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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

My comments echo Jonathan's, as Key has had the same set up for the same am=
ount of time.

I will say that while Moodle supports running on IIS and Microsoft SQL Serv=
er, it performs much better under Apache + MySQL, which can both be run on =
Windows if that's more comfortable for your IT staff.

S
---
Steven Dickenson <sdickenson@keyschool.org>
Computer Network Manager
The Key School, Annapolis Maryland

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Jonathan Pratt
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:40 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

Hi Vi,

We use Moodle here, and host it on an in-house Linux server. We've =20
been using it for three years, and hadn't had an LMS prior. As such, =20
I can't compare it to any other products, but I can say that our =20
faculty and students have found it to be reliable and reasonably easy =20
to use.

Regards,

-JP

Jonathan Pratt
Academic Dean
Foxcroft Academy
975 West Main Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
207-564-8351 x1517
jon.pratt@foxcroftacademy.org

On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Richter, Lavina A. wrote:

> Hello and Happy New Year to all,
>
>
>
> We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
> system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
> solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
> your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
> vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting =20
> me
> know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
> vrichter@exeter.edu
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks, Vi
>
>
>
> Vi Richter
>
> Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator
>
> Information Technology Services
>
> Phillips Exeter Academy
>
> http://www.exeter.edu/ITS
>
>
>
>
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Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

We have been using MOODLE for five years. We are very pleased with what it
offers.

For the first 3, we hosted in house on a Linux Server. It was easy to set
up and to manage. I assure you, I had NO linux or php background
previously. 18 months ago we moved to a hosted solution and are using
Remote Learner. They have been responsive and proactive as well. I have
been quite happy with our experience. We pay $1500 for up to 12gb (I think)
of storage. I currently have 800 user accounts.

The only downside I have found is the day time bandwidth issue. While I
don't know what the "cost" is here, it is something to consider. If your
LMS is externally, your Internet pipe has to be dependable.

Peter
Peter Richardson
Director of Technical Services
Rutgers Preparatory School
1345 Easton Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873

732-545-5600 x238

On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Sharon Peters <sharonpeters@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Vi,
>
> I have used Sakai and Moodle in different contexts and have little positive
> to say about Sakai. Moodle is by far a better LMS in terms of navigation
> and
> integration of other apps. The noted Canadian blogger, Stephen Downes, has
> called Sakai "user-hostile" - and I agree.
>
> Unfortunately I cannot recommend a vendor, although I would consider
> running
> Moodle locally if you can spare the resources to customize the environment
> to your preferences and needs.
>
> Sharon Peters
> Director of Technology
> Hebrew Academy, Montreal
>
> On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Wiemer, Kristopher
> <kwiemer@deerfield.edu>wrote:
>
> > Hi Vi,
> >
> > We are running Moodle and have been for about 3.5 years. We migrated
> from
> > Blackboard after doing a pilot program and have had some very positive
> > responses from both faculty and students. We are using for classes,
> student
> > organizations, faculty/staff/admin committees, and faculty evaluations.
> We
> > are hosting it ourselves and have integrated it into our AD for
> > authentication.
> >
> > If you'd like more details or have any questions, please let me know.
> >
> > Kris
> >
> > Kristopher Wiemer
> > Academic Technology Coordinator
> > Deerfield Academy
> > 413-774-1804
> > kwiemer@deerfield.edu
> >
> > On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Richter, Lavina A. wrote:
> >
> > > Hello and Happy New Year to all,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
> > > system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
> > > solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
> > > your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
> > > vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting me
> > > know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
> > > vrichter@exeter.edu
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks, Vi
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Vi Richter
> > >
> > > Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator
> > >
> > > Information Technology Services
> > >
> > > Phillips Exeter Academy
> > >
> > > http://www.exeter.edu/ITS
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

We moved from Blackboard to Moodle two years ago. We host it locally and our teachers and students like it a lot.

I am also on the Board for the Online School for Girls, and we use Haiku LMS for courses. It is not open source but also not expensive, they host it, and we have been very pleased with its ease of use and the company's responsiveness. I'd recommend
taking a look at it.

I hope this helps. Karen

Karen Douse
Director of Library and Information Services
Ann Scott Carell Library
615-346-0116
Harpeth Hall School
www.harpethhall.org
"Harpeth Hall educates young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably."

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 9:09 AM -0600 wrote:
>We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
>system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
>solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
>your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
>vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting me
>know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
>vrichter@exeter.edu

Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

Hi Vi,

I have used Sakai and Moodle in different contexts and have little positive
to say about Sakai. Moodle is by far a better LMS in terms of navigation and
integration of other apps. The noted Canadian blogger, Stephen Downes, has
called Sakai "user-hostile" - and I agree.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend a vendor, although I would consider running
Moodle locally if you can spare the resources to customize the environment
to your preferences and needs.

