Sydney Region ICT Coordinators Day

Sydney Region ICT Coordinators Day Term 3 2010

Today’s ICT Day Agenda • Term 3 ICT Update – What’s been happening? • BlogED – DET’s Blogging service for schools & TAFE • Adobe software – Creative Suite 5 • The Apple iPad in NSW Public Schools: is it viable? • Windows 7 / Office 2010 (K-6 days only) • K-6 Portable Computer Labs (K-6 days only) • Digital Education Revolution (High School day only)

Wrap up of ICT Day – T2 2010 • Term 2 Update • Interactive websites • Adobe Software – Adobe Acrobat Forms • School Administration & Learning Management (SALM) • ICT in Distance Education (K-6 days only) • K-6 ICT showcase (K-6 days only) • DER – Professional Learning (High School day only) • Digital Education Revolution (High School day only)

Term 3 2010 ICT Update • T4L Rollout & Hardware • DET Software News • IWB and Projector News • Yammer Update • Website Stuff

T4L Rollout • There as still been no announcement for T4L for the majority of schools (except P5/P6) for 2010. • But we do know some things: • Numbers will be similar to 2009 for all schools • Windows PCs will rollout with Windows 7 Enterprise • For Desktops and Laptops, Win 7 64-bit is expected • Adobe CS5 confirmed, MS Office 2010 expected • New brands/models of laptop computers on offer • DER Netbooks to be available on T4L this year • No longer based on Rollout Units, but Cash Value

T4L – Cash? • Since T4L and (CISP) started, allocations have been based on “points” or “units” • 1 unit = 1 Windows Desktop PC • Schools were allocated units based on their enrolment divided by 8 and split across 4 years • Laptops, Apple Macs and Servers cost multiple/fractions of units • Now, units will be provided as a Cash Value • Cash can be applied ONLY to T4L products

T4L – New Laptops Acer TravelMate 8572 (Base) Intel i3 Processor 160GB HDD/2GB RAM 1.3 megapixel webcam 2.6kg weight Carry case included T4L Price: $1,038 ex GST* Lenovo ThinkPad L512 (Base) Intel i5 Processor 160GB HDD/2GB RAM 2.0 megapixel webcam 2.3kg weight No carry case supplied T4L Price: $1,100 ex GST* * Confirm pricing before ordering

T4L – New Laptops Acer TravelMate 8572 (Advanced) Intel i5 Processor 320GB HDD/4GB RAM 1.3 megapixel webcam 2.6kg weight Carry case included T4L Price: $1,315 ex GST* Lenovo ThinkPad L512 (Advanced) Intel i5 Processor 320GB HDD/4GB RAM 2.0 megapixel webcam 2.6kg weight No carry case supplied T4L Price: $1,335 ex GST* * Confirm pricing before ordering

T4L – New Netbooks Acer Aspire One Pro 533 Intel Atom Processor 160GB HDD/2GB RAM 1024x600 screen resolution Adobe CS5 Web Suite T4L Price: $407.68 ex GST* NOT available for DER Schools! Lenovo ThinkPad Mini 10 Intel Atom Processor 160GB HDD/2GB RAM 1280x720 screen resolution Adobe CS5 Web Suite T4L Price: $480.19 ex GST* DER model: A19 Non-DER model: A21 Details at: http://tinyurl.com/derpurchase * Confirm pricingbefore ordering

T4L – New Servers SR Dell PowerEdge T610 (Base) Intel Xeon QuadCore E5504 3x 300GB HDD / 8GB RAM T4L Price: $3,009 ex GST* Suitable for Small/Medium PrimaryNO Backup solution included SR Dell PowerEdge T610 (Advanced) 2x Intel Xeon Quad Core E5504 6x 300GB HDD / 16GB RAM T4L Price: $5,047 ex GST* Suitable for Medium Primary/High School NO Backup solution included R610 – Rack-Mounted T610 - Tower * Confirm pricing before ordering

