being scheduled; you can basically create delegates too. Most organizations
pay so much for huge systems they do not end up using to their full
extent-or only a couple of folks do. So in our current times value is worth
looking at. And mobility since we end up working off other devices so much
too. Layering Google calendars works well for many users and helps spread
labor of maintaining info too....another key ingredient for places running
with tight admin staffs. You can ask families to get signed up for free
too, and they can view pubic calendars layered -or not- depending on their
own preferences.
Deirdre
On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Jason Johnson <jasonpj@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Since you have already invested in a powerful calendering system in
> Outlook, I would consider that before Google. Because Outlook is so feature
> rich it may require more training, but it is usually worth it.
>
> A. Everyone should share their calendar.
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HP011111491033.aspx
>
> Generally people share the free/busy time, but not the details of what is
> going on with the organization.
> Occasionally people share the details with their boss by giving them, or
> select others, permission.
>
> B. Create a group distribution list. Send the appointment to everyone on
> the distribution list. Create as many sets or sub-sets as you need.
> Alternatly, invite the "calendar" as an attendee under the scheduling tab.
> This might help as well:
>
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA011424191033.aspx?pid=CH062556101033
>
> Outlook is extremely powerful and fully featured and is far more
> customizable than Google's current offering. The only area that would
> possibly provide a compelling use for Google (given your existing
> investment) is if you had a need to frequently schedule individuals who are
> not part of your organization (e.g. you schedule tutors during school
> hours).
>
> _J
> ____________________________
> Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Renee Ramig <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org>
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:50:29 PM
> Subject: Outlook Calendar
>
> We use an Exchange Server with Outlook 2003 for our teachers and staff
> (not students). We wanted a way for heads of school to quickly see
> teacher calendars for scheduling and just to know what is happening
> during the week.
>
> The Asst. to the Headmaster has been entering field trips and specialty
> classes as well as middle school teacher schedules for a couple weeks
> now.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> 1. Is there an easy way to schedule a single event across a sub-set of
> calendars? (Right now, she is copying and pasting.)
>
> 2. Is there another tool out there that would work better than Outlook?
>
> Ideally, I would love a solution where teachers could also see other
> teacher's public calendar. They can do that now with shared calendars
> (but I haven't shown them how to do it yet), so would love this.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Renee Ramig
> Seven Hills School
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