Transcript Technology Update

Sydney Region
Sydney Region
Computer Coordinators Day
Term 3, 2006
Sydney Region
Agenda
Wrap Up of Term 2 CC Day
Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning
Troubleshooting Tips: Network and cabling problems
Preview: Office 2007, IE7and Vista
The effective use of Internet Access and Email
Wireless solutions for schools
Showcase Presentations:
Educational Support and Development Team (ESDT) website
Apple- overview of new products
ASI- overview of new products
Evaluations and Close
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Wrap up of Term 2, 2006
Term 2 2006 Technology Update (Bambos Meitani)
Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning (Lena Arena)
Office Tips and Tricks (Paul Clark)
T4L 2006 Rollout (Bambos Meitani)
MasterEye – Computer Lab Management Software (Greg Sharkey)
Questions on Notice (Stuart Hasic)
A Quick Look at Memories on TV v3 (Stu Hasic)
Showcase Presentations:
Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI)
CLI will be presenting various new technology-in-teaching
and learning strategies and resources that they are working on
Apple
Podcasting and using MP3 in the classroom
Evaluations and Close
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Wrap up of Term 2, 2006
Evaluation Summary K-6
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Wrap up of Term 2, 2006
Evaluation Summary 7-12
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Wrap up of Term 2, 2006: Evaluation – General Comments
Could we have a default link to Sydney Region in MY Websites in the Portal please?
Fewer agenda items
Pros and Cons of wireless networks
Windows freeware to create Podcasts
A look at examples of how teachers are Integrating technology in the classroom
Sally
Very useful resource, Interesting information, Engaging, Excellent Sally. I would like your
session to have been longer, Excellent, Amazing, Terrific! Very practical
This was amazing-learnt about so many resources in just this short session.
Very informative and valuable. I will enjoy looking into some of the sites demonstrated.
Fantastic, Brilliant, Interesting, I will look at these sites
Good ideas-good links to Cog’s units
Great voice
Great practical ideas. Thanks.
Vasanti/Leigh
Interesting-very new technology, Terrific presentation-good for Mac schools
Looks simple and very user friendly
Sales pitch?, Very corporate flavour
Very interesting- was interested in processes
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Term 3 2006 Technology Update
Sydney Region ICT news
Content Pre-positioning Cache devices- update
 OASIS continuity project-update
Information on ICT standards and directions
 NSWCC
Forum
Recall of notebook batteries- Apple/Dell
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Sydney Region ICT news-1Steve O’Regan
Manager
Management
& Direction
Specialist
Advice &
Planning
Coordination
& Expert
Support
On-Site &
Remote
Technical
Support
Paul Clark
TA – St Peters
Stuart Hasic
TA – Arncliffe
Rob Pucillo
T4L Admin
Bambos Meitani
TA – Bondi
(Andrew McLean)
T4L Admin
Greg Sharkey
TA – Miranda
Mark Dahdah
T4L Admin
Perrie Franks
T4L Tech Supp
Advertised
T4L Tech Supp
Advertised
T4L Tech Supp
(5/6)
Advertised
T4L Tech Supp
Paul Adderley
T4L Tech Supp
(Oatley)
Linda Burke
T4L Tech Supp
Yen Nguyen
T4L Tech Supp (3/4)
(Sydney Sec Coll)
Plus 2 or 3 more to come in semester 2
ITSU (Schools)
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Sydney Region ICT news-2Sydney Region High School Transition Project (STEMS)
2006
Information was contained in InPrincipal: Friday 21st July and was sent to all Primary
schools on 24/7/06
During Week 4 of this term, almost 200 Year 6 teachers, school admin managers and
school counselors attended one of three presentations to assist schools with the
STEMS process for 2006
The presentation notes can be downloaded from here:
http://stuhasic.com/stems/STEMS2006.pdf
Many K-6 schools have already commenced the data collection and STEMS
installation process.
The key date for completion by all K-6 schools is the end of Week 3, Term 4.
Presentations for high schools will be conducted in week 10, term 3 2006 to fill them in
on exactly what STEMS can offer them and to avoid double-processing of transition
information.
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Sydney Region ICT news-3Apple licenses
Email sent to CC’s by Robert Pucillo on 21/8/06
ATTENTION: COMPUTER CO-ORDINATORS
DET Software Sales will be looking into reallocating surplus Mac OS X
10.4 licenses for schools that have not yet taken up the offer. If you wish
to take up the offer and have not yet done so for computers that do
qualify, then do so soon as possible as not to miss out.
