[nylug-talk] RE: nylug-talk Digest, Vol 34, Issue 27

[Jay Sulzberger]

On Mon, 29 May 2006, Sunny Dubey wrote:

> On Monday 29 May 2006 18:55, Ronald Wolsky wrote:
>> I am a NYC High School teacher. I write grants for my school and I am
>> currently putting together the idea for a technology grant that
>> includes Linux.
>> I would like to set up a web server using Linux OS and running
>> MOODLE. MOODLE is a program that allows teachers to put up
>> interactive online class projects (see moodle.org for more
>> information).
>> I was wondering if anyone belonging to this listserv would like to
>> help me put this project together. I must figure out what I will need
>> in terms of equipment, software, technical support etc.
>
> Hi Ron
>
> I current work as a sysadmin for another high school (Bronx Science) :)
>
> I've never heard of Moodle till now, but it looks like nice stuff.
>
> In terms of equipment and software, I don't think you'll have much to
> worry about.  However I think your biggest costs/hurdle associated with
> this project will be teaching teachers how to utilize this software.
> At my high school we use 3rd party commercial solutions like Naviance
> and SchoolPages.  And while these solutions are hosted by the providers
> offsite, it takes real time and effort by the MIS Dept. and various
> Tech teachers to teach others about the software and how to use it.
>
> I believe we use part of staff development days in an effort to spread
> knowledge about the software all at once.  But the most amount of staff
> time is spent with teachers who are not tech-savvy and don't learn too
> fast, but have a real desire to use the tools in the class room.
>
> (I'm not entirely too sure of the details, as I don't deal with this
> aspect of IT at my school.  But if you want I can put your in touch
> with my supervisor and our AP of MIS, they deal with this stuff daily!)
>
> Cool
>
> -- 
> Sunny Dubey

Yes.  This project will take one person one day a week for a full
school year.  The same person on the same day may work on other
projects too, but the one day a week rule stands.

oo--JS.


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