NPearce

On my person, * Mobile Phone, HTC Diamond with Gmail synced mail, calendar etc. Files with serial number lists, passwords and all the info that I cannot quite remember. * 4 USB Memory Sticks, 1gb Hirens USB, 2gb Applications (browsers, AV installs/updates, Scripts, all the common stuff I use), 4gb Files and documents synced with laptop. * Small Gerber Multitool, scissors, small penknife, screwdrivers etc. * Keys for particular site. My Bag * Laptop, Considered a netbook for space saving but the laptop will run all school software without question. * Network Cable * Multimeter * Network Cable tester * Packet of AA and AAA batteries * Mouse * 3.5 & 2.5 HDD to USB connector * Toolkit - Usual assortment including RJ45 crimp tool and connectors * 3m Cable access kit * Variable heat Soldering kit - If I know its required All images etc are kept on the server at each site. Any replacement kit like HDD's, power adapters etc are also kept at each site. I did try and get a shared budget of a couple of hundred pound for things like cable drums, air dusters etc but they don't like sharing so I end up ordering stuff when required. Nathan

GT: paddletastic Usually found on COD4, looking to get COD5 when xmas has been paid for and waiting paitiently for the new GTAIV content in feb.

Currently got a Touch Diamond, Didnt like it at first but updated antenna firmware and threw on a cooked ROM and its a fantastic bit of kit.

Exactly, in this case I used a tool that is on the network already to allow me to support without having to log off other users (as remote desktop does). Empowering the students to do the right thing, and showing the capabilities of 'big brother' has done far more than a negative No No No approach. I don't have tome to sit and watch / check up on what they are doing. But they done know that! Nathan

Whilst looking at filtering here myself I have also taken a different approach with the KS2 classes. Rather than telling them they cannot visit websites / chat sites etc I demonstrated the 15 suite computers through tightVNC, re-sized them to fit on the screen and displayed it to the class so they could see each computer in use, real time. Since seeing that we can observe any computer in the school at any time we have seen a marked decrease in the usage of inappropriate sites. It has in fact become a talking point between myself and the pupils, and seems to have stuck. Not in any way dismissing filters (I still think we need one), but certainly has worked in my case. Nathan

As with previous posts, on my sites the teachers own laptops have local power user access. Mainly due to home printers etc software installations that are required. On some sites I have set up syncronisation that will ensure all local documents are loaded to the server when connected to the network. Files that are stored anywhere else on the computer I am happy to 'clean' with the head teachers blessing. Keep the network locked down, if it comes to it you may need to develop a compromise policy with the members of staff that only give them particular access to particular areas. It may be that you need to allow access at a folder level within the computer. Takes a little time, but certainlty saves you time if it were all to go wrong. Nathan