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Cat White
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  • Cleveland, OH
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Anyone using Virtual Desktops in a 1:1 Environment?

We're planning for a 1:1 program and a vendor has suggested using a Virtual Desktop solution in a BYOD environment.I'm skeptical for several reasons:I have not heard good things from people who have…Continue

Tags: desktops, virtual, laptops, 1:1

Started Sep 16, 2011

PCs vs Macs in 1:1 programs
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I was asked for some data on how many schools are using PCs vs. Macs in 1:1 programs.  Does anyone know of any sources?  Thanks in advance.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jill Brown Sep 11, 2012.

Need some network advice
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When it's time to update you network structure, how do you get started and proceed?  Some options:1) Hire a consultant who specializes in networks to design the new system and recommend equipment2)…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Schmid Nov 16, 2011.

What do you filter?

Technology advocate and guru Will Richardson has an interesting piece onfiltering research on his blog, Weblogg-ed.  Here's an excerpt:A few months ago…Continue

Tags: internet, security, filtering

Started Apr 22, 2010

 

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Jill Brown replied to Cat White's discussion PCs vs Macs in 1:1 programs
"I have had this same question. I think we are going to survey our ISTE Independent School SIG members. Check our website or join the listserv for details. And I'll try to remember to come back here and post data."
Sep 11, 2012
Jonathan Schmid replied to Cat White's discussion Need some network advice
"Unless you are very confident and have experience designing networks, getting outside expertise is the way to go. The network is the backbone of technology at a school, and it's important to know that it is a reliable, solid system. Your…"
Nov 16, 2011
Bruce Sarte replied to Cat White's discussion Need some network advice
"If you have the knowledge and skillset in house, that is the best way to go.  To have the technical knowledge intimately coupled with knowledge of your environment and why something may or may not work is invaluable.  If you do not have a…"
Nov 1, 2011
Cat White posted a discussion

Anyone using Virtual Desktops in a 1:1 Environment?

We're planning for a 1:1 program and a vendor has suggested using a Virtual Desktop solution in a BYOD environment.I'm skeptical for several reasons:I have not heard good things from people who have tried itThe infrastructure seems expensiveWhy bother letting student "choose" a Mac and then force them into a PC environment virtuallyOn the one hand this seems to provide a comfortable environment so that teachers can expect students to have access to certain programs.  On the other, it seems like…See More
Sep 16, 2011
Cat White posted a discussion

PCs vs Macs in 1:1 programs

I was asked for some data on how many schools are using PCs vs. Macs in 1:1 programs.  Does anyone know of any sources?  Thanks in advance.
Feb 2, 2011
Demetri Orlando replied to Cat White's discussion Need some network advice
"HI Cat, great question! I'd suggest tapping into the power of this network and the ISED list by posting some of your info and seeing what people suggest. I think you'd want to list some key info about your current infrastructure and your…"
Dec 31, 2010
Cat White posted a discussion

Need some network advice

When it's time to update you network structure, how do you get started and proceed?  Some options:1) Hire a consultant who specializes in networks to design the new system and recommend equipment2) Contact a vendor who will design the network and sell you all the equipment3) Make all design decisions in-house and bid out the equipmentOr something different?Of course I have opinions about the best way to do this, but I could be wrong.  Thanks,CatSee More
Dec 28, 2010
Cat White replied to Jamie Britto's discussion What to do with our class Nings now?
"I'm going the Pearson route. My site is a teacher site for my school, so I want to test the new functionality before asking someone to foot the bill for it. The old site had Google ads, so other ads are not new (maybe--I haven't seen what…"
Aug 11, 2010
Cat White replied to Jamie Britto's discussion All the Apps are Coming in the group Google Apps for Domains
"Hooray!! And I second the "Woo-Hoo"!!"
May 10, 2010
Peggy Bloomfield replied to Cat White's discussion Progress Reports on Google Apps. . . ? in the group Google Apps for Domains
"I have just now gotten the Education Edition and have assigned usernames and passwords to students and teachers. I am just going to jump in with both feet as I can't begin to be able to anticipate everything I will need to know until I start…"
Apr 27, 2010
Cat White added a discussion to the group Google Apps for Domains
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Progress Reports on Google Apps. . . ?

Many of the threads in the forums are a year or more old.  How are the implementations/integrations going?See More
Apr 26, 2010
Cat White replied to Fred Bartels's discussion The Future of Free Apps, or Will Google Ning Us
"One of the hurdles that Google would face if it went to pay-to-play would be alienating powerful constituencies (like university alumni). I think Ning is beginning to realize that it made an error. Check out the discussions on…"
Apr 26, 2010
Cat White replied to Fred Bartels's discussion iPads in Education
"We do allow guest logons, but the computers still have to comply with security requirements. Mac laptops, in general, have to be manually configured by someone to allow them on the network (PC configuration is automated)."
Apr 22, 2010
Cat White posted a discussion

What do you filter?

Technology advocate and guru Will Richardson has an interesting piece onfiltering research on his blog, Weblogg-ed.  Here's an excerpt:A few months ago Tom Barrett put out a request via Twitter and other places to English schools to co-create a list of what tools are being blocked in which schools across the country. He offered up…See More
Apr 22, 2010
Cat White replied to Fred Bartels's discussion iPads in Education
"We currently do not allow ANY "i" devices on our network. They have been described as having "no valid educational purpose" (those ARE NOT my words or sentiments and I don't want to defend that point of view or argue it).…"
Apr 22, 2010
Cat White replied to Jamie Britto's discussion Moving to Google Apps in the group Google Apps for Domains
"Hi All, I just discovered this wonderful community (I LOVE Ning)! I am researching what experience other schools have had with Google Apps for Education. I spoke to a local tech director at an all-boys Catholic high school about their experiences…"
Apr 13, 2010

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Gilmour Academy
Location (city, state):
Gates Mills, OH
Job title:
Director of Instructional Technology
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http://gilmour.org

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