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Miscrosoft

by Ann

Jan 21, 2008

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I purchased a new Dell laptop that came with Miscrosoft
home and student. I chose to upgrade to Miscrosoft Office
Professional and not use the software that came with this
computer. However, on a 2nd laptop that I purchased that
didn't have but a trial version of Miscrosoft home/student,
I upgrade the so...See More

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need help with password protection while computer's repaired

by Rose B/2nd/CA

Jan 21, 2008

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I have to send out my laptop to have the DVD drive
repaired. How do I make sure the technicians who work on
my computer do not find my passwords to bank accounts,
etc. I heard that even after you delete stuff, its really
still there.
Rose

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I am looking at getting into the tech coordinator field

by Altec

Feb 3, 2008

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I have only 11 years experience troubleshooting and
repairing Mac Linux and Windows machines. I'm learning my
third computer language (Python, after PHP5 and PERL) and am
teaching myself how to build and harden LAMP, LDAP, SAMBA
and DHCP servers.

I've designed only abut 8 websites so far....I'm not sure...See More

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Altec /blockquote>

I'm in Colorado

Mar 18, 2008

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tech teacher /blockquote>

It depends on a district's definition of tech coordinator.
In my district there is a distinction made between the
technicians and the instructional technology segments of the
technology department. The Director of Technology has a
teaching background and is not a programmer or network
expert (although sh...See More

Mar 23, 2008

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It's hard to TECH a school

by Scott

Feb 15, 2008

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Hello,
I am a tech in a large Wide Area Network in Ohio, where we
have 6 site buildings, and our own data phone system.

While we rely upon our own Ohio School ISP provider for
most of our web filtering, we realize that our young adults
are
SMARTER THAN THEIR GRADES REFLECT. Isn't that a sad
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Deep Freeze

by Fred Sharpsteen

Feb 18, 2008

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There is some bad news with Deep Freeze there is a hack
for it. But the Good news is make sure that you are
running the most current version of the software and you
will be ok. We also use Deep Freeze and have never been
hack that I know of on it. I am a Novell fan so I will
leave it at that as far as Gr...See More

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Deep Freeze and ActiveX

by ComputerGal

Feb 19, 2008

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I'm tech support as well as computer teacher for an Elem.
I'm having trouble getting a website for Dolch words to
work on our XP machines that run Deep Freeze. Any
suggestions would be wonderful. When I try to install
ActiveX it tells me it can't because it is an unknown
publisher.
Thanks

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New Green Energy Saving Kit

by Marty Reardon

Mar 5, 2008

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Bye-Bye Standby® Energy Saving Starter Kit is a simple and
convenient way to take control of electrical devices and
electronic products, reducing your electric monthly bill,
and energy consumption, and at the same time reduces
wasteful standby power. It is easy to install and use and
is really convenien...See More

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Help with Technology lessons for Math

by iteachmath

Mar 7, 2008

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I teach 7th grade math and have created many of my own
lessons for my students so they are exposed to MS Excel
and MS Word. I don't want to always rely on the math
websites for lessons but it is difficult to find lessons
for math that integrates technology. Any assistance or
ideas would be greatly apprec...See More

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Judy Have you trying activities at [link removed]

Jul 8, 2008

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What's a 21st Century classroom look like?

by zodea

Mar 23, 2008

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I keep hearing we need to be technology literate to keep
our students interested in today world.

Can you help me out with this idea? I often use
PowerPoint with imbedded videos. What else is there? I
have access to other software, but do not really see their
advantage. If I were concerned with an o...See More

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techteach I would say you are correct in that the regular ed teacher should be doing some of the "tech" teaching along with the content. But my point still stands. Kids need to learn WITH technology, not learn technology. Learning a gadget and gizmo does virtually nothing for them in the work force anyhow. Using technology tools to transform how a lesson is ...See MoreI would say you are correct in that the regular ed teacher should be doing some of the "tech" teaching along with the content. But my point still stands. Kids need to learn WITH technology, not learn technology. Learning a gadget and gizmo does virtually nothing for them in the work force anyhow. Using technology tools to transform how a lesson is taught teaches kids how to think about content, understand concepts and reason through (along with collaboration and communication skills, which will be vital to them no matter where they go in life).

