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Term 4, 2005Term 4, 2005

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AgendaAgenda

Wrap Up of Term 3, 2005 CC Day Term 4 2005 Technology Update

Questions on NoticeOffice Tips and TricksLAMSCross –Platform Educational FreewareSTEMS 2005 Wrap upIntegrating ICT into teaching and Learning

Industry presentations

Wacom Graphic Tablets-ASI and WacomEducational Software for Primary Schools-Ideal Software

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QUICK Wrap up of Term 3, 2005QUICK Wrap up of Term 3, 2005

Questions on NoticeMS Office Tips and TricksUsing the DET Portal to Access in-School ServersIntegrating ICT into Teaching and Learning – (K-6 Day)MS Office Group Policies – (High School Day)The Earth According to Google

Industry Presentations:

NetGear – Wireless Networking in SchoolsASI demonstrating- Mimio – Portable Electronic Whiteboards

 

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Term 4, 2005 Technology UpdateTerm 4, 2005 Technology UpdateSydney Region ICT initiatives

Website: www.sydneyr.det.nsw.edu.au

New contact numbers for Sydney Region technology Advisers

Fileserver installations in 2005

2006 Computer Coordinator proposed dates and venues

STEMS in Sydney Region

Payments received for 2005 CC days

T4L update – 2006 rollout in Sydney Region

Commonwealth Grants- INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOLS

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Sydney Region IT Website: www.sydneyr.det.nsw.edu.au

New contact numbers for ITSU School Support Staff

Stu Hasic 0400 329522Paul Clark 0400 372562Greg Sharkey 0400 325094Bambos Meitani 0408 640208

For Enquiries which require a visit or meeting: - Please contact the ITD Help Desk: Phone  - 1800 338 483Email  - ITHelpServices1800338483@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite - Visit the ITD Helpdesk and log a call: detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/helpdesk/logacall/logacall.htm

For urgent issues (where you have a Helpdesk Job #), or quick questions, please ring our mobiles

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Fileserver installations in 2005

A number of schools have had Windows, Apple and Novell fileservers installed this year.

Sydney Region has installed more than 40 Windows 2003 fileservers this year as part of the first stage of standardisation of systems across the Region.

There is a core DET, Sydney Region standard structure that needs to be maintained on these fileservers.

In order to maintain a supportable server structure it is required that schools contact School Support to discuss any proposed change to the installed structure.

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2006 CC Training Days - dates and venues

Term 1/Wk7Term 1/Wk7

K-6 SchoolsK-6 SchoolsMon 13/3Mon 13/3

Miranda ROMiranda ROTue 14/3Tue 14/3

Erskineville Erskineville PSPS

Wed 15/3Wed 15/3

Oatley HSOatley HSThu 16/3Thu 16/3

Sydney GHSSydney GHS

Term 1/Wk8Term 1/Wk8

High SchoolsHigh SchoolsWed 22/3Wed 22/3

Fort Street High SchoolFort Street High SchoolThu 23/3Thu 23/3

Miranda ROMiranda RO

Term 2/Wk7Term 2/Wk7

K-6 SchoolsK-6 SchoolsTue 13/6*Tue 13/6*

Erskineville Erskineville PSPS

Wed 14/6Wed 14/6

Oatley HSOatley HSThu 15/6Thu 15/6

Sydney GHSSydney GHSFri 16/6*Fri 16/6*

Miranda ROMiranda RO

Term 2/Wk8Term 2/Wk8

High SchoolsHigh SchoolsWed 21/6Wed 21/6

Fort Street High SchoolFort Street High SchoolThu 22/6Thu 22/6

Miranda ROMiranda RO

Term 3/Wk7Term 3/Wk7

K-6 SchoolsK-6 SchoolsMon 28/8Mon 28/8

Miranda ROMiranda ROTue 29/8Tue 29/8

Erskineville Erskineville PSPS

Wed 30/8Wed 30/8

Oatley HSOatley HSThu 31/8Thu 31/8

Sydney GHSSydney GHS

Term 3/Wk8Term 3/Wk8

High SchoolsHigh SchoolsWed 6/9Wed 6/9

Fort Street High SchoolFort Street High SchoolThu 7/9Thu 7/9

Miranda ROMiranda RO

Term 4/Wk7Term 4/Wk7

K-6 SchoolsK-6 SchoolsMon 27/11Mon 27/11

Miranda ROMiranda RO28/1128/11

Erskineville Erskineville PSPS

Wed 29/11Wed 29/11

Oatley HSOatley HSThu 30/11Thu 30/11

Sydney GHSSydney GHS

Term 4/Wk8Term 4/Wk8

High SchoolsHigh SchoolsWed 6/12Wed 6/12

Fort Street High SchoolFort Street High SchoolThu 7/12Thu 7/12

Miranda ROMiranda RO

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STEMS in Sydney RegionSTEMS in Sydney Region Following the consultation of Principals and CCs Following the consultation of Principals and CCs

about STEMS and a further meeting with SASS about STEMS and a further meeting with SASS staff in Sutherland, STEMS was announced by staff in Sutherland, STEMS was announced by the Regional Director in Week 7 of Term 3the Regional Director in Week 7 of Term 3

