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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Re: Bulk Email

I'm still using Majordomo with a fair amount of success after tweaking.

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Technology Director
Schools of the Sacred Heart
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San Francisco, CA 94115

----- "Steve Taffee" <staffee@castilleja.org> wrote:

> We use e-notify, a part of Finalsite. Tech Soup had an article about
> broadcast email systems awhile back:
>
> http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page5935.cfm
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>
> On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 3:35 PM, James Haynie <DOT@chch.org> wrote:
>
> > As many of you know, SPAM is an increasing problem and keeping up
> with
> > whitelists on different ISP's is not only a challenge, but
> sometimes
> > impossible. I am looking at moving our bulk emails to a service.
> Does
> > anyone use one now and if so which one?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim Haynie
> > Director of Technology dot@chch.org
> > Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School
> > 785 Beaver Street
> > Waltham, MA 02452
> >
> >
> >
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Re: Brainstorming the Development of an Online Progressive School

Hello, Fred,

As I continue to read responses, and think about this, much seems to be about process, and about structuring outcomes in a way that provides guidance without being proscriptive.

Part of the puzzle requires that we address issues related to reuse, and redistribution that leads to greater exposure, and possibly recontextualization and reuse.

Lessons, in this context, are really semi-structured exercises that can support a broad array of research-based, project-based experiences. Assessment shifts from teachers determining what a student needs to know to a student articulating what they learned and considered valuable from the process, and the role of the teacher (and really, every other learner in the system) is to help people spot the gems that arise from their experiences. Portfolio-based assessment is more readily suited toward documenting this type of experience than multiple choice tests, but whatever for the assessment takes, the assessment should highlight the learner's understanding of their experience as the starting point for what has been learned.

There are an almost infinite number of systems that can support this type of learning, and rather than designing one it might be more instructive to look at common elements/habits of mind that support this type of learning.

In a way, I see these types of learning communities as endlessly iterative, and supporting a never ending stream of questions, responses, conversations, outside inputs, search, recontextualization of existing sources, original research, publishing, revision, and so on.

Learners can choose to dip into the stream and highlight what they consider important or valuable; over time these highlighted/curated/researched/freshly articulated/endlessly revised objects become what some people might call "finished." Personally, I think it is more accurate to call them snapshots, as we should all reserve the right to change our minds as we discover more.

But the key to any system like this is the underlying expectation that learning never ends, can always be revised, and should always be subject to new input from various sources. A system that supports this type of learning should simplify the discovery of these new sources of information, and the publication and revision of snapshots of learning in progress.

Cheers,

Bill

From: Fred Bartels <fredbartels@gmail.com>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:36:12 AM
Subject: Re: Brainstorming the Development of an Online Progressive School

David,

Thanks so much for sharing. Interesting possibilities indeed!

I hadn't seen the learner.org site. Amazing how many good solid
educational resources are available online.

Your point about schools sharing their bright students and exceptional
teachers is very well taken. If I had to put my current vision in a
sentence, I'd say... Create a collection of virtual design lab spaces
where teachers and students from around the world who are passionate
about a subject can meet and work together to further their
understanding and knowledge with an overarching goal of developing
solutions to make the world a better place.

Now how to build such a thing and bring it to life?

Fred

Re: Technology Integration in K-5

Lucy,

Thanks for the insights and suggestions.

My Primary School head and a teacher would love to take a tour of Burley
School and observe their use of the iPad. Would you be willing to share
contact info for someone there?

Thanks,

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com> wrote:

> Just spent a couple of day at two great conferences (Chicago Public
> Schools'
> Tech Talk and EdCampNYC), and some of the resources from these events might
> be helpful.
>
> First, Scott McLeod of Iowa State was the keynote at Tech Talk, and I found
> him to be very refreshing in terms of addressing school leadership and
> technology use. He has a fabulous wiki with lots of examples of schools
> doing interesting things. You might find it helpful in your research about
> technology integration practices: http://movingforward.wikispaces.com/.
>
> Also, CPS is piloting iPads in about 20 schools with more to come, and
> Burley School seems to be doing some impressive things (
> http://ipadsatburley.blogspot.com/). Burley has a long history of being on
> the forefront of literacy instruction, and I think tech has helped to
> amplify their efforts. They are also open to tours; I'm taking a couple of
> colleagues there on Tuesday as a matter of fact.
>
> Finally, EdCampNYC was held at the School at Columbia of which I've sung
> praises many times on this list, and I continued to be impressed with their
> outlook towards technology. Not sure where to direct you exactly for info,
> but their tech director, Don Buckley, is always willing to field questions
> and visitors. Here are a couple of links that might be helpful:
> http://theschool.columbia.edu/about/photoblog
> http://theschool.columbia.edu/middle-division/student_work
>
> Now that I think of other model programs in independent schools, you might
> also want to check out Punahou's programs:
> http://www.punahou.edu/page.cfm?p=1577. I participated in their Summer Lab
> School last summer, and appreciated their outlook towards innovation and 1
> to 1 computing. My contact there, Judy Beaver, just retired, but I'm sure
> the great work continues on.
>
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Lucy Gray
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 8:07 AM, Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > All,
> >
> > I'm looking for models of tech integration for students in grades K - 5.
> >
> > If you fully (or partially) integrate the use of tech resources (ipads,
> > netbooks, or online tools) in the grades mentioned above, I would like to
> > learn more of your model of inclusion.
> >
> > Currently, our kids in grades 1-5 attend computer classes (in a dedicated
> > computer lab) once or twice a week. In these classes they learn to use
> > applications ranging from Kid Pix and Timeliner to MS Office.
> >
> > We're looking to charge the classroom teachers with implementing more
> > innovation and creativity via integration of these applications/tools
> into
> > their existing curriculum. Where it fits... Ideally, we'd like the
> content
> > to drive the need for technology. Not technology to drive classroom
> > instruction.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for all insight.
> >
> > --
> > A. Popoola
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--
A. Popoola

Re: Brainstorming the Development of an Online Progressive School

David,

Thanks so much for sharing. Interesting possibilities indeed!