In my district, the tech facilitator's job is to A) be a computer janitor (of course, because many teachers don't know why their printer isn't working *roll eyes*) and B) to help teachers USE technology tools to structure lessons and teach content and concepts. There is obviously a place to teach basic level skills like typing and formatting documents, but there is much more beyond that level and technology can transform how we teach kids to think. That should be our focus.

On 3/16/09, Future wrote: > O.K. Yes, students need to learn content. But, what I see > happening at my school is that technology is going backwards. The > teachers and administration quit doing the morning tv news show > and now have it over the intercom.....They want to dismantle the > lab and allow the teachers to teach the technology(Lol- in other > words get rid of the technology). This is a disservice to the > students who will move to the middle school and not know how to > type, not know what a cpu is, not know how to use technology to > enhance their learning(I could go on).... All because we don't > want to teach technology because we are afraid of it....arg!!!I > fight everyday to keep the lab open. I fight to use the time to > teach technology vs. teaching the content of the curriculum which > is the teachers job. I don't think one 45 minute period of time a > week really will impact a students knowledge in the content areas > in a computer lab. Yes, I integrate my lessons on technology with > content but do you really believe one 45 minute lesson on math > once a week in the computer lab will impact the students that > much? Isn't that the regular education teachers job?Just like a > library the computer lab is a resource not an answer to all that > troubles education. What will happen when students are not exposed > to technology? I am struggling to find that delicate balance > between curriculum and technology because who knows in 8 to 10 > years what kinds of jobs will be available for the students we are > teaching now. I am willing to believe they will need to know a lot > about technology. > On 3/03/09, techteach wrote: >> I would disagree with the "tech-driven" aspect. It's not about >> the technology. It's about students becoming producers of >> information and not just consumers of information. If your lesson >> is about the technology, then you're on the wrong track. The >> biggest mistake to be made in a "21st century classroom" is to >> let the tech drive the instruction. Select the best tool for >> learning the content. It's not about podcasting or using a fancy >> microscope or interactive whiteboard. Start with your standards >> and use the technology to help the kids interact, learn and >> produce understanding. When you focus on the tools, tech becomes >> just fluff. It doesn't matter what fancy toys we have if the kids >> aren't learning and demonstrating understanding of the content. >> Just like books don't teach kids, tech doesn't teach them either. >> A good teacher is needed to structure the experience and guide >> students in understanding the content by using the appropriate >> tools for the task at hand. >> >> On 7/16/08, Nik wrote: >>> On 3/23/08, zodea wrote: >>>> I keep hearing we need to be technology literate to keep >>>> our students interested in today world. >>>> >>>> Can you help me out with this idea? I often use >>>> PowerPoint with imbedded videos. What else is there? I >>>> have access to other software, but do not really see their >>>> advantage. If I were concerned with an online class, >>>> maybe, but why use anything other than PowerPoint in the >>>> traditional classroom? >>>> >>>> What skills do you think I need as a high school science >>>> teacher to create a 20th century classroom? >>>> >>>> zodea >>>> >>> You could use united streaming, brain pop, discovery >>> channel,just to mention the few I know of. I'm at lunch in a >>> tech. for the 21st century workshop. There is a lot I hadn't >>> considered and I'm a computer lab teacher. Lol

May 27, 2009

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Joe Frost erhaps I've missed some of the communication regarding this topic, but it seems we might begin with their site: [link removed].

I disagree with the philosophy espoused by the comments "Kids need to learn WITH technology, not learn technology." It doesn't seem logical for students to learn WITH something they haven't been taught how to use....See Moreerhaps I've missed some of the communication regarding this topic, but it seems we might begin with their site: [link removed].

I disagree with the philosophy espoused by the comments "Kids need to learn WITH technology, not learn technology." It doesn't seem logical for students to learn WITH something they haven't been taught how to use.

Fortunately, 21st Century Skills also references "21st Century Tools" wherin the comment is made, "...it is important for people to acquire the learning skills that will enable them to learn to use next-generation technology..."

