Got Bing?

In the past week you may have found that when you typed in Google.com in your address bar you were automatically re-directed to Bing. I spoke with TLC about this on Friday and learned that the reason we are all being redirected back to Bing is due to a setting that Google has recently offered that allows a user to bypass any filter with a few simple clicks. Google is currently working on an educational version and once it is released we will then be able to access Google. This blocked access of google has also caused issues with the softwares that use Googles search engine (google earth, sketchup, etc.).

Printing for Success

This week some of you may have noticed issues with sending print jobs to your team printers. Our print server, setup with drivers compatible with Windows XP, has not matched up with our new operating system, Windows 7. TLC is aware of the issue. Thank you to those who sent in technology requests alerting me to the problem.  Currently all print jobs, whether one page or many, should be sent to the copy machines. Sending them as a stored print will ensure that your document will be available when you go to get it. Here is the link to the instructional video on how to send stored jobs: http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/hxstoredprints

Prep for Tech Req

Few notes that you may need for sending in those first few Technology Request.

 

Often it will ask you at the initial setup for an organizational code. Here it is: 681433059

The password for sending the request is: WGSD

 

Technology requests can be used for but are not limited to: Performing maintenance/repairs, requesting time for in class technology assistance, request for technology plan/meeting time (one on one or team) requesting equipment for in class use or check out, website collaborative work, etc.

 

Please allow two days to process technology requests for hardware/software.

 

 

 

New computer info

The new teacher computers that you will be receiving are Dell Latitude E5410's. They have 4 GB of RAM a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 processor and a 150 GB hard drive. All the new computers coming into the building will be running Windows 7. 

 

Stay tuned....

Feed Reader in School Center

Add informative site RSS feeds on your school center home page to create a central hub of information about your subject area. Use the reader to share quick information about your class room activities by making a Twitter Feed on your website. The possibilities are endless and the video is just the first step. If you would like to schedule time to meet to develop your site please feel free to put in a Technology Request.

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