Sydney Region ICT Day

Sydney Region ICT Day ICT Update Term 3 2009

Agenda • Wrap Up of Term 2 - 2009 ICT Day • Term 3 2009 Technology Update • Interactive websites • Adobe software - Captivate • ICT Professional Development (High School day only) • Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning (Primary days only) • Digital Education Revolution (High School day only) • K-6 ICT showcase (Primary School days only) • Adobe Resources

Wrap up of ICT Day – Term 2 • Term 2 2009 Technology Update • Microsoft One Note • Need ICT Help? How to Log a Service Desk Call Properly • Windows 7 Release Candidate • Configuring your Personal Learning Network • Laptops4Learning Update (High School Day only) • 2Simple Software (K-6 Days only) • Student Response Systems in Action (Keypad)

Term 3 2009 ICT Update • T4LRollout • Interactive Classrooms Project • Installing DET Software • General ICT News and Updates • Digital Education Revolution NSW

T4L Rollout- 2009 • Semester 1 Rollout covered P5 / P6 + all schools with enrolment < 50 + (HCCR) • Delivery of Semester 1 Rollout completed. • Lenovo Desktops • Apple Desktops, Notebooks & Servers • Acer Notebooks • DELL Servers (progressively being installed now) • Semester 2 T4L announced in inPrincipal on Friday 11/9/09 – delivery in Term 4

T4L Rollout- 2009 • The announcement can be found here: • http://tinyurl.com/T4L2009S2 • IMPORTANT NOTES: • T4L includes 20,000 extra units over 4 years for K-6 Schools • T4L Response Form link in email Fri 11/9/09 • Orders must be placed by Friday 25/9/09 • T4L Website - http://tinyurl.com/T4Lspecs • DET Standard Equipment - http://tinyurl.com/SE4DET • Consider placing discretionary orders at the same time for delivery and install at same time

T4L - Hardware

T4L – Lenovo Desktop Feature

T4L – Lenovo Desktop Feature IMPORTANT NOTE! • The new T4L Lenovo Desktop does NOT includea Parallel Port – therefore: • Do NOT put one of these computers in the front office for use with an OASIS Receipt Printer! • While add-on Parallel Ports can be purchased, they DO NOT work with OASIS • Please use any other PC with an existing parallel port • If the SAM must have a NEW Lenovo for Receipt Printing, a new USB receipt printer is also needed

T4L – Delivery and Install • 2009 T4L computers will NOT be bolted down • Schools will be advised of a delivery date by their T4L vendor(s) (usually a week before) • Pre installation: • Plan the best location for the new computers • Complete the required forms supplied by the vendor • If existing bolted-down PC on desk, installer will unbolt and set aside • School to supply data cable/outlet for each PC

T4L Servers Windows Server 2008 has been released and is being installed on all new servers Virtual Servers are being created for: Active Directory and File Services (HS only) Print Services Web Services (for large servers) Each server install takes approximately 3 days and needs to be scheduled 42 schools with 4+y.o. servers identified

T4L Servers If ordering a new DELL or Apple server (either T4L or discretionary), please also factor in to purchase: An appropriate backup solution An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) For both of these options, please contact one of the Regional Technology Advisers

Dell Server Specifications Changes have been made to Server Range. SR Server Builds:

Apple Server Specifications Changes have been made to Server Range.

Any Questions on T4L Semester 2 2009?

Term 3 2009 ICT Update • T4L Rollout • Interactive Classrooms Project • Installing DET Software • General ICT News and Updates • Digital Education Revolution NSW

Interactive Classrooms Project Phase 4 Installations underway Should be completed by end of the year Phase 5 (Semester 1 2010) has not yet been announced approximately 70 SR schools to be completed by the end of 2010

Bridgit Changes Bridgit is a Desktop-sharing and audio/video conferencing service via the DET WAN The service at bridgit.det.nsw.edu.au is now a Desktop-sharing service only. A/V conferencing has been disabled for better throughput A new service which includes A/V conferencing is available at bridgtav.det.nsw.edu.au Bridgit is an excellent tool for connecting with other schools, even other classrooms in your school

Interactive Classrooms Project New Room Controller with Phase 4 • A panel of control buttons located within the IC cabinet that provides the user with the ability to operate the projector and LCD screen functions from a single point.

