Presentations

Thursday, April 3, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

C031: Deploying a Public Access Computer Management System (REPEAT)

Presenter(s): Jay Manning, Jefferson County Library

Level: Intermediate

Track: Public Access Computing

We will provide an overview of the deployment process for a public access computer (PAC) management system, starting from when Jefferson County Library managers identified a need for such a system, to reviewing product offerings, considering costs, deciding on a product, installing it, configuring it and going live. Screen shots showing how Librarica CASSIE system works will be provided. We will cover potential pitfalls (both technical and policy/procedure related), and the presenter will answer questions about JCL's experiences using the CASSIE system.

C032: It's 3 a.m. Do You Know Where Your IT Assets Are?

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

Level: Beginner

Track: Planning and Budgeting

Prior to 1985, educational organizations invested heavily in physical assets, such as buildings and facility systems. Since then, investment in IT infrastructure has increased rapidly and educational institutions must now master asset management for both facility and IT assets. This session will review major trends and breakthroughs in IT asset management (ITAM) and the emerging technology needed to identify and manage your IT assets, including hardware and software. ITAM will have a major impact on how you manage your organization's growing IT investments over the next several years.

C033: Real World Implementation of Wireless Networking

Presenter(s): G. Gary Olson, De Soto School District 73

Level: Intermediate

Track: Network Administration

A presentation on how a medium size school district is implementing wireless 802.11 networking. Topics include a discussion of standards, performance, implementation options, WEP, MAC authentication, power over Ethernet (POE), mobile laptop carts and moving from room to room installation to district-wide control and management. With the number of vendors and articles touting the necessity of wireless LANs, attendees will learn how an actual school district evolved its wireless architecture, what works, what doesn't and a cost effective approach to wireless LAN implementation. Audience would be early implementers or those in the consideration phase.

C034: Why Instructional Technology Has Not Lived Up to its Hype!

Presenter(s): Jim Hardwick, School Technology eXtensions (VENDOR)

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

A verteran observer of instructional technology from its infancy, with background in both the educational commercial environments, delves into why instructional technology has not lived up to its potential. The speaker will also speculate on the direction and possible adaptions of instructional technology in the future.

C035: Supporting SMART Boards

Presenter(s): John Riley, MOREnet

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

SMART Board is an innovative presentation tool that can add splash and effectiveness to presentations, but it is only effective if it is used.  This session will focus on optimizing and maintaining the SMART Board interactive whiteboard.  We will explore options for installation, additional software tools, interactive websites and maintenance of the SMART Board.

C037: Top 10 Threats to Information Security

Presenter(s): Dr. Tom Cupples and Dr. Craig Klimczak, St. Louis Community College

Level: Intermediate

Track: Risk Management

We will address the top 10 threats to information security as they relate to educational institutions. We will also address why these threats exist and their danger to educational institutions. These threats will be approached from a strategic, operational and technical view. Solutions and resources for protecting against these threats will be discussed.

C038: Podcasting: Why and How to Get Faculty to Use This Pedagogical Tool

Presenter(s): Diane Richmond, SunGard Higher Education/Truman State University

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Podcasting has moved from "hot new buzzword" to an important pedagogical tool. After reviewing the 2007 Horizon Report, it seems clear that today's students are looking for more technology-infused options to meet their own individual learning styles. There are dozens of arguments why podcasting is an effective tool that faculty should be taking advantage of. But after the why is the HOW! This presentation aims to detail what hardware, software and steps are necessary to post an audio or video podcast.