00

Thanks for creating that Doc!

Tom

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Mark Kline wrote:

> I started up a matrix showing who's got what and who to contact about
> Linux in VT schools based on information posted so far. Please take a look
> at it and clarify the information -- or, if you don't want to be listed,
> delete the info about you and your school. The document is at:
>
>
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqKJmPGhxZRxdFB3a2R0c0ppcUNiOEs3QlNsQWQ3T3c&usp=sharing
>
> Thanks,
>
> I\/I ark
>
> *Mark Kline, M.Ed.*
> *Technology Coordinator*
> *Waterbury-Duxbury School District, [...]

Re: Overheating Projectors?

2013-05-15T10:21:20-04:00

Hi - I've had problems with older Smartboard Unifi 45 projectors
overheating. I thought it would be easy to open one up and clean it out,
maybe replace an old fan. It wasn't - and I found they have four fans in
them! Now I have new projectors ordered to replace ones from that
generation. (Anyone want some Unifi 45 spare parts (a projector in a bag)??) [...]

Re: Overheating Projectors?

2013-05-15T10:11:44-04:00

Logan,

We have had a similar experience (perhaps) and a blowing out of the projector might help. We had three of the same model (InFocus 2104) shutting off (overheating perhaps). Did Firmware upgrades and no help. But blowing one of them out last Friday and that projector seems to be "fixed". [...]

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-15T09:42:00-04:00

We have a number of copiers around the district including Ricoh and Canon
that send scanned documents out to an internal SMTP server. We use
different ports for different purposes and have each port on the SMTP
server autheniticate to Gmail. The copiers use Port 500. The SMTP server
is set to listen to only the internal addresses we want it to. [...]

Overheating Projectors?

2013-05-15T09:22:58-04:00

Hey All,
Recently with the warming weather, we have been having problem with a few projectors overheating after short time. The filters are clean, the bulbs are fresh but this is a rather new phenomenon for us.

I have heard of projectors needing deep cleanings for dust etc. after they get used for a while, but have never had experiences with that myself. [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-15T07:44:10-04:00

Indeed! Ed's looks like a powered converter vs. wired adapter, which seems
to be what is required. I will also have an older Chromebook on hand just
in case, but that doesn't help anyone who has the newer generation!

Anyone else out there with specific HDMI-to-VGA solutions that are working?
Or are there enough native HDMI projectors out there? [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-15T07:38:48-04:00

Eric,
Can you report back to the list with your findings once you have tried the
adapter Ed is lending you? We have a number of newer chromebooks and have
been investigating ways to project using our projectors that only have vga.
Thanks.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:45 PM, Eric Hall wrote: [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T19:35:38-04:00

I started up a matrix showing who's got what and who to contact about Linux
in VT schools based on information posted so far. Please take a look at it
and clarify the information -- or, if you don't want to be listed, delete
the info about you and your school. The document is at: [...]

Re: Social Media and Science

2013-05-14T19:27:02-04:00

It would be awesome if you could post a summary of your results to the +1
your education community once you are done (School-IT also). As I am
personally interested to hear what people are doing with
social networking in schools across all subjects.

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T17:14:57-04:00

Neighborhood Schoolhouse uses 4 donated computers that were on the way out
of service at Marlboro that I admin with Edubuntu. Runs amazing, especially
if you pick the right "LTS", Long Term Service install.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:57 AM, Keith Puffer wrote:

> Hiya people.
>
> What other schools/Districts/SUs are running 100% (or close) Linux/Ubuntu
> deployment? Any just for students or staff?
>
> Keith
>
> --
> *Technology Assistant*
> *Waterbury-Duxbury School District, Vermont*
> *802-244-6100 (CBMS)*
> *802-244-7195 (TBPS)*
>
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for [...]

Re: Smart software in 2North

2013-05-14T17:11:33-04:00

Sorry...slip of the mouse, was meant for IT help tickets.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Caleb Clark > wrote:

> I just got called up to #2 North. A 2010 PPT presentation was causing the
> Smart board software to boot up, and freeze the PPT. Very strange. I
> restarted, same thing. I turned off the auto boot of Smart's dialog box,
> (not the left tab, which is still auto on), and it still froze the PPT.
>
> The PPT is on the desktop with the word "MIX" in the title. The PPT's [...]

760 SchoolSpeedTests from 127 schools? Way to go, Vermont!

2013-05-14T16:43:43-04:00

[cid:image001.png@01CE50C2.2487F350]

We would like to thank you for your patience with last week's technical errors.

As of this week, 760 SchoolSpeedTests have been run by teachers, IT coordinators, and staff from 127 schools!

Thanks to your speed tests, we are building data that will empower state and district administrators to prioritize Internet infrastructure upgrades, and make the case for increased investment in Internet access for Vermont's schools. [...]

Education Superhighway Webinar May 22--stats and invite

2013-05-14T16:41:57-04:00

Hello all:

A revisit to the Education Superhighway piece... We are doing a webinar on this next week, for all technology personnel, directors, integrationists, technical folks, all invited. .. would like to have you join me as we see what this is all about and explore the way the tool gathers its information on our broadband across the state... [...]

Re: Social Media and Science

2013-05-14T16:20:14-04:00

Thanks, Bjorn! Much appreciated.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 4:06 PM, Bjorn Behrendt wrote:

> Just passed on your request to my new +1 Your Education community:
>
> https://plus.google.com/u/0/108865324810272946151/posts/SvvKH6ymkQB
>
> *Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
> * bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
> *
> Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
> *
> *My Sites*
> ~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
> ~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
> ~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network
>
> gClassFolders ~
> Create Google folders for your class.
>
>
> On [...]

Re: Social Media and Science

2013-05-14T16:06:27-04:00

Just passed on your request to my new +1 Your Education community:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/108865324810272946151/posts/SvvKH6ymkQB

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network

gClassFolders ~
Create Google folders for your class. [...]

Social Media and Science

2013-05-14T15:32:41-04:00

Hello,

My name is Ryan Becker. I teach Physical Science at Woodstock Union Middle School. I am also currently in my fourth year of the Ed.D. program at UVM. I am very interested in how technology, and the web, can be leveraged to provide new opportunities for students to explore, experience and share science. [...]

Re: windows 8 lock screen

2013-05-14T14:34:31-04:00

Check power options.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Bill Clark wrote:

> ** **
>
> Wondering if there is an easy way to change the threshold for the lock
> screen appearing in Windows 8 pro. – it seems to come on too soon..so far,
> all I see in group policy is how to disable the auto-lock feature ..****
>
> ** **
>
> Will continue to hunt****
>
> ** **
>
> Bill Clark****
>
> Austine School****
> [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T14:21:37-04:00

Hi Eric, Here is the adapter that I think would work best. You can see the
HDMI input and the VGA and headphone output. It should work fine. If you
want to test it, we can meet before hand and make sure. Later, Ed

From: School Information Technology Discussion
[mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Eric Hall
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:45 PM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: HDMI to VGA [...]

windows 8 lock screen

2013-05-14T14:17:16-04:00

Wondering if there is an easy way to change the threshold for the lock screen appearing in Windows 8 pro. – it seems to come on too soon..so far, all I see in group policy is how to disable the auto-lock feature ..

Will continue to hunt

Bill Clark

Austine School

Smart software in 2North

2013-05-14T13:30:44-04:00

I just got called up to #2 North. A 2010 PPT presentation was causing the
Smart board software to boot up, and freeze the PPT. Very strange. I
restarted, same thing. I turned off the auto boot of Smart's dialog box,
(not the left tab, which is still auto on), and it still froze the PPT. [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T12:45:06-04:00

Thanks, Lucie. I think I can have an older Chromebook "on deck" but will
try Ed's adapters also... I assumed it would be easier!

*Eric Hall*
*Technology Integration Specialist*
*Mount Mansfield Union High School*
*Chittenden East SU*

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM, Lucie deLaBruere wrote:

> I am at a Chrome workshop today with a seasoned Chromebook 1:1 presenter.
> He confirmed everything Elizabeth just said
>
> That you cannot really project with the new Samsung, so he brings his
> older Chromebook to present and the newer Chromebook as a reference.
>
> His comments [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T12:25:59-04:00

The middle school (7th & 8th) at Vergennes Union High School, including the
principal, is all Ubuntu except for a few teachers. I am running an Ubuntu
12.04 LTSP server with fat clients. The speed and control is great. I can
load new programs system wide with a few lines of code and it takes only a
few minutes. I can assign different rights to individuals or groups. Did I
mention the speed? Ubuntu PXE boot is more than twice as fast as the
Windoze boot from the hard drive. This year, downtime has never been more
than a few [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T09:22:17-07:00

I am at a Chrome workshop today with a seasoned Chromebook 1:1 presenter.
He confirmed everything Elizabeth just said

That you cannot really project with the new Samsung, so he brings his older
Chromebook to present and the newer Chromebook as a reference.

His comments were that even with a converter it is hit and miss and you
lose your screen because it doesn't mirror. ;-( [...]

