NYCDOE OIT Discussion

DoE Exchange on Snow Leopard

ccasal — Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:21 am

Author: ccasal

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:21 am

Hope it worked.

Glad I could help (in theory).

OIT is no more ---- it is now OET

ccasal — Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:20 am

Author: ccasal

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:20 am

I much prefer the phpBB format to Ning.

I'll be sad to see this platform die before it had a real chance to thrive.

Although at this rate the Ning site will be obsolete/shuttered in a year in favor of something else...
[/sarcasm]

Forum ability question - attachements

ccasal — Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:12 am

Author: ccasal

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:12 am

To the Admins...

... I realize adding the "Attachment" feature to this Forum will require giving registered users storage space (which might not be allowed/possible), but I was wondering if that was ever a consideration...

I ask because in a recent thread someone asked about the latest Apple FAMIS catalog price sheet. Someone linked to the old sheet. I have the latest and was going to post it as an attachment so everyone could download it.

If OIT is taking suggestions about the Forum, I'd love to have the ability to attach files to a post. Ongoing threads with user manuals, price sheets, white papers, etc could be a very valuable resource.

Just a thought/suggestion...

DELL OR ASI?

ccasal — Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:59 am

Author: ccasal

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:59 am

I've at a good experience with ASI so far.

Put in tickets and within a day someone is there.

For now I'm happy with the ASI choice...

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ccasal — Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:53 am

Author: ccasal

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:53 am

I agree Paul.

The Ning platform is very cool, I've used it as an internal resource for staff and parents in the past. But I agree, this NYCDOE OIT forum I find to be much more valuable. I like to hear about tech in other states, but for that I can pick up an issue of Tech & Learning or some other publication.

This Forum is great because I get specific answers to specific DoE related questions. I can just imagine posting a blog or question on a national (or international) tech teacher forum and having to filter through tons of "what are you talking about/it makes no sense/that's not how we do it" kind of responses from people not familiar with the DoE nuances.

The only thing I think could make this OIT Discussion forum better is if we got all the city tech teachers to check and contribute it more regularly.

FAMIS Updates

pconrad — Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:39 pm

Author: pconrad

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:39 pm

I see that some Dell hardware is now available for order on FAMIS. These items are listed under "A/V Equipment & Smartboards" (we're talking about AC adapters for laptops, batteries, replacement bulbs for digital projectors, etc.).

Echalk vs SchoolHub

Fcornel — Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:16 am

Author: Fcornel

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:16 am

Hey Steve,
We have been using eChalk again for 2 years now.... after trying it out many years ago.
Positives..... each staff member is accountable for their own page.... pta groups have a page too..... easy interface.....
Negatives....... weekend updates cause site to go down...... many users cannot log onto one drop at a time b/c it becomes too slow..... no hosting of photos......

Staff needs a lot of training and it will work it they are told that parents expect to use it
All in all....... it is working out very well!!!!
Fran

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lnielsen — Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:37 am

Author: lnielsen

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:37 am

Hello Technology Liaisons!

Please take a moment to connect with other Tech Liaisons at http://ted21c.ning.com/group/technologyliaisons. We look forward to continued communication and collaboration at the Transforming Education for the 21st Century learning network.

Thanks.
Lisa Nielsen
Technology Innovation Manager
NYC DOE

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lnielsen — Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:19 am

Author: lnielsen

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:19 am

Hello Technology Liaisons!

Please take a moment to connect with other Tech Liaisons at http://ted21c.ning.com/group/technologyliaisons. We look forward to continued communication and collaboration at the Transforming Education for the 21st Century learning network.

Thanks.
Lisa Nielsen
Technology Innovation Manager
NYC DOE

plumbing the depths of PCS

gmetzge — Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:52 pm

Author: gmetzge

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:52 pm

Paul's dug up an interesting document that spells out the 'computer maintenance allocation' dollars being awarded to each school:

http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/d_chanc_oper/budget/dbor/allocationmemo/fy09_10/FY10_PDF/sam33.pdf

Learning Technology Grants $50,000 ea yr for 3 years

tbader — Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:35 pm

Author: tbader

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:35 pm

Purpose & Program Goals
The purpose of the New York State Learning Technology Grant (LTG) program is to promote collaboration between public school districts/BOCES and nonpublic schools of all denominations to:
• promote an increase in continuous, progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and library media centers to improve student academic performance in relation to the New York State Learning Standards,
• provide ongoing, sustained professional development focused on increasing knowledge and skills of teachers in the use of instructional technology to help students attain higher levels of performance in the New York State Learning Standards, and
• make use of recognized model programs that are based on research and have shown promise of significantly increasing student academic achievement.

