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Technical Training and Support

Technical support is available throughout the year by contacting Forrest Gaston at fsgaston@schooltechperson.com or 317-289-6843.

Training sessions are held in collaboration with Indiana’s Education Service Centers around the state.

Topic: Assistance setting up a Linux-based Desktop—Available via webinar conferences throughout the year. Specific dates will be announced and/or requests can be made directly to fsgaston@schooltechperson.com.
No fee

Topic: Introduction to Open SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 10) for Technology Coordinators—Hands-on training to learn how to install Open SUSE 10.1, manage the machine (add users, install programs, configure network cards, secure the desktop, image multiple machines, etc.). Review open source software and set up a basic Moodle server or I-folder server. Email specific requests to fsgaston@schooltechperson.com prior to the session. Bring your own machine or use one at the education service center.
Fee: Varies (to cover materials and lunch)
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm local time
Dates: See below

Date Location Contact Registration Site

April 12, 2007	East Central ESC	Sheila Taylor staylor@ecesc.k12.in.us	<http://www.ecesc.k12.in.us>
March 21, 2007	Region 8 ESC	Phil Germann pgermann@r8esc.k12.in.us	<http://www.r8esc.k12.in.us>
April 10, 2007 CANCELLED	Wabash Valley ESC CANCELLED	Matt Iunghuhn matti@esc5.k12.in.us CANCELLED	<http://www.esc5.k12.in.us/> CANCELLED
April 13, 2007	Wilson Center ESC	Jeff Renschler jeff@wesc.k12.in.us	<http://www.wesc.k12.in.us>
April 18, 2007	Buddy Teaching and Learning Ctr	Margaret Manuzzi mmanuzzi@btlc.org	<http://www.btlc.org/>
May 10, 2007	North West IN ESC	Dan Dallas ddallas@nwiesc.k12.in.us	<http://www.nwiesc.k12.in.us>
June 25 or 26, 2007	Buddy Teaching and Learning Ctr	Margaret Manuzzi mmanuzzi@btlc.org	<http://www.btlc.org/>

For more information on the training sessions, contact the Education Service Center or Forrest Gaston at fsgaston@schooltechperson.com.