Sharon Peters
Director of Technology
Hebrew Academy, Montreal

On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Wiemer, Kristopher
<kwiemer@deerfield.edu>wrote:

> Hi Vi,
>
> We are running Moodle and have been for about 3.5 years. We migrated from
> Blackboard after doing a pilot program and have had some very positive
> responses from both faculty and students. We are using for classes, student
> organizations, faculty/staff/admin committees, and faculty evaluations. We
> are hosting it ourselves and have integrated it into our AD for
> authentication.
>
> If you'd like more details or have any questions, please let me know.
>
> Kris
>
> Kristopher Wiemer
> Academic Technology Coordinator
> Deerfield Academy
> 413-774-1804
> kwiemer@deerfield.edu
>
> On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Richter, Lavina A. wrote:
>
> > Hello and Happy New Year to all,
> >
> >
> >
> > We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
> > system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
> > solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
> > your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
> > vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting me
> > know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
> > vrichter@exeter.edu
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, Vi
> >
> >
> >
> > Vi Richter
> >
> > Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator
> >
> > Information Technology Services
> >
> > Phillips Exeter Academy
> >
> > http://www.exeter.edu/ITS
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

I strongly suggest checking out Haiku: http://www.haikulearning.com/

We've built courses for the Online School for Girls using the Haiku LMS
and have been exceptionally pleased with their product and service.
Also, I know that Jason Curtis at Laurel School (also part of OSG) is
using Haiku within the Laurel environment. They are a hosted solution
that is inexpensive. More than 150 web 2.0 technologies can be embedded
into course pages.

Here is a little more about how we are using it at OSG:
http://www.haikulearning.com/blog/2009/12/how-to-craft-online-education-
specifically-for-girls-four-independent-all-girls-schools-take-up-the-ch
allenge/

And, here is a sample page developed in Haiku:
https://courses.onlineschoolforgirls.org/brad.rathgeber/theonlineschoolf
orgirlsadvantage/cms_page/view=20

- Brad=20

--
Brad Rathgeber
Director of Technology
Holton-Arms School
www.holton-arms.edu
brad.rathgeber@holton-arms.edu
301.365.6114

President
Online School for Girls
www.onlineschoolforgirls.org
brad.rathgeber@onlineschoolforgirls.org
301.842.4674

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Jonathan Pratt
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:40 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

Hi Vi,

We use Moodle here, and host it on an in-house Linux server. We've been
using it for three years, and hadn't had an LMS prior. As such, I can't
compare it to any other products, but I can say that our faculty and
students have found it to be reliable and reasonably easy to use.

Regards,

-JP

Jonathan Pratt
Academic Dean
Foxcroft Academy
975 West Main Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
207-564-8351 x1517
jon.pratt@foxcroftacademy.org

On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Richter, Lavina A. wrote:

> Hello and Happy New Year to all,
>
>
>
> We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management=20
> system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other=20
> solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of=20
> your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a=20
> vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting=20
> me know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at=20
> vrichter@exeter.edu
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks, Vi
>
>
>
> Vi Richter
>
> Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator
>
> Information Technology Services
>
> Phillips Exeter Academy
>
> http://www.exeter.edu/ITS
>
>
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see=20
> https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=3D128874
> ]
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Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

Hi Vi,

We are running Moodle and have been for about 3.5 years. We migrated from =
Blackboard after doing a pilot program and have had some very positive resp=
onses from both faculty and students. We are using for classes, student or=
ganizations, faculty/staff/admin committees, and faculty evaluations. We a=
re hosting it ourselves and have integrated it into our AD for authenticati=
on.

If you'd like more details or have any questions, please let me know.

Kris

Kristopher Wiemer
Academic Technology Coordinator
Deerfield Academy
413-774-1804
kwiemer@deerfield.edu

On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Richter, Lavina A. wrote:

> Hello and Happy New Year to all,
>=20
>=20
>=20
> We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
> system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
> solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
> your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
> vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting me
> know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
> vrichter@exeter.edu
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Thanks, Vi
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Vi Richter
>=20
> Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator
>=20
> Information Technology Services
>=20
> Phillips Exeter Academy
>=20
> http://www.exeter.edu/ITS
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
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74 ]
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Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

Hi Vi,

We use Moodle here, and host it on an in-house Linux server. We've
been using it for three years, and hadn't had an LMS prior. As such,
I can't compare it to any other products, but I can say that our
faculty and students have found it to be reliable and reasonably easy
to use.

Regards,

-JP

Jonathan Pratt
Academic Dean
Foxcroft Academy
975 West Main Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
207-564-8351 x1517
jon.pratt@foxcroftacademy.org

On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Richter, Lavina A. wrote:

> Hello and Happy New Year to all,
>
>
>
> We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
> system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
> solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
> your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
> vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting
> me
> know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
> vrichter@exeter.edu
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks, Vi
>
>
>
> Vi Richter
>
> Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator
>
> Information Technology Services
>
> Phillips Exeter Academy
>
> http://www.exeter.edu/ITS
>
>
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874
> ]
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> attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license.
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Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

I would love to see the discussion - also, just curious as to what your
selection depends upon. Sakai is a wonderful system, but geared mostly
towards higher ed while Moodle is also a wonderful system with more
integration capabilities (just because it's been around longer) and
geared toward the K-12 area.