Addittionally, many universities provide two unique programs of study: Computer Science and Computer Information Systems, so we either provide adequate studies in preparation or we admit we are intentionally handicapping our students and their ability to compete in a specific field.

As you can see I'm coming from a position diametrically opposed to most. I believe all students should be taught both technology for the discipline's sake and how to use it successfully for their future's sake.

On 5/27/09, techteach wrote: > I would say you are correct in that the regular ed teacher should be > doing some of the "tech" teaching along with the content. But my point > still stands. Kids need to learn WITH technology, not learn technology. > Learning a gadget and gizmo does virtually nothing for them in the work > force anyhow. Using technology tools to transform how a lesson is > taught teaches kids how to think about content, understand concepts and > reason through (along with collaboration and communication skills, > which will be vital to them no matter where they go in life). > > In my district, the tech facilitator's job is to A) be a computer > janitor (of course, because many teachers don't know why their printer > isn't working *roll eyes*) and B) to help teachers USE technology tools > to structure lessons and teach content and concepts. There is obviously > a place to teach basic level skills like typing and formatting > documents, but there is much more beyond that level and technology can > transform how we teach kids to think. That should be our focus. > > On 3/16/09, Future wrote: >> O.K. Yes, students need to learn content. But, what I see >> happening at my school is that technology is going backwards. The >> teachers and administration quit doing the morning tv news show >> and now have it over the intercom.....They want to dismantle the >> lab and allow the teachers to teach the technology(Lol- in other >> words get rid of the technology). This is a disservice to the >> students who will move to the middle school and not know how to >> type, not know what a cpu is, not know how to use technology to >> enhance their learning(I could go on).... All because we don't >> want to teach technology because we are afraid of it....arg!!!I >> fight everyday to keep the lab open. I fight to use the time to >> teach technology vs. teaching the content of the curriculum which >> is the teachers job. I don't think one 45 minute period of time a >> week really will impact a students knowledge in the content areas >> in a computer lab. Yes, I integrate my lessons on technology with >> content but do you really believe one 45 minute lesson on math >> once a week in the computer lab will impact the students that >> much? Isn't that the regular education teachers job?Just like a >> library the computer lab is a resource not an answer to all that >> troubles education. What will happen when students are not exposed >> to technology? I am struggling to find that delicate balance >> between curriculum and technology because who knows in 8 to 10 >> years what kinds of jobs will be available for the students we are >> teaching now. I am willing to believe they will need to know a lot >> about technology. >> On 3/03/09, techteach wrote: >>> I would disagree with the "tech-driven" aspect. It's not about >>> the technology. It's about students becoming producers of >>> information and not just consumers of information. If your lesson >>> is about the technology, then you're on the wrong track. The >>> biggest mistake to be made in a "21st century classroom" is to >>> let the tech drive the instruction. Select the best tool for >>> learning the content. It's not about podcasting or using a fancy >>> microscope or interactive whiteboard. Start with your standards >>> and use the technology to help the kids interact, learn and >>> produce understanding. When you focus on the tools, tech becomes >>> just fluff. It doesn't matter what fancy toys we have if the kids >>> aren't learning and demonstrating understanding of the content. >>> Just like books don't teach kids, tech doesn't teach them either. >>> A good teacher is needed to structure the experience and guide >>> students in understanding the content by using the appropriate >>> tools for the task at hand. >>> >>> On 7/16/08, Nik wrote: >>>> On 3/23/08, zodea wrote: >>>>> I keep hearing we need to be technology literate to keep >>>>> our students interested in today world. >>>>> >>>>> Can you help me out with this idea? I often use >>>>> PowerPoint with imbedded videos. What else is there? I >>>>> have access to other software, but do not really see their >>>>> advantage. If I were concerned with an online class, >>>>> maybe, but why use anything other than PowerPoint in the >>>>> traditional classroom? >>>>> >>>>> What skills do you think I need as a high school science >>>>> teacher to create a 20th century classroom? >>>>> >>>>> zodea >>>>> >>>> You could use united streaming, brain pop, discovery >>>> channel,just to mention the few I know of. I'm at lunch in a >>>> tech. for the 21st century workshop. There is a lot I hadn't >>>> considered and I'm a computer lab teacher. Lol

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