The availability of clerical relief was also offeredThe availability of clerical relief was also offered NSWTF Council voted to ban it due to NSWTF Council voted to ban it due to “no “no

consultation and no resources”consultation and no resources” PSA voted to ban it due to PSA voted to ban it due to “no consultation and “no consultation and

no resources”no resources” On Nov 1On Nov 1stst, NSWTF Executive reversed the ban, NSWTF Executive reversed the ban As at Tuesday 22 November, a total of 104 K-6 As at Tuesday 22 November, a total of 104 K-6

have submitted their STEMS data electronicallyhave submitted their STEMS data electronically

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The transition details of a total of 4,190 The transition details of a total of 4,190 students have been receivedstudents have been received

Virtually all schools described the STEMS Virtually all schools described the STEMS process as “easy” – process as “easy” – formal evaluation coming formal evaluation coming shortlyshortly

The closing date has been extended until Wed The closing date has been extended until Wed 2323rdrd November November

High Schools can expect to receive their cohort High Schools can expect to receive their cohort of STEMS data by Monday 29of STEMS data by Monday 29thth November November

High Schools will be provided with instructions High Schools will be provided with instructions on how to be use the STEMS data to benefit on how to be use the STEMS data to benefit new students arriving at their schoolnew students arriving at their school

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STEMS in Sydney RegionSTEMS in Sydney Region

Schools that have NOT completed STEMS Schools that have NOT completed STEMS for whatever reason should support their for whatever reason should support their year 6 students by providing transition year 6 students by providing transition information to their high schools in some information to their high schools in some other formother form

STEMS will NOT go ahead in 2006 unless STEMS will NOT go ahead in 2006 unless ALL schools agree to participate and there ALL schools agree to participate and there is up-front clearance from NSWTF and PSA. is up-front clearance from NSWTF and PSA. The Regional Director has agreed to work The Regional Director has agreed to work towards thistowards this

There will be a session today showing the There will be a session today showing the findings from the STEMS 2005 processfindings from the STEMS 2005 process

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2005 Computer Coordinator days

The vast majority of schools have submitted their payments for their attendance to these days in 2005.

Our thanks to you all for your prompt response

Please note that in late Term 3 2006, invoices will be sent to cover the Term 4 2005 day and the Term 1,2,3 days in 2006.

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T4L update – Rollout in Sydney Region

The 2005 small schools rollout has been completed. This concludes their rollout until 2009. An advance on the 2006 rollout was provided to High Schools during Semester 2 2005.

It is currently anticipated that the majority of allocations will be in Semester 2 of 2006.

Planning is currently underway for 2006.

In order to take best advantage of your rollout and other ICT investments (cabling in particular), please contact the Technology Advisers to discuss planning of your ICT infrastructure.

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Commonwealth Grants- INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOLS

http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/programmes_funding/general_funding/capital_grants/iios/default.htm#Approved_Grants_for_Round_One_2005

ICT submissionsIdeally ICT submissions will be undertaken in consultation with the Technology Advisers and/or Regional Manager, IT Services and will comply with regional infrastructure standards for support and connectivity to existing networks.

All proposed computer purchases should comply with departmental hardware standards and the NSW Treasury requirement that computer equipment be purchased with a four-year warranty.

2006 ApplicationsIn 2006 there will only be one round of applications per State/Territory. School communities will be able to apply in that round for projects of any size up to the $150,000 limit.  (Projects funded in the 2005 rounds must be included in this limit.)  The 2006 online application form will be available from early in the New Year.The 2006 opening and closing dates for each State and Territory are as follows:

New South Wales: Opening date 12 February 2006 Closing date12 April 2006

LATE MAIL – NSWTF Lifts Bans LATE MAIL – NSWTF Lifts Bans on WebServices and CSA10on WebServices and CSA10

There are reports that the weekend’s There are reports that the weekend’s NSWTF Council Meeting voted to lift NSWTF Council Meeting voted to lift the bans on WebServices and CSA10the bans on WebServices and CSA10

More details to come….More details to come….

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