1. Sydney Region Computer Coordinators Day Term 4, 2004

2. Sydney Region CC Website All notes, downloads, ppts and links for today and past days are online at: All notes, downloads, ppts and links for today and past days are online at: http://www.sutherlandd.det.nsw.edu.au/tech/CC http://www.sutherlandd.det.nsw.edu.au/tech/CC http://www.sutherlandd.det.nsw.edu.au/tech/CC This address is printed on the front of your agenda This address is printed on the front of your agenda There is space for your notes on the back of the agenda There is space for your notes on the back of the agenda Please complete your evaluations as the day progresses Please complete your evaluations as the day progresses If you have suggestions for future days, please add them to the back of the evaluation sheet If you have suggestions for future days, please add them to the back of the evaluation sheet

3. Wrap up of Term 3, 2004 Memories on TV Memories on TV Copyright issues for DET schools Copyright issues for DET schools Server backup Server backup Office tips and tricks Office tips and tricks Educational ICT – free software and websites Educational ICT – free software and websites SPAM, SPAM, SPAM, SPAM SPAM, SPAM, SPAM, SPAM Samsung Colour Laser printers Samsung Colour Laser printers Data projector solutions Data projector solutions

4. Technology Update Term 4, 2004

5. Term 4 Technology Update Memories on TV Memories on TV Changes to Work At Home Rights for MS Software Changes to Work At Home Rights for MS Software Defamatory websites Defamatory websites Recycling Old Computers Recycling Old Computers Webservices Webservices 2005 School Web Design Awards 2005 School Web Design Awards The Dark Side of the Internet – Parent Seminars The Dark Side of the Internet – Parent Seminars EduWeb On-line Self-Paced Training EduWeb On-line Self-Paced Training Excellence and Innovation Excellence and Innovation Technology for Learning (TfL) and the future Technology for Learning (TfL) and the future

6. Memories on TV As detailed last term, Sydney Region has negotiated a price of $A 20 per copy (including mpeg 2 (DVD) plugin). As at 15/11/04, 835 school and personal licences have been purchased, including orders from other Regions. As detailed last term, Sydney Region has negotiated a price of $A 20 per copy (including mpeg 2 (DVD) plugin). As at 15/11/04, 835 school and personal licences have been purchased, including orders from other Regions. Details at: Details at: http://sitwww.det.nsw.edu.au/montvorder/ http://sitwww.det.nsw.edu.au/montvorder/ http://sitwww.det.nsw.edu.au/montvorder/ Step by Step Instructions for MonTV– Step by Step Instructions for MonTV– http://www.sutherlandd.det.nsw.edu.au/tech/CC/t3_0 4/montvhowto.pdf http://www.sutherlandd.det.nsw.edu.au/tech/CC/t3_0 4/montvhowto.pdf http://www.sutherlandd.det.nsw.edu.au/tech/CC/t3_0 4/montvhowto.pdf http://www.sutherlandd.det.nsw.edu.au/tech/CC/t3_0 4/montvhowto.pdf

7. Changes to Work At Home Rights for MS Software Staff are no longer permitted to borrow media from the school for installation on their home computer. Staff are no longer permitted to borrow media from the school for installation on their home computer. Each staff member must purchase media from Simply International Group. Each staff member must purchase media from Simply International Group. with a unique serial number. with a unique serial number. Licence covers installation on one computer only Licence covers installation on one computer only The media is valid for use under DET licensing while the staff member is employed by the department. The media is valid for use under DET licensing while the staff member is employed by the department. Download the order form and call either Elizabeth or Liliane on 9959 4555 to order your media. Download the order form and call either Elizabeth or Liliane on 9959 4555 to order your media.order formorder form Cost ~ $30-40 per software title Cost ~ $30-40 per software title

