Presentations

Friday, April 4, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

C041: Wireless Terminologies for Public Librarians

Presenter(s): Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet

Level: Beginner

Track: Public Access Computing

Several public libraries are considering implementing wireless but perhaps feel confused at times as to what the current wireless terminology and standards really mean.  This session will focus on some of the more common terminologies associated with wireless technology.  A better understanding of wireless terminologies should equate to a heightened knowledge of what each respective piece of wireless equipment can do and assist you in your decision making prior to purchasing equipment.

C042: Pearson: Makes Managing Students Information Easy

Presenter(s): Todd Deterding, Pearson School Systems (VENDOR)

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Pearson is the only education company offering a strategic portfolio of student information solutions designed for the evolving needs of K-12 schools and districts. Pearson works closely with district educators and administrators, standards bodies, education associations and industry thought leaders to develop and deliver the most responsive and comprehensive student information solutions available today.

C043: Security Tools for Single Machine Malware Investigation (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 problems with an individual machine. We will approach this topic 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 Network Investigation session

C044: Windows Server 2008: Taking Your Servers to the Next Level

Presenter(s): Rich Seymore, Microsoft Corp. (VENDOR)

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation/Network Administration

Learn how new virtualization tools, web resources and security enhancements can help you save time, reduce costs and provide a platform. Understand the benefits and new capabilities of the just released Office 2008 Server.

C045: Optimizing Images for Online Use (2HOURS)

Presenter(s): Bob Martin, MOREnet

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

If you have a website, blog or wiki, you will at some point want to put images on it. But working with images can be tricky. This two-hour, hands-on session will cover the things you need to know to optimize images for the Web. We will cover proper formats, sizing, resolution and saving your images. We will also cover some quick techniques for enhancing your images and fixing common problems such as crooked images (from the scanner) or images that are too light or too dark.

C046: Virtualization and You: Helping Troubleshoot and Test

Presenter(s): Travis Reddick, MOREnet

Level: Intermediate

Track: Network Administration

We will explore using VMware and Microsoft Virtual Server and innotek VirtualBox to help troubleshoot and test computer issues and Active Directory/NDS issues. You will learn about saving on hardware, time and space costs.

C047: Wearing Two Different Hats: Reflections of Teaching with and Supporting Live Classroom

Presenter(s): Marcel Bechtoldt, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

The role of IT administration is challenging, and one of those challenges is the selection of instructional technology solutions that balances the needs of the faculty and, at the same time, is a solution that best fits with other adopted instructional support technology models currently used on a university campus.  This presentation will review the experiences of supporting Live Classroom for the last two years by an IT administrator, along with his other role has a faculty member in Media Studies.