On Wed, 2010-01-06 at 10:09 -0500, Richter, Lavina A. wrote:

> Hello and Happy New Year to all,
>
>
>
> We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
> system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
> solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
> your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
> vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting me
> know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
> vrichter@exeter.edu
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks, Vi
>
>
>
> Vi Richter
>
> Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator
>
> Information Technology Services
>
> Phillips Exeter Academy
>
> http://www.exeter.edu/ITS
>
>
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874 ]
> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license.
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Matt Burkhardt
Impari Systems, Inc.

Customer Relationship Management Systems
We help you find and keep your best customers
mlb@imparisystems.com
http://www.imparisystems.com
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work (301) 682-7901
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Re: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

We use Moodle and host it ourselves.

Bob Irving
Lancaster Country Day School
Lancaster, PA

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Richter, Lavina A.
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:10 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

Hello and Happy New Year to all,

We're in a reevaluation phase with our current learning management
system vendor and we're looking at that vendor and various other
solutions, both commercial and open source. I'm wondering if any of
your schools are using Moodle or Sakai and, if so, if you are using a
vendor to host them (and who the vendor is). Would you mind letting me
know? I'll be happy to take replies on or off list at
vrichter@exeter.edu

Thanks, Vi

Vi Richter

Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator

Information Technology Services

Phillips Exeter Academy

http://www.exeter.edu/ITS

Learning Management Systems - Moodle or Sakai?

Hello and Happy New Year to all,

=20

Thanks, Vi

=20

Vi Richter

Instructor and Academic Technology Coordinator

Information Technology Services

Phillips Exeter Academy

http://www.exeter.edu/ITS

=20

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

Hi,

What a great discussion! We've been thinking about this too.

Here is a recent blog entry we did on 21st century learning: http://web.me.com/rickcampbell/Tech.eNews/Blog/Entries/2009/11/6_21st_Century_Learning.html

Rick Campbell
Technology & Staff Development Coordinator
Francis Parker School
San Diego, California
www.francisparker.org
rcampbell@francisparker.org

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bassett, Patrick [mailto:bassett@nais.org]
>Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:55 AM
>To: LTC Frank Giuseffi
>Cc: ISED-L Listserv (ised-l@listserv.syr.edu)
>Subject: RE: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools
>
>See in the Fall 2009 issue of Independent School magazine "Demonstrations of Learning for 21st C. Schools" http://www.nais.org/publications/ismagazinearticle.cfm?Itemnumber=152280&sn.ItemNumber=145956&
>
>Cheers.
>
>PFB
>
>Patrick F. Bassett, President
>N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L S
>1620 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
>202.973.9710 (Office)
>202.746.5444 (Cell)
>202-247-9667 (Fax)
>bassett@nais.org www.nais.org
>www.twitter.com/PatBassett
>www.facebook.com/NAISnetwork
>http://webvideocall.oovoo.com/callme/pfbassett/271
>
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Affordable Online PD Opportunity: K12 Learning 2.0

Hi, All -

Happy New Year to everyone! I have noticed postings recently promoting
conferences and workshops, so I hope it is appropriate to share this course
announcement with the list.

*
*

*K12 Learning 2.0: Tools for 21st Century Teaching & Learning*

*
*

The next K12 Learning 2.0 course will begin on *February 8, 2010*. The
course is delivered completely online in ten weekly installments.

This self-guided course is designed to provide classroom teachers and other
school personnel with an introductory, but "hands-on" exploration and
experience with some common tools and concepts related to Web 2.0. Weekly
course topics include blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts, social bookmarking,
social networking, tagging, photo sharing, online office applications,
personal start pages and more. The course is challenging, but worthwhile.
More than 300 educators have completed the course thus far. This will be it=
s
7th session.

Each school group will need a technology coach/cheerleader to support the
experience at his or her school. That person must commit to helping teacher=
s
as needed, monitoring participants' progress and reading and commenting on
their blogs. (I am willing/able to serve as stand in coach for a few
individuals).

The course is approved for 3 PLU / 30 hours for Georgia educators, but many
participants from other states have completed the course for credit as well=
,
according to the rules/guidelines for their school or state. Individuals ar=
e
also welcome to participate without seeking formal credit.

*
*

*The course fee is $60.*

* *

To learn more, please visit the course wiki site, which contains a full
description, FAQ, and outline of course activities.

*Course site*: http://k12learning20.wikispaces.com/

Registration, which includes a =93prep=94 task, MUST be completed by *FEBRU=
ARY 1
*,* 2010*. Instructions are on the site.

Please forward to any colleagues you feel might have interest and please
email me if you have questions.

Thanks,

Shelley

__________________
Shelley L. Paul
Assistant Director of IT
Woodward Academy
College Park, GA 30337

--=20
SLP

Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

-----Original Message-----
From: Bassett, Patrick [mailto:bassett@nais.org]
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:55 AM
To: LTC Frank Giuseffi
Cc: ISED-L Listserv (ised-l@listserv.syr.edu)
Subject: RE: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

See in the Fall 2009 issue of Independent School magazine "Demonstrations o=
f Learning for 21st C. Schools" http://www.nais.org/publications/ismagazine=
article.cfm?Itemnumber=3D152280&sn.ItemNumber=3D145956&

Cheers.

