BPS Technology Integration Website - How-Tos http://itech.buffaloschools.org/lastest-docs/how-tos Grabs the latest How-To items in the site. en-us Plone 2.0 Video Infrastructure Review Sept 11 2007 http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/tandberg-video/tandberg-docs-from-ibm/video-infrastructure-review-sept-11-2007 A review of the current infrastructure for our Tandberg Video units. snourse Technical Training How-To Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:09:44 -0400 Tandberg Outside Access http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/tandberg-video/document.2005-10-31.1559916948 These are the steps to use to locate your 168.xxx.xxx.xx number that an outside entity can use to connect to your Tandberg for a videoconference. jmaxian How-To Sun, 18 Sep 2005 09:35:59 -0400 These are the steps to use to locate your 168.xxx.xxx.xx number that an outside entity can use to connect to your Tandberg for a videoconference.

1.  In the Main Menu, choose the Control Panel
2.  In the Control Panel Menu choose Administrator Settings
3.  In Administrator Settings Menu choose Network
4.  In Network Menu choose LAN Settings
5.  In LAN Menu choose H.323 Settings
6.  In the H.323 Setup Page, move to the bottom of the page where it says Advanced H.323 Settings and choose this.
7.  Copy the number in the NAT Address box (it starts with 168).  This will be the IP address that is visible from outside the district network.

]]> Wireless Information http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/wireless-information This folder contains information about the new wireless networks, installed in schools during the year 2008-09 scaher Technical How-To Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:19:42 -0500 Fix for FireFox Already Open 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. scaher How-To Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:35:36 -0500  

If you cannot open Firefox and see the error message Firefox is already open and–you know it isn't–try the following. It seems to work.

Go User's Home Directory:Library:

(Where is the User's Home Directory:Library? Under the Go menu at the top of the screen, select Home from the drop down menu. Find the Library. This is where you will be doing most of your work.)

  • Open the Application Support folder. If there is a Firefox folder there, throw it in the trash.

  • Locate the Library:Mozilla folder. Throw it in the trash.

  • Open the Library:Preferences folder. Find the following and trash:
    com.apple.LaunchServices.plist
    com.apple.mcx.manifests

  • Open the Library:Caches folder. Find the following and trash:
    Mozilla folder

On the Macintosh HD

There is a Mozilla folder in the Macintosh HD:Library

folder. I throw that out for good measure.


]]> Learn How to Set up Instant Messaging 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. scaher How-To Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:27:55 -0500 Apple Remote Desktop Teacher Documentation http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-teams/server-team/server-team-documentation/ARD21TeacherDocumentation.pdf How To Use Apple Remote Desktop 2.1 to Share, View, and Control Screens. A useful guide for teachers who take their students to a computer lab and need to be able to control, share, and view screens. snourse Technical How-To Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:18:51 -0400 Apple Remote Desktop Tips For Administrators http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-teams/server-team/server-team-documentation/ARD21AdminTips.pdf An Apple Remote Deskop How To for Administrators. This document contains helpful tips for network adminstrators who need to setup and train for ARD. Covers ARD 2.1 and is a subset of the complete documentation. snourse Technical How-To Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:18:50 -0400 Apple Remote Desktop 2.1 Documentation Complete http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-teams/server-team/server-team-documentation/ARD21DocumentationComplete.pdf Apple Remote Desktop is a utility for managing, controlling, and viewing Macintosh OS X based computers. Teachers can use ARD to observe, control, and interact with their student’s computers. Network administrators can use ARD to remotely update, control, install, and manage practically any aspect of the computer’s operation. Apple Remote Desktop version 2.1 has new features that allow controlling permissions to be assigned using the user’s network login. For example: User000 can add workstations to their ARD Workstations list using their own User000 and their password. This document will detail the steps for setting up a school to take advantage of this powerful tool. snourse Technical How-To Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:18:50 -0400 Kidspiration Training Document http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-teams/tis-team/training-documents/ploneexfile.2005-10-06.2002849779 Step-by step instructions on using Kidspiration software to organize student thoughts and improve writing skills. draczynski Training How-To Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:56:09 -0400 How to Use Inspiration http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-teams/tis-team/training-documents/ploneexfile.2005-10-06.7113275438 Step-by-step directions on creating an Inspiration web draczynski How-To Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:13:57 -0400 Using Lotus Notes on the Web.pdf http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-teams/tis-team/training-documents/Using%20Lotus%20Notes%20on%20the%20Web.pdf How to use Lotus Notes on a web browser (iNotes 6.5). Currently for Windows users who's mail accounts have been upgraded to iNotes 6.5 slewandowski How-To Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:18:46 -0400 Using Lotus Notes (Webmail) on the Web.pdf http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-teams/tis-team/training-documents/Using%20Notes%20%20%28iBook%29%20on%20the%20Web.pdf A How-To on using Lotus Notes (Webmail) on a web browser. Mostly applies to Mac OS users using a Safari / Internet Explorer. slewandowski How-To Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:18:46 -0400 Atomic Learning News - June 15, 2005 http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/old-news/atomic-learning-news-june-15-2005 Atomic Learning News - June 15, 2005 (c) 2005, Atomic Learning, Inc., all rights reserved HEADLINES: 1. WELCOME ABOARD! 2. NEW TUTORIALS NOW AVAILABLE 3. NEW FEATURE ALERT: CLOSED CAPTIONING 4. AL WINS PRESTIGIOUS CODIE AWARD 5.ON THE ROAD AGAIN . . . . . 6. NEW ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - JEFF CLARKE snourse Tutorial Site Announcement Lesson Plan How-To Video tutorial Fri, 23 Sep 2005 15:33:08 -0400 Atomic Learning News- September 2005 http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/old-news/atomic-learning-news-september-2005 Atomic Learning newsletter: Headlines: >> NEW TUTORIALS NOW AVAILABLE >> ATOMIC LEARNING WINS EDNET AWARD >> ISTE CALLS FOR PRESENTERS >> WELCOME ABOARD! >> ON THE ROAD AGAIN . . . . . >> VIRTUAL TRAINING DATES ANNOUNCED snourse Site Announcement Tutorial How-To Video tutorial Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:12:10 -0400 District World Wide Web Page development Guideline http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/technology-forms/WebGuidelines.pdf The availability of Internet access in all Buffalo City Schools provides an educational opportunity to contribute to the Buffalo City School District’s “Web Page” on the World Wide Web. This electronic publication provides a means of two-way communication for the purposes of sharing information about school curriculum and instruction, school-authorized activities, and other information relating to the Buffalo City School District and its mission. PAGE DEVELOPMENT District staff members as well as students working under the supervision of certified teachers, may create Web pages to be considered for addition to the school/program Web site. Developers of Web pages intended for publication on the District Web server need to meet the guidelines and responsibilities outlined herein and in the current version of Technical Standards available from the Information Technology Office (808 City Hall snourse Forms How-To Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:17:31 -0400