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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Re: Smart Board Recommendations

I am out on Monday, Sept. 28th for Yom Kippur.

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Re: changing volume without exiting all programs

Sherry,

I use the windows key- it just gets you back to the desktop where you can
adjust volume, but then hit it again and you are back in the program
Maureen Tumenas

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 5:43 PM, Sherry Ward <sward@acdsnet.org> wrote:

> I mistakenly bought headphones for my lab without volume control. And to
> adjust volume for some of the games for younger children requires that I
> close the program to get to the volume control.
>
> Does anyone know of a good, easy, and cheap way to use the keyboard to
> adjust volume?
>
> thanks in advance for any ideas,
> sherry
>
> Sherry Ward
> Director of Technology
> Alexandria Country Day School
> 2400 Russell Road
> Alexandria, VA 22301
> 703-837-1317 sward@acdsnet.org
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Joe Frost
> Sent: Fri 9/25/2009 4:39 PM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Re: Computer Science and Technology Courses
>
>
>
> I deleted the original email so forgive me for hoping it's quoted
> correctly as: "Does your upper school curriculum include technology
> and/or computer science as a graduation requirement?"
>
> And my answer is yes.
>
> *******************************************
>
> Freshmen: Introduction to CIS
>
> We combined material from A+ and MOUS certifications to provide our
> students with a hands on approach to both the hardware and software of a
> computer.
>
> * This approach prepares our students for a dual-enrollment community
> college class we offer
>
> *******************************************
>
> Sophomore: Introduction to CS
>
> We developed this class to feed into AP Computer Science so it
> emphasizes programming in Java. When student desire and time permits we
> can include Robotics - also in java.
>
> However, to keep kids engaged in this required class we also include
> HTML, a brief section on animation, and creating simple games in Visual
> Basic.
>
> * This approach prepares students for AP, but it also keeps non-compsci
> students engaged.
>
> *******************************************
>
> Jr./Sr: Advanced CIS
>
> This is a high school / community college dual-enrollment class where
> our participants can elect to pay the tuition and receive college
> credit.
>
> NOTE: we'll be moving this class down to our Freshmen soon and replacing
> it with another class having more of a Network+ & Server+ emphasis.
>
> * This approach caps our approach to preparing students for college as
> well as equipping them to work while attending college.
>
> *******************************************
>
> We requests permit we offer:
>
> Honors Computers
>
> AP Computer Science
>
> Web Development
>
> *******************************************
>
>
> Thanks,
> *******
>
> Joe Frost
> Director of Technology
> Department Chair Technology
> Phoenix Christian Unified Schools
> 1751 W. Indian School Road
> 602-265-4707 ext. 273
>
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Change in co-managers

Dear All,

This is just a note to let you know I am moving on from my duties as
an ISED-L co-manager. The largest building project in my school's
history will occupy much of my time for the foreseeable future. Tom
Phelan from the Peddie School has graciously agreed to take my place,
so please join me in welcoming him on board. Thank you, Tom.

Thanks to all of you for your patient cooperation around listserv and
subscription management issues and for your active participation in
ISED-L.

Special thanks go to Ed Siegfried, Marti Weston, and David Withrow,
the current and former co-managers these past six (I think) years. I
have learned a great deal from all three. I hope David won't mind if
I gve an extra shout out to Ed and Marti. Their enduring commitment to
ISED-L has been an extraordinary labor of love for more years than I
can recall. Kudos to them for this artful clinic in making and keeping
professional commitments with class, style, and a goodly measure of
elbow grease.

See you online.

Curt Lieneck
Director of Information Technology
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Re: Curriculum Mapping Software

Like gradebook software, curriculum mapping software is pretty basic on
the back-end - one can focus more on presentation formats, or on
collaboration and work-flow.
Are you more interested in "how nice the software makes the output look"
or "how collaborative is the software"?

If your goal is to have teachers within and across disciplines and grade
levels draft mapping descriptions and relationships which administrators
could then finalize, with any user able to print out charts based on
discipline, grade level, team, etc, we would be able to customize an
open-source content management system called Drupal
(http://gamefacewebdesign.com/drupal) to do that.

-Bram
Bram Moreinis, Director
Hudson Valley Tech Scouts
http://hvscouts.com

Saturday, September 26, 2009

REPLY: Curriculum Mapping Software

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Re: ISED/typing program for visually impaired students

Unfortunately, the few talking programs that teach keyboarding have all =
been on the PC, that I have seen.