PFB

Patrick F. Bassett, President
N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O=
O L S
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Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

Cheers.

PFB

Re: REPLY: Computer Use Ethics

This is the blog I used with my 7th graders http://mybcd.org/internetsafety/

Maureen Tumenas
Berkshire Country Day School
Lenox, MA

On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 6:30 AM, Chris Smith <csmith@csmith.info> wrote:

> In reply to
> "As the age of students who use computers regularly during their personal
> time for social networking, youtube, etc. continues to decrease, it is
> becoming increasingly important to teach both safety and ethics with
> regards
> to personal computer usage. Does anyone have or know of any resources for
> content specific to teaching this?"
>
> Matt
>
> I have several areas on Shambles that should help with this ...
>
> ICT Social Issues
> http://www.shambles.net/pages/staff/itsocial/
>
> ICT Health and Safety
> http://www.shambles.net/pages/school/HealthIT/
>
> If you are sent any other useful relevant links then please feel free to
> add
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REPLY: Computer Use Ethics

In reply to
"As the age of students who use computers regularly during their personal
time for social networking, youtube, etc. continues to decrease, it is
becoming increasingly important to teach both safety and ethics with regards
to personal computer usage. Does anyone have or know of any resources for
content specific to teaching this?"

Matt

I have several areas on Shambles that should help with this ...

ICT Social Issues
http://www.shambles.net/pages/staff/itsocial/

ICT Health and Safety
http://www.shambles.net/pages/school/HealthIT/

If you are sent any other useful relevant links then please feel free to add
them to these pages using the forms at the bottom of the pages.

Chris

Shambles listed in top ten websites by (UK)
Teachers TV http://www.teachers.tv/video/4946

Second Life: Shamblesguru Voom
Twitter: shamblesguru Skype: cthsmith
ePortfolio www.shambles.net/csmith
w-shops www.shambles.net/csmith/workshops
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chris Smith : email: csmith@csmith.info
Personal Learning Network: www.shambles.net/csmith/pln
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/shamblesguru
Based in Thailand, working across S.E.Asia
The Education Project Asia www.shambles.net
Support for ICT across the Curriculum (consultancy)
'It's out there somewhere, the trick is finding it'
-----------------------------------------------------------
International Schools Island in Second Life
Indexing S.L. for Educators in S.L. itself
SLURL http://tinyurl.com/2o44dw
-----------------------------------------------------------

Monday, January 4, 2010

Re: Computer Use Ethics

Teaching that ethics and morals apply regardless of the medium (i.e. telephone, email, Facebook, video camera, etc.) would be the best lesson. If they are mature enough, teaching the difference between morals and ethics would be a good idea too. (http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-9274216/ethics-and-morality)

Safety should not be conflated with ethics and morality as there are plenty of examples of moral and ethical behavior resulting lack of safety (e.g. MLK, Ghandi, Lincoln, etc.). Remember that evidence continually suggests that personal safety has far less to do with those that deceive than what our students willingly given themselves over too (http://tinyurl.com/ydq2kn5).

This is a much more complicate view of the world, and I don't know of any packaged resources to assist, but supplementing the resources you do find with this will serve your students well in the long run.

_J____________________________
Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com

----- Original Message ----
From: Matt Melnick <mattymel@me.com>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 1:18:45 PM
Subject: Computer Use Ethics

As the age of students who use computers regularly during their personal time for social networking, youtube, etc. continues to decrease, it is becoming increasingly important to teach both safety and ethics with regards to personal computer usage. Does anyone have or know of any resources for content specific to teaching this?

Thanks so much,

Matt Melnick
Technology Teacher
Independent Day School
Tampa, FL, USA 33618

Re: Computer Use Ethics

I am a big fan of the Be Cybersmart curriculum. I think it does a great
job of starting young, Kindergarten, with age appropriate lessons.
Every two grade levels, the lessons expand and go into more depth. By
the time you get to 6-8 grade, much is covered about ethics of not just
computers, but also phones, texting, cyberbullying, etc.

You can view the whole curriculum, newly designed this year, using
www.cybersmartcurriculum.org

Bernadette Roche

Director of Technology
Oakhill Day School
www.oakhilldayschool.org
bernadette.roche@oakhilldayschool.org
816.436.6228

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Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 12:19 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Computer Use Ethics

As the age of students who use computers regularly during their =20
personal time for social networking, youtube, etc. continues to =20
decrease, it is becoming increasingly important to teach both safety =20
and ethics with regards to personal computer usage. Does anyone have =20
or know of any resources for content specific to teaching this?