Re: Unifi APs

2013-05-14T11:18:54-04:00

The Unifis also use an odd form of POE that isn't compatible with standard
POE switches. However, you can get a 12 port rack mount POE injector for
them for $99 on Amazon. It's 24v with a 120watt power supply. If you need a
new switch anyway, you can get the Ubiquiti ToughSwitch Carrier version
which is rack mountable but costs $425 which isn't bad for a nice switch.
There are also the "Pro" versions which aren't rack mountable and have less
ports for $95. [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T10:59:29-04:00

Yes, I believe it is the same output as Apple TV, so that should take care
of me.

Thanks, Ed!

*Eric Hall*
*Technology Integration Specialist*
*Mount Mansfield Union High School*
*Chittenden East SU*

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:53 AM, Ed Bianchi wrote:

> Hi Eric, I can bring an adapter for you to use. I have two different
> types and will bring them both. They handle sound a bit differently. I've
> used them both at DL before with the Apple TV and they worked fine. Let me
> know if that works for you. Later, [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T10:55:04-04:00

I have a converter and cable but still have problems with it…it may be that I had the wrong settings or as this link says… “If there is no common resolution, your Chrome device won't mirror the external and internal monitors.” I couldn’t mirror my chromebook.
http://support.google.com/chromeos/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1060909
will bring the converter and cable if you like [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T10:53:48-04:00

Hi Eric, I can bring an adapter for you to use. I have two different types
and will bring them both. They handle sound a bit differently. I've used
them both at DL before with the Apple TV and they worked fine. Let me know
if that works for you. Later, Ed

Edward Bianchi [...]

Re: HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T10:48:59-04:00

That's a tough one- I bought a dongal that fits on both ends of my new chromebook, but it didn't actually work- I read on a message board that you actually need a converter, not just a piece of wire with both ends that fit. I'd love to know if anyone's found an adaptor that works!
Genevieve
Librarian soon to be in Winooski!
Sent from my iPad [...]

HDMI to VGA

2013-05-14T10:45:35-04:00

I am looking to borrow an adapter for a Thursday evening Dynamic Landscapes
session: I need to connect a newer Chromebook ("standard" HDMI output) to
VGA projector at Champlain College (we don't think they have updated to
HDMI). If anyone who plans to attend DL can loan me one, I would appreciate
it!

*Eric Hall*
*Technology Integration Specialist*
*Mount Mansfield Union High School*
*Chittenden East SU*

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T09:55:21-04:00

Oh, forgot to include our info: grades 5-8 ALL are student machines are
Ubuntu of which 5 are portable labs (netbooks and older/newer laptops),
wired lab and 2 classroom side desktops per classroom - about 150 machines
total. Looking at moving staff (non-office) to Ubuntu with VirtualBox and
XP for a year perhaps to "ease" into 100% Ubuntu... [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T09:45:13-04:00

I was considering replacing the XP with Ubuntu on abt 40 machines, for cost
reasons..( $72 each)

Now, thx to Techsoup, we can upgrade each machine for $ 12, so we will be
going to win 7 via Clonezilla before April 2014

Bill Clark

Austine School

From: School Information Technology Discussion
[mailto:SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Russell Gregory
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:20 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: Linux/Ubuntu [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T09:33:09-04:00

I ran lubuntu as a kiosk with chrome for about 2years and in one lab. And
now Chromebooks. Teachers have always had windows xp or 7. But I am
thinking I will be using macs moving forward.

Bjorn Behrendt
http://www.EdListen.com/
http://www.AskBj.net/
http://www.VTed.org/
On May 14, 2013 9:19 AM, "Russell Gregory" wrote:

> Just had a conversation about 30 minutes ago with my tech guy about moving
> our old XP machines to ubuntu. We have our teachers on macs and new
> computers coming in will likely be chromebooks.
>
> I'd be very interested in any information that [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T09:30:17-04:00

I've got about 15 Lubuntu/Xubuntu boxes here and they work great. Being
that the 4th-6th graders are using Google Apps for most everything, Linux
has been a good solution. I've also joined them to Active Directory. See
here: http://willhatch-anwsu.blogspot.com/

We will probably be married to certain Windows applications for
the foreseeable future, but it is getting progressively easier to move away
from it. [...]

Re: Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T09:19:49-04:00

Just had a conversation about 30 minutes ago with my tech guy about moving
our old XP machines to ubuntu. We have our teachers on macs and new
computers coming in will likely be chromebooks.

I'd be very interested in any information that comes out of this discussion.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:57 AM, Keith Puffer wrote: [...]

Linux/Ubuntu

2013-05-14T08:57:42-04:00

Hiya people.

What other schools/Districts/SUs are running 100% (or close) Linux/Ubuntu
deployment? Any just for students or staff?

Keith

Re: ................ChromeBooks and SBAC test - compatibility?

2013-05-13T18:27:03-04:00

Rob -

Yes, they are compatible. If you go the SBAC secure browser site, you'll find the directions for accessing the browser on a Chromebook. You need to log out of the Chromebook account and into the test taker's account.

Keith Nemlich
RSWSU and WNESU
802-779-6487

On May 13, 2013, at 5:00 PM, Robert Callahan wrote: [...]

Re: Unifi APs

2013-05-13T18:10:41-04:00

The PRO Unifi's are dual band, not sure if they will balance between
frequencies as we are not using the pros. We have had 55 devices on one
unit with no issues. The "controller" is software installed on a computer
or server. The only downfall is it is limited to one logon. We created a
shared account on our server and put the controller there. If you want to
add another access point just plug it into your network, the controller
finds it and with one click it's adopted and configured. [...]

................ChromeBooks and SBAC test - compatibility?

2013-05-13T17:00:07-04:00

Has anyone investigated if ChromeBooks are compatible with SBAC testing...?

Chrome "browser" was on the approoved list, but is the ChromeBook device
compatible?

1:1 information on contracts

2013-05-13T16:48:36-04:00

This goes out to those that attended or were interested in the 1:1 work back on May 2 and 3..

We are still waiting on the contracts being finalized with Maine it seems. Our Vermont contracts office has been a little more quiet than I would prefer, but we can't get these in place until that is taken up.... Sorry that this is pushing it out here... [...]

Re: powerschool/destiny FTP

2013-05-13T16:19:59-04:00

Hi,

We export from PowerSchool to Destiny using the PowerSchool Reporting Engine. I'm not sure if you have used that before, but we created a SQL query to pull the desired fields from PowerSchool. We use the engine to FTP from PowerSchool to the Destiny server. In Destiny, we have a Scheduled Patron Update that looks to D:\Follett\FSC-Patron. We send over students and staff as two separate reports/exports. [...]

Unifi APs

2013-05-13T15:35:28-04:00

I wasn't impressed by Open Mesh because they don't use standard 802.1af
POE, they call it "passive POE" or something like that, and it's a
non-standard voltage. That'll make a mess of my wiring closets using
their power injectors. These Unifi APs do look interesting...

Are these Unifi APs you're using dual band? Do they balance the clients
between frequencies? How many APs do you have on one controller? [...]

Re: drive (gmail, g+) now 15gb

2013-05-13T15:11:32-04:00

being able to allocate away from the 5gb + 25gb will be nice, but would have been nicer if they had increased storage a bit.
R

"having separate storage doesn't make as much sense anymore. So over the coming weeks, you'll get 30 GB of unified storage to use as you like between Drive and Gmail"

Re: drive (gmail, g+) now 15gb

2013-05-13T15:09:25-04:00

its been those for some time
R

Re: drive (gmail, g+) now 15gb

2013-05-13T15:09:48-04:00

Keith,

I have had those numbers since I configured our GAFE for our school.

Paul Monette
Newport City Elementary School

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 3:06 PM, Keith Nemlich wrote:

> In one of my school GAFE accounts, it appears that I have 5 GB for the
> GDrive and 25 GB for Gmail!
>
> What are others seeing?
>
> Keith Nemlich
>
> RSWSU and WNESU
> 802-779-6487
>
>
> On May 13, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Raymond Ballou
> wrote:
>
> > anyone know yet how this affects GAFE?
> > R
[...]

Re: drive (gmail, g+) now 15gb

2013-05-13T15:06:51-04:00

In one of my school GAFE accounts, it appears that I have 5 GB for the GDrive and 25 GB for Gmail!

What are others seeing?

Keith Nemlich

RSWSU and WNESU
802-779-6487

On May 13, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Raymond Ballou wrote:

> anyone know yet how this affects GAFE?
> R
>
> Google's capacity to store your files will jump by a factor of three, the company said Monday, rising from 5GB to 15GB shared across Google+, Drive, and Gmai

Re: drive (gmail, g+) now 15gb

2013-05-13T15:06:11-04:00

Over at googleenterprise.blogspot.com it looks promising :)

On Monday, May 13, 2013, Raymond Ballou wrote:

> anyone know yet how this affects GAFE?
> R
>
> Google's capacity to store your files will jump by a factor of three, the
> company said Monday, rising from 5GB to 15GB shared across Google+, Drive,
> and Gmai
>

drive (gmail, g+) now 15gb

2013-05-13T14:46:51-04:00

anyone know yet how this affects GAFE?
R

Google's capacity to store your files will jump by a factor of three, the company said Monday, rising from 5GB to 15GB shared across Google+, Drive, and Gmai

OPEN-MESH access points

2013-05-13T12:39:50-04:00

Thanks all for the feedback on these access points. I decided to phone
their tech support, describe our environment and ask them to comment. Their
tech guy stated that the new radios/access point would support 30 clients
with "average throughput". Although devices cannot be side by side the
could be on both ends of a classroom if necessary. [...]

