Because of this, I needed someone to "cover" for me, and collect student computers from those who were checking out for the year.
So, Karla Denison.... I salute you!
Monday, May 18, 2015
Thank You Karla!
When the Conference Track meet was moved to Friday because of Weather Condtions, I needed to leave early to attend, to be able to watch my son compete.
Because of this, I needed someone to "cover" for me, and collect student computers from those who were checking out for the year.
So, Karla Denison.... I salute you!
Because of this, I needed someone to "cover" for me, and collect student computers from those who were checking out for the year.
So, Karla Denison.... I salute you!
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Enabling Java in Chrome Browser
One of the helpful things about Chrome is that it updates automatically. Once you have it installed, it automatically updates and upgrades to the newest version whenever you use it, and shut down for the day.
However. There is a slight problem that has arisen with running Java (which infinite campus, and other websites use) in the "new" version on Chrome, Chrome Version 42. (Which just came out, this week).
What you need to do?
1. If you are using all your websites normally, and nothing is giving you trouble. Do nothing. This means that your chrome hasn't updated yet (and you can't make the appropriate changes until it has gotten past Version 42).
2. If websites with Java platforms included on them stop working (Infinite Campus in SD, or the TestNav Testing Site in MN)...there is a simple solution (3 steps long) to enable this in Chrome Version 42 and later.
Step 1. In your URL bar, enter:
However. There is a slight problem that has arisen with running Java (which infinite campus, and other websites use) in the "new" version on Chrome, Chrome Version 42. (Which just came out, this week).
What you need to do?
1. If you are using all your websites normally, and nothing is giving you trouble. Do nothing. This means that your chrome hasn't updated yet (and you can't make the appropriate changes until it has gotten past Version 42).
2. If websites with Java platforms included on them stop working (Infinite Campus in SD, or the TestNav Testing Site in MN)...there is a simple solution (3 steps long) to enable this in Chrome Version 42 and later.
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| This "snip" was taken directly from the Java Website. |
chrome://flags/#enable-npapi
Step 2. Click the Enable link for the Enable NPAPI configuration option.
Step 3. Click the Relaunch button that now appears at the bottom of the configuration page.
That is it!
If in the future it becomes apparent that Chrome is not the preferred browser to use, I will let you know.
If you should need help in applying these changes, please let me know and I can help you through it.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Testers are ready! (almost)
The Smarter Balance Tester 7.2 has been installed in all the desktops in the computer lab, and on the Juniors computers today. The AirSecure Browser for the chromebooks has also been updated.
The Smarter Balance Browser should have a logo and shortcut on the desktop and it looks similar to this.
In addition, the Questar Test Browser (used for the Science portion of the testing, for grades 5, 8, and 11) has also been installed in the Computer Lab, and on the Junior machines. After installation each of those tests was logged into once, and given a trial run, making sure all the features of the test work (highlighter, help page, calculator, etc...). Once the trial test was completed the machines are registered as OK to go. As of the moment I am writing this, all seem to be working!
The Questar logo should be located on the desktop, and will look similar to this.
The chromebooks will have a different log in for the Questar Test. These have been requested from Questar, and they should be getting those to me at any time.
When I get those, the students will log into the chromebooks using the Questar log in when they get on the chromebooks. They will NOT log in to their normal chromebook account. (I will install the Questar accounts on each of the chromebooks)
As before, if they are taking the Smarter Balance portion of the test, they will use the Smarter Balance "AirSecure Browser" which is located on the startup page. This is what is known as a "Kiosk" App, and I have checked the machines, and it is there.
So hopefully, we will have the chromebooks finished up by the end of this week, and we should be all set and ready to go for online standardized testing!
I do have a few old "loaners" to image, to make sure we have some spares for the Juniors.
If you would like the tester installed in your classroom to "practice", all you need to do is ask, and I will get it done for you. It only takes a few minutes to install the Smarter Balance Tester, and a little bit longer for Questar (since it requires a log in, and check of the system to register the machine).
Thank you very much, and Happy Testing!
The Smarter Balance Browser should have a logo and shortcut on the desktop and it looks similar to this.
In addition, the Questar Test Browser (used for the Science portion of the testing, for grades 5, 8, and 11) has also been installed in the Computer Lab, and on the Junior machines. After installation each of those tests was logged into once, and given a trial run, making sure all the features of the test work (highlighter, help page, calculator, etc...). Once the trial test was completed the machines are registered as OK to go. As of the moment I am writing this, all seem to be working!
The Questar logo should be located on the desktop, and will look similar to this.
The chromebooks will have a different log in for the Questar Test. These have been requested from Questar, and they should be getting those to me at any time.
