already. Exchange can definitely do the job if you can work with your users=
.
Another option to consider is Zimbra, it's GroupWare just like Exchange and
all the others. Their open source edition (free) should be able to do
everything you need. If you need to go with a paid version, the education
discount is around 50%. I'm looking seriously at switching to Zimbra from
Exchange next summer.
+++Jeff
On 10/1/08 8:13 AM, "Jason Johnson" <jasonpj@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Since you have already invested in a powerful calendering system in Outlo=
ok, I
> would consider that before Google.=A0 Because Outlook is so feature rich it=
may
> require more training, but it is usually worth it.
> =A0
> A.=A0 Everyone should share their calendar.
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HP011111491033.aspx
> =A0
> 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.
> =A0
> B.=A0 Create a group distribution list.=A0 Send the appointment to everyone o=
n the
> distribution list.=A0 Create as many sets or sub-sets as you need.=A0 Alterna=
tly,
> invite the "calendar" as an attendee under the scheduling tab.=A0 This migh=
t
> help as well:
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA011424191033.aspx?pid=3DCH06255=
61010
> 33
> =A0
> Outlook is extremely powerful and fully featured and is far more customiz=
able
> than Google's current offering.=A0 The only area=A0that would possibly provid=
e a
> compelling use for Google (given your existing investment) is if you had
> a=A0need to frequently schedule=A0individuals who are not part of your
> organization (e.g. you schedule tutors during school hours).=A0
> =A0
> _J
> =A0____________________________
> Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com
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> ----- 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
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> We use an Exchange Server with Outlook 2003 for our teachers and staff
> (not students).=A0 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.
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> 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.
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> I have two questions:
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> 1.=A0 Is there an easy way to schedule a single event across a sub-set of
> calendars?=A0 (Right now, she is copying and pasting.)
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> 2.=A0 Is there another tool out there that would work better than Outlook?
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> Ideally, I would love a solution where teachers could also see other
> teacher's public calendar.=A0 They can do that now with shared calendars
> (but I haven't shown them how to do it yet), so would love this.
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> Thanks,
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> Renee Ramig
> Seven Hills School
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