Thanks so much,

Matt Melnick
Technology Teacher
Independent Day School
Tampa, FL, USA 33618

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21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

We are also a respected traditional school. Out 21st Century Skills are:

>
>Twenty first century learners and leaders must:
>
>1. Acquire strength in gaining knowledge and understanding through research, consolidation, synthesis, and analysis
>
>2. We must be able to work effectively in teams, which requires strength in communication, use of technology, networking, respect and open-mindedness.
>
>3. Learners and leaders must be able to respond appropriately to unexpected situations, which requires creativity, innovation, problem solving and comfort with ambiguity.
>
>4. With increased globalization we require learners and leaders who adhere to the principles of shared humanity and who have moral courage.
>
>
Sue
Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck
Principal, Havergal College
1451 Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M5N 2H9
416-483-3519
sgroesbeck@havergal.on.ca
www.havergal.on.ca

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We are a progressive school as opposed to traditional, and we too have given a great deal of thought to 21st century skills. Our coordinating committee, comprised of department heads, coordinators, division heads and head of school, spent 18 months
immersing ourselves in a variety of texts and articles regarding 21st century skills. We fashioned a list of literacies, skills and sensibilities that we considered crucial to our graduates. From that list, we did a red dot exercise to determine the six
deemed most important by the entire faculty. We formed study groups, now in their third year, for each of these important areas. They are:

Global perspectives

Life Skills

Diversity

Differentiated Instruction

Service Learning

Environmental Sustainability

Membership in these study groups is voluntary. When offered a menu of options, our faculty chose their "passions." To promote shared leadership, each group is led by two teacher facilitators, specifically NOT department chairs. Each study group has
forged a unique path. More importantly, the study groups have become the wellsprings for curricular reflection and change.

Marilyn Meyerson

Head, Libraries and Technology

The Key School

Annapolis, MD

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Re: Question about Online Literary Magazines

This link may help you:

<http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22student+
produced%22+and+%22online+magazine%22&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=>

A shorter URL for the above link:

<http://tinyurl.com/y9c8shf>

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Temple University
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TOURISM
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Educator-Gold
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THE COLLEGE LEARNING CENTER
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Place, New York: Cognizant Communication Books.
Wellness Tourism: Bibliographic and Webliographic Essay
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On Mon, 4 Jan 2010, Joanne Mamenta wrote:

> Does anyone have an online magazine produced by students? If so, can you share the link.
> Thanks,
> Joanne Mamenta
>
> Joanne Mamenta
> The Harpeth Hall School
> Director of Communications/Public Relations
> mamenta@harpethhall.org
> 615-346-0135
> www.harpethhall.org
> www.twitter.com/harpethhall
> Teaching girls to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably
>
>
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Re: Computer Use Ethics

Anything by Nancy Willard=20

Dorcas Hand
Annunciation Orthodox School
Houston TX

-----Original Message-----
From: Lucy Gray [mailto:elemenous@gmail.com]=20
Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:10 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Computer Use Ethics

I used to use this book, but it's in need of an update:
http://www.amazon.com/Internet-Computer-Ethics-Kids-Teachers/dp/09628700
56.
If you poke around Amazon, you'll find a slew of other titles as well. I
think ISTE publishes a few on related topics, specifically.

Other resources:
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/=20
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexFL.htm=20
http://www.cybercitizenship.org/=20
http://www.doug-johnson.com/ethics/=20

Lucy Gray
Education Technology Specialist
Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education
University of Chicago
http://cemse.uchicago.edu
773-834-5214 (Office)
682-233-5829 (Google Voice)
Sent from Chicago, IL, United States

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Matt Melnick <mattymel@me.com> wrote:

> As the age of students who use computers regularly during their
personal
> time for social networking, youtube, etc. continues to decrease, it is
> becoming increasingly important to teach both safety and ethics with
regards
> to personal computer usage. Does anyone have or know of any resources
for
> content specific to teaching this?
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Matt Melnick
> Technology Teacher
> Independent Day School
> Tampa, FL, USA 33618
>
>
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https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=3D128874]
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Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

Greetings all!
=20
If well conceived, everything should flow from a school's Mission =
Statement and Strategic Plan; but how do we know that we are "on track" =
in the 21st century?
=20
One of the books that found its way to the top of my "read now" pile =
over the holidays was Howard Gardner's Five Minds for the Future - =
recommended on this list some time ago. In order to make sense of the =
check-list of 21st century skills in an educational setting, Gardner =
comes up with the following timeline: respect first then discipline (as =
in scholarly ways of thinking), synthesis and ethics with lots of =
creativity (including groups) along the way. Within these constructs, =
perhaps tradition will embrace and provide a context for change.
=20
Happy New Year, and as the Chinese proverb states: After enlightenment, =
there's still the laundry.
=20
-C.D.
=20
Carole Duff
Curriculum and Technology Specialist
Notre Dame Preparatory School
410-825-6202 ext. 1022

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of LTC Frank =
Giuseffi
Sent: Mon 1/4/2010 11:19 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

I am appreciating the recent information/questions/suggestions =
concerning
21st century skills. Toward the end of the 08-09 school year my =
Department
Chairs and I comprised a list of 21st century 'skills' that we thought
needed to be incorporated and/or re-introduced in our curriculum. Here =
was
the list:

-thinking critically
-thinking creatively
-appreciation for the arts
-managing complexity/problem solving
-communicating effectively
-integrating technology
-managing time effectively
-promoting teamwork
-developing character

Are we missing anything? Are we tackling too much by working on so many
skills at the same time? Any suggestions or comments would be
appreciated.....=20