The best one I have tried is Talking Typing Teacher designed =
specifically for the visually impaired. =
http://www.braillebookstore.com/view.php?C=3DTalking+Typing+Teacher+for+W=
indows

The program will run on even a much older PC, even on running Windows =
98. You might consider getting a few older PCs with this program on it =
for the students that need it. =20

Getting on my pedestal...hardware choices should be driven by curricular =
needs. If there is not something available for the Mac (and there might =
be), then it seems like buying a few PCs for these students would be a =
good choice. =20

Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Amanda =
Cunningham
Sent: Sat 9/26/2009 7:12 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: ISED/typing program for visually impaired students
=20
Hi,

We have several students in our school who have severe vision issues. =
One has a very hard time seeing the screen even when it is magnified. =
The students in grades 2-6 have been using free online typing tutors, =
but I am interested in buying a typing program and am particularly =
interested in one that provides oral commands so that these students =
with vision challenges can still be successful typers.

Can anyone recommend a program they've seen that might work? I looked =
online and saw one but it is only for PC--we are a Mac school.

Thanks,

Amanda
--=20
Amanda Cunningham
Technology
Friends School Haverford
acunningham@friendshaverford.org
610.642.2334 x149

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ISED/typing program for visually impaired students

Hi,

We have several students in our school who have severe vision issues. One h=
as a very hard time seeing the screen even when it is magnified. The studen=
ts in grades 2-6 have been using free online typing tutors, but I am intere=
sted in buying a typing program and am particularly interested in one that =
provides oral commands so that these students with vision challenges can st=
ill be successful typers.

Can anyone recommend a program they've seen that might work? I looked onlin=
e and saw one but it is only for PC--we are a Mac school.

Thanks,

Amanda=0A--=20
Amanda Cunningham
Technology
Friends School Haverford
acunningham@friendshaverford.org
610.642.2334 x149=0A

Re: Blogger for students

We installed a Multi User Word Press server this year. We're only two weeks
into the blogging, but I already am a huge fan of MUWP. The only catch is
that you need to have someone on site who enjoys geeking out and delving
into open source software to get it set up just the way you want it. We
have just such a geek and it's been great--he even hung out in the classroom
with me the whole day that the students were setting up their blogs.
There's a pretty good sized network of users for support online and in
Twitter.

One reason I like MUWP so much is that it is an authentic tool (there are
literally millions of Word Press users out there), the students can
individualize all they want, and yet you can keep an eye on them.

For example, when students found out that they were the admin of their own
blogs with the rights to approve or reject a comment they loved it. Yet I
still have the ability to monitor things so that they don't devolve into any
behaviors that can happen so easily with young adolescents. (We're using
this with 6th graders right now).

Our old blogging tool felt convoluted and unnatural, if that makes sense.
This one doesn't just feel/look like "real" blogging, it is real blogging!

In case you haven't seen it--here's a link to Seth Godin's very short video
on Why Blogging is Good For
You<http://isenet.ning.com/video/why-blogging-is-good-for-you>
.

Sarah Hanawald
Greensboro Day School

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 12:46 AM, Constantine, Norman <
nconstantine@wakefieldschool.org> wrote:

> Yes, we do use blogger with students. Some classes use individual blogs
> connected to a teacher blog. A middle school class uses a class blog shared
> between two sections with students invited to participate. Yes, students do
> have to have an email account to post. We are a google apps school so they
> use their school email accounts with theuir blogs or to accept invitations
> to class blogs. Yes, there is a clear way to control the privacy settings.
> Clear and easy to get the hang of.
>
> Norman
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Marty Hankins <
> mhankins@theodysseyschool.org> wrote:
>
> > Is anyone using Google's Blogger (www.blogspot.com) with students? Is
> > there a way to control the privacy settings so only students and teachers
> > within a school can see the blog? Do students have to have a gmail
> account
> > to post?
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> > marty
> > Marty Hankins
> > Director of Learning and Technology
> > The Odyssey School
> > Stevenson, MD
> > 410-580-5551 x1014
> >
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Re: Curriculum Mapping Software

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:32:12 -0400
>From: Brandon Watkins <brandon.watkins@THEINDEPENDENTSCHOOL.COM>
>Subject: Curriculum Mapping Software
>
>Hello Everyone,
>
>We are looking to purchase curriculum mapping software. Would like to know
>which software others are using or any insight or advice into which one we
>should be looking at going with.
>
>Thank You,
>
>Brandon Watkins
>Director of Technology
>The Independent School

Brandon,
Brookwood has been using Rubicon Atlas for several years and love it. It
is flexible and the folks there listen to our suggestions and needs and,
as a result, made modifications for us. You are welcome to call me at
school next week if you want more details or to see samples.