8. Defamatory websites Legal Services Directorate website Legal Services Directorate website http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/leglserv/ http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/leglserv/ http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/leglserv/ LEGAL ISSUES BULLETIN No34:11 October 2004 LEGAL ISSUES BULLETIN No34:11 October 2004 If principals… believe a non departmental website contains defamatory material relating to a school.., they should contact the relevant site host to discuss what action can be taken to shut the site down. If principals… believe a non departmental website contains defamatory material relating to a school.., they should contact the relevant site host to discuss what action can be taken to shut the site down. To determine the host site: To determine the host site: Determine the site address-www.xyz.org Determine the site address-www.xyz.org Go to the “Whois server” address at http://www.fr1.cyberabuse.org/whois/?page=whois_server Go to the “Whois server” address at http://www.fr1.cyberabuse.org/whois/?page=whois_server http://www.fr1.cyberabuse.org/whois/?page=whois_server Enter the details of the offending site to determine who owns the site and how to contact them. Enter the details of the offending site to determine who owns the site and how to contact them. If after following this procedure, principals or institute managers are unable to determine the host site, assistance can be sought from the Department's IT Directorate HelpServices at: http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/helpdesk/filtering/blockform.html If after following this procedure, principals or institute managers are unable to determine the host site, assistance can be sought from the Department's IT Directorate HelpServices at: http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/helpdesk/filtering/blockform.html http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/helpdesk/filtering/blockform.html

9. Recycling Old Computers Old computer hardware is a big problem for landfill. Some recycling options to consider: Old computer hardware is a big problem for landfill. Some recycling options to consider: Clean Up Australia has a list of companies that recycle phones and computers. Details http://www.cleanup.com.au or 1800 024 890 Clean Up Australia has a list of companies that recycle phones and computers. Details http://www.cleanup.com.au or 1800 024 890 http://www.cleanup.com.au IBM is working on a program for households and schools to recycle computers. Contact IBM at disposal@au1.IBM.com IBM is working on a program for households and schools to recycle computers. Contact IBM at disposal@au1.IBM.com Reverse Garbage, Unit 8, 142 Addison Rd Marrickville, takes old computers and can collect them. Details 9569 3132 Reverse Garbage, Unit 8, 142 Addison Rd Marrickville, takes old computers and can collect them. Details 9569 3132

10. Webservices (Note: Federation bans still in place) Webservices Regional Implementation Coordinator Webservices Regional Implementation Coordinator Ingrid White Ingrid White Web Services Regional Support Officer Web Services Regional Support Officer Gayle Tregoning Gayle Tregoning Initial training is being carried out Initial training is being carried out 2 day training: Day 1- Principal and nominated staff 2 day training: Day 1- Principal and nominated staff Day 2- Just nominated staff

11. 2005 School Web Design Awards The theme for next year’s awards is The theme for next year’s awards isReflections A professional learning community has been created on TaLE at www.tale.nsw.edu.au in term 4 2004, to help teachers in their preparation for the 2005 competition. A professional learning community has been created on TaLE at www.tale.nsw.edu.au in term 4 2004, to help teachers in their preparation for the 2005 competition.www.tale.nsw.edu.au Further information will be sent to all schools early in Term 1, 2005. Further information will be sent to all schools early in Term 1, 2005. For 2004 winning sites go to: For 2004 winning sites go to: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/events/statecompetitions/web awards/winners.php www.schools.nsw.edu.au/events/statecompetitions/web awards/winners.php www.schools.nsw.edu.au/events/statecompetitions/web awards/winners.php www.schools.nsw.edu.au/events/statecompetitions/web awards/winners.php

12. The Dark Side of the Internet A parent seminar was run in October at Oatley Snr HS which was very successful A parent seminar was run in October at Oatley Snr HS which was very successful Four more seminars will be held, one in each SEA in Week 9 Four more seminars will be held, one in each SEA in Week 9 Schools have been asked to distribute flyers to parents – bookings are essential Schools have been asked to distribute flyers to parents – bookings are essential Details at: http://www.stgeorged.det.nsw.edu.au/darkside Details at: http://www.stgeorged.det.nsw.edu.au/darkside http://www.stgeorged.det.nsw.edu.au/darkside

13. EduWeb Self-Paced Training A new training module for EduWeb has been released A new training module for EduWeb has been released 50 minutes of “How To” training in total is broken up into byte-sized self-paced chunks 50 minutes of “How To” training in total is broken up into byte-sized self-paced chunks Future modules will include a Student’s howto and an Administrator’s howto Future modules will include a Student’s howto and an Administrator’s howto Can be run on-line (broadband) or down- loaded an run at school or home from CD Can be run on-line (broadband) or down- loaded an run at school or home from CD http://stuhasic.com/eduweb - click the link in the orange NEW box. http://stuhasic.com/eduweb - click the link in the orange NEW box. http://stuhasic.com/eduweb