The reallocated licenses can then be used to cover computers (clients
and server) that were not previously entitled to an upgrade to Mac OS X
10.4. This can include the following,
1. Computers purchased prior to 2002 (please see the minimum
requirements below) 2. Computers donated/purchased by the PC 3.
Computers purchased by the school 4. Computers won as a prize
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Sydney Region ICT news-4Minimum System Requirements (Macintosh Systems – OS-X)
Sydney Region IT has determined the following as the minimum requirements to run Mac
OS X 10.4
* G3/400Mhz Power PC
* Minimum 320Mb of RAM (Recommended 512Mb RAM)
* 20Gig HD
Please note that tray loading iMacs and beige Power Macs are not able to run OS-X 10.4
and are no longer supported.
Some computers may require a RAM and/or hard drive upgrade to run the new OS. If you
need help identifying what computers would qualify and may need an upgrade please log
a helpdesk call and I can help with an audit of your equipment.
If you have computers that you would like to upgrade and that meet the minimum system
requirements then please send me an email with the number of licenses required. I will
need this information as soon as possible so that I can send it through to Software Sales.
Please feel free to contact Robert if you need more information.
Robert Pucillo, Technology for Learning Administrator
Sydney Region
Ph: 9531 3918 Fax: 9531 3959
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Sydney Region ICT news-5Invoicing for CC days ( Term 4 2005 and Terms 1,2 and 3 2006)
Invoices for attendance at Computer Coordination Days will be sent to
schools in Week 9 of this term.
Please note that the invoice will cover your attendance at the Term 4 2005,
Term 1 2006, Term 2 2006 and Term3 2006 days.
Your prompt attention and payment by the school will be greatly
appreciated. We are broke.
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Content Pre-positioning Cache devices
The necessary infrastructure is being put in place by ITD and
Sydney Region.
Sydney Region ITSU will be delivering and installing the
devices once ITD has commissioned the infrastructure in
support of the program.
Sydney region ITSU will inform schools of the (approximate)
delivery and installation.
More information is available at:
http://esdt.det.nsw.edu.au/Projects/CPC/default.htm
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Information on ICT standards and directions
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/lists/directoratesaz/it/ict_standards/
“The NSW Department of Education and Training is
committed to the use of ICT to support and enhance teaching
and learning. The Information Technology Directorate and the
Centre for Learning Innovation collaborate on the
identification, evaluation, recommendation and potential
standardisation of technologies that may represent a
teaching and learning value proposition.
The following documents are available for general review
Technology Directions Paper on Interactive Whiteboards (pdf 93kb)
“Future papers on other technologies will be added to this
site over time”.
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NSW Computer Coordinators Forum
http://www.nswcc.org/forum
For many years, there has been the NSW Computer Coordinators (NSWCC)
Listserv, a mailing list comprising School Computer Coordinators and others,
operating a s a self-help group.
The problem is, this listserv can at times generate more than 40 emails per
day and many CCs find that daunting and impractical. For this reason the
NSWCC Forum has been created. A neat, catalogued place to
communicate with other CCs and to find answers to known issues.
The forum has only just started up and is growing daily, along with its
content. Accessing the site requires on-line registration, but once signed in,
there is no email overload associated.
Feel free to join in.
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Recall of Apple notebook batteries
Helen Colquhoun
NSW Education Manager
[email protected]
www.compnow.com.au
t : 02 9951 7998
f : 02 9957 4325
m: 0417 269 392
People will need to check the battery serial number and the battery model number. The
exchange is being done via resellers in Australia, so if people can check, then send me a
list with:
1. computer serial no,
2. battery model no. and battery serial no.
We will organise the replacement batteries, get them out to schools and get the old ones
back at that point. No need to send them in in advance. It will probably take several weeks
for the batteries to get out, as Apple are saying there is a 4 - 6 week delay.
The Apple web site is http://support.apple.com/batteryprogram
The Battery model numbers and serials are:
12-inch iBook G4 Battery Model A1061 #No. Range ZZ338 - ZZ427, 3K429 - 3K611, 6C519 - 6C552
12-inch PowerBook G4 Battery Model A1079 #No. Range ZZ411 - ZZ427, 3K428 - 3K611
15-inch PowerBook G4 Battery Model A1078 and A1148 #No. Range 3K425 - 3K601, 6N530 - 6N551
6N601
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Recall of Dell notebook batteries
Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain
batteries sold with Dell Latitude™, Inspiron™, XPS™ and
Dell Precision Mobile Workstation™ notebook computers.
Dell is voluntarily recalling certain Dell-branded batteries
with cells manufactured by Sony and offering free
replacements for these batteries. Under rare conditions, it
is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could pose
a risk of fire. For more information see the following
website:
http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/
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