Re: google drive

2013-05-13T10:38:12-04:00

see [ http://www.google.com/appsstatus#hl=en&v=status&ts=1368455835290
]http://www.google.com/appsstatus#hl=en&v=status&ts=1368455835290

Bob Wickberg
Technology Coordinator
Brattleboro Union High School District # 6
802-451-3418

School Information Technology Discussion writes:
>When, I go to the drive and it says the server encountered an error. Oh
>well!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: School Information Technology Discussion
>[mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Marcia Noyes
>Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:58 PM
>To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
>Subject: Re: google drive
>
>Yes, at home and Marlboro.
>
>
>
>Marcia J. Noyes
>
>SVSU Data Systems Administrator
>
>Central Business Office
>
>802-753-5818
>
>mnoyes@svsu.org
>
>________________________________
>From: School Information Technology Discussion [SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu]
>on behalf [...]

Re: Looking for laptop cart

2013-05-13T10:20:05-04:00

Thanks for putting this out there! Ed

From: School Information Technology Discussion
[mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Nancy Myrick
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 8:13 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Looking for laptop cart

Charlotte Central School is looking for a used laptop cart to buy...

Re: Personalized Learning Institute - Sign Up! Click on the Link to Register!

2013-05-13T10:10:58-04:00

Hi There,

You guys don't need to register. You will sit in if there is room thanks
for asking!

Clarena

Clarena M. Renfrow, M.Ed.
Educational Technology Spec.
ITeachTechnologyNow.com
802-287-1039

On May 13, 2013, at 7:26 AM, Lauren Parren wrote:

Hi Clarena. Did you want participants like me to complete the form? We
had agreed that presenters may attend any sessions that have room, so I'd
like to join sessions M-W. Would you like to know my preferences, or will
be just sit in where we can fit that day? [...]

Digital Sign

2013-05-13T09:57:26-04:00

Hi folks, our schools will soon be purchasing a digital sign to display
events/announcements. It's a large outdoor type that allows for remote
access via workstation. It's also a huge price tag (+$13k)!!! I've kind
of been brought in late on this project for "tech-OK" perspective. Since
this is totally out of my realm, I'm wondering if anyone out there has
experience with digital displays like this? It's at TekStar 48, sold by a
company Stewart Signs...if that matters.
Any insight appreciated.
thanks, [...]

Re: SchoolDude

2013-05-13T08:51:22-04:00

Morning All,
Thanks for all your input!

~Shana

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM, Jack Barnes wrote:

> We have been using it at CCSU for about 8 years. We have had a great
> experience with it. We find the advanced features helpful. You can dump
> any of the info into Excel and analyze it as you like from there. It is
> cloud based and so we don't have to do anything except log in and use the
> software. We have a helpdesk that is part of the workflow and assigns the
> [...]

Re: Personalized Learning Institute - Sign Up! Click on the Link to Register!

2013-05-13T07:21:55-04:00

Hi Clarena. Did you want participants like me to complete the form? We
had agreed that presenters may attend any sessions that have room, so I'd
like to join sessions M-W. Would you like to know my preferences, or will
be just sit in where we can fit that day?

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 10:18 PM, Clarena Renfrow wrote: [...]

Re: powerschool/destiny FTP

2013-05-11T07:51:45-04:00

Greetings,
We do a data exchange from SMS (not quite PowerSchool) to Destiny. But we
do the export from SMS using SQL Server query tools. Don't know if that
will help you. I could give you info on what fields we send over.

--
Dana Baron
Student Data Manager
Burlington School District

"*Everything will be all right in the end. And if its not yet all right,
then its not yet the end."*

Re: SchoolDude

2013-05-10T23:04:38-04:00

We have been using it at CCSU for about 8 years. We have had a great
experience with it. We find the advanced features helpful. You can dump
any of the info into Excel and analyze it as you like from there. It is
cloud based and so we don't have to do anything except log in and use the
software. We have a helpdesk that is part of the workflow and assigns the
tickets and does followup. It offers web access for users to enter their
own tickets. [...]

Personalized Learning Institute - Sign Up! Click on the Link to Register!

2013-05-10T22:18:36-04:00

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STEM--the AOE-- and Vermont Schools

2013-05-10T15:39:21-04:00

Hello all:

In an effort to set up some summer projects here at AOE and to be better prepared going into the new school year, I am reaching out now to try to set up some end of the year contacts for schools making strides with regards STEM. This could be in the form of schools moving to STEM academy models, or classrooms working specifically to address STEM skills or schools that are working with Career Centers to build relationships around STEM.. you get the picture, any schools moving in that direction, we'd like to see and hear from you. [...]

Re: google drive

2013-05-10T19:34:34+00:00

mine is working again. I decided it was time to back up my huge inventory doc.

From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of David Mitchell
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 3:18 PM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: google drive

We've been having stutters almost daily around 12:30 -2:00
D. Mitchell
Hazen Union School
On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Mark Kline > wrote:
A bit of flaky behavior here in Waterbury-Duxbury -- more like "stutters" here and there than outages.
I\/I ark [...]

Re: google drive

2013-05-10T15:18:03-04:00

We've been having stutters almost daily around 12:30 -2:00
D. Mitchell
Hazen Union School

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Mark Kline wrote:

> A bit of flaky behavior here in Waterbury-Duxbury -- more like "stutters"
> here and there than outages.
>
> I\/I ark
>
> *Mark Kline, M.Ed.*
> *Technology Coordinator*
> *Waterbury-Duxbury School District, Vermont*
> *802-244-6100 (CBMS)*
> *802-244-7195 (TBPS)*
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Marcia Noyes wrote:
>
>> Yes, at home and Marlboro.
>>
>>
>>
>> Marcia J. Noyes
>>
>> [...]

Re: google drive

2013-05-10T15:05:53-04:00

A bit of flaky behavior here in Waterbury-Duxbury -- more like "stutters"
here and there than outages.

I\/I ark

*Mark Kline, M.Ed.*
*Technology Coordinator*
*Waterbury-Duxbury School District, Vermont*
*802-244-6100 (CBMS)*
*802-244-7195 (TBPS)*

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Marcia Noyes wrote:

> Yes, at home and Marlboro.
>
>
>
> Marcia J. Noyes
>
> SVSU Data Systems Administrator
>
> Central Business Office
>
> 802-753-5818
>
> mnoyes@svsu.org
>
> ________________________________
> From: School Information Technology Discussion [SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu]
> on behalf of Anne B. Hilliard [ahilliard@SVSU.ORG]
> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:53 PM
[...]

Warning on Google Phishing Scam

2013-05-10T15:05:51-04:00

One of our colleagues came in with this message in her inbox and thankfully
was savvy enough to question it, but I'm sending screen shots so you can be
on the lookout for it
The first screen shot is the email she got and the second is the link it
took her too.. Looked legit to her.... [...]

Re: google drive

2013-05-10T18:58:46+00:00

When, I go to the drive and it says the server encountered an error. Oh well!

-----Original Message-----
From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Marcia Noyes
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:58 PM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: google drive

Yes, at home and Marlboro.

Marcia J. Noyes

SVSU Data Systems Administrator

Central Business Office

802-753-5818

mnoyes@svsu.org

Re: google drive

2013-05-10T18:57:48+00:00

Yes, at home and Marlboro.

Marcia J. Noyes

SVSU Data Systems Administrator

Central Business Office

802-753-5818

mnoyes@svsu.org

Re: google drive

2013-05-10T14:54:33-04:00

I've had a few quirky things happen but don't have a great connection so
was blaming it on that.

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Anne B. Hilliard wrote:

> Is anyone else having problems with google drive this afternoon? ****
>
> ** **
>
> Anne B. Hilliard****
>
> Administrative Assistant, Technology****
>
> Southwest VT Supervisory Union****
>
> 246 South Stream Road****
>
> Bennington, VT 05201****
>
> 802-753-5810****
>
> ahilliard@svsu.org****
>
> ** **
>
> ** **
>
> ** **
>
> An awesome quote:****
>
> Always [...]

google drive

2013-05-10T18:53:34+00:00

Is anyone else having problems with google drive this afternoon?

Anne B. Hilliard
Administrative Assistant, Technology
Southwest VT Supervisory Union
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
802-753-5810
ahilliard@svsu.org

An awesome quote:
Always smile back at little children. To ignore them is to destroy their belief that the world is good.
- Pam Brown

One More FWSU Job Opening

2013-05-10T14:29:33-04:00

In addition to the two positions listed earlier today, we also have a Technical Support Specialist position open at Georgia Elementary and Middle School:

SchoolSpring Job ID: 284912
Title: Georgia - Technical Support Specialist (1.0 FTE)

Dayle Payne
Technology Integrationist
Georgia Elementary and Middle School

Re: SchoolDude

2013-05-10T13:39:08-04:00

We use SchoolDude in Rutland City. It's fine as a basic solution, but when
using the more advanced features they offer, it can get a
bit disappointing. The reporting and information system is really clunky
and the search feature is terrible. All tickets are clustered into a New
Request queue where individual help-desk techs can assign it to their own
work in progress queue from there. [...]

