Presentations

Friday, April 4, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

C051: Open Source Software and the Small Library

Presenter(s): John Pace, Webster County Library

Level: Intermediate

Track: Public Access Computing/Network Administration

During this session we will show how a small library (or any library or organization) can benefit from using open source software to help secure their network and help with Children's Internet Protection Act ( CIPA) compliance. IPCop and CensorNet are both open source solutions that handle my firewall and content filtering needs. Even though both of these products are Linux based, an in-depth knowledge of Linux is not required; you can teach yourself as you work through the process of researching, installing and configuring them--I did!

C052: Improve Student Achievement Through Better Decision Making

Presenter(s): Dan Snodgrass, STI Education Data Management Solutions (VENDOR)

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Data, especially large amounts of it, is useful only if it is managed properly. STI offers a complete solution to manage your data with InformationNOW and STI Assessment. InformationNOW, an integrated web-based student information system, allows for added control and better management for higher student achievement. STIAssessment is a web-based formative assessment and analysis program. STIAssessment is interconnected to the state learning standards, so you can assess student proficiencies in Math, ELA< Science and Social Studies for grades 3-12. STIAssessment can provide your teachers and administrators with the information they need to make timely and effective decisions about curriculum, instruction, remediation, acceleration and placement.

C053: Disabling peer-to-peer: should you? Yes, here’s how.

Presenter(s): Karl Lutzen, Missouri S&T (Formerly UMR)

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support & Implementation

Disabling peer-to-peer (P2P) on your network has both advantages and disadvantages. Bandwidth and DMCA's can be controlled, but many applications require protocols like BitTorrent to perform updates, and of course, there are those users who must have their P2P. The political decisions as well as deciding on the correct technical controls are addressed in this presentation. Attendees will get a detailed view of what the University of Missouri - Rolla (now Missouri S&T) went through when making this difficult decision as well as the rather unique solution we developed.

C054: Curriculum: What Can a Web-based Product Do?

Presenter(s): Steve Pillow, Raymore Peculiar RII and Jeff Warren, School Information Systems, Inc. (VENDOR)

Level: Intermediate

Track: Network Administration

A dynamic student data management solution will provide flexibility and depth for your district processes. For curriculum, you want connectivity to state GLEs and flexibility for your district-specific objectives, as well as ease of producing objective-based report cards. School Information Systems, Inc., web-based SISK12 SDM product serves district curriculum staff well, building, maintaining and reporting your district’s curriculum objectives goals.

C056: Windows Server 2008-A Closer Look

Presenter(s): Greg Kespohl, MOREnet

Level: Intermediate

Track: Network Administration

Join us for a quick walk-through installation of Windows Server 2008. Learn some of the new options Microsoft provides for the configuration of your servers. Whether a domain controller, file server or application server, Microsoft has new ways to help you properly configure each box to best serve your needs. Additionally, we will review the new features and changes now available in Microsoft Network Operating Systems.

C057: Imagine the Real in the Virtual: Experience Your Second Life

Presenter(s): Bryan Carter, University of Central Missouri

Level: Intermediate

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Imagine a learning environment where you can go anywhere, do anything and interact with others in ways never before possible in more traditional distance education settings. Learners can visit such places as gothic cathedrals, cities, museums, libraries or places too dangerous or impossible to go in real life. This three dimensional world exists, created by its residents who are physically located around the world. Second Life has the potential to revolutionize distance education and online virtual communities.

C058: Research Roundtable

Presenter(s): Ben Colley, MOREnet

What are the technologies you are considering for deployment, looking into or wish you had time to look into? Join this discussion group to talk about new technologies, where they fit into your plans and help MOREnet understand your needs.