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Hi guys After implimenting an idea in a classroom where they wanted a visualiser but we dont have one i thought what frugal solutions have you all come up with for a problem. BTW the solution was to make a software version using a vue webcam and MAX/MSP, if you want more detail let me know as the teacher loves it and is really cheap to do

Hi all, I was hoping to pick your lovely brains about what innovations and projects you maybe planning at your schools. Our NM has asked us for our opinions on what fresh technologies we could implement that would enrich the schools IT provisions. I'm compiling some notes on backend/frontend, software/hardware, basically all kinds of things that will help pull the school into the 21st century. Our network will be undergoing a major rehaul which will include that incredibly expensive Microsoft licence, entitling us to site licences for all their products, brand new servers, managed switches, managed wireless(hopefully) and of course, new computers. Our budget is pretty big really and we have the potential to invest in things that perhaps other smaller schools wouldn't have the chance to. I wish I had been able to spend some more time at BETT but unfortunately only had a few hours to wander round. Some initial ideas of the top of my head (and ones brought up by our NM) 1. Terminal Services with remote apps - giving students the ability to use office at home, remotely. 2. A room dedicated for experimenting with thin clients. 3. Deploying Vista/7 either in our main ICT suites or specific rooms which would benefit. 4. Microsoft Surface 5. Allowing students access to open source software such as open office. 6. Implementing some kind of podcasting technology in our radio studio. 7. Asking the students directly what they would like to see in their IT facilities. (this may be an obvious one, but has never really been done) We are trying as best we can to look to the future and become more proactive in our work. At the moment all we seem to do is fix existing problems when really we need to concentrate on the root causes of these problems.. (ie. outdated hardware, software, badly constructed PCs etc...) If you have any software, hardware suggestions either for the end users or for improving our infrastructure, any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Customer Feedback for Windows Phone Found this a short while back and it allows you to suggest of vote for new or improved features for Windows Phone 7. Each logon gets you ten votes that you can spend in blocks up to three at time on any suggestion. I spent three on a native RDP app with support for TS Gateway So if you have a Windows Phone device, are thinking of getting one, would like a better platform to use or just to provoke more competition submit your ideas for smarter smart phones.

I'm a software engineer who has been researching the MIS systems schools are currently using. I've seen a lot of feedback on this website regarding why users like one system over the other, but would love to get more feedback as we are looking to create a new piece of software. I understand that the industry doesn't need a new piece of software, but our approach isn't to build something that already exists better. Rather we want to rethink how schools/teachers/parents use the systems around the education of their students/children. Any feedback on what you love about the systems you're currently using as well as some of your pain points would be great.

Does anyone have any ideas for anything i could make for my GCSE Electronics project. Im pretty stumped as for what to make cause i dont want to make something simpily stupid like a money box with a flashing light, like everyone else lol. Thanks Jack

Morning All, I was just wondering if anybody had any good idea's for a new project for us to have a go at...? For example, we have setup wireless printing from mobile devices, airplay to our desktops, digital signage, remote access etc. but what have you guys done that you have been really proud of? What have you implemented that made a real difference or maybe you just did just to show off Would be great to know what other people have been up to?