14. Excellence and Innovation A new consultation with the community on public education and training A new consultation with the community on public education and training This feedback document has been supplied to all schools This feedback document has been supplied to all schools There is a specific ICT section requesting ideas and comments There is a specific ICT section requesting ideas and comments All schools should consider contributing to this consultation All schools should consider contributing to this consultation Closing date has been extended to end Feb 2005 Closing date has been extended to end Feb 2005 http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/reviews/futuresproject/index.htm http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/reviews/futuresproject/index.htm http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/reviews/futuresproject/index.htm

15. Technology for Learning A new $544M four year government program, Technology for Learning (TfL), will commence in 2005 A new $544M four year government program, Technology for Learning (TfL), will commence in 2005 This program replaces the Computers in Schools Program (CISP) which has ended - no more CISP replacements This program replaces the Computers in Schools Program (CISP) which has ended - no more CISP replacements The TfL program consists of The TfL program consists of 100 000 computers with 17” flat screen monitors/4 year warranty/installed by vendor 100 000 computers with 17” flat screen monitors/4 year warranty/installed by vendor 129 new IT support staff across NSW 129 new IT support staff across NSW More than 660 P5/6 and Central Schools to receive all allocated computers in one rollout- includes LAN cabling where necessary More than 660 P5/6 and Central Schools to receive all allocated computers in one rollout- includes LAN cabling where necessary Residual cost of 75 000 current CISP computers to be paid out Residual cost of 75 000 current CISP computers to be paid out An extra $156M to upgrade bandwidth for schools that currently do not have broadband An extra $156M to upgrade bandwidth for schools that currently do not have broadband An extra $16.7M for ICT training for teachers An extra $16.7M for ICT training for teachers

16. Key differences: CISP vs TfL COMPUTERS IN SCHOOLS COMPUTERS IN SCHOOLS 99 500 leased PC’s over 3 yrs 99 500 leased PC’s over 3 yrs 3 year on site warranty 3 year on site warranty School installed School installed User – bolted down User – bolted down 8 vendors 8 vendors School orders from vendor School orders from vendor Vendor rewards (some vendors) Vendor rewards (some vendors) Staggered rollout Staggered rollout Mainly CRT screens Mainly CRT screens No remote support software No remote support software Unmanaged anti virus Unmanaged anti virus Not ready for Web services Not ready for Web services Can trade points for servers or notebooks Can trade points for servers or notebooks TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING 100 000 purchased PC’s over 4 yrs 100 000 purchased PC’s over 4 yrs 4 year on site warranty 4 year on site warranty Vendor installed Vendor installed Vendor – bolted down Vendor – bolted down 4 vendors 4 vendors School orders from DET School orders from DET No vendor rewards No vendor rewards Max. 1 rollout per year Max. 1 rollout per year 17” LCD screens 17” LCD screens Remote support software Remote support software Managed anti virus Managed anti virus Ready for Web services Ready for Web services Can trade points for servers or notebooks (not yet confirmed) Can trade points for servers or notebooks (not yet confirmed)

17. TfL Hardware 100 000 new high speed computers over four years - latest chipset 100 000 new high speed computers over four years - latest chipset Distribution based on enrolment – approx 1 PC for every 8 students Distribution based on enrolment – approx 1 PC for every 8 students 4 vendors: IBM, ASI, Optima, Apple – over 30 000 computers in 2005 4 vendors: IBM, ASI, Optima, Apple – over 30 000 computers in 2005 17” LCD flat screen monitors 17” LCD flat screen monitors Apple iMac G5 17” Apple iMac G5 17” Infra-red optical mouse (wired) Infra-red optical mouse (wired) Lockdowns can be optional with justification – eg. secure computer room Lockdowns can be optional with justification – eg. secure computer room 4 year on-site warranty has a maximum 72 hour response time for visit 4 year on-site warranty has a maximum 72 hour response time for visit Remote management software pre-installed Remote management software pre-installed Managed Antivirus software pre-installed Managed Antivirus software pre-installed Latest MS Office suite pre-installed Latest MS Office suite pre-installed Computers will be unboxed and installed into user-specified locations including bolt-down and connect to LAN Computers will be unboxed and installed into user-specified locations including bolt-down and connect to LAN It is expected that there will only be one rollout per year per school It is expected that there will only be one rollout per year per school