Engraving Computers • Previously it was expected that all PCs were to be engraved with the school’s name – but changes are occurring: • Lenovo and Acer have both stated that laptop warranty repairs will involve a direct swapout • Schools may receive new or refurbished laptops as replacements under warranty • Future desktop warranty claims may be by swapout, but at present are onsite repairs • All new computers should NOT be engraved

Personal Laptops and Storage • Regarding Personal Laptops at school, Sydney Region IT Services recommends: • Staff laptops can connect to the Internet, but ONLY if clean and they have up to date Antivirus software • Staff laptops should NOT be joined to the domain • Student personal laptops should NOT be used on the school network AT ALL • Personal Storage Devices (USB sticks & HDDs): • OK, but Group Policy DISABLING Autorun should be applied • Recommend that a FOLDER called Autorun.inf is placed on the ROOT folder of all external drive devices

Any Questions on T4L?

Old Spice

Term 3 2010 ICT Update • T4L Rollout and Hardware • DET Software News • IWB and Projector News • Yammer Update • Website Stuff

Windows 7 in DET • T4L and Discretionary PC Desktops and Laptops are expected to come with Win 7 • Probably 64-bit OS for all but Netbooks • Possibly with Office 2010 (to be confirmed) • This will have implications for current software used in schools • Some older software may not work • Will be discussed further in Mark’s session later in the day (K-6 Days)

Supporting Infrastructure • CPC Servers currently support: • SAV 10 - Will not work with Win 7 • Altiris • Windows Updates for Win XP • CPCs are now out of warranty • Need to be replaced with infrastructure to support Win 7 • DIP Lite to be installed for 1,700 Primary Schools

Windows 7 – what is required? (Proposed – Subject to change) • T4L SOE Image • Currently being developed by DMIG • Replacement of Symantec Antivirus with MS Forefront Endpoint (all PC’s + Servers) • Install DIP Lite Servers in non-DER schools • Replacement of current Altiris Infrastructure with Microsoft SCCM (All PC’s) • Win 7 SOE made available for retro PC installation on in-warranty PCs

Home-Use Microsoft Software https://www.sigroup.com.au/teachers

Home-Use Adobe CS5 Suites These are themain Adobe CS5Suites availableto DET Staff forHome Use. In addition, you can also orderthe followingseparately: - Acrobat Pro- Captivate- Contribute- Photoshop & Premiere Elements

Home-Use Adobe CS5 Suites https://www.sigroup.com.au/teachers

Smart Notebook V10 for Mac • There is a known error being reported by Smart Notebook V10 relating to Adobe Flash • If your Mac has Flash 10.1 installed, SMART Notebook is not happy and raises an error • Downgrading to Flash 10.0 resolves the issue • SMART have acknowledged the problem and will release a fix in Oct/Nov 2010 • SR can deploy a downgrade to fix the issue but websites that need 10.1 will not work • Log a call only for IWB computers, specifying the COMPUTER NAME(s) to be updated and leave them ON.

Any Questions on Software?

Old Spice - Questions

IWBs in NSW Public Schools As at June 30 2010, there are: 12,125 classrooms with IWB/Projector installed 6,512 of these are discretionary purchases 1,772 are Connected Classrooms 3,841 are BER installations Approximate breakdown: 80% SMARTboard / 17% Panaboard / 3% Other

Sanyo Projector Lamps Schools have invested in multiple Sanyo Projectors and IWBs in the past two years Most projectors are used all day everyday The lamps are consumable items Each cost $257.40 ex GST and these costs will need to be factored into school budgets Always keep spare lamps on hand! NOTE: type A or B! “Dead” projectors may actually be dead lamps Swap the lamp before logging a warranty call Swap it back if it doesn’t fix it! Dead lamps MUST NOT end up in landfill as they contain mercury!

