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March 2016 Tech Team Meeting Mimio Demo Tim Franke, Mimio sales rep, came on Monday (March 7) to demonstrate the features of the MimioTeach bar, as we continue to look for an alternative to eBeam. It can mount magnetically or by 3M Command strips to magnetic bars to be used on any surface (whiteboards, walls, etc.) It comes with the software, which does not require any fees to maintain or update the software. Teachers can use the lite version from home and install it on student devices, as long as devices are connected every 30 days. The software imports existing files, such as PowerPoint, Smart Notebooks, video files, etc. It also has preformatted lessons and lesson components to build your own. There is an option to connect mobile devices, up to three devices free for collaboration with students; there is a fee for the full version to add more devices. This allows the screen view to be pushed to the mobile devices. Tech support, online video tutorials, and webinars are available. Computer Request Form When requesting new devices/equipment (NOT for replacing through refresh), submit your request using this link . This form should be used if a teacher has a special funding source and wants to purchase additional devices beyond your school’s current inventory.
Spam email Be aware of spam emails. One current version:
Instead of forwarding a suspicious email, a screenshot will prevent any potential viruses or spam from spreading if you need a second opinion. Spam emails can be deleted or rightclick and select “Block sender.” SMART Notebook Lessons for Math Expressions (Elementary) If classroom teachers are interested in the whiteboard lessons for Math Expressions in SMART Notebook rather than the Promethean files. They are available in: \\disk\special\TeacherItems\Drop\Math_Expressions_Whiteboard_Lessons Google Docs A new feature under “Tools” is “Voice Typing.” By using a microphone, it converts speech into text in Google Docs. A list of voice commands for formatting while recording can be found here: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en
From Tom Hering, IT Director: Technology Funding The budget committee decided against a tech levy in favor of proposing the bond issue to fund the necessary facilities updates needed across the district. Upgrades Techs are targeting North, East, and Paris for spring break to upgrade switches and wireless access points. High schools will be done over the summer.
