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Here we go...Year three at Cleveland

This is the first official post of the 2012-13 school year. There are many changes this year both in terms of staff and technology. I will be moving the entire Teachnology Website onto blogger in the coming week.

I appreciate everyone's patience this week. I know you are very busy and want to work. Please know I am here to support you and your instructional goals.

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See you the web!!!

July is quickly disappearing

That's right and soon it will be time for the staff to report back at 1892 Polenta Road.

There have been a lot of changes at Cleveland High over the summer. The biggest is the move from Groupwise email to Gmail. This has NOT gone as smoothly as promised. But really who is surprised at that development...lol

For those of your who are not familiar with Gmail, get ready to experience the best email system in the world. I challenge anyone to prove to me wrong on this one. In our ever changing technology environment, gmail will undoubtedly become your best friend. Why? It's simple, with just one login, you will be able to access many, many other programs. Our training the first semester will consist of a good amount of Google Apps training.

Well I am gonna keep this short because I am planning for our Freshman Camp. We need volunteers to help by the way. It is a great way to get to know some of our new kiddo's.

Yours in Technology

Chris

Good morning from the beach

Today is tuesday july third 2012. This entire blog posting is done by voice. As we continue our migration from group wise to gmail, we will have to remain patient as there will be glitches from time to time.
Hope everyone has a great day

Welcome to the first day of the 21st Century

Today Johnston County Schools will enter the 21st Century. Wellll kinda.

Of course in the finest tradition I got locked out of my email yesterday morning. Due to the fact I have been using the JCS Google Apps domain since this time last year, my password was supposed to stay the same, but it did not and now I can't get into my Google Apps accounts.

Is this a little frustrating? A little annoying yes, frustrating well I would not go that far. I know that no matter how many constraints our county puts on us, that in the end I trust Google to provide a superior product in Gmail and other products that any other provider. And the best part is it is practically free. There are some archiving cost but this pails in comparison to the value added to our services.

So if you are locked out just know that this is temporary and will get worked out soon. And most importantly we will have finally make a step inside the door of the 21st Century. Good Luck and Welcome!!!

Groupwise to Gmail is a good step in the right direction for our school system. Hopefully, the transition will be smooth. Trust me any pain we might have the first few weeks will get worked out and it will be all worth it. This time next year, I am confident that we will be more efficient in communicating with each other and parents.

I will providing lots of training when we return in the fall. Check your email for updates as Google will also provide support. They actually want you to productive in using their software.

Have a great summer....

Chris

Cleveland Teachnology BlogCast  Monday June 4, 2012