Re: SchoolDude

2013-05-10T13:37:13-04:00

We have used WebHelpDesk for 3 years and have been very happy with it. And
we currently only use about 50% of its features, we plan on adding more
next year.

*Larry Dougher*
Director of Technology*
*Technology Department
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
127 State Street, Windsor, VT 05089
Email | Google+ |
Twitter |
LinkedIn | (802) 674-8336 [...]

Re: SchoolDude

2013-05-10T13:27:45-04:00

We use Spiceworks for our HelpDesk and SchoolDude for our facillities and
room scheduling. I actually am not a huge fan of it from the parts I've
seen. To be fair, I never got any training and haven't looked at the
HelpDesk part specifically. As far as I know our maintenance department
is happy with their portion.
--Melissa [...]

Re: SchoolDude

2013-05-10T13:22:35-04:00

Check out Mojo Helpdesk. We've been using it for a year and are very happy
with it. It's simple to use, relatively inexpensive, and integrates with
Google Apps.

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Shana Hobbs wrote:

> Afternoon All
>
> Our school district is contemplating other ticketing systems, is anyone
> familiar with SchoolDude? As of now we are using Spiceworks and would like
> to explore other options.
>
> ANESU
> ~Shana
>
>

SchoolDude

2013-05-10T13:07:10-04:00

Afternoon All

Our school district is contemplating other ticketing systems, is anyone
familiar with SchoolDude? As of now we are using Spiceworks and would like
to explore other options.

ANESU
~Shana

Re: Google Sites Sharing

2013-05-10T12:48:01-04:00

Short answer is not yet, but all those settings have been slowly moving
toward being able to be set per org.

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network [...]

Google Sites Sharing

2013-05-10T12:43:55-04:00

Hi All,
We have our primary district site and several teacher sites in Goolge that
are are shared publicly. We are planning student based sites that we want
to be limited to our domain. It appears that it isn't possible to limit
some sub-organizations to the domain only. The default Org Settings can be
private but can easily be changed. The General Sites Settings are for all
sites. Is there any way to accomplish this without creating a sub-domain
for students? [...]

Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T12:19:14-04:00

Ok.

I'll explain it better. Snap-Chat claims photos can be sent to others
for a set period of time and then automatically deleted/destroyed. If you
screen shot the photo, snapchat is supposed to inform the sender that you
took a screen shot (although, this feature does not account print/screen on
pc').

I explained to my students at the beginning of the year that it was
unlikely that they truly destroyed/deleted the photos. Snapchat probably
makes lots of money analyzing the material/photos/logs. Kids at my
school are using it a lot (not for school projects). So we had a long
discussion [...]

Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T16:15:37+00:00

Students can capture (using the home and on button) an image from Snapchat and then keep that forever too. I have an account.
Thanks,
Brucie Donahue

From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Bjorn Behrendt
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 12:07 PM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

The problem with this service is that it does give a false sense of security. Removing the file from its original location is not the same as removing it from existence. [...]

Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T12:06:33-04:00

The problem with this service is that it does give a false sense of
security. Removing the file from its original location is not the same as
removing it from existence.

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network [...]

Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T15:52:38+00:00

http://www.npr.org/2013/04/24/178858035/snapchat-app-destroys-photos-seconds-after-sending?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=share
We had our students listen to this student broadcast during homeroom and the principal also sent home a letter to parents. We have had some problems.

Karen\Peoples Academy

From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Eric Hall
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 11:49 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device [...]

Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T11:49:17-04:00

"So you can post something inappropriate and then it will go away.
Interesting!"

UNLESS the recipients know how to do a screen capture on their device,
which they probably do...

*Eric Hall*
*Technology Integration Specialist*
*Mount Mansfield Union High School*
*Chittenden East SU*

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:08 AM, Richard Mallon wrote:

> So you can post something inappropriate and then it will go away.
> Interesting!
>
>
> On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 9:52 AM, jmorris@stjsd.org wrote:
>
>> The social media service that deletes your pictures.
>>
>>
>> http://www.fastcompany.com/3009560/fast-feed/snapchat-stores-deleted-photos-in-phones-data-forensic-experts
>>
>> --
[...]

powerschool/destiny FTP

2013-05-10T11:46:41-04:00

Hi,

Has anyone setup output from Powerschool to sync with Destiny Library
software by Follett?

I understand that Powerschool can FTP an export to a folder on Destiny
server where Destiny will check on a schedule and pull in what it finds.

I need more info on the fields that are generally transferred, and any info
on the setup process. I think getting a screenshot of your Powerschool
export screen would do it for me. Destiny staff were partially helpful,
missing the Powerschool side.

Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T10:30:44-05:00

I learned of this program this past fall and that was one of my biggest
concerns when I heard about it. I really hope parents are doing a good job
of monitoring their children's activities and smartphone content. I have
yet to provide my 5th and 6th grader a smart phone/device for many reasons,
but especially considering the types of apps like this that are available.
It's a scary world out there these days. [...]

Re: Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T11:08:15-04:00

So you can post something inappropriate and then it will go away.
Interesting!

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 9:52 AM, jmorris@stjsd.org wrote:

> The social media service that deletes your pictures.
>
>
> http://www.fastcompany.com/3009560/fast-feed/snapchat-stores-deleted-photos-in-phones-data-forensic-experts
>
> --
>
> Technology Educator
> jmorris@stjsd.org
> The St. Johnsbury Elementary School www.stjsd.org
> 257 Western Ave - St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
> 802-748-8912 Fax: 802-748-1095
>
> Vermont's Internet Safety Project www.Vtisp.org
>

Snapchat Stores photos on your device

2013-05-10T09:52:53-04:00

The social media service that deletes your pictures.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3009560/fast-feed/snapchat-stores-deleted-photos-in-phones-data-forensic-experts

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-10T08:52:24-04:00

A lot also depends on your school's physical infrastructure. MSJ was
built with brick walls and even 1 really good Aerohive AP would
not penetrate the walls well enough. The low cost solutions allowed us to
put 1 AP per room. I still think the Open-Mesh & Unifi model is the right
model for my school even if money was not an issue. [...]

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-10T08:14:39-04:00

You should be able to ask for lab and real world capacities for any
wireless product on a vendor's shelf and they should be more than happy to
give it to you. Mesh type systems have their uses, but I would still rather
run an Ethernet cable back to a closet and plug into a PoE switch. One UPS
to contend with, no one unplugging it, or trying to move it. [...]

Looking for laptop cart

2013-05-10T08:12:42-04:00

Charlotte Central School is looking for a used laptop cart to buy...

Job Openings at FWSU

2013-05-10T06:46:43-04:00

Franklin West SU - District Computer Support Technician (1.0 FTE)
SchoolSpring Job ID: 250872

Fairfax - Technical Support Specialist (1.0 FTE)
SchoolSpring Job ID: 251372

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-10T05:53:53-04:00

It depends on the model for cost. We currently use the lower end model and
have had great success.We have been very impressed with the range and
support. Once the controller is set up (GUI on a computer or cloud) you
plug a new unit it and once found adopt it to your network with one click.
Pretty neat...the only downfall is there is a cost per WAP if you put them
in the cloud; GUI on a computer is free. We put the controller on a server
with a shared log in so I and the tech can access [...]

Southeast Vita-Learn Meetings in May

2013-05-09T22:26:33-04:00

Greetings,
The last two Southeast VITA-Learn meetings for this year will be May 23 at
BFUHS and will focus on Google and the other will be May 30 in our
northern reaches at Marion Cross School in Norwich, VT and will focus on
iPads.

At BFUHS on May 23 from 3:30-5:30 There will be our usual news from around
the state followed by three training session to choose from. For the
beginners we will have Google documents, presentations, spreadsheets,
drawings or Gmail, Calendar and Chat. The more advanced users can choose
the Google Sites and Forms session. Either way if [...]

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-09T22:19:32-04:00

What is the cost for the Unifi aps? They look interesting.

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network

gClassFolders ~
Create Google folders for your class. [...]

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-09T21:40:56-04:00

We are running unifi APs at Hardwick Elementary and they are working
very well. They are also at a couple other schools in the district and
will be at some of the others next year.

We will be getting a few of the pro 802.11ac unifi APs for our school
next year to ease congestion since they are dual band. There is also
strong evidence that the all macs will be shipping with draft 802.11ac
standard this year. It won't help make the Internet faster unless you
have a 1 gigabit+ Internet connection but it will help with large LAN
[...]

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-09T18:13:02-04:00

anyone running .ac and think its worth it?

R

"UniFi Access Points feature the latest in WiFi 802.11ac MIMO "

-----Original Message-----
We have been using Unifi aps.

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-09T17:09:00-04:00

We have been using Unifi aps.They handle 60 users instead of 20 and we
have had great success.
The cost is reasonable and they do mesh.