Preparing for your school’s I.C. • If your school has not yet been scheduled, you can at least identify suitable rooms: • Front wall must be unobstructed (flat) solid wall space of minimum 3.6m wide by 2.8m high • Room to cater for at least 30 students • Power and data outlets must be on the front wall. Power outlet must be on back wall • Room must be accessible by all (i.e. not a particular teacher’s classroom). Consider disabled access as well

Preparing for your school’s I.C. • Room should be secure(decent locks door/ windows) • Consider existing ambient noise levels • Location of room (eg. beside COLA?) • Carpet on floor? • Library/Computer labs may not be suitable due to loss of access when a VC needs to be run • Long rooms can be a problem for the rear camera/microphones • If you need to build a wall, ask a TA for advice ASAP • When selecting your Connected Classroom, consider future – not current – requirements

Discretionary IWB Purchases • Site surveys are now optional for standard IWB bundle purchases through discretionary funds. • Schools can now choose to simply complete an IWB Bundle Checklist • The checklist is available from DET Procurement • 3+ Rooms Hardboard (Panaboard) Bundle $6863 ex GST per room • 3+ Rooms Softboard (Smartboard) Bundle $7242 ex GST per room • 1-2 Rooms Hardboard (Panaboard) Bundle $7372 ex GST per room • 1-2 Rooms Softboard (Smartboard) Bundle $7733 ex GST per room

Checking ICP Installations Each IWB/ICP installation must be signed off by the school. Each installation must be checked before signing off The board & projector are secure & aligned It has been tested with a computer and all parts work properly The worksite is clear of all packaging and dust If not happy, DON’T sign off. Ring Fleet Desk on 1800 654 310 and/or a Regional T.A.

Any Questions on Interactive Classrooms?

Learning to Change…

Installing DET-Licenced Software • What is DET-Licenced software? • Microsoft Office 2007 (Win) and Office 2008 (Mac) • Microsoft Expression Web (Win) • Microsoft Student (Win) • Microsoft XP Service Pack 3 (Win) • Adobe Creative Suites (Win & Mac) • Adobe Acrobat/Captivate/PE & PS Elements • SMART Notebook (Win & Mac) • Symantec Antivirus (Win & Mac)

Adobe Software Agreement

Installing DET-Licenced Software • All of this software can be made accessible for installation purposes from the school’s CPC Server • Apple versions plus the CS4 Master Suite will only be replicated to the CPC server on request • Please e-mail Greg Sharkey • For one-off installations, a DIY option is available. For bulk-installs, Altiris remote jobs can be enabled

DIY DET Software Installations You must be logged on as a local admin to the computer You must be a member of the SWIM group. SWIM membership is controlled through AMU Instructions can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/DETSoftware(All software) http://tinyurl.com/softdeploy(SAV/WSUS/Adobe CS4)

Remote DET Software Installation Many packages can be remotely deployed to PCs using Altiris. To do this, you must first: Identify the PCs by Computer Name and compile as a list Ensure Altiris Agent has been installed Identify the package(s) you would like installed and ensure that the selected PCs are suitable Log a Service Desk Call electronically (via DET Portal) including all of this detail.

DET Software @ Home Some DET Software also covers usage by Teachers at Home. SMART Symantec Microsoft Adobe http://tinyurl.com/homesoft

DET Software @ Home Smart Notebook 10 Download from Portal My Websites: SMART Notebook Software Download

DET Software @ Home Symantec Windows (XP and Vista, 32 bit & 64 bit) Symantec Antivirus 10.2 Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 Mac (OS-X 10.4.10 or later) Symantec Antivirus 10.2 Mac (OS-X 10.3 – 10.4) Symantec Antivirus 10.1.1 Download from Software site or via portal http://Antivirus.det.nsw.edu.au (at School) Portal – MyWebsites – DET Antivirus Websites