The program goals for LTG 2009 - 2012 are to:
• improve student academic performance in achieving the New York State Learning Standards, with emphasis on programs focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
• increase the use of instructional technology in the classroom and/or school library media center.
• enhance collaborative projects among classrooms and library media centers.

The NYC allocation for this initiative is $1,785,000. Successful applications may be funded for three years at a maximum allocation of $50,000 per year, contingent upon the availability of funds for each school year.

Eligibility
• Eligible applicants are public school districts and BOCES, or consortiums thereof. Applicants must give nonpublic schools of all denominations within their boundaries the opportunity to participate.
• Applicants must also include at least one SURR or SINI (i.e., SINI, Corrective Action, or Restructuring) school building in the application to be considered for funding.
• No other entities are permitted to participate (community-based organizations, charter schools, etc.).

Application Process
• The application is accessible at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm and must be postmarked by August 21, 2009.
• All interested schools are encouraged to carefully review the LTG RFP prior to the end of this school year and commence initial contacts regarding possible collaborations with nonpublic schools in their geographic area.
• For questions, contact emscltg@mail.nysed.gov by close of business June 26, 2009. The application website will also contain a complete list of FAQs by July 10, 2009.

Additional Support
To assist schools with the application process, Technology Innovation Managers will be hosting the below information/technical assistance sessions. Interested staff members should register at the listed link.
Date Location Time Registration Link Contact
6/19 Staten Island ISC, Room 118, Bldg A
Petrides Complex
715 Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159207&CustomerID=77

Activity Code: 051-09-007-826 Denise Lewis:
Dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/22 IS 228, Room 109
228 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY,11234 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159202&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-825 Denise Lewis: dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 82-01 Rockaway Blvd, Rm 302
Queens, NY 11416 1:00-3:00 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159156&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-10007-005 Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 9:30-11:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159233&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-828 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 12:30-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159235&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-829 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

If you cannot attend one of the information sessions but have questions, please contact one of the below Technology Innovation Managers:

• Bronx: Crystal Lindsay: clindsay@schools.nyc.gov
• North Brooklyn: Barbara Feaster: bfeaster@schools.nyc.gov
• Staten Island/South Brooklyn: Celine Azoulay: cazoula@schools.nyc.gov
• Manhattan: Lisa Nielsen: lnielsen@schools.nyc.gov
• Queens: Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov

Learning Technology Grants $50,000 ea yr for 3 years

tbader — Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:35 pm

Learning Technology Grant $50,000 ea yr for 3 years

tbader — Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:34 pm

Author: tbader

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:34 pm

Purpose & Program Goals
The purpose of the New York State Learning Technology Grant (LTG) program is to promote collaboration between public school districts/BOCES and nonpublic schools of all denominations to:
• promote an increase in continuous, progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and library media centers to improve student academic performance in relation to the New York State Learning Standards,
• provide ongoing, sustained professional development focused on increasing knowledge and skills of teachers in the use of instructional technology to help students attain higher levels of performance in the New York State Learning Standards, and
• make use of recognized model programs that are based on research and have shown promise of significantly increasing student academic achievement.

The program goals for LTG 2009 - 2012 are to:
• improve student academic performance in achieving the New York State Learning Standards, with emphasis on programs focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
• increase the use of instructional technology in the classroom and/or school library media center.
• enhance collaborative projects among classrooms and library media centers.

The NYC allocation for this initiative is $1,785,000. Successful applications may be funded for three years at a maximum allocation of $50,000 per year, contingent upon the availability of funds for each school year.

