http://itech.buffaloschools.org News, updates and events from the BPS Technology Integration Resource page at itech.buffaloschools.org hourly 2 2005-09-21T19:27:26Z http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/scaher/8e6-filtering-problems Some teachers are still experiencing filtering issues following the installation of the 8e6 client on their laptops, earlier in April. (This is a PC problem only.) No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2009-07-23T12:23:36Z Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/scaher/activstudio-pocasts Over the past couple of years of using her Promethean board and ActivStudio, Cheryl Mcpherson has learned a few tips and tricks. The following podcasts will help you get started so enjoy. She is open for suggestions for future podcasts. No publisher scaher whiteboards 2009-07-23T12:22:10Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/scaher/want-to-share-your-ical-calendar-sorry-mac-users-only Not up to setting up a WedDAV enabled server to share your iCal Calendar with your colleagues? Consider sharing your calendar using iCal Exchange. It is free and easy to use. Download the step sheet. No publisher scaher 2009-07-16T22:36:21Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-june-inservice PLO Instructional Technology: In-service planned to kick off district wide implementation of new math program. No publisher scaher Training 2009-05-12T16:47:08Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/ismith/vcapture-express/vCaptureExpressSetupTIF.zip Software No publisher ismith 2009-05-11T10:04:01Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/ismith/vcapture-express/Vcapture%20Scanning%20for%20Acuity%20QRG%20Buffalo%20%282%29.pdf install instructions No publisher ismith 2009-05-11T10:03:46Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-inservice-May-14-08 The in-service planned for Thursday, May 14 at the BPDTC has been cancelled. Please adjust your calendars. No publisher snourse Training 2009-05-11T10:02:50Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/news-2008-09/news-april-june-2009/pdf-tips-and-tricks Check out these free services from PrimoPDF. No publisher scaher 2009-04-27T14:33:52Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-training-pgs-training TIS Training for the new Professional Growth System website is planned for April 28 at the BPDTC. No publisher scaher Training 2009-04-23T13:57:58Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/computrace/computrace-install-error-messages Download a complete list of Error Messages. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2009-04-14T11:43:54Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/news-2008-09/news-april-june-2009/mywebspiration Webspiration™ is the new online visual thinking tool that helps you capture ideas, organize information, diagram processes and create clear, concise written documents whether working individually or collaboratively. No publisher scaher 2009-04-14T11:37:54Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-inservice-Mar-26-08 The all day in-service will be held at the Buffalo Professional Development and Technology Center, 150 Lower Terrace starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. No publisher snourse Training 2009-03-25T09:44:49Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/lotusnotes/lotus-client-connection-config-changes Client connection configuration changes for migration to WNYRIC need to made to Lotus Notes clients only. Without this update, the user will experience problems. These changes do not apply to web mail uers. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2009-03-19T14:46:32Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/xerox-scan-to-email Step by step directions on using the Xerox to scan a document to your email No publisher draczynski 2009-03-11T17:17:33Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/mac-related/plonearticle.2009-03-04.8017055870 A barrage of font corruption error messages occurs when launching Microsoft Word No publisher lduggleby 2009-03-04T15:19:57Z Article http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/whiteboard-tot-training Whiteboard training is open to all Technology Integration Specialists who attended last August's TOT training at School 89. No publisher scaher Training 2009-02-12T13:02:24Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/science-kit-training Science Kit training for Technology Integration Specialists will be held at the Tri Main Building on Main Street. No publisher scaher Training 2009-02-12T12:42:00Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-inservice-Feb-19-08 The fourth inservice of the 2008-09 school year is planned for February 4. No publisher snourse Training 2009-02-01T12:09:59Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/wireless-information/how-to-join-the-bps-wireless-network-pc-xp This document was prepared by Ken Koch WAN Specialist, Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) for the Buffalo Public Schools Instructional Technology Dept. No publisher scaher 