David Martin
802.595.2733

On May 9, 2013, at 11:18 AM, David Webb wrote:

> Has anyone used the OPEN-MESH access points for with higher loads generated by 1to1 deployments of wireless devices? How did they stand up?
>
> Thanks,
> David

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-09T16:41:45-04:00

yes we use them here.

They work well.

I would say a reasonable limit is 20 clients.

MR500

R

Re: Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-09T12:31:23-04:00

The older mr500's are not handling the load once we went 1:1 school
wide. They sent me their new OMP2-hs models to try which has helped a
lot and they have a new mr600 on the way that should help even more.

Bjorn Behrendt
http://www.EdListen.com/
http://www.AskBj.net/
http://www.VTed.org/
On May 9, 2013 11:17 AM, "David Webb" wrote: [...]

Open Mesh Access points

2013-05-09T11:17:55-04:00

Has anyone used the OPEN-MESH access points for with higher loads generated
by 1to1 deployments of wireless devices? How did they stand up?

Thanks,
David

Re: Pizza Today!

2013-05-09T10:12:58-04:00

I had hoped to make it to one last pizza meeting but had to burn some
vacation time in Florida. I will be retiring at the end of June after
working in the schools for the past 17 years. It has been a great ride and
this group has provided a beacon of sanity in an otherwise crazy world of
school networking. I may not see you all again unless I get bored
traveling around seeing this great country in an RV or motorcycle and I am
overwhelmed with the desire to get back to school networking. [...]

Pizza Today!

2013-05-09T08:01:59-04:00

Folks,

There will be a Pizza Meeting at Zachary's Pizza on Williston Rd in S.
Burlington today at 4:00 PM. Bring tall tales, stories of bravery and
intrigue and a few dollars to chip in for Pizza!

Craig Lyndes

Old Documents, New Technology: Using Interactive Whiteboards to Teach with Primary Sources

2013-05-08T14:34:26-04:00

Old Documents, New Technology
Using Interactive Whiteboards to Teach with Primary Sources

A five-day workshop for teachers and librarians at the Vermont History Center in Barre.

July 29 - August 2, 2013
8:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday
In this course you will:

* Learn how interactive whiteboards provide an engaging methodology for students to analyze primary source documents and images
* Analyze primary and secondary sources to prepare for teaching with Common Core State Standards in your Vermont and US history classes
* Explore primary sources from the Library of Congress and the Vermont Historical Society
* Use primary [...]

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T17:01:16+00:00

Ricoh does not support SSL or TLS encryption, which is required for both Gmail and Outlook.com. We ended up setting up an internal SMTP server to relay to our cloud based provider. Canon, OCE and, I believe, Kyocera support SSL and TLS encryption making it possible to directly send to a cloud based email system without a local SMTP relay. If you are using Windows servers, there is SMTP and POP3 server functionality that you can install without spending any extra money. Same goes for UNIX and Linux servers. [...]

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T14:37:03+00:00

We have a the same copier - haven't had time to call support yet about the email problem, but have circumvented it by setting up folders for users that wanted them, then scan to folder and email from there.

From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Logan Cooke
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 10:24 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Ricoh Copier Scanning [...]

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T14:36:03+00:00

I have Ricoh's at Cabot school, and we use the Charter SMTP since they do not support gmail. Charter is our ISP.

Seth B. Bishop
Wild Branch Solutions
WNESU
Cabot School/Twinfield School

From: Logan Cooke >
Reply-To: School Information Technology Discussion >
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:23 AM
To: "SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU" >
Subject: Ricoh Copier Scanning

Hey List,
Anyone have a Ricoh Copier and use the Scan to Email function? [...]

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T10:32:04-04:00

we have OCE copiers, am told they will work with GAFE accounts, have not tried it.

R

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T10:29:27-04:00

I had a copier (not sure which brand) that refused to work with any google
email account. I wound up having to set up a sub-domain with a single pop
email account. Most domain hosts offer this for free.

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network [...]

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T10:29:17-04:00

Do you have any server boxes running locally that you can use to smart host the mail? We run SMTP internally on our Linux server, which then forwards it out via GMail (it has its own account in our GAFE installation). The SMTP is setup to allow requests only from the local network (and the port isn't exposed via the firewall), so there's limited opportunity for it to get taken advantage of, and it makes printer and copier setup much easier. [...]

Re: Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T10:27:20-04:00

You can always setup hmailserver and white list only the IP for this
device. A local mail server is really handy for these things, just be
careful setting it up so it doesn't become an open relay.

http://www.hmailserver.com/

Chris Moody
Systems Administrator
Springfield School District
802-885-7921
cmoody@ssdvt.org

On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Logan Cooke wrote: [...]

Ricoh Copier Scanning

2013-05-08T10:23:39-04:00

Hey List,
Anyone have a Ricoh Copier and use the Scan to Email function?

We have a Ricoh Aficio MP 5001, and it doesn't support SSL for the outgoing server of an email server. I have tried a couple of free email services (lavabit etc) that have non-ssl servers, but cannot get this to work. Its getting pretty frustrating. [...]

Re: NWEA password help

2013-05-08T10:20:36-04:00

Glad I could help ;-)

On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Bjorn Behrendt wrote:

> Solved. CAPS LOCK was on. You always feel like an idot when it is the
> simple solutions, but then again I am very happy it was just a simple
> solution.
>
> Thank you everyone.
>
> *Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
> * bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
> *
> Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
> *
> *My Sites*
> ~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
> ~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
[...]

Re: NWEA password help

2013-05-08T10:15:57-04:00

Solved. CAPS LOCK was on. You always feel like an idot when it is the
simple solutions, but then again I am very happy it was just a simple
solution.

Thank you everyone.

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network [...]

Re: NWEA password help

2013-05-08T14:15:38+00:00

We use the NWEA Map testing three times a year. I have included the proctor handbook, but also a link to a document from our Google help site. https://sites.google.com/a/apps.svsu.org/nwea-map-testing-help/ . To answer the question the proctor password should work to pause the test, unless someone accidently changed it.

Have a good Day [...]

NWEA password help

2013-05-08T10:03:29-04:00

We are taking the NWEA test and we need to basically save were the students
are at. The instructions say hit CTRL+ALT+P and go to to the terminate
button. It asks for a password. We have tried the password we used to
initially log on (the proctor password), and it is not working. [...]

New Digital History Course Offering

2013-05-07T22:16:29-04:00

Digital History: Using Technology to Enhance Social Studies Education 7-12

*Dates: July 29 – August 2 *
*Location: Harwood Union Library*
*Instructor: Matt Henchen*
*Contact Email Address: henchenm@harwood.org
Phone: (802) 324-4521 *
REGISTER FOR THE COURSE

This course has a maximum number of participants. Sign up is first come,
first serve. Registration deadline is May 31, 2013.
Rationale:

While many professional development opportunities exist in our state for
technology integration, and a few exist which focus on pedagogy and
instruction in 7-12th grade Social Studies classrooms, there are few, if
any, that deal with both. The purpose of this course [...]

10 Days Left to Register for the Emerging Technologies Summer Institute

2013-05-07T21:30:51-04:00

Join Us This Summer! - www.vtlearn.com to Learn More

[image: 902c8]
Register
for the Course July
15th-19th
Harwood Union High School
Instructors: Susan Hennessey & Matt Henchen Course Description

Tablet computing and ready access to technology have changed the teaching
and learning landscape. Join us for a week-long exploration of how iPads
are being used by educators to deliver content in unique ways; to
differentiate both instruction and assessment; and to maximize the promise
of student-centered learning.
The morning sessions will focus on iPad functions and apps that align with
NETS standards of Creativity & Innovation, Communication [...]

Re: SBAC Technology pilot reporting.. on VE2

2013-05-07T18:44:26-04:00

Thanks Peter. I noticed you have it posted as BFA St. Albans. It should actually reflect BFA Fairfax :)

On May 7, 2013, at 3:21 PM, "Drescher, Peter" wrote:

> Rhonda:
>
> This is great information.. thanks.. I am going to post it over into the Group in VE2.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Peter Drescher
> Education Technology Coordinator
> Vermont Agency of Education
> Integrated Support for Learning Division
> 120 State St.
> Montpelier, VT 05620
> Ph.: 802.828.5149
> FAX: 802.828.0573
> peter.drescher@state.vt.us
> Twitter: VTDOE_EdTech
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: School [...]

Re: SBAC Technology pilot reporting.. on VE2

2013-05-07T15:21:12-04:00

Rhonda:

This is great information.. thanks.. I am going to post it over into the Group in VE2.

Thanks!

Peter Drescher
Education Technology Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Education
Integrated Support for Learning Division
120 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05620
Ph.: 802.828.5149
FAX: 802.828.0573
peter.drescher@state.vt.us
Twitter: VTDOE_EdTech

-----Original Message-----
From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Rhonda Siemons
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 2:53 PM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: SBAC Technology pilot reporting.. on VE2 [...]

Re: SBAC Technology pilot reporting.. on VE2

2013-05-07T14:53:28-04:00

Hi Peter,

I finally had a chance to pull together and forward notes from our
SBAC pilot test using iPads. The attached document was what I thought
BFA would need as a reference for next year; not necessarily feedback
to provide publicly. That being said, feel free to pull and post
whatever you think might be helpful for others to view. [...]

