Work Arounds in IT

Presenter Information:

• Pamela Honarvar

• John Overton High School• Nashville, TN

• Academy of Information Technology

• IT Networking Pathway

• pamela.honarvar@mnps.org

• Matthew Kuhlman

• Cane Ridge High School• Antioch, TN

• Academy of Arts & Communication

• IT Web Design Pathway

• matthew.kuhlman@mnps.org

In the Beginning-Planning, Planning,…:

• To be successful in starting any pathway in IT, you must get all parties to the planning table.

• District IT office, school IT professionals, Administrators, Guidance Counselors, District CTE office, teachers.

Create a Clear Vision:

• Determine the pathway that

is the best fit for your

students.

• Include Community Input.

• Consult with your Chamber

of Commerce to determine

if a need exists in the local

workforce.

• Set realistic Goals!

Follow The Process For Success:

• Student Interest

• Workforce need

Step 1 Determine Pathway to

add

• District IT Infrastructure

• District CTE Equipment

Step 2 Get District Support • Business

Advisory Board

• Business PartnershipsStep 3 Foster

Business Support

Navigating the Problems

•District Security Issues

•District Software Policies

•District & Local Accessibility Issues

• Equipment Needs

• Staying Current in IT

Problem #1-Priviledges & Permissions

• Gaining Administrator rights in your computer lab from the District IT office.

• Being able to setup and install needed programs.

• Having access to the command line prompt.

Problem #2-Acquiring Software

•Getting Software Approved to use on District Computers

•Downloadable Open Source & Free software online

•Software packages

Problem #3-Accessibility Issues

•Having access to publish Web sites locally.•Using FTP.•Creating and maintaining Databases.

Problem #4-Replenishing Supplies

•Having enough equipment for students to troubleshoot and work on.

•Obtaining replacement parts and software to use on repairs.

Problem #5-Staying Up-to-Date in IT

•Having current

textbooks for use in

your classes.

•Having current

Industry software

available.

•Having updated

equipment

available.

QUESTIONS?ANSWERS!

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