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Re: Technology Services in the Canyons School District

Russ Lauber — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:59:30 -0000

I am astonished at my ignorance at the sheer scope of support that goes into the functioning of our (or ANY) school support team, and I have been in this business a long time and seen (at least superficially) some beneath the surface. This picture should be in EVERY teachers box to remind us of what it takes behind the scene...and help dispel the 'Wizard of Oz' mental picture most of us cling to...
Thanks for the tour...

Re: Technology Services in the Canyons School District

Darren Draper — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:18:09 -0000

You're right about the opportunities in the open source space - I'm with you
100%. Additionally, the technical support and ed tech specialists on my team
will be supporting/integrating a lot of open source as they work
individually with teachers.

In deployment, open source support will fall mostly under the jurisdiction
of the non-Microsoft sys admin. Lump it all in with the stuff from Apple. :)

Re: Technology Services in the Canyons School District

Darren Draper — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:16:06 -0000

It sounds like you'd make a great addition to our team. Look for future IT
positions to be advertised soon (or even the several open now).
http://www.canyonsdistrict.....

Re: Technology Services in the Canyons School District

Debbie Collins — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:50:23 -0000

Hey, Darren!
Great vision! It pleases me to see my tax dollars being used to design a support structure that ensures successful integration of technology into academia. Kudos to you! Makes me want to be a part of it! Could you use the help of an MCLC/MCT/MCSE on your staff? I'd have to renew my Utah teaching/supervisory certificates, but it would be worth it to see successful technology programs established into the schools of my own backyard! If you can use my "high-tech/high-touch" talents, contact me! I'd love to come help you implement your dream...

Re: Technology Services in the Canyons School District

Jim Klein — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:51:10 -0000

Woefully lacking in Linux and open source support ;-) Lots of opportunities in that space. Just a thought...

Re: Technology Services in the Canyons School District

Glen Westbroek — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:39:24 -0000

Darren,

You have outlined a fantastic organizational chart for your district. I like the thinking that includes Ed. Tech. Support in addition to Tech. Support. I'm convinced this will encourage teachers to utilize technology in a more efficient manner.

Re: Technology Services in the Canyons School District

jethrojones — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:20:49 -0000

Thanks for this post Darren. It is neat to see the big picture. It is also neat to see that your thought process is so open as well. I have gotten that impression from many of the people I have met in the Canyons district. It looks like a fun place to work, which is something that should never be overlooked.