Functional+NT

=**Functional Needs**= What are your needs from a functional perspective?

- I want IGPro access from my home computer. A: Currently, we don't have an online gradebook in place. However, you can checkout the use of IGPro as a desktop application from the IMC as needed. - Some smartboards don't work as well as others. (Room 132 and 120) A: We've done a check of SMART Boards and have replaced older computers that were causing some problems. If there are lingering issues, please let us know. - I am having a hard time gaining access to certain internet materails due administrative protections. Also, the time it takes to update certain internet upgrades do not come in time to meet deadlines. A: Currently, district has restrictions on end users; however, many of these restrictions have been removed. Please let us know specifically what issues are still conflicting with curricular and instructional goals: certain websites, software downloads, java, etc. - E-mail at home is impossible. A: The updated Groupwise web access should have fixed this for you - I need to be able to imbed quicktime videos in powerpoint. There is a incompatibility. A: With PC, it is an issue usually worked around via hyperlinks. - Could we have computers on carts for easy transfer to classes without? A: We have two carts that can be checked out. Each cart has 15 computers so they are dedicated for group use not individual - Computer capabilities to read DVD to show class. A: Please let us know which class isn't equipped with this function or if there is a software issue - Faster response from tech help line. A: - Network fault when printing. A: Faster rebooting in the classroom computers A: Hopefully, you've noticed a faster boot time. We are working to make this better. Subscriptions to educational websites A: Let us know what you need Saving locally vs. on the network I Google Lab time hard to come by -- can we get newer computers? Laptops for teachers we can bring into the classrooms A: Currently a big discussion point Hiding e-mail while using classroom computers (TURN OFF 'Notify') A: upon initial login, don't login to Groupwise (the groupwise pop-up). This is what causes those notifications Can we operate e-mail on Outlook Express? A: At this point no, but it is being discussed.