2009-01-29T14:19:30Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/wireless-information/how-to-join-the-802-1x-network-mac This document was prepared by Ken Koch WAN Specialist, Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) for the Buffalo Public Schools Instructional Technology Dept. No publisher scaher 2009-01-29T14:18:59Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/wireless-information/how-to-bind-a-mac-to-the-bps-domain This document was prepared by Ken Koch WAN Specialist, Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) for the Buffalo Public Schools Instructional Technology Dept. No publisher scaher 2009-01-29T14:09:50Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/news-2008-09/jan-march-2009-1/live-inauguartion-coverage If you are in a building without TV/Cable access, the inauguration can be viewed on line. Here are some suggestions. Please review the District Inauguration Viewing Plan found in Related Item(s) below. No publisher scaher 2009-01-19T12:17:02Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/feb-in-service-date-changed Please note in your calendars that the date of the February in-service has been moved up from Feb. 19 to Feb. 4. No publisher scaher 2008-12-19T17:57:17Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/mac-related/fix-for-firefox-already-open This is a common Firefox error that happens only in the Mac managed world. One sure fire way to fix the problem is to delete the user's home directory. Not the best method. Read on. No publisher scaher How-To 2008-12-09T17:36:25Z Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/whiteboards/downloading-harcourt-transparencies/Downloading_Harcourt_Transparencies_PC.pdf Here is the document with the instructions for downloading Harcourt transparencies from the website with a PC Please share them with your teachers and encourage them to use them with the IWB . Thanks to Ken Fuller for creating the Mac document & another thanks to Sarah Edwards and Cheryl Hurd for all of their work in getting the files scanned and poste No publisher scaher 2008-12-09T15:53:48Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/whiteboards/downloading-harcourt-transparencies/downloading-harcourt-transparencies-mac Here is the document with the instructions for downloading Harcourt transparencies from the website, using a Mac. Please share them with your teachers and encourage them to use them with the IWB . Thanks to Ken Fuller for creating the Mac document & another thanks to Sarah Edwards and Cheryl Hurd for all of their work in getting the files scanned and posted! No publisher scaher 2008-12-09T15:44:22Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-day The third inservice of the 2008-09 school year is planned for Friday, December 12 at the BPDTC, 150 Lower Terrace, starting at 8:30 a.m. No publisher scaher Training 2008-12-08T18:08:23Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-boot-camp TIS Boot Camp is planned for Friday. No publisher scaher Training 2008-12-03T15:54:28Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/software/ti-smartview31/comiclife Information about the district software resource, TI-SmartView, a graphing calculator emulator. No publisher scaher 2008-11-18T17:31:33Z Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/news-2008-09/nov-dec/final-promotion-policy Download a copy of the ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS No publisher scaher 2008-11-14T13:55:17Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/news-2008-09/nov-dec/esis-update-promotion-policy-grading-regulation-7210r There have changes made to the BPS promotion and grading policy. Read below for more information. No publisher scaher 2008-11-14T13:54:54Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/news-2008-09/nov-dec/superintendent-s-letter-to-staff-on-7210-update On September 17, 2008, The Buffalo Board of Education was informed of two new regulations that are attached to Board Policy #7210 on Student Evaluation. These regulations are for immediate implementation. Download a copy of the Superintendent's letter for more information. No publisher scaher 2008-11-14T13:49:20Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/lotusnotes/learn-how-to-set-up-instant-messaging This guide walks you through the process of setting up Instant Messaging using Lotus. District Technology Integration Specialists are using this resource to communicate with the Help Desk at times when they need help immediately .... the IT version of the Bat Phone. No publisher scaher How-To 2008-11-14T13:28:17Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/tis-inservice-Nov-13-08 The second inservice of the 2008-09 school year is planned for Thursday, November 13 at the BPDTC, 150 Lower Terrace, starting at 8:30 a.m. Please note Thursday's agenda has been revised. Scott Nourse will be show us some of the capabilities of the new multimedia server. Bob Sirekas and Visions will be on the agenda in Dec. No publisher snourse Training 2008-11-13T16:09:15Z Event http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/events/qtssdemo/tisdemo.sdp A link to the TIS Demo Stream No publisher snourse 2008-11-13T15:41:11Z File