Jackie, I wonder if now that Lance is on the ITEC board he is rubbing off on you a little too much in regards to the Mac platform? <grin>
From: Jackie Fonley Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [info-tech] Teacher lock-down Our teachers do not have admin rights (well, most don't). I'm not sure if it's the fact we have been able to update machines in a reasonable time, or if it's the fact they do not have admin rights (I don't have a controlled variable there)--but have had MUCH fewer problems since not allowing them to be administrators. <not that I have many, because, after all, we mostly have Macs LOL> They do have access to all applications installed on their computers. This includes adding printers. I also allow them access to things like the ability to change their desktop background, energy saver settings, etc. (skinny rabbit in my mind . . . plus it gives them some freedom with "their" computer). When I do get a request, I install the programs they need. Same filtering as students. I think there is something to be said for some lock down/"control" (for lack of a better term)--as a subtle reminder these are school issued computers --not personal computers. (although there is some personalization to put your kid's picture as the background on the desktop). FWIW On Feb 12, 2009, at 3:10 PM, Mueller, Mitch wrote: As I’m getting ready for the 2009-2010 school year I need a little help from you guys again. What I’m looking for is a list of what privileges you give your teachers. As for what they can and can’t do on their systems. I’m looking to lock them down pretty tight but I have to have other schools input before I can do this. So if your teachers are locked down please let me know what they can do as for running programs, installing programs, and then some. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD Emmetsburg, IA Networking Administrator [email protected]