Pizza (in S. Burlington) Thursday!

2013-05-07T11:44:14-04:00

Folks,

A reminder that there will be a Pizza meeting at 4:00PM at Zachary's Pizza
on Williston Rd this Thursday 5/9.

No agenda, lots of tech talk and camaraderie, bring a few dollars to chip
in for pizza! Also, be thinking about possible topics of interest for a
Pizza Conference (about the technical side of Ed Tech, not making Pizza). [...]

Dynamic Landscapes Registration

2013-05-07T11:28:37-04:00

Hi Folks:

Just a heads up, the Dynamic Landscapes on-line registration site will
close at 8:00 AM on Monday, May 13th,

Still time.

Ed

Re: wireless mouse/remote ideas

2013-05-06T20:40:07-04:00

+1 for RemoteMouse, although it may be .99 for full features? Maybe that
was JumiMouse...

*Eric Hall*
*Technology Integration Specialist*
*Mount Mansfield Union High School*
*Chittenden East SU*

On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 1:41 PM, Matt Martyn wrote:

> Hi Kathleen,
> We've had pretty good luck using a Android/iPod/iPad app called "remote
> mouse." It requires the app on your device AND your computer (connected to
> the projector of course). You enter the IP of the "server," which is your
> computer, then your smartphone or tablet pairs with the presentation
> computer and becomes the track [...]

Sample letters for lost or damaged devices

2013-05-06T14:20:26-04:00

Hi List,

Wondering if any one-to-one schools have letters that they can share that
they use when devices have been lost or damaged?

thanks,
Luis

Luis Bango

Technology Integration Teacher / VHS Site Coordinator
Woodstock Union High School
Woodstock, Vermont
lbango@wuhsms.org
(802)457-1317 x1008

Pizza and Technology, What a Combo!

2013-05-06T13:52:00-04:00

Hi Friends,

Rutland City Public Schools welcomes you to a Pizza group on Thursday, May
23 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m at the Rutland High School in Room White
21.

What you can expect:

1. A lot of pizza! (It's Rutland, we've got serious pizza.)

2. Like minds if you are a School or District Based Tech Coordinator,
Technician, Network Admin, other IT Professional or Tech Dilettante. [...]

Re: wireless mouse/remote ideas

2013-05-06T13:43:18-04:00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UE52ME/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have one of these for my HTPC at home and it works great. I got
mine from newegg.

On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Dennis DeWeerdt
wrote:

> I got one of these to use with my RaspberryPi:
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UE52ME/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
> it has a laser built in as well.
> Not sure how ideal it would be for your use.
> D
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Bjorn Behrendt wrote:
>
>> I love using my android phone. Gmote is the app. I have [...]

Re: wireless mouse/remote ideas

2013-05-06T13:41:48-04:00

Hi Kathleen,
We've had pretty good luck using a Android/iPod/iPad app called "remote
mouse." It requires the app on your device AND your computer (connected to
the projector of course). You enter the IP of the "server," which is your
computer, then your smartphone or tablet pairs with the presentation
computer and becomes the track pad, with buttons. Works well.
http://www.remotemouse.net/ [...]

Fwd: Gathering ideas for technologyteacher.me conference (aka FOSSed)

2013-05-06T10:02:15-04:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: *David Trask*
Date: Monday, May 6, 2013
Subject: Gathering ideas for technologyteacher.me conference (aka FOSSed)
To: David Trask

Hi!

Ever since the MLTI announcement (which I was waiting for)....I have been
trying to develop conference sessions for the
technologyteacher.meconference (aka FOSSed) that will help enhance our
transitions going into
the new school year. No matter what your decision for a device, I'm hoping
to provide sessions to cover them all and/or that will be universal to them
all. I have been in contact with folks from both Apple and HP to see who
we [...]

Re: Google apps administration

2013-05-06T08:30:55-04:00

This is good to hear! They had surveyed asking what fee would we be
willing to pay.

On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 7:52 AM, Bryan Thompson > wrote:

> I spoke with the people at FlashPanel and they reassured me that
> FlashPanel will remain free for education, but *some* of the features may
> not be available.
>
> ---
> ♻ Please consider the environment before printing this email. ♻
>
> Bryan Thompson
> Technology Coordinator
> Winooski School District
> 60 Normand Street
> Winooski, VT 05404
> 802-655-2555
>
>
> On Fri, [...]

Counting down...

2013-05-06T07:56:15-04:00

Hi All:

Time is running short to register for Dynamic Landscapes 2.0. If you have
been sitting on the fence it is now time to act. Great Keynotes, over 80
workshops, a beautiful location and don't forget those wonderful door
prizes.

Have a great week

Ed

Re: Google apps administration

2013-05-06T07:52:50-04:00

I spoke with the people at FlashPanel and they reassured me that FlashPanel
will remain free for education, but *some* of the features may not be
available.

---
♻ Please consider the environment before printing this email. ♻

Bryan Thompson
Technology Coordinator
Winooski School District
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
802-655-2555

On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 8:11 AM, Sylvia Gagne wrote: [...]

Re: wireless mouse/remote ideas

2013-05-06T06:36:35-04:00

do you want something to actually use as a mouse, or do you mean a slide advancer?

If you mean the former, we like Gyration.

R

-----Original Message-----
WOuld be interested to hear recommendations on a good wireless mouse for classroom presentation use.

Re: SCHOOL-IT Digest - 2 May 2013 to 3 May 2013 (#2013-122)

2013-05-04T00:00:33-04:00

I am out of the office. I will be back on May 27. Please email me again
after this date.

Thank you,
Jared

Raspberry Pi and parts info

2013-05-03T14:52:57-04:00

These folks have them for $35... [don't know about shipping] - They were
out of stock at the time
http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?SKU=43W5302&CMP=KNC-GPLA&mckv=|pcrid|20706799101|plid|

I got mine at Amazon - a few dollars more but I also got some other stuff
together with it [convenience]

Pi 42.98
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SQQF9C/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wireless (I haven't really run it much on this yet, it's been plugged into
an ethernet port) 10.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [...]

Re: wireless mouse/remote ideas

2013-05-03T12:43:34-04:00

I got one of these to use with my RaspberryPi:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UE52ME/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it has a laser built in as well.
Not sure how ideal it would be for your use.
D

On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Bjorn Behrendt wrote:

> I love using my android phone. Gmote is the app. I have found similar
> for iOS.
>
> Bjorn Behrendt
> http://www.EdListen.com/
> http://www.AskBj.net/
> http://www.VTed.org/
> On May 3, 2013 10:37 AM, "Kathleen Finn" wrote:
>
>> WOuld be interested to hear recommendations on a good wireless mouse for
>> classroom presentation use.
>>
[...]

Re: wireless mouse/remote ideas

2013-05-03T12:36:09-04:00

I love using my android phone. Gmote is the app. I have found similar
for iOS.

Bjorn Behrendt
http://www.EdListen.com/
http://www.AskBj.net/
http://www.VTed.org/
On May 3, 2013 10:37 AM, "Kathleen Finn" wrote:

> WOuld be interested to hear recommendations on a good wireless mouse for
> classroom presentation use.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kathleen Finn
> Library Media Specialist
> St. Francis Xavier School
> 5 St. Peter St.
> Winooski, VT 05404
> (802) 655-2600, ext. 120
> http://www.sfxwinooski.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: Printopia Pro - iPad wireless printing

2013-05-03T11:59:15-04:00

We had looked at the Lantronics device but the regular version of Printopia worked very well for us at our school with 100+ iPads and 9 printers.

As we move to managing iPad printers at the district level, I will consider Printopia Pro over Lantronics for a few reasons. Lantronics lists unlimited networked printers as a feature but the fine print states that more than 10 network printers is less than optimal. Also, according to the manual, it can only process one job at a time regardless of the number of printers which wouldn't work very well at a large [...]

Re: Printopia Pro - iPad wireless printing

2013-05-03T10:40:49-04:00

We've been using a Lantronix xPrintserver (http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver.html) with five or six networked printers and it's worked pretty well. I had to do a little bit of "Advanced" configuration, but the software is a specialized version of CUPS, so it's pretty easy to deal with if you've set up printers with CUPS before (it may be a bit confusing otherwise). And aside from the one printer that I needed to change the driver settings on, it did automagically detect the printers on the network. For a lot less money than our copier vendor wanted to add AirPrint support to one copier, [...]

wireless mouse/remote ideas

2013-05-03T14:36:40+00:00

WOuld be interested to hear recommendations on a good wireless mouse for classroom presentation use.

Thanks,

Kathleen Finn
Library Media Specialist
St. Francis Xavier School
5 St. Peter St.
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600, ext. 120
http://www.sfxwinooski.org

Get the Worm

2013-05-03T08:28:37-04:00

Hi All:

Isn't that the saying... "Early Bird gets..." Get your best pricing by
registering today for Dynamic Landscapes. Last day for Early Bird pricing.

Thanks.

Ed

Re: Google apps administration

2013-05-03T08:11:03-04:00

We are also using FlashPanel - and like Bryan said, it has a much
friendlier interface. Note however, that they are intending to start
charging for this either this summer or fall.