Doug Fodeman
ChildrenOnline.org
================================
Douglas Fodeman
Director of Technology
Brookwood School
Manchester, MA 01944
http://www.Brookwood.edu
(978) 526-4500 X6233
================================

Friday, September 25, 2009

Re: digital recording device

I would suggest using Audacity on a pc. Free download for him and the kids.
An Ipod touch or iphone is a nice device to use. Many kids have them. You
can do some interesting things with BlogtalkRadio.com with imagination and
patience. Any mp3 player with recording capabilites also works well.

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:30 PM, Stephanie Oberle <soberle@francisparker.org
> wrote:

> I have a French teacher who would like to begin podcasting in his class. Do
> you have any suggestions for digital recording devices for him to use?
>
>
>
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Re: Blogger for students

Yes, we do use blogger with students. Some classes use individual blogs
connected to a teacher blog. A middle school class uses a class blog shared
between two sections with students invited to participate. Yes, students do
have to have an email account to post. We are a google apps school so they
use their school email accounts with theuir blogs or to accept invitations
to class blogs. Yes, there is a clear way to control the privacy settings.
Clear and easy to get the hang of.

Norman

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Marty Hankins <
mhankins@theodysseyschool.org> wrote:

> Is anyone using Google's Blogger (www.blogspot.com) with students? Is
> there a way to control the privacy settings so only students and teachers
> within a school can see the blog? Do students have to have a gmail account
> to post?
> Thanks for your help.
>
> marty
> Marty Hankins
> Director of Learning and Technology
> The Odyssey School
> Stevenson, MD
> 410-580-5551 x1014
>
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Re: Blogger for students

You can make all types of settings in Blogger such as private/public=2C non=
-searchable etc. You do need a Google account which requires an e-mail but=
it doesn't have to be gmail. Under 13 are not allowed to register if you =
follow the terms of service. We have parental permission and only have cla=
ssroom blogs where teachers have full control. Students may be given right=
s to comment on posts or given rights to author posts=2C but they don't hav=
e admin rights. Over 13 may have individual blogs after they have learned =
"behavior and responsibilities=2C etc." on their class blogs. Our teachers=
are responsible for including discussion on how to conduct oneself in thes=
e environments. =20
=20

J Callahan

Berkeley Prep

Tampa FL

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> Date: Fri=2C 25 Sep 2009 12:11:26 -0400
> From: mhankins@theodysseyschool.org
> Subject: Blogger for students
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
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> Is anyone using Google's Blogger (www.blogspot.com) with students? Is
> there a way to control the privacy settings so only students and teachers
> within a school can see the blog? Do students have to have a gmail accoun=
t
> to post?
> Thanks for your help.
>=20
> marty
> Marty Hankins
> Director of Learning and Technology
> The Odyssey School
> Stevenson=2C MD
> 410-580-5551 x1014
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Re: digital recording device

I have enjoyed the Olympus WS series, typically available for under $70.
Good quality mic and USB connectivity.

http://tinyurl.com/y9mn5fl

Richard

On 9/25/09 12:39 PM, "Gary S. Stager" <district@stager.org> wrote:

> I agree. The H2 is great! http://tinyurl.com/yey3dvy
>=20
> -=3DGary
>=20
> On Sep 25, 2009, at 11:55 AM, Mark Whipple wrote:
>=20
>> Stephanie,
>>=20
>> If you're looking for a standalone device, you might look at the
>> Zoom H2.
>> That's a hand-held audio recording device which records to SD cards.
>> You can
>> then connect to a computer via USB and drag .mp3 or .wav files to the
>> computer. The H2 can be used for voice or music. The Spanish
>> teachers in my
>> middle school are using digital voice recorders like those used to
>> record
>> business conferences. They are somewhat less expensive than devices
>> like the
>> Zoom.
>>=20
>> As Lisa mentioned, there are a variety of approaches to using a PC
>> or Mac to
>> record audio. With all these solutions, the challenge is how to
>> store all
>> these digital files and keep them organized. We're working on a
>> solution
>> that involves having students post audio files to Moodle.
>>=20
>> Now that iPod Nanos can record video, I plan to buy one and
>> investigate how
>> we could use them in the classroom. It might be an interesting multi-
>> purpose
>> media recording device.
>>=20
>> Mark Whipple
>> Computer Science Teacher
>> Instructional Technology Specialist
>> Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
>> Cambridge, MA
>> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:30 PM, Stephanie Oberle <soberle@francisparker=
.org
>>> wrote:
>>=20
>>> I have a French teacher who would like to begin podcasting in his
>>> class. Do
>>> you have any suggestions for digital recording devices for him to
>>> use?
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Richard Kassissieh
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Catlin Gabel School
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Re: Curriculum Mapping Software

In the following post, I describe a technique to build an online curriculum
map using free, open-source Drupal website software.

http://www.kassblog.com/item/958

Richard

On 9/25/09 8:49 AM, "Matt Burkhardt" <mlb@imparisystems.com> wrote:

> There's a free and open source software package called CanDo that has bee=
n
> developed in Arlington County, Virginia.
>=20
> http://cando.schooltool.org/
>=20
> On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:59:13 -0400, Linda Swarlis
> <lswarlis@columbusschoolforgirls.org> wrote:
>> I would also look for something that can incorporate assessment data
> (test
>> scores). We have Rubicon Atlas and like it, but I wish we could have som=
e
>> dashboard features for measuring progress. I think that there is another
>> product out there that may be doing that now.
>>=20
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>> Director of Information Services and Library
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: A forum for independent school educators
>> [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Margaret Bowles
>> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 10:54 AM
>> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>> Subject: Re: Curriculum Mapping Software
>>=20
>> I. Have a faculty committee see the sales pitches for several companies.=
?
>> You will want to pick the software that your faculty finds most friendly=
.
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>>=20
>>=20
>> 2.? We use Rubicon Atlas, and we like it very well.? My faculty committe=
e
>> picked it out about 6 years ago.?
>>=20
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>> Best of luck? -- be sure to have good buy-in from faculty leadership!?
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Brandon Watkins <brandon.watkins@THEINDEPENDENTSCHOOL.COM>
>> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>> Sent: Fri, Sep 25, 2009 7:32 am
>> Subject: Curriculum Mapping Software
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Hello Everyone,
>>=20
>> We are looking to purchase curriculum mapping software. Would like to
> know
>> which software others are using or any insight or advice into which one
> we
>> should be looking at going with.
>>=20
>> Thank You,
>>=20
>> Brandon Watkins
>> Director of Technology
>> The Independent School
>>=20
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Director of Information Technology
Catlin Gabel School
kassissiehr@catlin.edu
www.kassblog.com

Re: changing volume without exiting all programs

Just about every computer model has keyboard combinations to lower
sound. You might look up the model and brand you are using to find out
how to adjust sound. Then if it is not clearly marked on the keyboards,
just get colored dots and put them on the keys they need to press to
adjust the sound.

OR...you might want to look at getting a hardware device that fits into
the sound out port that the headphones then plug into that has sound
adjustment on it.

Here is one that is under $7 and it even allows for two sets of
headphones to be connected to one computer if you ever needed that:

http://www.adorama.com/ILVI111.html

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Sherry Ward
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 2:43 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: changing volume without exiting all programs

I mistakenly bought headphones for my lab without volume control. And to
adjust volume for some of the games for younger children requires that I
close the program to get to the volume control.
=20
Does anyone know of a good, easy, and cheap way to use the keyboard to
adjust volume?
=20
thanks in advance for any ideas,
sherry
=20
Sherry Ward
Director of Technology
Alexandria Country Day School
2400 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-837-1317 sward@acdsnet.org

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Joe Frost
Sent: Fri 9/25/2009 4:39 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Computer Science and Technology Courses

I deleted the original email so forgive me for hoping it's quoted
correctly as: "Does your upper school curriculum include technology
and/or computer science as a graduation requirement?"

And my answer is yes.

*******************************************

Freshmen: Introduction to CIS

We combined material from A+ and MOUS certifications to provide our
students with a hands on approach to both the hardware and software of a
computer.

