Technology Showcase

 

Thursday

 10:45-11:30 2:00-2:45

Apple

iWork, uWork We all love iWork

Get a close up look at Apple's new productivity suite. iWork '08 offers three

powerful applications—Pages '08, Keynote '08, and the brand-new spreadsheet

program, Numbers '08— for creating everything from newsletter and

stationery to polished school presentations and graphics-rich spreadsheets.

Session Links:  http://podcasts.stanlycountyschools.org/north/barfield/Stanly/Home.html

Matthew Barfield, 21st Century Skills Facilitator, North Albemarle Elementary

 

  

11:45-12:30

ANC Group

Novell to Microsoft... Is it Time?

Is your District considering the move from Novell to Microsoft? This session

will cover the pros and cons of staying with Novell, converting to Microsoft or

running a mixed environment. The purpose of this session is to help

you gather all the facts you need to make an informed decision that is right

for your District.

* NetWare to OES Linux Migration

* NetWare to Windows Server Migration

* GroupWise vs. Exchange

* Management systems: ZenWorks, SMS, LAN Desk and others

* What you need to make any migration successful

* Best Practices and Procedures

Brian Daughhetee, President, ANCGroup

Matt Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer, ANCGroup

 

 

 

2:00-2:45

CSI Technology Outfitters

Best Practices and Tools for Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network

Learn recommended strategies for implementing an Active Directory based

network in a K-12 environment. Topics will include application and desktop

deployment features built into Windows plus a discussion regarding access

management tools that are very effective in reducing support time/cost

while increasing class time for your students and teachers.

Don Jones, CSI Technology Outfitters

 

 

3:15-4:00

Hewlett Packard (F/10:15)

HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC.Small wonder. Big Possibilities.

Small but mighty. Ideal for instructional use or general purpose business

applications, the HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC might be small in size

(2.5 lb /1.13 kg and only 1.05 in/33 mm thin) but it’s big on usability, durability,

and sleekness. Packed with an impressive combination of features,

the HP Compaq 2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility.

Kevin Oakley, Hewlett Packard

 

 

3:15-4:00

Promethean (F/11:15)

What Are Your Students Thinking?

Find out! Promethean's new Activexpression learner response system allows

students to express themselves in a variety of ways -through words,

phrases, symbols, and numbers-and instantly share with the entire class.

See how teachers get instant feedback to "drive" their lessons and then

"steer" their students toward greater understanding of lesson content.

Leslie Ramsey, Promethean Teaching and Learning Consultant

 

 

 

4:15-5:00

Apple

Telling your story with iMovie '08

Does your school or classroom have a story to tell. Now is the time to

tell it. Apple's introduction of iMovie '08 could not have come at a

better time. During this session you will see how simple iMovie '08 is to

use. You will also walk away with ideas that you can take back to your

classroom and become the next great movie maker! Participants will walk

away with tips, tricks, and access to a free iMovie '08 resource website.

Session Links:  http://podcasts.stanlycountyschools.org/north/barfield/Stanly/Home.html

Matthew Barfield, 21st Century Skills Facilitator, North Albemarle Elementary

 

 

 

Friday

 

8:15-9:00

ANC Group

E-Mail and Document Retention - Compliance standards for electronic

documents

This will be a session walking through the government standards for document

retention and the best practices for maintaining that compliance. Topics

covered will be:

* Email archiving and retention

* Document archiving and retention

* Recovery of lost documents and email

* Best practices

Presenter - Matt Hendrickson - Chief Operating Officer - ANCGroup

 

 

9:15-10:00

CSI Technology Outfitters

Utilizing Cisco Security Tools to Provide a More Stable, Secure Infrastructure

Discover the benefits of integrating Cisco security products throughout your

network. Learn how Cisco equipment and software can be incorporated into

your network -- from the desktop PC to the perimeter firewall -- to provide for

a more stable, secure infrastructure. Cisco MARS, ASA, NAC, and IPS will

be discussed and demonstrated.

Rich Babb, CSI Technology Outfitters

 

10:15-11:00

Hewlett Packard (Th/3:15)

HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC.Small wonder. Big Possibilities.

Small but mighty. Ideal for instructional use or general purpose business

applications, the HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC might be small in size

(2.5 lb /1.13 kg and only 1.05 in/33 mm thin) but it’s big on usability, durability,

and sleekness. Packed with an impressive combination of features,

the HP Compaq 2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility.

Kevin Oakley, Hewlett Packard

 

 

 

11:15-12:00

Promethean (Th/3:15)

What Are Your Students Thinking?

Find out! Promethean's new Activexpression learner response system

allows students to express themselves in a variety of ways -through words,

phrases, symbols, and numbers-and instantly share with the entire class.

See how teachers get instant feedback to "drive" their lessons and then

"steer" their students toward greater understanding of lesson content.

Leslie Ramsey, Promethean Teaching and Learning Consultant