DET Software @ Home Microsoft Software Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (Upgrade) Office Enterprise 2007 (Windows) Office 2008 (Mac) Expression Studio (Windows) (Web, Blend, Design, Media and Encoder) Student 2009 (Windows) Visual Studio Pro 2008 (Windows) Simply International https://www.sigroup.com.au/teachers

DET Software @ Home Adobe Software Adobe CS4 Master Collection for Windows Acrobat Pro Extended, Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements, Captivate, Master Collection (9xDVD) Adobe CS4 Master Collection for MAC Acrobat Pro , Photoshop Elements, Master Collection (7xDVD) Simply International https://www.sigroup.com.au/teachers

Windows Updates To avoid virus and worm problems, all Windows PCs must: Have Service Pack 3 installed (check in My Computer…Help…About Windows) Have Windows Update Service configured pointing to the school’s CPC server Have Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition installed and kept up to date Typically, older PCs are a problem

Any Questions on DET Software?

DET ICT Policies & Standards A quick place to find all DET policies and procedures, including technology http://tinyurl.com/DETpolicies A quick place to find many links to useful ITD information http://tinyurl.com/ITDlinks NewGuideline Published for Dealing with Inappropriate content on YouTube http://tinyurl.com/YTpolicy

When the DET Portal Goes Down... You may still be able to access:Anywhere: - Webmail - http://tinyurl.com/DETwebmailAt School only: - OASIS - http://tinyurl.com/DETOASIS - EMU - http://tinyurl.com/NSWDETEMU - SMU - http://tinyurl.com/NSWDETSMU - RMU - http://tinyurl.com/NSWDETRMU

Computer Skills Test Y10 Exam From 2010, the CST10 exam will no longer be available on paper and must be completed on-line In 2009, more than 75 percent of all high schools will choose the on-line CST Any school wanting to change its 2009 CST choice from pen-and-paper to on-line to better prepare for the mandatory on-line version in 2010 should contact records@bos.nsw.edu.au or phone (02) 9367 8107

ACMA Cybersmart Program The Cybersmart program aims to: Inform children, parents, teachers and library staff about cybersafety issues Educate audiences through information, resources and practical advice Empower children to be safe online. They can offer: Internet Safety Awareness Presentations Professional Development for Educators http://tinyurl.com/cybersmart(Memo:DN/09/00274)

Building the Education Revolution As part of BER or any other works, If your school is currently considering or planning any modification or extensions to your schools Local Area Network, such as cabling, switches and/or wireless please liaise with the following person to ensure that the modifications meet current DET standards: Paul Clark Technology Adviser, Sydney Region Ph 0400 372562 Email: Paul.Clark@det.nsw.edu.au

ICT Day Billing It’s Term 3 again! This is the term where all schools are billed for their attendance at these days, $20 per person, per day This covers your attendance at the Term 4 2008 day as well as Terms 1, 2 and 3 2009 days. Participants that enrolled, but could not attend will not be charged The funds will be direct-debited in November and notification from Bathurst will be provided beforehand Please let your SAM know this is happening

STEMS 2009 STEMS is continuing in Sydney Region (it’s 8th year – started in 2002 in St George District) Schools and Year 6 teachers will need to complete the data entry for student transition to high school by Wk 9 - Term 3 There are now less than 2 weeks to go. Many thanks to the schools that have already completed STEMS for 2009. http://stuhasic.com/stems

Any Questions on all that Stuff?

Term 3 2009 ICT Update • T4L Rollout • Interactive Classrooms Project • Installing DET Software • General ICT News and Updates • D.E.R. NSW

Digital Education Revolution

Digital Education Revolution Program update: 51 Technical Support Officers (TSO) have been appointed in Sydney Region - one per high school, with 2 at Oatley and Sydney Boys HS 5 Regional TSOs have been appointed to look after approx 10 high schools each Phase 1 of Wireless Installation is continuing All schools have received T1 (Staff) laptops for approximately 30% of their teachers The S1 (Student) Rollout for year 9 students has commenced

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