* This approach prepares our students for a dual-enrollment community
college class we offer

*******************************************

Sophomore: Introduction to CS

We developed this class to feed into AP Computer Science so it
emphasizes programming in Java. When student desire and time permits we
can include Robotics - also in java.

However, to keep kids engaged in this required class we also include
HTML, a brief section on animation, and creating simple games in Visual
Basic.

* This approach prepares students for AP, but it also keeps non-compsci
students engaged.

*******************************************

Jr./Sr: Advanced CIS

This is a high school / community college dual-enrollment class where
our participants can elect to pay the tuition and receive college
credit.

NOTE: we'll be moving this class down to our Freshmen soon and replacing
it with another class having more of a Network+ & Server+ emphasis.

* This approach caps our approach to preparing students for college as
well as equipping them to work while attending college.

*******************************************

We requests permit we offer:

Honors Computers

AP Computer Science

Web Development

*******************************************

Thanks,
*******

Joe Frost
Director of Technology
Department Chair Technology
Phoenix Christian Unified Schools
1751 W. Indian School Road
602-265-4707 ext. 273

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Re: changing volume without exiting all programs

Follow the link below and see if this is what you want.

http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/02/3rvx-stylish-hotkey-enabled-vol
ume-control/

free program. Go to developer's download page right below where it says
compatibility. Once there click on 3RVX_2.5.msi. cute little program
and completely customizable. Not sure if it works with vista though

-----Original Message-----
From: Sherry Ward [mailto:sward@acdsnet.org]=20
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 4:43 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: changing volume without exiting all programs

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Joe Frost
Sent: Fri 9/25/2009 4:39 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Computer Science and Technology Courses

I deleted the original email so forgive me for hoping it's quoted
correctly as: "Does your upper school curriculum include technology
and/or computer science as a graduation requirement?"

And my answer is yes.

*******************************************

Freshmen: Introduction to CIS

We combined material from A+ and MOUS certifications to provide our
students with a hands on approach to both the hardware and software of a
computer.

* This approach prepares our students for a dual-enrollment community
college class we offer

*******************************************

Sophomore: Introduction to CS

We developed this class to feed into AP Computer Science so it
emphasizes programming in Java. When student desire and time permits we
can include Robotics - also in java.

However, to keep kids engaged in this required class we also include
HTML, a brief section on animation, and creating simple games in Visual
Basic.

* This approach prepares students for AP, but it also keeps non-compsci
students engaged.

*******************************************

Jr./Sr: Advanced CIS

This is a high school / community college dual-enrollment class where
our participants can elect to pay the tuition and receive college
credit.

NOTE: we'll be moving this class down to our Freshmen soon and replacing
it with another class having more of a Network+ & Server+ emphasis.

* This approach caps our approach to preparing students for college as
well as equipping them to work while attending college.

*******************************************

We requests permit we offer:

Honors Computers

AP Computer Science

Web Development

*******************************************

Thanks,
*******

Joe Frost
Director of Technology
Department Chair Technology
Phoenix Christian Unified Schools
1751 W. Indian School Road
602-265-4707 ext. 273

[ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
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attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license.
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changing volume without exiting all programs

I mistakenly bought headphones for my lab without volume control. And to =
adjust volume for some of the games for younger children requires that I =
close the program to get to the volume control.
=20
Does anyone know of a good, easy, and cheap way to use the keyboard to =
adjust volume?
=20
thanks in advance for any ideas,
sherry
=20
Sherry Ward
Director of Technology
Alexandria Country Day School
2400 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-837-1317 sward@acdsnet.org

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Joe Frost
Sent: Fri 9/25/2009 4:39 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Computer Science and Technology Courses

I deleted the original email so forgive me for hoping it's quoted
correctly as: "Does your upper school curriculum include technology
and/or computer science as a graduation requirement?"

And my answer is yes.

*******************************************

Freshmen: Introduction to CIS

We combined material from A+ and MOUS certifications to provide our
students with a hands on approach to both the hardware and software of a
computer.

* This approach prepares our students for a dual-enrollment community
college class we offer

*******************************************

Sophomore: Introduction to CS

We developed this class to feed into AP Computer Science so it
emphasizes programming in Java. When student desire and time permits we
can include Robotics - also in java.

However, to keep kids engaged in this required class we also include
HTML, a brief section on animation, and creating simple games in Visual
Basic.

* This approach prepares students for AP, but it also keeps non-compsci
students engaged.