18. Small Schools (P5/P6) More than 660 P5/6 and Central Schools will receive all allocated computers in one rollout- includes LAN cabling where necessary More than 660 P5/6 and Central Schools will receive all allocated computers in one rollout- includes LAN cabling where necessary This means no more computers for another 4 years This means no more computers for another 4 years Advantages include full complement up front and no disruption to technology planning for four years Advantages include full complement up front and no disruption to technology planning for four years Small schools without adequate local area networks will have these provided and it is expected that server access will also be included Small schools without adequate local area networks will have these provided and it is expected that server access will also be included Small schools will get a weighting to provide more PCs than the standard statewide entitlement of 1 PC for every 8 students Small schools will get a weighting to provide more PCs than the standard statewide entitlement of 1 PC for every 8 students

19. Former CISP Computers Residual cost of 75 000 current CISP computers (still under lease) to be paid out by DET at end of lease Residual cost of 75 000 current CISP computers (still under lease) to be paid out by DET at end of lease CISP Computers from 2001 and earlier can now be engraved CISP Computers from 2001 and earlier can now be engraved Do not engrave any computers which are still under warranty (CISP 2002/2003 and TfL computers) Do not engrave any computers which are still under warranty (CISP 2002/2003 and TfL computers)

20. ICT support staff 129 new IT support staff across NSW by July 2006 129 new IT support staff across NSW by July 2006 A minimum of 11 new technical support positions will be created in Sydney region A minimum of 11 new technical support positions will be created in Sydney region 6 new positions in 2005 6 new positions in 2005 A further 5 -7 positions in 2006 A further 5 -7 positions in 2006 These positions will provide technical help for teachers and school staff in all Sydney Region schools These positions will provide technical help for teachers and school staff in all Sydney Region schools Computers, printers, networking and application support Computers, printers, networking and application support Regional Technology Advisers will be able to work more proactively with the assistance of these new ICT support staff Regional Technology Advisers will be able to work more proactively with the assistance of these new ICT support staff Computer Coordinators will have a much-reduced “break- fix” role Computer Coordinators will have a much-reduced “break- fix” role

21. Computer Coordinators Existing CC and Computer Education funding will remain unchanged in the new structure under Technology for Learning Existing CC and Computer Education funding will remain unchanged in the new structure under Technology for Learning However, the role is expected to change with the introduction of Regional technical support However, the role is expected to change with the introduction of Regional technical support The CC will remain the liaison between the school – Region - DET The CC will remain the liaison between the school – Region - DET A greater emphasis on the integration of ICT into teaching and learning will steadily occur as new IT support staff are hired over 2005-06 A greater emphasis on the integration of ICT into teaching and learning will steadily occur as new IT support staff are hired over 2005-06 TAs will continue to promote ICT best-practice in all regional schools TAs will continue to promote ICT best-practice in all regional schools

22. New Opportunities With TAs and CCs less tied up with reactive technical support, new initiatives to benefit all schools can be developed With TAs and CCs less tied up with reactive technical support, new initiatives to benefit all schools can be developed In order to gain a better understanding of school ICT infrastructure and needs, an information gathering and recording process will commence next year In order to gain a better understanding of school ICT infrastructure and needs, an information gathering and recording process will commence next year Identifying existing ICT best-practice and utilising the skills of existing CCs and teachers will be a priority Identifying existing ICT best-practice and utilising the skills of existing CCs and teachers will be a priority CC Training Days are planned to continue each term in each SEA, your feedback and ideas are most welcome CC Training Days are planned to continue each term in each SEA, your feedback and ideas are most welcome

23. Sydney Region Computer Coordinators Day Term 4 2004 CommentsQuestions?