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| The following documents cover a range of topics covering both technology and pedagogy. The items listed below, span the gambit from configuring network QoS (quality of service), educational professional development, free software listings, organizational leadership, videoconference teaching practices and more. All of these documents are available for use without copyright or restriction |
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 The information available in these documents or through this website is intended to provide general information to the public and all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of the information. These documents are provided "as is," and I make no representations or warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or title; that the contents of the document are suitable for any purpose; nor that the implementation of such contents will not infringe any third-party patents, copyrights, trademarks, or other rights. |
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A Critical Look at Privacy and Security |
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A Critical Look at Privacy and SecurityThis document provides a high level overview of privacy and security. The document reflects upon the importance of balance that must be considered in any practical security model.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/PrivacyandSecurity.pdf |
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Cisco Quality of Service Simplified |
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This document provides a high level overview of Cisco's implementation of IP based Quality of Service.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/Cisco.QoS.Summary.doc |
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Connecting Learners: The Basics of Wide Area Networking |
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This document provides a detailed look at the using wireless technologies to provide high speed network access to rural schools or in diverse geographic locations that do not have access to more traditional high speed connectivty such as fiber networks, DSL, T-1 connections or other teclo based services.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/WirelessBP.pdf |
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Dell 33xx Switches: Quality of Service Information |
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This documents provides specific examples for configuring QoS on Dell 33xx series ethernet switches.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/DellQoS.doc |
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E-mail Safety Guidelines |
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This documents provides practical and simple guidelines to help end-users protect themselves from viruses, worms and phishing..
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/EmailSafetyGuidelines.pdf |
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Robert's FREE software list 2006 |
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This documents provides 35 pages of FREE software applications that can be used to replace many commercial products. The document has the software categorized to help you find and identify programs of interest.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/FreeSoftware2006.doc |
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I am a Teacher - Now What???? |
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This Power Point presentation and accompanying presentation notes provide a practical real world starting point for first year teachers. The presentation covers the basics of what to expect and provides strategies for both surviving and being successful in the transition from student to teacher.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/I-am-a-teacher-Now-What.ppt
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/NOTES-I_am_teacher_Now-What.pdf |
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Individual Professional Growth Plan |
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This document is a blank template suitable for developing an individual personal growth plan.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/IndividualProfessionalGrowth
Plan.doc |
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Management Blunders: Ten Common Mistakes Any Manager Can Make |
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A short ten point overview of some of the common mistakes made by new managers. Adapted from Managing for Dummies (Bob Nelson and Peter Economy)
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/ManagementBlunders10_common
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Pedagogy and Videoconferencing |
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This Power Point presentation and accompanying presentation notes provides information and strategies for successfully delivering curriculum using videoconference technologies. The presentation includes theoretical information as well as quotes and ideas shared by teachers who have several years of real hands on experience using these technologies.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/Pedagogy_Videoconferencing_v2.0_October_2006.ppt
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/PedagogyAndVideoconferencingnotes.pdf |
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Policy Primer - Policies, Procedures, Standards, Baselines, Guidelines |
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This document provides a base starting point for new leaders and managers who are trying to develop effective and manageable policies and procedures. The document outlines and contrasts the differences between these often overlapping and confusing terms.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/PoliciesProceduresStandards
BaselinesGuidelines.doc |
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Problem Solving - Management Strategies for Dealing with Challenges |
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This Power Point presentation provides a simple structured model for dealing with the day to day challenges faced by leaders and managers.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/ProblemSolving.ppt |
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Setting SMART Goals - Goal Setting Made Easy |
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This Power Point presentation covers the basics of setting SMART goals. SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/SettingSMARTGoals.ppt |
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Pedagogy and Videoconferencing |
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This Power Point presentation and accompanying presentation notes provide a basic introduction to SPF. SPF is the Sender Policy Framework that has been proposed as a solution to the growing problem of Sender Address Forgery.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/Pedagogy_Videoconferencing_v2.0_October_2006.ppt
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/SPF-SenderPolicyFramework-
October2006.pdf |
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TechPD-Bytes - 15 minutes with Excel |
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A short 15 minute Power Point Presentation covering the basics of Microsoft Excel.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/15minuteswithExcel.ppt |
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TechPD-Bytes - 15 minutes with GroupWise |
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A short 15 minute Power Point Presentation covering the basics of Novell GroupWise.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/15MinuteswithGroupWise.ppt |
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TechPD-Bytes - 15 minutes with Word |
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A short 15 minute Power Point Presentation covering the basics of Microsoft Word..
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/15minuteswithMSWord.ppt |
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Technology Professional Development Action Plan |
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This document provides a base starting point for a Technology Professional Development plan that would be suitable for a school or jurisdiction.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/TechnologyProfessional
DevelopmentActionPlan.doc |
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Technology Standards for School Administrators |
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This document, based upon information provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE),outlines some foundational standards of the knowledge, skills and attitudes School Administrators should consider in terms of ensuring the successful integration of technology in to the classroom.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/TechnologyStandardsForSchool
Administrators.doc |
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The Tricky Business of Motivating Employees |
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This Power Point presentation provides some basic information and ideas that leaders and managers can use to help improve employee productivity and enhance the employer/employee relationship.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/TheTrickyBusinessOf
MotivatingEmployees.ppt |
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Tips for New Leaders |
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This document highlights some basic tips for new leaders and managers.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/TipsForNewLeaders.doc |
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Videoconference Primer: Where Do We Start? |
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This Power Point presentation and accompanying presentation notes provide a high level overview of videoconference technologies. In addition the document includes the basic "Do's and Don'ts" required to help users build the knowledge and comfort level required to begin using these new technologies.
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/VideoconferencePrimer
WhereDoWeStart.ppt
http://robert.gusnowski.ca/docs/VideoconferencePrimer
WhereDoWeStart-PresentationNotes.pdf |
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