Presentations

Thursday, April 3, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

C001: How We are Planning Ahead with Our Public Access PCs

Presenter(s): Jerry Parker, Neosho/Newton Co Library

Level: Intermediate

Track: Public Access Computing

Having been given six Gates PCs in 2001 and then adding six more we have tried several different approaches for time management and print recovery cost. NTimer by LibraryGeek Software, PCReservation and LPT: One both by Envisionware, and also Cornerstone by CenturianGuard. With the old PCs ready to retire (or crash due to age), we have looked at a couple of different options on their replacements: more PCs or possible a thin client approach. We wil cover budgeting issues and our conclusions.

C002: Live Webcasting on a Limited Budget

Presenter(s): Chris Rollison, Marceline School District

Level: Intermediate

Track: Network Administration/Planning and Budgeting

Over the last year we have been streaming our football games over the Internet and leaving them archived. We did this all on a very limited budget. In this presentation I will go over how we did it and some options others have used. Attendees will learn about live broadcasting of school events over the Internet with only a small equipment investment.

C003: Security Tools for Network Investigations (2HOURS)

Presenter(s): Beth Young and Randy Raw, MOREnet

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

We will discuss a variety of tools that will enable the technician to investigate network problems, mainly from a malware/spyware perspective, but the tools can be used for a variety of tasks. This session is in conjunction with the Security tools for single machine malware investigation.

C004: Streamline IT Trouble Tickets Using the Internet

Presenter(s): Nick Mirisis, SchoolDude.com (VENDOR)

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Technology departments are fighting fires by reacting to incidents from their educational institutions. These incidents occur hundreds to thousands of times a year and drive manpower responsibilities. New Internet technology helps to solve business challenges by supplying the power of incident management technology to the smallest of educational institutions' information technology departments, as well as the largest! These new technologies help simplify the experience and improve services to faculty and staff.

C005: A Look at Web 2.0 (2HOURS)

Presenter(s): Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Wikis? Blogs? Podcasts? Wondering what on earth these words mean? These tools are part of the phenomenon we know as the World Wide Web, and educators across the globe are using them to enhance their teaching and their students’ learning experiences. Imagine your students being able to share their thoughts on their current reading assignment with the book’s author in a blog! This is just one example of what is happening on Web 2.0. Join us for this informational overview.

C006: Interactive Service and Content Management with a Single Sign-On

Presenter(s): Chris Seedyk and Jerry Swadley, Waynesville R-VI

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation/Network Administration

We will cover the analysis, design and implementation of strategies for content and service management for end-users. Specifically, we will address using Kerberos and LDAP for a single sign-on/password concept. This concept will then be applied to providing interactive services and content, such as help desk ticket services, information exchange courses and content and remote service access. We will also address basic network management strategies for the above concept.

C007: Engaging Audiences: The Numerous Institutional Uses of Clicker Technology

Presenter(s): Sandy Frey, Amy Kausler, Judy Larson and Deborah Allen, Jefferson College

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Discover the many institutional uses of response systems. Explore clicker best practices for engaging students in learning. We will share examples of Jefferson College's use of clickers for professional development within the institution, for presentations at conferences outside of the institution and for community outreach through service learning projects. We will also share documentation of formative assessment. Learn the pros and cons of clickers and best practices for implementing student response systems.

C008: Lessons Learned from Virginia Tech

Presenter(s): Sara Clark and Rob Hornberger, Missouri State University; Shelly Brown, Southwest Baptist University

Level: Beginner

Track: Risk Management

On April 16, 2007, a tragic event occurred at Virginia Tech, and the VT web site was integral in the campus response. At the HighEdWebDev 2007 Conference, Michael Dame, VT Director of Web Communications, presented a plenary session about how VT handled these crisis communications. This session will provide a recap of that session, along with specific examples about how to apply the lessons learned to Missouri higher education institutions.

C009: Webcasting-Streaming With Windows Media

Presenter(s): Michael Williams and Rusty Hogue, MOREnet

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

In this session,we will learn the fundamentals of producing a webcast, including the steps used in achieving a successful webcast. We will also learn the simple process of webcasting and the three basic ingredients to planning a webcast: encoders, servers and players. Attendees will learn what equipment is needed to produce a professional looking stream over the Internet, the computer/software needed, how to set up the encoder, testing the stream and webcast authoring.