Google Apps - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T12:31:43Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:32766?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A226905&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'd love to tell you that I g…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-12-01:649749:Comment:2269052008-12-01T20:08:02.603ZGeorge Somershttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/bigdogdaddy
I'd love to tell you that I got lots of responses on this question on this forum, but I got none. My research (driven by ourt VERY limited budget) lead me to chose <a href="http://ipcop.org/">IPCop</a> for our firewall solution. It is a free Linux solution and has an <a href="http://urlfilter.net">URLFilter</a> add-on for content filtering. After some initial testing, we are ready to deploy it across the entire LAN. I have heard good things about 8e6 technologies but in the end it was too…
I'd love to tell you that I got lots of responses on this question on this forum, but I got none. My research (driven by ourt VERY limited budget) lead me to chose <a href="http://ipcop.org/">IPCop</a> for our firewall solution. It is a free Linux solution and has an <a href="http://urlfilter.net">URLFilter</a> add-on for content filtering. After some initial testing, we are ready to deploy it across the entire LAN. I have heard good things about 8e6 technologies but in the end it was too pricey for our needs. IPCop runs great on older hardware with sufficient hard drive space and we expect it to meet our expectations while also being economical. If you have a small or mid-sized school with general filtering needs, you should look into it. Good luck.<br />
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For content filtering, you should also consider using <a href="http://opendns.org">OpenDNS</a>. Also check out <a href="http://astaro.com">Astaro</a>, which would be similar to 8e6 I would think. I'm looking for the same but…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-12-01:649749:Comment:2268772008-12-01T19:30:59.043ZClaudia M. Estradahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ClaudiaMEstrada
I'm looking for the same but cannot see the responses you got. Would you share what have you gotten?<br />
We are currently considering smartfilter, 8e6technologies but need to have more options.<br />
Input from what you have found will be appreciated.<br />
Thanks,
I'm looking for the same but cannot see the responses you got. Would you share what have you gotten?<br />
We are currently considering smartfilter, 8e6technologies but need to have more options.<br />
Input from what you have found will be appreciated.<br />
Thanks, I am researching firewall/pro…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-05-08:649749:Comment:1398622008-05-08T20:16:54.037ZGeorge Somershttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/bigdogdaddy
I am researching firewall/proxy/content filtering solutions. We have 300 K-8 students. I am the "Computer Teacher" and (by default) the network admin. (low knowledge level). I am looking for cheaper solutions than SurfControl/Websense for annual subscriptions. I would prefer to find an open source solution running on a Linux box. Do you have any suggestions? Links? Any assistance you provide is MUCH appreciated.
I am researching firewall/proxy/content filtering solutions. We have 300 K-8 students. I am the "Computer Teacher" and (by default) the network admin. (low knowledge level). I am looking for cheaper solutions than SurfControl/Websense for annual subscriptions. I would prefer to find an open source solution running on a Linux box. Do you have any suggestions? Links? Any assistance you provide is MUCH appreciated. I'm going to be using Google…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-12-19:649749:Comment:902992007-12-19T16:56:27.851Zkolsonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KateOlson
I'm going to be using Google docs with my 6th graders in Feb. Has anyone come up with anything as far as the AUP?
I'm going to be using Google docs with my 6th graders in Feb. Has anyone come up with anything as far as the AUP? Hi there,
I have recently st…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-07-17:649749:Comment:339452007-07-17T04:08:09.666Zsuzieahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/suziea
Hi there,<br />
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I have recently stumbled over a couple of really interesting social networking sites designed for children. The first is imbee at <a href="http://www.imbee.com">www.imbee.com</a> They have lesson plans for teachers on the site and are actively looking for classes to sign up. This is all completely free.<br />
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The second one is Ed 2.0 which also combines blogging, photos, wikis and has libraries of useful internet links. You can also design your own courses using their tools and make them…
Hi there,<br />
<br />
I have recently stumbled over a couple of really interesting social networking sites designed for children. The first is imbee at <a href="http://www.imbee.com">www.imbee.com</a> They have lesson plans for teachers on the site and are actively looking for classes to sign up. This is all completely free.<br />
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The second one is Ed 2.0 which also combines blogging, photos, wikis and has libraries of useful internet links. You can also design your own courses using their tools and make them private or public.<br />
<a href="http://www.edu20.org/">http://www.edu20.org/</a> Okay, I've started a new disc…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-07-17:649749:Comment:339402007-07-17T03:21:38.786ZAlice Mercerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/mizmercer
Okay, I've started a new discussion. I'd like to start a "sandbox" network to try out and crash test setting one of these up for students. Here is my post on the subject: <a href="http://classroom20.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=649749%3ATopic%3A33910">http://classroom20.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=649749%3ATopic%3A33910</a>
Okay, I've started a new discussion. I'd like to start a "sandbox" network to try out and crash test setting one of these up for students. Here is my post on the subject: <a href="http://classroom20.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=649749%3ATopic%3A33910">http://classroom20.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=649749%3ATopic%3A33910</a> Thanks Alice - that beats usi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-07-16:649749:Comment:338102007-07-16T15:22:39.051ZSusanTsairihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/tsairi
Thanks Alice - that beats using a catch all account! great stuff
Thanks Alice - that beats using a catch all account! great stuff have google finally made the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-07-16:649749:Comment:337382007-07-16T04:23:41.177ZSusanTsairihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/tsairi
have google finally made the jotspot wiki live?
have google finally made the jotspot wiki live? We've used Google Apps in our…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-07-16:649749:Comment:337342007-07-16T03:40:43.613Zkernkelleyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/kernkelley
We've used Google Apps in our district to conduct online courses. The docs, spreadsheets, blogs, forums, webpages, etc, with great success. Don't forget too the chat feature. I've found that many students are more comfortable in the medium of chat than in the classroom speaking in front of the class. To the point where we've asked the students to paste all pertinent chats into their blogs to share with the remaining class.<br />
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Another aspect of the Google Apps when doing Pro Dev I can get teachers…
We've used Google Apps in our district to conduct online courses. The docs, spreadsheets, blogs, forums, webpages, etc, with great success. Don't forget too the chat feature. I've found that many students are more comfortable in the medium of chat than in the classroom speaking in front of the class. To the point where we've asked the students to paste all pertinent chats into their blogs to share with the remaining class.<br />
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Another aspect of the Google Apps when doing Pro Dev I can get teachers one login that will give them access to make, a blog, wiki, webpage, forum, homepage, calendar, etc, etc. There are probably better examples of each individual service out there (Like Wordpress instead of Blogger) but for staff who really don't want 10 more logins and passwords, this is a great start. I am just debating on moving…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-07-16:649749:Comment:337112007-07-16T01:31:33.087ZSharon Bettshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/sharonbetts
I am just debating on moving our district website to Drupal. I believe an api was just released that would make google apps and drupal single login. Now, this has potential.
I am just debating on moving our district website to Drupal. I believe an api was just released that would make google apps and drupal single login. Now, this has potential.