*******************************************

Jr./Sr: Advanced CIS

This is a high school / community college dual-enrollment class where
our participants can elect to pay the tuition and receive college
credit.

NOTE: we'll be moving this class down to our Freshmen soon and replacing
it with another class having more of a Network+ & Server+ emphasis.

* This approach caps our approach to preparing students for college as
well as equipping them to work while attending college.

*******************************************

We requests permit we offer:

Honors Computers

AP Computer Science

Web Development

*******************************************

Thanks,
*******

Joe Frost
Director of Technology
Department Chair Technology
Phoenix Christian Unified Schools
1751 W. Indian School Road
602-265-4707 ext. 273

Re: Computer Science and Technology Courses

I deleted the original email so forgive me for hoping it's quoted
correctly as: "Does your upper school curriculum include technology
and/or computer science as a graduation requirement?"

And my answer is yes.

*******************************************

Freshmen: Introduction to CIS

We combined material from A+ and MOUS certifications to provide our
students with a hands on approach to both the hardware and software of a
computer.

* This approach prepares our students for a dual-enrollment community
college class we offer

*******************************************

Sophomore: Introduction to CS

We developed this class to feed into AP Computer Science so it
emphasizes programming in Java. When student desire and time permits we
can include Robotics - also in java.=20

However, to keep kids engaged in this required class we also include
HTML, a brief section on animation, and creating simple games in Visual
Basic.

* This approach prepares students for AP, but it also keeps non-compsci
students engaged.

*******************************************

Jr./Sr: Advanced CIS

This is a high school / community college dual-enrollment class where
our participants can elect to pay the tuition and receive college
credit.

NOTE: we'll be moving this class down to our Freshmen soon and replacing
it with another class having more of a Network+ & Server+ emphasis.

* This approach caps our approach to preparing students for college as
well as equipping them to work while attending college.

*******************************************

We requests permit we offer:

Honors Computers

AP Computer Science

Web Development

*******************************************

Thanks,=20
*******=20

Joe Frost=20
Director of Technology=20
Department Chair Technology=20
Phoenix Christian Unified Schools=20
1751 W. Indian School Road=20
602-265-4707 ext. 273=20

Re: digital recording device

I agree. The H2 is great! http://tinyurl.com/yey3dvy

-=Gary

On Sep 25, 2009, at 11:55 AM, Mark Whipple wrote:

> Stephanie,
>
> If you're looking for a standalone device, you might look at the
> Zoom H2.
> That's a hand-held audio recording device which records to SD cards.
> You can
> then connect to a computer via USB and drag .mp3 or .wav files to the
> computer. The H2 can be used for voice or music. The Spanish
> teachers in my
> middle school are using digital voice recorders like those used to
> record
> business conferences. They are somewhat less expensive than devices
> like the
> Zoom.
>
> As Lisa mentioned, there are a variety of approaches to using a PC
> or Mac to
> record audio. With all these solutions, the challenge is how to
> store all
> these digital files and keep them organized. We're working on a
> solution
> that involves having students post audio files to Moodle.
>
> Now that iPod Nanos can record video, I plan to buy one and
> investigate how
> we could use them in the classroom. It might be an interesting multi-
> purpose
> media recording device.
>
> Mark Whipple
> Computer Science Teacher
> Instructional Technology Specialist
> Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
> Cambridge, MA
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:30 PM, Stephanie Oberle <soberle@francisparker.org
>> wrote:
>
>> I have a French teacher who would like to begin podcasting in his
>> class. Do
>> you have any suggestions for digital recording devices for him to
>> use?
>>
>>
>>
>> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
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Re: digital recording device

If I may tag onto this question,
There is a teacher at our school who would like to podcast social studies l=
ectures. What is the best way to record the lecture while he is giving it t=
o the class. He does not want to sit and record the lecture at his desk, bu=
t walk around and interact with the class while speaking.

Thanks, in advance, for any advice you lend.
~Jayme

Jayme Johnson
Director of Academic Technology

Village School
780 Swarthmore Avenue
Pacific Palisades, California 90272
310-459-8411 x120
http://www.village-school.org

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:30 PM, Stephanie Oberle <soberle@francisparker.or=
g
> wrote:

> I have a French teacher who would like to begin podcasting in his class. =
Do
> you have any suggestions for digital recording devices for him to use?
>
>

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