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>Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:30:16 -0500
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum               <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Kevin Carroll <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #5792 Network training

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>--- Forwarded Message from "Norval Bard" <[log in to unmask]> ---
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>>Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:36:47 -0500
>>From: "Norval Bard" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: LLTI <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Network training
>
>Hi,
>
>Since the installation of the LAN in our LRC a couple of years ago, I
>'ve noticed that more and more of my time is given to configuring and
>maintaining the network, without the benefit of any training (or,
>frankly, much knowledge about it).  This pulls me away from the more
>productive, creative side of developing projects for our teachers,
>courses, and students, and is creating more frustration for me.
>
>We have a robust server and up-to-date networking software (mostly
>Macintosh), but I'm sure I not maximizing our use of it.
>
>What have been the most useful ways other lab directors have found to
>become more knowledgeable and efficient in handling networking systems
>and problems:  formal training, manuals, on-line lists/groups,
>hard-knocks (ugghh), or other?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Norval Bard
>
>
>
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Kevin C. Carroll, MA

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Wayne State University
College of Education
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