Sanyo Projector Maintenance With so many projectors now in classrooms, it is very important to maintain them properly Please ensure staff are familiar with the maintenance guides for: Cleaning the air filter Set the projector to auto-shutdown and not standby Resetting the thermal switch Replacing a dead or dying lamp All of these guides and more can be found at the DET Intranet site: http://tinyurl.com/detsanyo

Epson Ultra-Short Throw Projectors Electroboard now supply Epson EB-460e Ultra-Short Throw Projector with Smart board bundles: $2,340 including mount (Sanyo is $2628.40) $222.30 replacement lamps (Sanyo is $257.40) 3,000 lumens (Sanyo is 2,000 lumens) Filter cleaning quarterly (Sanyo fortnightly) Lamp life 3,500 hrs ECO mode(Sanyo 3,000 hrs ECO mode)

Phase 6 Connected Classrooms • Phase 6 – Semester 2 2010 • All remaining schools (except BER-affected sites) will be receiving their Connected Classroom Installations in Phase 6. • Phase 6 schools have all had their on-site assessment completed with work scheduled • Contact us for Advice if required.

BER - Classroom Entitlements • All BER new and refurbished classrooms are entitled to receive the following: • IWB and Projector kit installed (school chooses brand) • 8 dual data outlets incl. two single outlets on the ceiling for possible future wireless access points • If you are concerned that your school has not received all data outlets, contact Paul Clark.

Any Questions on IWB Stuff?

Old Spice – In the Library

Yammer – Have YOU joined yet? • Yammer is a real-time communication platform for companies, groups and organisations • NSW DET started using Yammer in 2008, but have recently opened it up to all DET Staff

Yammer • It’s a bit like Facebook and Twitter, but ONLY for NSW DET staff to use for professional learning and sharing • At present, over 5,000 DET staff have signed up using their @det email account • 4,000 have signed up since the last ICT Day • The last 1,000 signed up in just three weeks • http://tinyurl.com/detyammer-A beginner’s guide to using Yammer

Start your PLN with Yammer • Here’s a quick example of Yammer’s power: • http://www.techlearning.com/article/32300

Ask Yammer a Q - Get an A A Sydney Region SAM asks a Q and six minutes later it’s answered by a SAM in Merimbula...

Yammer Demo http://yammer.com

Questions or Comments on Yammer?

21C Education in New Brunswick

Behind the News on Apple Macs • There is a known issue with accessing Behind the News video content from the ABC website on Apple Macs within DET • It was thought the issue related to Firefox, but in fact it is a problem with the ABC website itself • DET is currently working with both the ABC and Adobe in finding a solution • Rob Pucillo will advise Mac schools when the problem has been resolved.

Password Security • Increase in Security Incidents • Password Security incidents:

Password Security • Set the three secret questions with difficult answers • Encourage staff to use strong passwords and change them regularly • DO NOT Share passwords • DO NOT Log in on personal student devices • Do NOT allow students to connect NON DET laptops onto school LAN

Using OneNote to Manage Webmail • The School Email account is a constant challenge for Admin staff • Limited mailbox size • Email intended for different staff members • Important memoranda to keep • Important attachments to manage • Greg presented a solution for using OneNote to manage webmail at the SASSPA conference: • http://tinyurl.com/sasspa2010

Breakkie with a Teckkie VCs • In an effort to : • (1) Promote the regular use of Video Conferencing • (2) Provide professional development for staff • A new weekly “TV Show” is being presented every Wednesday morning (repeated on Thursday mornings) • Kicking off at 8am for 30 minutes, a team of presenters will highlight 3 or more Web 2.0 educational resources for teachers to try • http://hccweb2.org/bt- for past show content and to book your school in – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Think BEFORE You Post

Year 10 Digital Citizenship • From the start of Term 4, CLI will be running a V.C. to support a new accredited TPL course on Digital Citizenship for Yr 10 teachers • The V.C. introduces the following material: • A three-hour course • Integrated Digital Citizenship Laptop Wraps • Mystery Matters – “Digital Dilemma” resource • http://tinyurl.com/clidigcit • In 2011, the course will be extended to Stage 3

Internet Safety • In 2005 and again in 2007, Sydney Region ran evening seminars for parents on Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship • The session has been repeated recently and the content updated for a 2010 audience • Details of the seminar including the handout and links to useful website are here: • http://tinyurl.com/srinternet

Sydney Region ICT Coordinators Day