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Technology Coordinator Report

Technology Coordinator Report. Brock Sombke. NWEA Testing. Successfully prepared East and West computer labs for NWEA Testing. MCA-II Testing. Successfully upgraded all HS library computers to TestNav 6.9, which runs the MCA-II tests. Staff Webpages.

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Technology Coordinator Report

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  1. Technology Coordinator Report Brock Sombke

  2. NWEA Testing • Successfully prepared East and West computer labs for NWEA Testing.

  3. MCA-II Testing • Successfully upgraded all HS library computers to TestNav 6.9, which runs the MCA-II tests.

  4. Staff Webpages • During In-Service, teachers were given many ideas on how to use their staff webpages to enhance communication to both students, parents and beyond.

  5. Website • Technology Corner Page • Holocaust Video • www.maccray.k12.mn.us

  6. New Codec • LCTN installed a new codec for videoconferencing. • HD capabilities • 50” screen • Training on April 22nd

  7. Elem. Staff and I-Movies • Provided assistance to Elementary Staff for creating I-Movies in their classrooms. • Awesome possible teaching tool and strong motivator! • Cheat Sheets • On-Site Training

  8. New Teacher PCs • 5 New PCs being installed into classrooms. • Winter, Donner, Gustafson, McGee, Zondervan • InterWrite Board Issues with Emacs • Hardware Issues with Emacs

  9. New I-Mac • The Music Dept. @ West received new I-Mac, which was funded by the ECFE Dept.

  10. Technology Committee Meeting • Meeting with Technology Committee to be scheduled soon to discuss current Technology Plan • Review Plan • Address areas we are not reaching goals • Ideas for the future • Ideas for summer Tech Week

  11. Wireless Network/Internet Upgrade • LCTN getting estimate from vendors • Current roof satellite dish issues • Elementaries having frequent issues • New setup to have 2 more towers, ridding of relay off of elevators • Wireless network simplified • More info to come soon from LCTN

  12. Needed Computer Lab Upgrades • Elementary Labs have Mac OS X 10.3 • Version not supported by NWEA • Version not supported by Pearson Access (MCA-II Testing) • Applications are no longer working the way they should -- Example: Firefox and I-Movie • Replacing labs with PCs is more than likely

  13. Mac Lab in Room 106 • Similar position as elementary labs • Mac OS X 10.4 • 256 MB RAM -- Big issue

  14. Business Lab • PC lab slowing down immensely • 4-5 years old, needing upgrade to keep up with technology resources, which is part of Technology Plan • Needs Adobe DreamWeaver • Needs higher capabilities

  15. Two Ideas for Lab Upgrades • Virtual Desktop labs in Elementaries • 1 machine can run 6 computer places • Lab of 30 computers would cost a little over $10,000, plus software licensing • If one computer went down, 6 computer places would be unusable

  16. Cont. Two Ideas for Lab Upgrades • Minnesota Computers for Schools • $175 per computer • $5,250 for full lab of 30 computers • Refurbished computers • Windows XP installed licensing including free! • 80 GB Hard Drive; 1 GB RAM • Could get more powerful machines for just a little more

  17. HS Library/Hallway Computer Lab • 1 Mac lab needed at HS site • Photo and Video Editing Software • High Schoolers need that capability

  18. Any Day Technology • These issues can come up on any given day… • Printer Issues • Projector Issues • Email Issues • Staff Data Issues (or other server issues) • Wireless Internet Issues • Network Issues

  19. Philosophy and Goals • Students Come First • However we can find and afford to get technology that will enhance the students’ learning is always a priority

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