Glad you liked it! Hope it helps. ~Lora Linn Foster Computer Lab Tech Madison Elementary School 480.472.8847 On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Debbie Daugherty <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > Lora, > > Great notes. The information is greatly appreciated. Thanks! > Debbie Daugherty > > > On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Lora Linn Foster <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > >> Happy to do so! >> >> >> ~Lora Linn Foster >> Computer Lab Tech >> Madison Elementary School >> 480.472.8847 >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Karen Buckner <[log in to unmask]>wrote: >> >>> Thanks for keeping those of us unavailable to attend yesterdays meeting >>> in the loop! >>> >>> >>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> For those who are not currently on the listserv...or if you know >>>> someone who needs to be on it...You can subscribe or unsubscribe here: >>>> http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?A2=ind0611&L=mps-labtechs&F=&S=&P=1439 >>>> >>>> Please feel free to share this information with other lab aides/techs. >>>> >>>> Any questions or additions, please let me know. >>>> >>>> ~Lora Linn Foster >>>> Computer Lab Tech >>>> Madison Elementary School >>>> 480.472.8847 >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from the MPS-LABTECHS list, click the following link: >>>> http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1 >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Karen Buckner >>> Emerson Elementary >>> 480-472-4778 >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> To unsubscribe from the MPS-LABTECHS list, click the following link: >>> http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1 >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> To unsubscribe from the MPS-LABTECHS list, click the following link: >> http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1 >> > > > > -- > Debbie Daugherty > Adams Computer Lab Technician > x24339 > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MPS-LABTECHS list, click the following link: > http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1 > ############################ To unsubscribe from the MPS-LABTECHS list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1