Thanks in advance,

Frank Giuseffi
Dean of Academics
Missouri Military Academy

> On Jan 1, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Peter Gow <pgow@bcdschool.org> wrote:
>
>> A la Paul Miller's recent post:
>>
>> You might also check the NAIS Sustainable Schools project=20
>> materials; I would
>> modestly suggest "Alive & Well" there, a lengthy piece on what some
>> traditional schools have done to refresh themselves internally and=20
>> in the
>> marketplace.
http://www.nais.org/sustainable/article.cfm?ItemNumber=3D152100(Login
>> required; ISED members who are at NAIS member schools can do this
>> easily)
>>
>> Good luck--Peter Gow
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Chad Barnett=20
>> <cbarnett@linsly.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Colleagues,
>>>
>>> I am working on a project that considers how independent schools=20
>>> that promise a "traditional" experience have positioned themselves=20
>>> relative to the 21st century schools, skills, and values movement. =
Please=20
>>> reply off list if you have observations on any of the following:
>>>
>>> 1. What tactics, programs, or policies labeled 'traditional' at your =
school contribute most to 21st century success?
>>> 2. Have some curricular or pedagogical approaches once seen as a =
strength
>>> required revision or enhancement in light of changes in university =
expectations of our graduates and the economic climate our alumni will =
live and work in?
>>> 3. How do your school's core values fit in the broader conversation =
about 21st century skills?
>>>
>>> Best wishes in 2010 to all!
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Chad Barnett
>>> Headmaster
>>> The Linsly School
>>> Wheeling, WV 26003

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21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

We are a progressive school as opposed to traditional, and we too have give=
n a great deal of thought to 21st century skills. Our coordinating committe=
e, comprised of department heads, coordinators, division heads and head of =
school, spent 18 months immersing ourselves in a variety of texts and artic=
les regarding 21st century skills. We fashioned a list of literacies, skill=
s and sensibilities that we considered crucial to our graduates. From that =
list, we did a red dot exercise to determine the six deemed most important =
by the entire faculty. We formed study groups, now in their third year, for=
each of these important areas. They are:

Global perspectives

Life Skills

Diversity

Differentiated Instruction

Service Learning

Environmental Sustainability

Membership in these study groups is voluntary. When offered a menu of optio=
ns, our faculty chose their "passions." To promote shared leadership, each =
group is led by two teacher facilitators, specifically NOT department chair=
s. Each study group has forged a unique path. More importantly, the study g=
roups have become the wellsprings for curricular reflection and change.

Marilyn Meyerson

Head, Libraries and Technology

The Key School

Annapolis, MD

Re: Computer Use Ethics

I used to use this book, but it's in need of an update:
http://www.amazon.com/Internet-Computer-Ethics-Kids-Teachers/dp/0962870056.
If you poke around Amazon, you'll find a slew of other titles as well. I
think ISTE publishes a few on related topics, specifically.

Other resources:
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexFL.htm
http://www.cybercitizenship.org/
http://www.doug-johnson.com/ethics/

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Matt Melnick <mattymel@me.com> wrote:

> As the age of students who use computers regularly during their personal
> time for social networking, youtube, etc. continues to decrease, it is
> becoming increasingly important to teach both safety and ethics with regards
> to personal computer usage. Does anyone have or know of any resources for
> content specific to teaching this?
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Matt Melnick
> Technology Teacher
> Independent Day School
> Tampa, FL, USA 33618
>
>
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>

Question about Online Literary Magazines

Does anyone have an online magazine produced by students? If so, can you share the link.
Thanks,
Joanne Mamenta

Joanne Mamenta
The Harpeth Hall School
Director of Communications/Public Relations
mamenta@harpethhall.org
615-346-0135
www.harpethhall.org
www.twitter.com/harpethhall
Teaching girls to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably

Computer Use Ethics

As the age of students who use computers regularly during their
personal time for social networking, youtube, etc. continues to
decrease, it is becoming increasingly important to teach both safety
and ethics with regards to personal computer usage. Does anyone have
or know of any resources for content specific to teaching this?

Thanks so much,

Matt Melnick
Technology Teacher
Independent Day School
Tampa, FL, USA 33618

Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

I am appreciating the recent information/questions/suggestions concerning
21st century skills. Toward the end of the 08-09 school year my Department
Chairs and I comprised a list of 21st century 'skills' that we thought
needed to be incorporated and/or re-introduced in our curriculum. Here was
the list:

Are we missing anything? Are we tackling too much by working on so many
skills at the same time? Any suggestions or comments would be
appreciated.....

Thanks in advance,

Frank Giuseffi
Dean of Academics
Missouri Military Academy

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Gary S. Stager
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 8:21 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

Here's a Whitepaper I wrote on trends in education and educational
technology.

http://bit.ly/4P1Tro

Hope it's useful or enjoyable! Would love to read your comments.

Happy new year!