On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 8:04 AM, Colleen Williams wrote:

> I was able to open the Powerpoint on the T drive called Photo Album and
> all the pics were there but there was not music. I added the music and now
> I am trying to save it as a movie. Fingers crossed!
>
>
> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 7:58 AM, [...]

Re: Google apps administration

2013-05-03T08:04:12-04:00

I was able to open the Powerpoint on the T drive called Photo Album and all
the pics were there but there was not music. I added the music and now I am
trying to save it as a movie. Fingers crossed!

On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 7:58 AM, Diane Stacy wrote: [...]

Re: Google apps administration

2013-05-03T07:58:39-04:00

Do you know if it actually allow having different sharing settings for
google docs for accounts in different sub-organizations?

Diane

On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Bryan Thompson > wrote:

> I have been using FlashPanel for over a year. All the controls are much
> easier to Administer, especially groups and assigning users to them.
>
> Bryan
>
>
> On Thursday, May 2, 2013, Diane Stacy wrote:
>
>> What are folks using to administer their google apps domains?
>>
>> Using just the google supplied dashboard there does not seem to be much
[...]

Printopia Pro - iPad wireless printing

2013-05-02T17:55:27-04:00

I was asked today about printing to networked printers from an iPad and I mentioned that we used Printopia. It looks like Printopia just released a "Pro" version which adds a lot to the table. Printing across subnets is possible now which allows you to configure it for an entire district and use active directory to manage printing privileges automatically. You can also centrally manage all print jobs and printers remotely. [...]

Re: Google apps administration

2013-05-02T16:11:49-04:00

I have been using FlashPanel for over a year. All the controls are much
easier to Administer, especially groups and assigning users to them.

Bryan

On Thursday, May 2, 2013, Diane Stacy wrote:

> What are folks using to administer their google apps domains?
>
> Using just the google supplied dashboard there does not seem to be much
> granular control.
>
> I have multiple sub-organizations (some with students) and I would like to
> have different privileges for different orgs.
> Example: I would like to give staff the ability to share docs publicly so
> they [...]

Re: Google apps administration

2013-05-02T15:50:44-04:00

TeacherDashboard provides more "granular" control with the added benefit of
Teachers being able to review and access content (incl. externally shared
docs and gMail) regardless of whether or not it has been shared with them.
It's not cheap, but addresses many needs that Google does not, particularly
K-8.

*Eric Hall*
*Technology Integration Specialist*
*Mount Mansfield Union High School*
*Chittenden East SU* [...]

Google apps administration

2013-05-02T15:45:05-04:00

What are folks using to administer their google apps domains?

Using just the google supplied dashboard there does not seem to be much
granular control.

I have multiple sub-organizations (some with students) and I would like to
have different privileges for different orgs.
Example: I would like to give staff the ability to share docs publicly so
they can embed them in web sites and share info with parents.
However, I do not want students to be able to do this. It appears to me
that all I can do in the Google supplied tools is either turn the feature
[...]

Re: MLTI Antivirus

2013-05-02T14:32:39-04:00

From the demo today - CTL is using Kaseya to manage the devices as well as
Computrace for theft. Kaseya seems to use Kaspersky
http://www.kaseya.com/solutions/it-tools/security/windows-antivirus/

The CTL package seems to have a pretty nice software package included.

Jeff Wallis
Chief Network Engineer
Chittenden East Supervisory Union
802-858-1727
http://www.cesu.k12.vt.us

On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 1:42 PM, Raymond Ballou wrote: [...]

Re: Another AUP issue

2013-05-02T14:16:22-04:00

As promised, here is a follow-up to a post with respect to accessing
personal accounts that are open on school-owned 1-1 devices.
Chittenden East will add the following lines to its AUP for students:

Today at Multi State Learning Tech Demo day

2013-05-02T13:48:59-04:00

There have been some surprises at our event today and if you still have an interest in this, you might consider coming tomorrow...

CTL has a new machine they are offering, an upgrade to the 2Go Convertible Classmate. Different type of screen, which I know was a concern and beefed up processor as well.
They were also well received here in their proposal with their warranty method of covering just about everything with a replacement machine.. theft, accidental, all covered, no quesitions. [...]

Re: MLTI Antivirus

2013-05-02T13:42:05-04:00

HP is Microsoft endpoint protection
CTL is something 'compliant'
Apple is ClamXav (mba) or n/a (iPad)

R

Re: MLTI Antivirus

2013-05-02T13:38:46-04:00

BJ

They are all different solutions.. Refer to Section 9.3 in RFP and corresponding proposals..
Here is the link to all the proposals and summaries...
http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_edtech.html

Peter

Peter Drescher
Education Technology Coordinator
Vermont Department of Education
120 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05620
802-828-5149
peter.drescher@state.vt.us

MLTI Antivirus

2013-05-02T13:32:10-04:00

Peter or anyone for that matter, do you know what the Antivirus solution is
for the MLTI computers?

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Re: Pizza Anyone?

2013-05-02T12:07:46-04:00

Folks,

Just a reminder, in 1 week there will be a Pizza Meeting at 4:00PM,
Zachary's Pizza on Williston Rd in S. Burlington.

Everyone is welcome!

Craig Lyndes

On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Craig Lyndes wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I've been watching the pizza meetings around the state (even attended the
> one in Montpelier - it was great!). I'm thinking that it would be good to
> have another in S. Burlington.
>
> So...
>
> I would like to invite everyone to a Pizza Meeting on Thursday May 9th at
> 4:00 [...]

Re: Disk Imaging Solutions

2013-05-02T10:09:02-04:00

> what are you considering for your imaging solution if you are making the
> switch from Ghost?

I'm partial to Clonezilla or Fog
.

But in evaluating your options, this comparison
of the
various disk imaging programs
may help you
narrow your search.

Regards,
.
Randy

Re: Disk Imaging Solutions

2013-05-02T09:44:04-04:00

I am still a fan of FOG. Http://fog project.org

Bjorn Behrendt
http://www.EdListen.com/
http://www.AskBj.net/
http://www.VTed.org/
On May 2, 2013 8:49 AM, "Kyle Hutchins"
wrote:

> Hello List,
>
> With Norton discontinuing Ghost , what are
> you considering for your imaging solution if you are making the switch from
> Ghost?
>
> For those who do not use Ghost, do you recommend your imaging software?
>
> We are leaning towards MDT, but we would like to consider all options.
> Large scale solutions are a must for us, as well as good product support if
> we [...]

Re: Disk Imaging Solutions

2013-05-02T09:19:44-04:00

FYI this is what Norton is going to. I will check it out, but I have to
say that I really hate their A/V Norton 360...

http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/fact_sheets/b-symantec_
system_recovery_2013_DS_21178625-1.en-us.pdf

It sounds like they are "going virtual" and solving the issues in moving
to different hardware.

David Isham
Network Administrator
Grand Isle Supervisory Union
5038 US Rte 2
North Hero, VT 05474
802-372-6921 vox
802-372-4898 fax

Re: Disk Imaging Solutions

2013-05-02T08:57:54-04:00

I'm loving MDT.....even though we have some tweaking to do still.

On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:49 AM, Kyle Hutchins > wrote:

> Hello List,
>
> With Norton discontinuing Ghost , what are
> you considering for your imaging solution if you are making the switch from
> Ghost?
>
> For those who do not use Ghost, do you recommend your imaging software?
>
> We are leaning towards MDT, but we would like to consider all options.
> Large scale solutions are a must for us, as well as good product support if
> we [...]

Disk Imaging Solutions

2013-05-02T08:49:10-04:00

Hello List,

With Norton discontinuing Ghost , what are you
considering for your imaging solution if you are making the switch from
Ghost?

For those who do not use Ghost, do you recommend your imaging software?

We are leaning towards MDT, but we would like to consider all options.
Large scale solutions are a must for us, as well as good product support if
we run into a snag. [...]

Re: Maine Laptops

2013-05-01T19:16:55-04:00

> And here are these old saws ...
> "He said the Hewlett-Packard operating system is the one most commonly used
> in Maine businesses."
> "In general, the consensus is the iPad is a kind of a 'gee whiz' thing, but
> there is a lot of stuff you can't do with an iPad," [...]

Re: Chrome and PowerSchool Exports

2013-05-01T15:10:31-04:00

We ran into this. If you set the default program for .text files to Excel,
they will automatically open in Excel.

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM, Melissa Hayden-Raley wrote:

> Yes - you have to right click on the resulting text and Save As. This is
> how they have left it, and considered the issue closed. [
> https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=152911
> ]https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=152911
> It's not what I would consider a great solution, but I guess it's not the
> worst either.
> --Melissa
>
> School Information Technology Discussion writes:
> >I let Chrome open the [...]

Re: Chrome and PowerSchool Exports

2013-05-01T15:00:09-04:00

Yes - you have to right click on the resulting text and Save As. This is
how they have left it, and considered the issue closed. [
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=152911
]https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=152911
It's not what I would consider a great solution, but I guess it's not the
worst either.
--Melissa

School Information Technology Discussion writes:
>I let Chrome open the file then right-click, save as and replace the
>.text with .csv to the filename (save as type all files).
>
>
>On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 10:35 AM, Keith Puffer <[
>mailto:kpuffer@wdsdvt.net ]kpuffer@wdsdvt.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>Hiya.
>
>
>How [...]