Eligibility
• Eligible applicants are public school districts and BOCES, or consortiums thereof. Applicants must give nonpublic schools of all denominations within their boundaries the opportunity to participate.
• Applicants must also include at least one SURR or SINI (i.e., SINI, Corrective Action, or Restructuring) school building in the application to be considered for funding.
• No other entities are permitted to participate (community-based organizations, charter schools, etc.).

Application Process
• The application is accessible at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm and must be postmarked by August 21, 2009.
• All interested schools are encouraged to carefully review the LTG RFP prior to the end of this school year and commence initial contacts regarding possible collaborations with nonpublic schools in their geographic area.
• For questions, contact emscltg@mail.nysed.gov by close of business June 26, 2009. The application website will also contain a complete list of FAQs by July 10, 2009.

Additional Support
To assist schools with the application process, Technology Innovation Managers will be hosting the below information/technical assistance sessions. Interested staff members should register at the listed link.
Date Location Time Registration Link Contact
6/19 Staten Island ISC, Room 118, Bldg A
Petrides Complex
715 Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159207&CustomerID=77

Activity Code: 051-09-007-826 Denise Lewis:
Dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/22 IS 228, Room 109
228 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY,11234 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159202&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-825 Denise Lewis: dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 82-01 Rockaway Blvd, Rm 302
Queens, NY 11416 1:00-3:00 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159156&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-10007-005 Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 9:30-11:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159233&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-828 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 12:30-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159235&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-829 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

If you cannot attend one of the information sessions but have questions, please contact one of the below Technology Innovation Managers:

• Bronx: Crystal Lindsay: clindsay@schools.nyc.gov
• North Brooklyn: Barbara Feaster: bfeaster@schools.nyc.gov
• Staten Island/South Brooklyn: Celine Azoulay: cazoula@schools.nyc.gov
• Manhattan: Lisa Nielsen: lnielsen@schools.nyc.gov
• Queens: Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov

Learning Technology Grant $50,000 ea yr for 3 years

tbader — Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:33 pm

Author: tbader

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:33 pm

Purpose & Program Goals
The purpose of the New York State Learning Technology Grant (LTG) program is to promote collaboration between public school districts/BOCES and nonpublic schools of all denominations to:
• promote an increase in continuous, progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and library media centers to improve student academic performance in relation to the New York State Learning Standards,
• provide ongoing, sustained professional development focused on increasing knowledge and skills of teachers in the use of instructional technology to help students attain higher levels of performance in the New York State Learning Standards, and
• make use of recognized model programs that are based on research and have shown promise of significantly increasing student academic achievement.

The program goals for LTG 2009 - 2012 are to:
• improve student academic performance in achieving the New York State Learning Standards, with emphasis on programs focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
• increase the use of instructional technology in the classroom and/or school library media center.
• enhance collaborative projects among classrooms and library media centers.

The NYC allocation for this initiative is $1,785,000. Successful applications may be funded for three years at a maximum allocation of $50,000 per year, contingent upon the availability of funds for each school year.

Eligibility
• Eligible applicants are public school districts and BOCES, or consortiums thereof. Applicants must give nonpublic schools of all denominations within their boundaries the opportunity to participate.
• Applicants must also include at least one SURR or SINI (i.e., SINI, Corrective Action, or Restructuring) school building in the application to be considered for funding.
• No other entities are permitted to participate (community-based organizations, charter schools, etc.).

Application Process
• The application is accessible at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm and must be postmarked by August 21, 2009.
• All interested schools are encouraged to carefully review the LTG RFP prior to the end of this school year and commence initial contacts regarding possible collaborations with nonpublic schools in their geographic area.
• For questions, contact emscltg@mail.nysed.gov by close of business June 26, 2009. The application website will also contain a complete list of FAQs by July 10, 2009.