When I get those, the students will log into the chromebooks using the Questar log in when they get on the chromebooks. They will NOT log in to their normal chromebook account. (I will install the Questar accounts on each of the chromebooks)
As before, if they are taking the Smarter Balance portion of the test, they will use the Smarter Balance "AirSecure Browser" which is located on the startup page. This is what is known as a "Kiosk" App, and I have checked the machines, and it is there.
So hopefully, we will have the chromebooks finished up by the end of this week, and we should be all set and ready to go for online standardized testing!
I do have a few old "loaners" to image, to make sure we have some spares for the Juniors.
If you would like the tester installed in your classroom to "practice", all you need to do is ask, and I will get it done for you. It only takes a few minutes to install the Smarter Balance Tester, and a little bit longer for Questar (since it requires a log in, and check of the system to register the machine).
Thank you very much, and Happy Testing!
Monday, September 29, 2014
Adding printers (new server)
OK.. here is what you will need to do, to add the printers on the new server.
1. Go to Start button and click on "Devices and Printers"
2. You will want to click "add a printer" at the top, and then select "Add a Network printer".
You will then get a list of printers on the network... the two you want to add are:
"Teacher Workroom on ElkFileServ" and "Office on ElkFileServ".
They will be a ways down the list...there will be a number of them listed from "Server1" This is the old server...Do NOT select from Server1.
You should be able to install these printers, and you will be good to go, and hopefully have no further issues with running out of memory.
Please Set "Teacher Workroom on ElkFileServ" as your "default" printer.
The "Office on ElkFileServ" is the color printer, and should only be used on those rare occasions when you have to print something in color.
You May Notice that "Computer Lab on ElkFileServ" has already been added to your printers. This is the North Lab, and I have set that as the default printer for the entire school domain (so the students all have that one installed already).
Once we have everyone transitioned over to the new server Print Service...we will take off all the Server 1 printers...but for now, it's a best practice to have both, until everyone is switched over.
Once you have the new printers installed... you should be able to "remove" the old printers on Server1. (That means the old office and lounge printers... I don't think it'll allow you to delete the original north lab printer (it's the default for everyone), and of course this doesn't apply to other machines like the FACS or Secure printer used in the office.)
This would include the printers I installed as a workaround the "ElkServerDC" printers...both Toshiba and Workroom should be deleted.
I will give this a few day, and then I will disable the Print Service on the old "Server1".
When that happens, any printers that are connecting through Server1...will no longer be reachable. For Example "North Lab on Server1" won't be there, but "Computer Lab on ElkFileServ" will be there. Some of them may still appear in your list of printers...but they would be grayed out.
This MAY, just may, cause a few issues for those people with the AR printers or the FACS room, but we should be able to do a re-install on those, because they are on the new server as well. Your computer just may be pointing to the old server to reach them right now.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PATIENCE. This has been a difficult process. But we have gotten through it because our staff is so great.
1. Go to Start button and click on "Devices and Printers"
2. You will want to click "add a printer" at the top, and then select "Add a Network printer".
You will then get a list of printers on the network... the two you want to add are:
"Teacher Workroom on ElkFileServ" and "Office on ElkFileServ".
They will be a ways down the list...there will be a number of them listed from "Server1" This is the old server...Do NOT select from Server1.
You should be able to install these printers, and you will be good to go, and hopefully have no further issues with running out of memory.
Please Set "Teacher Workroom on ElkFileServ" as your "default" printer.
The "Office on ElkFileServ" is the color printer, and should only be used on those rare occasions when you have to print something in color.
You May Notice that "Computer Lab on ElkFileServ" has already been added to your printers. This is the North Lab, and I have set that as the default printer for the entire school domain (so the students all have that one installed already).
Once we have everyone transitioned over to the new server Print Service...we will take off all the Server 1 printers...but for now, it's a best practice to have both, until everyone is switched over.
Once you have the new printers installed... you should be able to "remove" the old printers on Server1. (That means the old office and lounge printers... I don't think it'll allow you to delete the original north lab printer (it's the default for everyone), and of course this doesn't apply to other machines like the FACS or Secure printer used in the office.)
This would include the printers I installed as a workaround the "ElkServerDC" printers...both Toshiba and Workroom should be deleted.
I will give this a few day, and then I will disable the Print Service on the old "Server1".
When that happens, any printers that are connecting through Server1...will no longer be reachable. For Example "North Lab on Server1" won't be there, but "Computer Lab on ElkFileServ" will be there. Some of them may still appear in your list of printers...but they would be grayed out.
This MAY, just may, cause a few issues for those people with the AR printers or the FACS room, but we should be able to do a re-install on those, because they are on the new server as well. Your computer just may be pointing to the old server to reach them right now.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PATIENCE. This has been a difficult process. But we have gotten through it because our staff is so great.
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