[K12OSN] LTSP in use Video?

Chris Bacigalupo baci at harborcityschool.org
Fri Feb 2 14:28:51 UTC 2007


I think this may be something we could do. We have a 4 server
implementation supporting 100 clients in general and "lab" settings. If
no-one else has started or completed such a thing, I'll (er..my
students)will take it on.

On Thu, 2007-02-01 at 15:48 -0600, Jim Kronebusch wrote:
> We are starting to plan for NCLS again this year (www.nclinux.net).  A tool
> that I think would be excellent would be a usage video.  I am talking about an
> approximately 20 minute video that briefly shows a decent size lab being used
> by actual students during an actual class, has a quick interview with a
> teacher or two that states what applications they use with their class and
> their goals with that program, and a quick interview with someone in
> administration commenting on how they feel FOSS has helped to improve
> technology/accessibility in their school.
> 
> I don't think this should be technical at all.  I think even if done fairly
> unprofessional this could be a great tool for us and others to use during
> presentations.  The people this would be geared towards won't really care how
> things work, just that they do work.  Maybe a quick blurp from a Tech Admin
> but making sure it only focused on time saved via central management.  I don't
> think low cost should be a driving focus either.
> 
> I don't really have the talents personally to put something like this
> together, or a real good environment for interviewees.  But if anyone would be
> willing to take such a task under their wing, I and I am sure the community at
> large, would greatly appreciate it.  I would place the result in an easy to
> reach location so that it can be downloaded by anyone who would need such a
> presentation.
> 
> And of course if anyone knows of such a video that already exists, please
> point me in the right direction.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jim Kronebusch
> Cotter Tech Department
> 507-453-5188
> 
> 




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