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Southwest Winners Foundation |
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Staying ahead in the world of technology |
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Information Technology Department. |
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The new service desk program is capable of much more than just submitting work orders. The IT dept. is setting it up to automate many of the schools processes. The registration process will be the first to undergo this transition. The registration process is being standardized and placed into Service Desk. Once complete Service Desk will prompt the appropriate user to complete tasks necessary to the registration process. This will ensure that the registration process is completed accurately and in a timely manner. This will not be the only school process utilizing this software. We have many other ideas such as sending maintenance requests to Jim Alley. If anyone has ideas on how this software might help them or their dept. contact IT at ext 0502. |
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Ongoing and upcoming projects: |
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Microsoft Class Server, is an application newly acquired by the IT department that could replace or supplement our Plato curriculum software. The Class server makes it easy for school districts to create, deliver, and grade standards-aligned tests and lessons over the Web—helping teachers track and improve student achievement against local curriculum standards, and meet the challenges of No Child Left Behind. Content is needed before we are able to implement Microsoft Class Server so no date has been set for roll out, however we will be giving a demo to some district staff members this month to start the approval process. |
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I ProtectYou is an Internet filtering and Parental control software program that allows schools, to protect Students from harmful information on the Internet. It filters harmful websites and newsgroups. Restricts Internet time to a predetermined schedule. Decides which programs can have internet access. Limits the amount of data that can be sent or received. Blocks e-mails, online chats, instant messages and P2P connections with inappropriate words. Gives the IT department detailed internet activity logs. This software was implemented at the SE campus last year and was very successful. We plan on adding it to the entire district this year. |
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ETrust® PestPatrol® Anti-Spyware protects you against spyware, adware and other threats that expose your confidential information and diminish PC performance. Spyware is quickly becoming a serious threat to computer users. It does more than just steal information about your computing habits. It robs you of system speed and Internet access efficiency. Online thieves can steal your personal information or even your entire identity. eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyaware protects you against spyware, adware, remote access Trojans (RATs), keystroke loggers, denial-of-service (DoS) attack agents, probe tools and other backdoor network threatsftware updates on your individual computer. It detects and removes a comprehensive range of non-viral threats, generating real-time email alerts and logs that helps us isolate problems. For continuous security protection, we can schedule regular scans to meet your unique needs. It complements perimeter security solutions like antivirus, firewall, and virtual private networks as well. |
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Video Content is being purchased from KLRN so that it can be assigned by teachers so that students can view it at their desktop computer. A district subscription service that provides: · 22,000 video clips available online anytime--searchable and correlated to the TEKS! · Opportunities to participate in PBS TeacherLine which provides online professional development through facilitated courses, a supportive learning community and exemplary resources. · Onsite staff development on the implementation and integration of the educational online videos. · Discounts to the Institute for Connecting Teachers and Technology (ICTT). · Placement of representatives from your district on the KLRN/PBS Advisory Council. · PBS resources and teacher guides. |
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Deep Freeze instantly protects and preserves baseline computer configurations. No matter what changes a user makes to a workstation, simply restart to eradicate all changes and reset the computer to its original state - right down to the last byte. Expensive computer assets are kept running at 100% capacity and technical support time is reduced or eliminated completely. The result is consistent trouble-free computing on a truly protected and parallel network, completely free of harmful viruses and unwanted programs. |
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Tel West's Voice T-1's are also a great way to save on telecom costs while upgrading local dial tone to digital, T1-level service. Every month you can count on a flat, low price for your local lines. This is great news for companies who want to standardize their billing and more accurately plan for telecom budgets every year. |
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Time Warner business solutions can connect all locations with Ethernet point to point connectivity. Through its 2500 fiber sheath miles and over 170,000 fiber stand miles of plant in the San Antonio, New Braunfels and Seguin metropolitan areas. |
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Visual Casel is the new active directory program that allows teachers to take control of student computer accounts. Teachers now have access to change student passwords, view home directories, and disallow internet. With this program we have restricted students from changing their backgrounds, accessing unauthorized applications, installing programs and much more. |
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PLATO Learning's Instructional Solutions offer post-secondary learners the necessary tools to succeed with reading and language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, life and career skills, ESL/ELL, interdisciplinary learning, and courseware in Spanish. |
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PC Wholesale manufacturers quality & reliable systems for every business need. Providing up to the minute technology that is compatible with the ever evolving technical standards and applications. Providing you with an ROI that will let you migrate to the next generation of products in the most cost effective way. |
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While Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc. was founded in 1996, the roots of the company extend back to 1976 and the introduction of the world's first reading system, the Kurzweil Reading Machine. Today, the company is recognized as the leading developer of reading technology for people with learning difficulties and those who are blind or visually impaired. |
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Dr. Johnson's Talking Textbooks have increased reading skills and interest in learning, enabling students to pass state assessment exams. Special education teachers use Talking Textbooks to satisfy IEP modifications for mainstream compliance. Classroom teachers can help students feel comfortable in regular classrooms or labs by prescribing core subjects on the PC-based Talking Textbooks. |
