GrumbleDook Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome, one and all. Pull up a chair, break out the EduHobNobs, retell your woes and share your successes.
RageRiot Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Greeting all My name is Bryan and I'm 24, I've already made a few threads already asking for help so some may have notice me but have only just discovered this thread so thought I'd say a proper hello. I live in Manchester and work in a local primary school just 15 minutes walk away. I've always been into computers from a young age and just recently decided my direction. I aim to work towards a profession career in Networking IT. I bought the MCSE books in september last year and although I started working through them striagh away I've only made larger strides in recent months since landing a apprenticeship job this year. as apreticeships go I'm on low wage but have learnt so much in my time at this job so far. my job title is IT Technician or ICT Support as my name tag says but in reality I'm practically the IT manager, Technicial and administrator. I support 140 machines and about 12 printers ( although some un used atm) and work from the staffroom where I administer the servers via remote desktop and when the opertunity permits the clients via remote desktop. apart from starting on MCSE I taught A LOT of computer stuff my self starting back with MS dos but didnt start tinkering until win 98. so thats me and hello again to you all Bryan
witch Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Welcome to all Join our happy band - as long as you bring cake!
X-13 Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 as long as you bring cake! Witch, for shame... Leading these new Edugeekers astray. We all know the cake is a lie.
fs171 Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Hi all I'm george, work for a large secondary school on the south coast near christchurch. Having previously worked for the other larger school in the area, where i went to school and attended their 6th form. So that was almost a continuation for my schooling, where i was employed as a 'trainee' it technician on term time only (despite working most of the holidays) due to time constraints. They were one of the first schools to go windows 7 (sept 2009). As i moved on i landed into a mostly RM network, which the NM was looking to go windows 7 with new server set up, so i got to help with the set up and design of that new network. looking to roll out over the summer... George
witch Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Hi George - nice to meet a fellow Dorset Tech - quite a few of us here now but if you know anymore do introduce them, won't you?
Halkatla Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Hello everyone! My name is Maria and I live in Sweden and for now working as a stableworker/Horse carer... Since my boyfriend dont have the patience with pc´s and such I usually take care of that buisness around here, and then it´s good to have a place to go to when the things I know isnt enough.. (It´s not much I do know but I manage pretty well I think.. ) Have a great summer everyone! /Maria
featured_spectre Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 God afton Maria, Hur mor du? Jag studerar computern, och Svenska i Stockholms Universitet för 1 akademikern termen. (About the limit of my Swedish apart from ordering food and drink!) lol Translation: Good evening Maria, How are you? I studied computers and Swedish at Stockholm University for 1 academic term. If you need a hand we are all here to help
JT-Online Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Hello All, I'm Joe and I am based at a school not too far from the centre of Maidstone Officially I am the ICT Technician. But if it has a plug on it chances are everyone thinks it is something to do with me. We have roughly 70pcs and 2 servers (curriculum and an admin server) Im only a few months into my career having previously been at university, which in no way at all set me up for the role I now do every day.
featured_spectre Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 First welcome. Second, no training course or degree will ever give you the preparation for working in a school. 1
Bonds Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Hello All I am Chris and I have a keen interest in IT and help out at a few local Derbyshire Schools looking forward to gaining from all the experience on Edugeek
X-13 Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 no training course or degree will ever give you the preparation for working in a school. Get this man a drink... For he speaks the truth. Also, Welcome everyone.
happymeal Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Just noticed this thread! I'm Daz, working in a school in Rawtenstall. I come mainly from a Finance background, and have always had a geeky interest in IT, furthered by the TA. I've only worked in IT for 2-3 years with the NHS, and am currently looking at where to start qualifications wise.
po_jo_45 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Hi im an alco... oops wrong forum. Network engineer for 2 schools running RM CC3 and CC4
Orangescott Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 Hi I'm Scott, I'm a solutions architecht for an IT Reseller... i'm NOT here touting for business. For a few year's now i've struggled to come to terms with the fact i'm a geek but baring in mind I've met half the people on this website and I find myself catching up on industry gossip for no other reason than it amuses me, it's sadly true I can no longer walk among the normal folk. I may be of use if you've got general industry queries ... i.e. how long does it really take to get x y or z returned that sort of thing. Again i'm not touting for business so please don't make me stand outside... I'm ginger and I burn easily
rsmith838 Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Hi I'm Richard Work in a post primary school in Northern Ireland as systems manager, background is in finance.
john Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Welcome to all those who have joined us recently
witch Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Welcome Richard and Orangescott - I'm ginger too - you're not alone!!
spookyspoof Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Hullo I've recently moved from a Girls Grammar School in Grantham to an Independent Girls School in Bramley, Guildford. Love working in IT and being a positive role model for the girlys! However, had it VERY easy at my previous position and now actually have to learn a ton of stuff including WSUS - hence why coming onto EduGeek!! lol.
Domino Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Hullo I've recently moved from a Girls Grammar School in Grantham to an Independent Girls School in Bramley, Guildford. Love working in IT and being a positive role model for the girlys! However, had it VERY easy at my previous position and now actually have to learn a ton of stuff including WSUS - hence why coming onto EduGeek!! lol. Oh, you NEVER stop learning in this game Welcome, hope you find all the help you need... 1
featured_spectre Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Oh, you NEVER stop learning in this game Welcome, hope you find all the help you need... Could not agree more about learning all the time in the IT trade. I am still learning now and what we geeks don't know, isn't worth knowing frankly! Between us we could answer probably any IT related question
sonofsanta Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Hullo I've recently moved from a Girls Grammar School in Grantham to an Independent Girls School in Bramley, Guildford. Love working in IT and being a positive role model for the girlys! However, had it VERY easy at my previous position and now actually have to learn a ton of stuff including WSUS - hence why coming onto EduGeek!! lol. I made you do work! Even if I never did manage to get a complete asset registry out of you. It can't have been that easy for you anyway, cos I'm run off my feet without you now 1
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