EXCITING SUMMER ON HORIZON
SNDLC Upgrades Just Around The
Corner
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New
distance learning computers and software will be installed
this summer. The total value of the upgrade will be several
thousand dollars - all at no cost to member schools!
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An
exciting summer is on the horizon for SNDLC member schools!
Thanks
to funding from the K-Nection grant, SNDLC is planning several major
upgrades to enhance your distance education system. The upgrades
will be completed before the start of the 2004-2005 school year.
SOFTWARE
UPGRADES
Software
at all SNDLC sites will be upgraded to IPContact.*
Although the upgrade won't substantially change how you use the
distance learning system, SNDLC will provide an operation manual
with step-by-step instructions, ranging from starting a video
conference to shutting a conference down..
*NITC
video standard H.263 & Audio Standard G.722
HARDWARE
UPGRADES
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SNDLC
will replace both rack-mounted static classroom CPU's and
the static classroom DL computer monitor. The
presentation computer and monitor remains the responsibility
of the SNDLC member. |
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If
you have a distance learning cart, that CPU will be replaced
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The
NT operating system on the system CPUs will be replaced with
Windows XP |
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Additional
hardware components necessary for the operation of the DL
system will be installed |
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Automatic
self-updating virus protection software will be installed
on all new CPUs |
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Every
DL system will automatically update its contact list as well
as necessary Microsoft operating system upgrades |
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Access
to Internet browsing on DL computers will be blocked |
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The
current fax system will be converted to IP telephony. The
end
result will create an audio/fax system within SNDLC static
and extended-cart classrooms. |
The
dollar value of the equipment and software upgrade per member
for the static classroom alone is around $2,500. If your site
includes a DL cart as well, the upgrade value jumps to $3,500.
The upgrade cost are being paid by the K-Nection grant. The SNDLC
board has agreed that the installation cost will be paid from
the SNDLC maintenance fund.
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NEW
DL USER MANUAL
SNDLC
is in the process of compiling a new Distance Learning User's
Manual. The manual will include illustrated step-by-step instructions
on how to use the DL equipment, ranging from how to start a video
conference to how to shut one down. The manual will also include
sections on tech tips and best practices for teaching and learning
in a distance learning environment.
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SNDLC
NEWSLETTER
In addition to the Distance Learning Updates that you have received
throughout the 2003-2004 school year, SNDLC will also publish
a quarterly electronic newsletter beginning in the Fall of 2004.
This
newsletter will be designed to keep you informed about distance
learning events and enrichment opportunities. It will showcase
distance learning teachers and success stories, and will provide
updated information about new sites that become available via
the system.
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NEW
SNDLC SECRETARY
SNDLC
is pleased to welcome Natalie Dorn to our team as the new SNDLC
secretary / administrative assistant. Natalie graduated from the
University of Kearney in May of 2004 with a degree in Business
Administration with a Management emphasis.
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