Re: Redo of the Education Superhighway piece.. sorry...

2013-05-01T14:41:12-04:00

I got through. not sure what happened.

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* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network

gClassFolders ~
Create Google folders for your class.

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 2:37 PM, Raymond Ballou wrote: [...]

Re: Redo of the Education Superhighway piece.. sorry...

2013-05-01T14:37:11-04:00

try it again, its working now (wasnt, 404'd)

they want 10 tests per school.

R

Re: Redo of the Education Superhighway piece.. sorry...

2013-05-01T14:34:58-04:00

I get a 404 page not found error when going to the speedtest link.

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Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network

gClassFolders ~
Create Google folders for your class. [...]

Redo of the Education Superhighway piece.. sorry...

2013-05-01T14:29:48-04:00

Here is the corrected version..

Today is the first day of Vermont SchoolSpeedTest Month!
Starting today any student, teacher, or staff person on the school network can go to http://partners.schoolspeedtest.org/Vermont.html and take a one-minute automatic test that will measure the available Internet capacity at your school.
It's easy! Type in your city, select your school, and click "Start Test!"
The VT SchoolSpeedTest measures the Internet connection speed in the classroom. This information will allow state and district IT staff to prioritize Internet infrastructure upgrades, and will be used as part of state and district budgetary process to make the [...]

Re: Education Superhighway Project.. we begin...

2013-05-01T13:57:34-04:00

Yep.. we'll fix.. that was the link from Education Superhighway.. thanks for the pointing it out.. I'll get with them right off here...

PD

Peter Drescher
Education Technology Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Education
Integrated Support for Learning Division
120 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05620
Ph.: 802.828.5149
FAX: 802.828.0573
peter.drescher@state.vt.us
Twitter: VTDOE_EdTech

From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:SCHOOL-IT@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Matt Henchen
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 11:24 AM
To: SCHOOL-IT@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: Education Superhighway Project.. we begin... [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T13:41:41-04:00

Different share options. I rubrick web design 1

http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=S6BXXA&sp=yes

Rubric:
Website Design Part 1

http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=S6BXXA&sp=yes&mode=framed'
width='600' height='500'>Rubric: Website
Design Part 1

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 1:25 PM, jmorris@stjsd.org wrote:

> i-rubrics used to be free I have not checked in a while.... shareable.
> Many already made.
>
>
> On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Drew Blanchard > > wrote:
>
>> Sorry to throw this out to the list, but I'm traveling and have limited
>> Internet access. This sort of falls into the area of "let [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T13:25:45-04:00

i-rubrics used to be free I have not checked in a while.... shareable.
Many already made.

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Drew Blanchard
wrote:

> Sorry to throw this out to the list, but I'm traveling and have limited
> Internet access. This sort of falls into the area of "let me Google that
> for you…"
>
> Some of our high school teachers are looking for clickable/online rubrics
> or rubric templates - something which can quickly be completed by the
> teacher, saved/stored, then emailed to the student. I *believe* it's
> possible to [...]

Re: Old Server Hard Drive Disposal - ReSOURCE VT

2013-05-01T12:58:24-04:00

Hi John

We are getting a good recycle pile including computers, printers, servers
and some old projectors. BHS has around 30 or so pieces and a couple of the
elementary schools have stuff as well. One of our Techs will be getting
back to me shortly on just how many pieces are in those buildings.
Can we go ahead and schedule a pick up day and time?
Thanks
Mary [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T12:18:27-04:00

I've played around with gclass, but its a bit more than I typically need.
Plus I actually have students create folders, share and adjust
notifications in class. It saves me time and they seem to have more
ownership over their google space when I do it this way.

It is a great product though... [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T12:14:22-04:00

Drew,

This is easily done in Edu 2.0. In the class settings just turn on the
rubrics option. Then in the assignment, teachers can click on "use rubric"
and then fill in what they wish. Very easy and the students automatically
see it when they go to the assignment.

*Clarena*
Clarena M. Renfrow, M.Ed.
Technology Integration Coach
SIG Assistant & LNV Coordinator
Fair Haven Union High School
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
802-265-4966 x-272
*
*
*"Become the change you seek in this world." Ghandi* [...]

Re: Education Superhighway Project.. we begin...

2013-05-01T11:53:09-04:00

I have traffic shaping policies in place on our firewall that limit
bandwidth available to a single user. Some of the collaboration features
of Google Docs really didn't work well while people were maxing out our
internet connection downloading iOS updates on all the iPads/iPods/iPhones
on campus before I did that. So you really can't expect to get an
accurate measure of our aggregate internet bandwidth this way. [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T11:56:08-04:00

Check out Goobric.
http://www.gclassfolders.com/standalone-resources/goobric

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* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network

gClassFolders ~
Create Google folders for your class.

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Drew Blanchard
wrote: [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T11:57:14-04:00

Matt have you seen http://www.gclassfolders.com. It may save you some time
with creating those shared folders.

*Bjorn Behrendt M.Ed ~ Never Stop Learning*
* bj@askbj.net | (802) 772-0003*
*
Google Apps For Education Certified Trainer
*
*My Sites*
~ Edlisten.com ~ Educational Podcast
~ AskBj.net ~ Online Training and Ed Tech Resources
~ VTed.org ~ Vermont's Personal Learning Network

gClassFolders ~
Create Google folders for your class. [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T11:43:41-04:00

Or is the new saying "You should write an app for that."

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Drew Blanchard
wrote:

> Sorry to throw this out to the list, but I'm traveling and have limited
> Internet access. This sort of falls into the area of "let me Google that
> for you…"
>
> Some of our high school teachers are looking for clickable/online rubrics
> or rubric templates - something which can quickly be completed by the
> teacher, saved/stored, then emailed to the student. I *believe* it's
> possible to do this via our [...]

Re: Education Superhighway Project.. we begin...

2013-05-01T11:23:38-04:00

Your links go to the speed test page for Oklahoma, not Vermont...

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Drescher, Peter > wrote:

> Hi all: Vermont is teaming with the Council of Chief State School
> Officials to work with Education Superhighway to help develop a nationwide
> map of Internet access around the country. Please promote this within your
> building or supervisory union. We are looking to create a robust picture
> of the access levels in our schools. I will be promoting a webinar in the
> near future that will help School IT [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T11:21:59-04:00

And if you just want to send a completed rubric to the student, unattached
to student work, then you could create a Google Template from your
rubrics. This would make it easy for teachers to quickly open a rubric,
highlight score, add comments and share with the appropriate student.

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Drew Blanchard
wrote: [...]

Re: "clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T11:20:00-04:00

Interesting brain teaser. Here's one option...

- Create a Google Folder for each class of students
- Create a Folder for each student in the class and share with the
particular student and required coteachers
- Have students submit work on a google doc they drag into their shared
folder
- Have teacher copy the appropriate rubric on the bottom of the students
work, highlight score, and give comments. (not clickable, but it is almost
as easy to highlight in yellow)
- Have coteachers do the same - perhaps using a different color [...]

"clickable" rubrics? Edu20.org?

2013-05-01T11:02:05-04:00

Sorry to throw this out to the list, but I'm traveling and have limited
Internet access. This sort of falls into the area of "let me Google that
for you…"

Some of our high school teachers are looking for clickable/online rubrics
or rubric templates - something which can quickly be completed by the
teacher, saved/stored, then emailed to the student. I *believe* it's
possible to do this via our Edu20.org LMS setup, but this is still a
fledgling system in Winooski. Briefly considered doing something via a
Google Form, but this feels really clunky (and not easy to share "private"
[...]

Re: Chrome and PowerSchool Exports

2013-05-01T10:59:34-04:00

I let Chrome open the file then right-click, save as and replace the .text
with .csv to the filename (save as type all files).

On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 10:35 AM, Keith Puffer wrote:

> Hiya.
>
> How do you folks that use the Chrome browser and use PowerSchool handle
> Quick Exports? I have Googled (yup, verb and given credit to Google) how
> Chrome does the auto open of csv files such as those that are generated
> from PS. We currently have to switch to another browser (FireFox) in order
> to do a [...]

Chrome and PowerSchool Exports

2013-05-01T10:35:43-04:00

Hiya.

How do you folks that use the Chrome browser and use PowerSchool handle
Quick Exports? I have Googled (yup, verb and given credit to Google) how
Chrome does the auto open of csv files such as those that are generated
from PS. We currently have to switch to another browser (FireFox) in order
to do a clean export. I am not interested in the copy/paste approach. It
would be really handy to just have the export downloaded... Looks like
this is a documented issue but with "work arounds" that are a user based
"fix" per export. [...]

Re: video production at Elementary school

2013-05-01T08:52:59-04:00

We use mainly iMovie. We like iMovie because it is free, with
our machines and it is super easy to use. Our kids love our green screen
set up, which is one of those $129 kits off Amazon. One of our 8th
graders recently made this video about technology at MEMS with iMovie and
a Cannon Rebel SLR camera: http://vimeo.com/63908385. [...]