Additional Support
To assist schools with the application process, Technology Innovation Managers will be hosting the below information/technical assistance sessions. Interested staff members should register at the listed link.
Date Location Time Registration Link Contact
6/19 Staten Island ISC, Room 118, Bldg A
Petrides Complex
715 Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159207&CustomerID=77

Activity Code: 051-09-007-826 Denise Lewis:
Dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/22 IS 228, Room 109
228 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY,11234 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159202&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-825 Denise Lewis: dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 82-01 Rockaway Blvd, Rm 302
Queens, NY 11416 1:00-3:00 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159156&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-10007-005 Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 9:30-11:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159233&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-828 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 12:30-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159235&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-829 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

If you cannot attend one of the information sessions but have questions, please contact one of the below Technology Innovation Managers:

• Bronx: Crystal Lindsay: clindsay@schools.nyc.gov
• North Brooklyn: Barbara Feaster: bfeaster@schools.nyc.gov
• Staten Island/South Brooklyn: Celine Azoulay: cazoula@schools.nyc.gov
• Manhattan: Lisa Nielsen: lnielsen@schools.nyc.gov
• Queens: Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov

Learning Technology Grants $50,000 each yr for 3 years

tbader — Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:32 pm

Author: tbader

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:32 pm

Purpose & Program Goals
The purpose of the New York State Learning Technology Grant (LTG) program is to promote collaboration between public school districts/BOCES and nonpublic schools of all denominations to:
• promote an increase in continuous, progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and library media centers to improve student academic performance in relation to the New York State Learning Standards,
• provide ongoing, sustained professional development focused on increasing knowledge and skills of teachers in the use of instructional technology to help students attain higher levels of performance in the New York State Learning Standards, and
• make use of recognized model programs that are based on research and have shown promise of significantly increasing student academic achievement.

The program goals for LTG 2009 - 2012 are to:
• improve student academic performance in achieving the New York State Learning Standards, with emphasis on programs focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
• increase the use of instructional technology in the classroom and/or school library media center.
• enhance collaborative projects among classrooms and library media centers.

The NYC allocation for this initiative is $1,785,000. Successful applications may be funded for three years at a maximum allocation of $50,000 per year, contingent upon the availability of funds for each school year.

Eligibility
• Eligible applicants are public school districts and BOCES, or consortiums thereof. Applicants must give nonpublic schools of all denominations within their boundaries the opportunity to participate.
• Applicants must also include at least one SURR or SINI (i.e., SINI, Corrective Action, or Restructuring) school building in the application to be considered for funding.
• No other entities are permitted to participate (community-based organizations, charter schools, etc.).

Application Process
• The application is accessible at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm and must be postmarked by August 21, 2009.
• All interested schools are encouraged to carefully review the LTG RFP prior to the end of this school year and commence initial contacts regarding possible collaborations with nonpublic schools in their geographic area.
• For questions, contact emscltg@mail.nysed.gov by close of business June 26, 2009. The application website will also contain a complete list of FAQs by July 10, 2009.

Additional Support
To assist schools with the application process, Technology Innovation Managers will be hosting the below information/technical assistance sessions. Interested staff members should register at the listed link.
Date Location Time Registration Link Contact
6/19 Staten Island ISC, Room 118, Bldg A
Petrides Complex
715 Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159207&CustomerID=77

Activity Code: 051-09-007-826 Denise Lewis:
Dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/22 IS 228, Room 109
228 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY,11234 9:00-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159202&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-825 Denise Lewis: dlewis5@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 82-01 Rockaway Blvd, Rm 302
Queens, NY 11416 1:00-3:00 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159156&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-10007-005 Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 9:30-11:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159233&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-828 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

6/23 1 Fordham Plaza,
Bronx NY 10458
Room 853 12:30-2:30 https://www.protraxx.com/scripts/ezcatalogny/ViewClass.aspx?ID=159235&CustomerID=77
Activity Code: 051-09-007-829 Crystal Lindsay:
clindsay@schools.nyc.gov

If you cannot attend one of the information sessions but have questions, please contact one of the below Technology Innovation Managers:

• Bronx: Crystal Lindsay: clindsay@schools.nyc.gov
• North Brooklyn: Barbara Feaster: bfeaster@schools.nyc.gov
• Staten Island/South Brooklyn: Celine Azoulay: cazoula@schools.nyc.gov
• Manhattan: Lisa Nielsen: lnielsen@schools.nyc.gov
• Queens: Winnie Bracco: wbracco@schools.nyc.gov