Gary

On Jan 1, 2010, at 8:24 AM, Chad Barnett wrote:

> Peter,
>
> Great to hear from you. In my conceptual framework, your work on
> mission statements figures prominently. More to follow.
>
> Best wishes,
> Chad
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 1, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Peter Gow <pgow@bcdschool.org> wrote:
>
>> A la Paul Miller's recent post:
>>
>> You might also check the NAIS Sustainable Schools project
>> materials; I would
>> modestly suggest "Alive & Well" there, a lengthy piece on what some
>> traditional schools have done to refresh themselves internally and
>> in the
>> marketplace.
http://www.nais.org/sustainable/article.cfm?ItemNumber=152100(Login
>> required; ISED members who are at NAIS member schools can do this
>> easily)
>>
>> Good luck--Peter Gow
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Chad Barnett
>> <cbarnett@linsly.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Colleagues,
>>>
>>> I am working on a project that considers how independent schools
>>> that
>>> promise a "traditional" experience have positioned themselves
>>> relative to
>>> the 21st century schools, skills, and values movement. Please
>>> reply off
>>> list if you have observations on any of the following:
>>>
>>> 1. What tactics, programs, or policies labeled 'traditional' at
>>> your school
>>> contribute most to 21st century success?
>>> 2. Have some curricular or pedagogical approaches once seen as a
>>> strength
>>> required revision or enhancement in light of changes in university
>>> expectations of our graduates and the economic climate our alumni
>>> will live
>>> and work in?
>>> 3. How do your school's core values fit in the broader
>>> conversation about
>>> 21st century skills?
>>>
>>> Best wishes in 2010 to all!
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Chad Barnett
>>> Headmaster
>>> The Linsly School
>>> Wheeling, WV 26003
>>>
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https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874
>>> ]
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>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter Gow
>> Director of College Counseling and Special Programs
>> Beaver Country Day School
>> 791 Hammond Street
>> Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
>> www.bcdschool.org
>> 617-738-2755 <callto:+16177382755> (O)
>> 617-738-2747 <callto:+16177382747> (F)
>> petergow3 (Skype)
>>
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Job Posting - Curriculum Technology Specialist 2010-2011

I am forwarding a request from our Principal of a job posting for a =
Curriculum Technology Specialist for the 2010-2011 school year. If =
interested, please respond to her contact information below.=20

=20

Thanks

Greg Smith

Director of Technology

Notre Dame Preparatory School

=20

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Job Title: Curriculum Technology Specialist

=20

Notre Dame Preparatory School, a Catholic college prep school for girls =
located in Towson, Maryland, seeks an experienced Curriculum Technology =
Specialist beginning on or about July 1, 2010. This position provides =
support to faculty, staff, administration and students in the use of =
technology as a tool for instruction and productivity. Job =
responsibilities include providing professional development in the area =
of technology for faculty; working with faculty to incorporate =
technology in curriculum and instruction; teaching technology classes, =
which would include computer science background; and providing expertise =
for related technology projects. =20

=20

Qualifications for this position include:

=B7 Ability to work with strategic planning and implementation =
that emphasizes accountability and documentation in line with the =
mission and Gospel Values

=B7 Leadership style that fosters collaboration, innovation and =
collegial relationships among faculty, staff, and administration

=B7 Ability to listen, observe, serve as a resource and gather =
data

=B7 Teaching experience, particularly with laptops in the =
classroom and computer programming

=B7 Strong background in curriculum development and =
instructional techniques

=B7 Expertise in core software applications

Qualified applicants should hold at least a Bachelor's degree and with a =
Master's Degree preferred and three to five years of related experience. =
The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment =
to Notre Dame Preparatory School's mission of academic excellence, =
spiritual growth, and social justice. Interested candidates should send =
an electronic application that contains a brief cover letter, =
r=E9sum=E9, and the names and contact information of three to five =
references. Send resume and references to Laurie Jones, Principal, 815 =
Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286; lauriejones@notredameprep.com=20

=20

Friday, January 1, 2010

Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

Here's a Whitepaper I wrote on trends in education and educational
technology.

http://bit.ly/4P1Tro

Hope it's useful or enjoyable! Would love to read your comments.

Happy new year!

Gary

On Jan 1, 2010, at 8:24 AM, Chad Barnett wrote:

> Peter,
>
> Great to hear from you. In my conceptual framework, your work on
> mission statements figures prominently. More to follow.
>
> Best wishes,
> Chad
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 1, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Peter Gow <pgow@bcdschool.org> wrote:
>
>> A la Paul Miller's recent post:
>>
>> You might also check the NAIS Sustainable Schools project
>> materials; I would
>> modestly suggest "Alive & Well" there, a lengthy piece on what some
>> traditional schools have done to refresh themselves internally and
>> in the
>> marketplace. http://www.nais.org/sustainable/article.cfm?ItemNumber=152100(Login
>> required; ISED members who are at NAIS member schools can do this
>> easily)
>>
>> Good luck--Peter Gow
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Chad Barnett
>> <cbarnett@linsly.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Colleagues,
>>>
>>> I am working on a project that considers how independent schools
>>> that
>>> promise a "traditional" experience have positioned themselves
>>> relative to
>>> the 21st century schools, skills, and values movement. Please
>>> reply off
>>> list if you have observations on any of the following:
>>>
>>> 1. What tactics, programs, or policies labeled 'traditional' at
>>> your school
>>> contribute most to 21st century success?
>>> 2. Have some curricular or pedagogical approaches once seen as a
>>> strength
>>> required revision or enhancement in light of changes in university
>>> expectations of our graduates and the economic climate our alumni
>>> will live
>>> and work in?
>>> 3. How do your school's core values fit in the broader
>>> conversation about
>>> 21st century skills?
>>>
>>> Best wishes in 2010 to all!
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Chad Barnett
>>> Headmaster
>>> The Linsly School
>>> Wheeling, WV 26003
>>>
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>>> ]
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter Gow
>> Director of College Counseling and Special Programs
>> Beaver Country Day School
>> 791 Hammond Street
>> Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
>> www.bcdschool.org
>> 617-738-2755 <callto:+16177382755> (O)
>> 617-738-2747 <callto:+16177382747> (F)
>> petergow3 (Skype)
>>
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>
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Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

