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Forcing KACE to Update

By On February 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

To force your computer to update with the latest software and patches from the KACE server, perform the following steps:

Confirming KACE Flag Files Click the round Start button. Click Computer. Double-click Local Disk (C:). Double-click KACE. See if there is a file called K2000Complete. If so, skip to step 6. If not, right-click anywhere [...]

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Yorktown Update: November 14, 2011

By On November 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Installing the New APS Digital Maps Program

eMapShop is the new digital maps application, provided to each High School by APS, that replaces many of the old paper pull-down maps previously used in classrooms. It’s a powerful resource, and it’s available for download from KACE.

This isn’t just for social studies teachers. If you use [...]

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Yorktown Update: October 31, 2011

By On October 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

To my beloved Pagan friends, I wish you a wonderful and peaceful Good Samhain. To those setting out to trick-or-treat for Halloween, remember to stay safe, wear reflective materials near roads, and to travel in groups and preferably with or near an adult that you trust. Together, regardless of your plans, let’s have a [...]

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Yorktown Update: September 9, 2011

By On September 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Today, I met with Dr. Murphy, Dr. Khelfaoui, Mr. Proctor, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Teske, among a supporting cast of professionals. In addition to a lovely ceremony commemorating the tragedy of 9/11, we got a ton of information, and a lot of the answers to questions you’ve been asking. This is a big update, [...]

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Yorktown Update: August 31, 2011

By On August 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I know we’re down to the wire, and a lot seems (is!) up in the air. Here’s the latest information I have for you:

Critical Priority: Instructional Software

I spoke directly with the Office of Instructional and Innovative Technologies at the Ed Center today, and it appears that there will be a solution implemented sometime [...]

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