Technical+Support

= Goal: To establish a technology infrastructure that allows for the effective use of technologies and digital learning resources. =

Design a teaching console that gives teachers an organized and efficient workspace.
//Dora Hu, 5 November 2008//

As talked with Tod, there two ways to deal with the cable problems --

If teacher promise not to ask moving computer all the time, we can ask facility people to install cable tray and put network cable in. And IT could tight all kind of cable together near the computer tower. This will make things better but not a complete solution. Install multi-media control station in each classroom. This control station contains PC, network port, DVD player, port to projector, speaker and power together. In my university, each classroom have such equipment. When professor give lessons, he could make use of the PC or bring the laptop to connect to projector. This equipment is very professional, again, the prerequisite is teachers could not ask to move computers all the time.

Tech Tips
Tips and tricks for better productivity and creativity.

Promethean Activboard
//Email message sent to all teachers by Tod Baker on 11 November 2008.//

Hi all,

Is your Activboard looking a little dirty these days? Lifted from Promethean Planet’s knowledgbase, here are some cleaning tips for your Activboard.


 * How do I clean my Activboard?**


 * Do not use abrasive powders, soap, detergents or petroleum based cleaners or solvents on the Activboard surface.


 * We recommend a proprietary brand of dry-wipe marker board cleaner.


 * Water based cleaners containing ammonia, vinegar or citrus (e.g., glass and counter cleaners) that leave no residual film are acceptable as a second choice. Please check the contents on the container label prior to use or clean and test a small area before cleaning the entire surface.


 * Stubborn stains or accumulations from other contaminants such as fingerprint oil, dirt, dust or use of grease, pencil or permanent markers may require use of a detergent cleaner and a soft bristle brush. After such a cleaning it will be necessary to clean the surface two or more times with the approved whiteboard cleaner or denatured alcohol.


 * Scratches cannot be repaired or removed and will make ink and stain removal to that area difficult. Do not use metal brushes, scrapers or cleaning cloths whose prior use is questionable.


 * A polish with standard household spray polish will restore the smooth writing surface after cleaning.


 * The surface of the Activboard is made to very high standards of durability. In normal use you can expect satisfactory results every time with proper maintenance.

Source: http://us.prometheankb.com/al/7723/10867/article.asp?aid=216320&n=1&tab=search&bt=4n&r=0.353129&s=1

I will see what kind of cleaning supplies I can secure for us. More on that later.

Best,

Tod

Projectors
Following teachers’ suggestion, IT marks VGA cables for projector connection in the following way –


 * The **cable with red tape ** is the connection cable for **signal splitter** and **PC tower**.
 * The thin **cable with yellow tape ** is the cable for **PC monitor** and **signal splitter**.
 * The  thick cable with yellow tape means the cable connect to projector directly. If you want to connect your Mac Book to projector, you should use this one.