Peter,

Great to hear from you. In my conceptual framework, your work on
mission statements figures prominently. More to follow.

Best wishes,
Chad

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 1, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Peter Gow <pgow@bcdschool.org> wrote:

> A la Paul Miller's recent post:
>
> You might also check the NAIS Sustainable Schools project materials;
> I would
> modestly suggest "Alive & Well" there, a lengthy piece on what some
> traditional schools have done to refresh themselves internally and
> in the
> marketplace. http://www.nais.org/sustainable/article.cfm?ItemNumber=152100
> (Login
> required; ISED members who are at NAIS member schools can do this
> easily)
>
> Good luck--Peter Gow
>
> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Chad Barnett <cbarnett@linsly.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear Colleagues,
>>
>> I am working on a project that considers how independent schools
>> that
>> promise a "traditional" experience have positioned themselves
>> relative to
>> the 21st century schools, skills, and values movement. Please
>> reply off
>> list if you have observations on any of the following:
>>
>> 1. What tactics, programs, or policies labeled 'traditional' at
>> your school
>> contribute most to 21st century success?
>> 2. Have some curricular or pedagogical approaches once seen as a
>> strength
>> required revision or enhancement in light of changes in university
>> expectations of our graduates and the economic climate our alumni
>> will live
>> and work in?
>> 3. How do your school's core values fit in the broader conversation
>> about
>> 21st century skills?
>>
>> Best wishes in 2010 to all!
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Chad Barnett
>> Headmaster
>> The Linsly School
>> Wheeling, WV 26003
>>
>> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874]
>> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons,
>> attribution,
>> non-commercial, share-alike license.
>> RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Peter Gow
> Director of College Counseling and Special Programs
> Beaver Country Day School
> 791 Hammond Street
> Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
> www.bcdschool.org
> 617-738-2755 <callto:+16177382755> (O)
> 617-738-2747 <callto:+16177382747> (F)
> petergow3 (Skype)
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874
> ]
> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons,
> attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license.
> RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L

Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

A la Paul Miller's recent post:

You might also check the NAIS Sustainable Schools project materials; I would
modestly suggest "Alive & Well" there, a lengthy piece on what some
traditional schools have done to refresh themselves internally and in the
marketplace. http://www.nais.org/sustainable/article.cfm?ItemNumber=152100(Login
required; ISED members who are at NAIS member schools can do this
easily)

Good luck--Peter Gow

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Chad Barnett <cbarnett@linsly.org> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
> I am working on a project that considers how independent schools that
> promise a "traditional" experience have positioned themselves relative to
> the 21st century schools, skills, and values movement. Please reply off
> list if you have observations on any of the following:
>
> 1. What tactics, programs, or policies labeled 'traditional' at your school
> contribute most to 21st century success?
> 2. Have some curricular or pedagogical approaches once seen as a strength
> required revision or enhancement in light of changes in university
> expectations of our graduates and the economic climate our alumni will live
> and work in?
> 3. How do your school's core values fit in the broader conversation about
> 21st century skills?
>
> Best wishes in 2010 to all!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Chad Barnett
> Headmaster
> The Linsly School
> Wheeling, WV 26003
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874]
> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons, attribution,
> non-commercial, share-alike license.
> RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L
>

--
Peter Gow
Director of College Counseling and Special Programs
Beaver Country Day School
791 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
www.bcdschool.org
617-738-2755 <callto:+16177382755> (O)
617-738-2747 <callto:+16177382747> (F)
petergow3 (Skype)

Re: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

NAIS would also be interested in your responses.

Many thanks and Happy New Year

Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:20:08 -0500
From: Chad Barnett <cbarnett@linsly.org>
Subject: 21st Century Skills at Traditional Schools

Dear Colleagues,

I am working on a project that considers how independent schools that
promise a "traditional" experience have positioned themselves relative
to the 21st century schools, skills, and values movement. Please
reply off list if you have observations on any of the following:

1. What tactics, programs, or policies labeled 'traditional' at your
school contribute most to 21st century success?
2. Have some curricular or pedagogical approaches once seen as a
strength required revision or enhancement in light of changes in
university expectations of our graduates and the economic climate our
alumni will live and work in?
3. How do your school's core values fit in the broader conversation
about 21st century skills?

Best wishes in 2010 to all!

Sincerely,

Chad Barnett
Headmaster
The Linsly School
Wheeling, WV 26003