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Home About Discussion Recent Discussion Create New Topic Membership Join Now Login	September 2005 Minutes Author:   Educational Service Unit 7   Posted: 11/28/05; 11:11:40 AM Topic: September 2005 Minutes Msg #: 4 (top msg in thread) Prev/Next: 3/5 Reads: 1288 [Click Minutes September 2005 to download the file] NNNC: SunOne (formerly I-Planet) Demonstration and Information Active October 3, 2005 Will replace TWIG, Squirrel, Mail2Web Supported by Firefox or Safari with minor preference changes.  All other web browsers are not supported at this time TWIG and Squirrel will be inactive October 31, 2005 Address book in Twig or Squirrel need to be copied Messages will transfer from Twig and Squirrel.  Messages in folders will have to be resorted in SunOne   To log in to Sun One, you must use your full email address  Attachments should be transferred also        Advantages: Stability because of 4 servers LDAP server search - may search contact information for all participating ESUs Have the same email at home and school Stores email on a server Teachers do not need to be at their own computer to check mail, can use any networked machine ESU7 will compose a letter describing the transition steps for the LAN Managers to send to their teachers. Spam Mail  - still forward spam messages to spamcop@esu7.org ESU7: Smart Filter The new release will be implemented September 9, 2005. District administrators will be given a password for overrides like BESS.  402N will be first since they are the largest. ESU will control the Smart Filter.  Cost of Smart Filter is $1.10 per computer for the next 3 years.  Send any requests for overrides to sepeters@esu7.org. ; Please include in the email that you have administrative approval.  Always ask your teacher for the category their site is being blocked under and include that in the email so we can keep track. Firewall   Installations have been scheduled   5 port switch (10/100 auto sensing switch) is required  (approx $30.00 ) 64 bit computing If your system is in 64 bit, your applications need to be in 64 bit New apple machines can do 64 or 32 bit   For questions on compatibility, send Dan an email DHCP Troubleshooting Server process that allows IP address distribution   169 address is a self-assigned address.  If you get that address, it typically indicates a connection error.  Enter a static IP  Internet Access - eRate NNNC is beginning the eRate process for this year Can no longer have modems connecting home computers to the schoo Discussion/Group Work: LAN Manager Roles     Networking     Computer Hardware Troubleshooting     Application Troubleshooting     OS Troubleshooting     Printing     Internet / Email     Filtering LAN Manager Meeting Format ESU7 Training     Timeliness -     Survey     Training during LAN Manager meetings Sharepoint Server -  http://lanman.esu7.org/sharepoint.htm Manila List of Manila users for each school will be sent to each district. Please confirm use of website. If not in use, website will be removed.  Let us know if you are wanting to change the look of the district website (Theme). Manila does support blogging. ESU 7 Technology Course via Angel Demonstration of ESU10 TECHS Course. Discussed interest in developing Angel on-line courses on computer application topics. netTrekkerdi - Handout - Differentiated Instruction for Individualized Learning. Signup for the NetTrekker newsletter http://www.nettrekker.com/newsletter/ Signing up for the newsletter requires you to login to netTrekker. netTrekker membership is paid through January 2007. Microsoft Access Class  -  Holley Johnson, Central Community College taught the ESU-sponsored Access class this past summer.  If you are interested in taking the course, contact Sue. 2020 Technology Vision - Handout - registration paid with Title IID Consortium funds. Nebraska Student and Staff Records System (NSSRS) Procedure  http://portal.nde.state.ne.us/site/DesktopDefault.aspx Objective: the new system will replace many current data collection activities used by NDE. NDE will assign a unique student identifier to students in all Nebraska accredited and approved school districts/systems in the fall of 2005.  This will enable all non-pilot districts/systems to prepare for full implementation of NSSRS in the fall of 2006. Data submission this fall will be both for assignment of the student ID and Medicaid. Training Dates: September 27, 29 and 30. NETA - http://neta.lps.org/ Conference - April 27-28, 2006 Student Contests - http://neta.lps.org/Contests.html Teacher opportunities - http://neta.lps.org/Grant.html If you did not attend NETA last spring, you are no longer a member. Visit the website to renew membership.  There are many opportunities for teachers and students to show their skills.   myeLearning Components  http://www.myelearning.org CIMS - Comprehensive Information Management System contains curriculum mapping, assessment delivery, and assessment data analysis software. The three software packages communicate with each other to seamlessly share data for analysis purposes. Learning Management and ePortfolios Curriculum Mapper - electronically map curriculum, align map content to standards, and analyze the curriculum map for gaps, overlaps, and opportunities to learn. Assessment  - Scantron  integrates technology for delivering assessments via web-based, bubble sheet or plain paper methods. Assessments may be created from individual district item banks or on-the-fly for classroom application and scored electronically and analyzed for immediate results. Analysis, whether it be the entire assessment data or individual item, may be done at the district, building, classroom, or individual level. SchoolCity STARS (Standardized Test Analysis and Research System) - web-based application that allows input of norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and benchmark tests for use by administrators and teachers to view summary and detail level reports regarding performance at all levels.   ANGEL - disseminate curriculum content to K-12 students or professional staff development to supplement a face-to-face course or deliver distance learning. $450 per 100 students. ePortfolio  - personal learning space that helps students document their education by keeping a repository of their work and accomplishments and providing a place for self-reflection and expression. Pieces may be shared with audiences such as instructors, mentors, potential employers, or family. Fall Technology Courses This year courses will be offered through Distance Learning.  The first three schools interested will be connected via DL.  Participants may also come to the ESU. Title IID Consortium Schools 06-0001  Boone Central Public Schools 06-0006  Cedar Rapids Public Schools 06-0017  St Edward Public Schools 12-0032  Rising City Public Schools 12-0502  East Butler Public Schools 19-0002  Schuyler Grade Public School 19-0039  Leigh Community Schools 19-0058  Clarkson Public Schools 19-0059  Howells Public Schools 61-0049  Palmer Public Schools 63-0001  Fullerton Public Schools 63-0030  Twin River Public Schools 71-0001  Columbus Public Schools 71-0005  Lakeview  Community Schools 71-0033  Platte District 33 - Creston 71-0067  Humphrey Public Schools 72-0015  Cross County Community Schools 72-0019  Osceola Public Schools 72-0032  Shelby Public Schools 72-0075  High Plains Community Schools

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