School Technology Support
This page provides links to support classroom teachers, Principals, school computer co-ordinators, and others in the school community who have an interest in the integration and support of computer technology in the school environment. * indicates DET Intranet access is required. On this page: DET Tech Support | DET FAQ General & Curriculum Support | Software Government Policy | DET Policy See also: DET Computer Rollout Documentation *
DET Tech Support Sites
DET Rollouts * Information about the supply of hardware to DET schools under the Technology for Learning program. DET Network Setup * IP address allocations, proxy server setup and other useful information for use in local DET school network setups. See also: DET LAN Configurations DET Software Sales * (Ph 1800 065 324) Check here for DET site licensing before purchasing any commercial software packages. DET Software Downloads * Licensed DET software products are available from this site. OASIS Boot Disks * Download OASIS boot disks for DET rollout computers. E-mail DET IT Helpdesk   Online Helpdesk Form *   DET Technology Advice & Support *   ITB Web Team *		DET Cabling Standards * Network cabling specification to be used for new schools, refurbishments and general cabling. Scroll down to DET Structured Cabling Specs. Cabling Contractors Public Works cabling contractors are listed in Contract 2067. (This page also includes a range of other contractors). DET Antivirus Page * Symantec/Norton Antivirus software has been licensed for all DET schools in NSW, and for staff use at home. Download the software from this site. Report Inappropriate Sites E-mail the URL of any inappropriate sites which manage to slip through the DET filter. Can also be used to "unblock" sites from the filter. Alternatively, phone 1800 338 483. DET WAN Configurations Wazmac's notes (in pdf format) on setting up school workstations on the DET WAN. IP and DNS info for Win and Mac.
DET Frequently Asked Questions *
DET Webmail *   To submit a question for publication in the DET FAQ website, send an email to the following address: ed.tech@det.nsw.edu.au. Please include in your message your full name, title and school.		OASIS Administration * Finance * Hardware * Library * New server maintenance * System Maintenance * Y2K Server Upgrade *
General Links
Warren McCullough's Page (Shellharbour) School Tech Links School Networking Info School Intranet Info Software Links Lake Macquarie Tech Links Mark Pitkin's links, Lake Maquarie District Office. Sydney Region Tech Links Useful info and links compiled by Stuart Hasic. Technology Training Co-op Co-ordinated by Annie Smith, Pt Macquarie District. Other Regions Links to Web pages (not necessarily technology related) supporting NSW DET Regions.		Apple Support Links   Publishing a School Web Page An overview of the options for publishing school web pages. Includes info on blogs, etc, and the uploading of sites to the DET internet server. DET WAN Configurations Wazmac's notes (in pdf format) on setting up school workstations on the DET WAN. Win Password Resest (ISO) (2.5 Mb download) Bootable CD image to reset the Windows admin password.
Software, etc
DET Antivirus Downloads * Symantec/Norton Antivirus software has been licensed for all DET schools in NSW, and for staff use at home. Download the software from this site. Shellharbour Antivirus Concise information about the latest patches and updates.		DET Software Downloads * VET, Ghost, Norton Anti Virus, and other DET licensed products are available from this site. Wazza's Software Page Links to shareware sites and other useful software for schools.
Government Policy Info
Computers in Schools Policy The Carr Government's original Computers in Schools strategy, released in December 1995. Labor's Computers in Schools Plan Labor's school IT plan released before the 1999 State election.		Preparing Students, Teachers & Schools for the new Millennium A Report on IT in NSW Schools. (135k pdf)
DET Policy Info
DET ICT Strategic Plan (pdf) *   Communication Device Guidelines* Covers the acceptable use of communication devices supplied by the DET for staff use - fax, phone, e-mail, etc. Online Publishing guidelines * Information about style and design for online publishers in the DET. DET Policy Documents * Links to the DET NED site. Search for information relating to DET policy on various issues. Internet Publishing Guidelines * (Currently offline - see pdf checklist below) Comprehensive Internet publishing guidelines for DET schools. Web Site checklist (pdf) A one-page summary of the DET web publishing guidelines for schools (above).		DET Policy Documents * Links to the DET NED site. Search for information relating to DET policy on various issues. DET Cabling Standards * The joint DPWS, DET Properties & ITB Networks cabling specification to be used for new schools, refurbishments and general cabling. DET IP Address Allocations * IP address allocations and other useful information for use in local DET school network setups. Report Inappropriate Sites E-mail the URL of any inappropriate sites which manage to slip through the DET filter. Alternatively, phone 1800 338 483. ITB Web Team *   DET Internet Acceptable Use Policy * A bit "TAFEy", but may be useful as a starting point for schools.