Thank you so much Lora Linn.
I have a question about the list of what will work or not work. What does
the X mean, the No I assume doesn't work and what about the empty space?
Thanks
Have a great long weekend.
Ivy Morrow


On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Lora Linn Foster <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> We had a really good turnout for the meeting. Jason Jacobson from Ed Tech
> was here.
>
> We discussed the rollout for Windows 8:
> >Windows 7 is currently being tested on some computers (mostly office area
> staff and not all schools)
> >Eventually saving to My Documents will save documents to some sort of
> district storage site
> >Synergy works well on Windows 8
> >Some software is not working on Windows 8. There is a list of software
> that has been tested and you can see it here:
> http://www.mpsaz.org/untethered/windows-81
> >>The white button is the current list. The red button is to be used to
> submit software for review.
> >Some equipment (scanners for instance) may not work on Windows 8. If
> equipment doesn't work, district is in the process of finding updates for
> the equipment, OR finding out what equipment can be purchased to replace
> the non-working equipment
> >Ed Tech is aware that WE (Lab Techs) need training on Windows 8 and are
> hoping to include us in the training
> >The software for Windows 8 will be Update 1 (not Windows 8.1)
> >WE may need to install Flashplayer or update other software - no definite
> information about that currently
>
>
> Teachers are getting new equipment - Lenovo Thinkpad Helix Ultrabook
> >It is a tablet/laptop (mobi type) piece of equipment that can be docked
> >It will use wireless projection
> >There is no CD or DVD drive -- if you have a USB DVD that might work
>
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Falcon Hill Elementary
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