http://itech.buffaloschools.org The latest site-wide announcements. Any published item that has "Site Announcement" as a keyword, and a state of "Published". daily 5 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/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/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/tis-news-and-events/news/old-news/bps-triad-partner-in-building-blocks-project TRIAD is a BPS/UB project that provides professional development, curriculum, and resources to PreK teachers who are implementing the Building Blocks early childhood mathematics curriculum in their classrooms. (We are beginning with preschool, but pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade will all be involved.) No publisher snourse Web Site Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:18:06Z News Item 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 No publisher snourse Tutorial Site Announcement Lesson Plan How-To Video tutorial 2008-10-11T16:18:06Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/old-news/hispanic-heritage-month-websites Here are some websites that might be useful for HHM Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Paula Salamone Library Media Specialist No publisher snourse Site Announcement Lesson Plan 2008-10-11T16:18:06Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/old-news/just-released-dwa-7-documentation Learn how to create an attachment, a new contact, stationary or signature–just some of the many things covered in the newly released Domino Web Access documentation. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:18:04Z Page 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 No publisher snourse Site Announcement Tutorial How-To Video tutorial 2008-10-11T16:17:43Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/old-news/technology-for-connected-math A hotlist of approved Connected Math websites. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:43Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-surveys/plonepopoll.2006-01-10.7530786255 What do you consider to have been the best/most influentual "old school" educational program? snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:40Z Poll http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/project-form Organize your Camtasia Project with the Project Form. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:38Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/curriculum-and-technology/other/education-podcast-network Hi Folks, Thought you might enjoy and may want to add to itech for ideas... This link is for the Education Podcast Network and I think it's a great example of what educators are doing with our technology. It's organized by grade, subject and even has a section on "The what, why, and how of 21st century teaching & learning" No publisher nbills Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:31Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/general-technology/web-helpdesk-links Help Desk movies from Kim and Greg's HelpDesk presentation.... No publisher snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:25Z Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/pc-related/clearing-security-logs-on-a-pc When a user is unable to log in and the reason given on the logon screen is "Security Log Full", download the pdf attached below and follow the steps. This usually fixes the error. This happens periodically to the same pcs depending on how much the computer is used. Please note: The user must sign on with admin privileges. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:17Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/pc-related/ad-user-print-management Users in Phase II schools and schools "flipped" to Active Directory can manage their printing through a web interface. Download the pdf and learn how to add printers, pause printing, cancel printing and check printer status. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:17Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/pc-related/the-fundamentals-of-screen-recording The information contained within this guide will help you understand the guiding principles behind successful screen recording. Before you begin working with Camtasia Studio, it is recommend that you read through this guide to become familiar with some of the terms and concepts that you will come across when making your videos. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:17Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/pc-related/ploneexfile.2005-12-06.5263406970 Step-by-step instructions, with screen shots, on installing a Hewlett Packard Laserjet 2300 network printer. For Windows XP machines including the ThinkPad laptops. No publisher msedita Technical Site Announcement How-To 2008-10-11T16:17:15Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/pc-related/ploneexfile.2005-12-06.8446423655 Step-by-step instructions, with screen shots, on installing your HP1100 network printer. For Windows XP machines including the ThinkPad laptop computers. No publisher msedita Technical Site Announcement How-To 2008-10-11T16:17:15Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/mac-related/apple-remote-desktop-admin-guide Download a copy of the Administrator's Guide. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:17:14Z Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/educational-software-repository This site is a repository for educational software for the district. It includes textbook supplements (CD-ROMS) and various other software packages that lend themselves to being hosted on the web. No publisher snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:16:49Z Folder http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/dibels/step-by-step-sync-station-installs Download this step by step guide to installing a DIBELS sync station on either a Mac or PC. