This meme was passed along to me, but I’m unsure of the original source. It does reference an important and difficult issue we are going to struggle with for the near future. We are at a frustrating time where BCeSIS is requiring us to use an older version of Java, but other tools are requiring […]
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XKCD created a comic that is something to keep in mind in regards to the Java + OS X issues we’ve been running into… http://xkcd.com/1172/
Learning Outcome Based Assessment
On twitter yesterday Carolyn Durley (@okmbio) shared a post written by Val Pereira (@knowwhatuknow) that made me think of how I had assessed two Applications of Math 10 classes several years ago. Math 10 Apps was part of the old curriculum but I think the assessment strategy of Learning Outcome Based Assessment or Standards Based Grading […]
Java Issues for OS X 10.6+ affecting BCeSIS [UPDATED]
Yesterday Apple released a malware definition that set a specific version of java to be allowed to run on OS X 10.6+. Unfortunately this definition precludes us from using BCeSIS as it requires an older version of Java on OS X. This update happens in the background with no user intervention. It is not part […]
Service Interruptions Requirement
For planned service interruptions TS staff are responsible to provide as much notice as possible and limit where practical interruptions that will affect education or business processes. Estimated timelines should be provided with verification. TS Staff should schedule interruptions where possible with affected school / department / user. For unplanned service interruptions TS staff will […]
PaperCut at NPSS! Bowes and Kearney next?
We are excited that NPSS has decided to join us with credited printing for students in September of 2013. We are optimistic that Dr. Kearney and Bert Bowes will decide to join us as well! The use of our PaperCut software to limit student printing is a measure to promote conservation reduce paper use reduce power use […]
Tagged For Life
The Canadian Safe School Network shared this blog post and the video below from the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Cybersmart program called Tagged for Life. It does contain some mature content and language and with any video resources it should be previewed and considered before showing it to students. This is an excellent piece for […]
K-5 ICT Scope and Sequence
Since 2010 Technology staff, the Joint Technology Advisory Committee (JTAC) and others have contributed on a Scope and Sequence for information and communication technologies for Kindergarten to Grade 5. Below is a portion of the working document that we ask K-5 teachers and other interested learning community members to provide feedback on. This document focuses on […]
DWL Password Changes – Requirement
As a security measure, those requesting a DWL (District Wide Login) password change must do so via their site secretary or administrator through a work order or by the UMRA tool accessible by the site secretary. This may also be done in person via the site technician, provided they know the staff member, and they will create the […]
MediaSmarts
Via our BCERAC membership we have access to several MediaSmarts resources this year that are available at http://learn.prn.bc.ca//course/view.php?id=121 For the enrolment key please ask your administrator or chat/email jbell@prn.bc.ca . These resources focus on cybersafety and include the MyWorld, Passport to the Internet, Reality Check, and Winning the Cyber Security Game. For more information please visit […]