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: 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