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:16:49Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/new-buffalo-website/web-steps Download a copy of Web Steps. This illustrated document walks you through the the basics of our new website's content management system. No publisher scaher Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:16:47Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/administrative-software-and-web-resources/ard/ard Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management tasks — all without leaving your desk. Featuring Automator actions, Remote Spotlight search, and a new Dashboard widget, Apple Remote Desktop 3 makes your job easier than ever. No publisher snourse Technical Site Announcement TIS Team 2008-10-11T16:16:47Z Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/web-resources/teacher-pages-training-manual/teacher-pages-help-manual Teacher Pages Help Manual from SchoolWorld offers step-by-step instructions for creating a classroom web site on MyTeacherPages. If you are a Buffalo Public School teacher and you would like to create your own teacher website, see the Technology Integration Specialist in your building for an account and admin site url. (The manual is a pdf.) No publisher scaher MyTeacherPages Site Announcement How-To 2008-10-11T16:16:33Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/web-resources/acuity/acuity Acuity is a web-based assessment tool from McGraw-Hill being used in the district in grades 3-8. Download the Quick Start Guide if you have questions about setting up your classes for testing. No publisher scaher Web Site Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:16:23Z Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/software/inspiration/what-s-new-with-inspiration-october-05 Announcing Inspiration Software's eighth annual Inspired Teacher Scholarships for Visual Learning! * Inspiration® for Pocket PC offers exciting new dimension *to handheld learning * Introducing Kidspiration® 2.1 and Inspiration® 7.6! - New updates that support emerging classroom technologies * Promethean Announces Exclusive Offer with Inspiration Software * Broward County Public Schools Offers All Students Inspiration and Kidspiration as Cross-Curricular Instructional Tools No publisher snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:16:09Z News Item http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/control-pcs-via-ard-and-applescript This script, when used in conjuction with Apple Remote Desktop, will allow selected windows computers to be controlled in Safari via the PC's built in web based VNC server. Instructions are included. No publisher snourse Technical Site Announcement software 2008-10-11T16:15:56Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/language-online-assessment-system The login page for the ELA Language! Online Assessment System. Teacher enter results from their Language Assessment: Summative Tests and Progress Indicators books. (Sopris West) No publisher snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:15:56Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/convocation-07-quicktime-download A link to the downloadable Quicktime movie of Superintendent James Williams' 2007 Convocation address. Available within district network only. Requires Quicktime 7. No publisher snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:15:56Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/support/esis-mark-entry-video-tutorial-webpage This website will play the high quality version of the Mark Entry Tutorial. It also contains links to all other versions of the video. This website and all video links are available only within the district network. No publisher snourse Site Announcement Tutorial How-To Video tutorial 2008-10-11T16:15:56Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/support/copy_of_esis-mark-entry-video-tutorial A video tutorial (requires Quicktime 6+- lower quality/larger download but may be more compatible with older versions of QuickTime) for the mark entry procedure using the eSIS student information. Web grading will be replaced by eSIS Teacher Assistant for end of quarter grade reporting and 5-week progress reports. It's only available within the district network. (Updated 10/31/07 with new URL for eSIS and information regarding Regents Exam Score Entry) This tutorial is meant for the teachers in my buildings (S. Park, Emerson)- but feel free to use if you like. -Scott (this link will download a Quicktime reference file which, when opened, will open the video) No publisher snourse Site Announcement Tutorial How-To Video tutorial 2008-10-11T16:15:56Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/support/how-to-change-your-esis-teacher-assistant-password Instructions on how to change your eSIS password via Teacher Assistant (.pdf file). It's very important that your password has been changed and is secure! No publisher snourse Site Announcement How-To 2008-10-11T16:15:56Z File http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/support/esis-login-link eSIS is the district's student information system. Click this link to login. Please note- you may need to follow the instructions to either install a plugin, or to Always trust an web certificate. No publisher snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:15:56Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/support/esis-mark-entry-video-tutorial A video tutorial (requires Quicktime 7+) for the mark entry procedure using the eSIS student information. Web grading will be replaced by eSIS Teacher Assistant for end of quarter grade reporting and 5-week progress reports. It's only available within the district network. This tutorial is meant for the teachers in my buildings (S. Park, Emerson)- but feel free to use if you like. -Scott (this link will download a Quicktime reference file which, when opened, will open the video) (Updated 10/31/07 with new URL for eSIS, better quality, and information regarding Regents Exam Score Entry) No publisher snourse Site Announcement Tutorial How-To Video tutorial 2008-10-11T16:15:55Z Link http://itech.buffaloschools.org/Members/snourse/convocation-06-quicktime-download A link to the downloadable Quicktime movie of Superintendent James Williams' 2006 Convocation address. Available within district only. Requires Quicktime 7. No publisher snourse Site Announcement 2008-10-11T16:15:55Z Link