I hadn't seen the learner.org site. Amazing how many good solid
educational resources are available online.

Now how to build such a thing and bring it to life?

Fred

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:31 PM, David Lankford
<dlankford@ehshouston.org> wrote:
> Fred,
>
> I was looking at the OGS site and poked around a bit.
> =A0I came to this page:
>
>
> =A0http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/interactives/energy/
>
> Then I began to think out of the box a bit. =A0Now this idea is not well
> thought out so forgive me in advance. =A0If you front load your idea with=
the
> idea of IPAD type devices that works on an App based OS like IOS, Android=
,
> Google, then think take notes, write a paper and read a text book and loo=
k
> at a demonstration / simulation. =A0Then think extended class room and he=
re is
> what I came up with.
>
> Using an online classroom management software CMS assign tasks to your
> students in class. =A0They would go to a site like the one above and see =
Text
> book chapters, videos, interactive labs, charts and diagrams, have access=
to
> professionals in the field and a glossary and index link. =A0In short all=
the
> observables needed for different learning styles in one place. =A0The stu=
dent
> then needs little more than a consumptive device like the IPAD to log in =
and
> process the information. =A0Then they can turn in some kind of assessment
> project and move to the next class. The teacher could spend more time per
> student and students would have access to more of the class at a later da=
te.
>
>
> This process could include a collaborative component in which students ca=
n
> type, chat or video questions to their group or the teacher. =A0I believe=
our
> students learn by doing and by teaching so this interactive, collaborativ=
e
> part is very important.
>
> I was imagining the CMS to look like Moodle, the E Text and digital
> resources to be bundled like the link above, and the "class" to located i=
n a
> student portal on the schools website.
>
>
> What the collaborative part looks like and what the assessment looks like=
I
> have not worked out. =A0The assessment part is where I spend my time aski=
ng
> questions and looking for answers.
>
> The above scenario could take place in a classroom or in a virtual classr=
oom
> or a combination. =A0Lets say I have an expert teacher of environmental
> science teaching the class to a full classroom. =A0I could imagine a stud=
ent
> in another location joining the class online. This could be a means for
> schools to share both bright students and exceptional teachers with each
> other.
>
> Anyway Fred, that's as far as I went with this today.
>
> David
>
>
> Very Respectfully,
>
>
> David Lankford
> Director of Technology

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Re: Online book discussion?

Using these links may get you to some similar groups that you may find
useful:

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8#sclient=psy&hl=
en&rlz=1R2GGLL_enUS383&site=webhp&q=%22ONLINE+book+discussion+
GROUPS%22+AND+(TEACHERS+OR+EDUCATION+OR+EDUCATORS)&rlz=
1R2GGLL_enUS383&aq=0&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&psj=
1&fp=d777112dde793b69

A shorter URL for the above link:

http://tinyurl.com/2fvyrmp

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8#hl=
en&q=%22ONLINE%20book%20discussion%20GROUPS%22%20AND%20
(TEACHERS%20OR%20EDUCATION%20OR%20EDUCATORS)&rlz=
1R2GGLL_enUS383&psj=1&wrapid=tlif12924371254971&um=1&ie=
UTF-8&tbo=u&tbs=blg:1&source=og&sa=N&tab=wb&psj=1&fp=d777112dde793b69

A shorter URL for the above link:

http://tinyurl.com/2wd9sfo

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Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
jwne@temple.edu
http://daviddillard.businesscard2.com

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COUNTRIES
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TOURISM
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DISABILITIES
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INDOOR GARDENING
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/IndoorGardeningUrban/
Educator-Gold
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K12ADMINLIFE
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and also http://gallery.me.com/neemers1
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Twitter: davidpdillard

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Wellness and Tourism: Mind, Body, Spirit,
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On Wed, 15 Dec 2010, Mark Crotty wrote:

> It was on Teacherplaces and then went to Ning. It seems to have died.

> I seem to recall ISTE having book discussions on their Ning presence.
> http://www.iste-community.org/

>> I recall that someone on this list ran an online book discussion
>> service and I think it moved to a Ning at some point. Does anyone know

>> what I'm thinking about and have a URL handy?

>> Thanks,
>> Lucy Gray

Re: Bulk Email

We use e-notify, a part of Finalsite. Tech Soup had an article about
broadcast email systems awhile back:

http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page5935.cfm
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Castilleja School | staffee@castilleja.org
1310 Bryant Street | www.castilleja.org
Palo Alto, CA 94301 | taffee.edublogs.org
650.924.1040 (Google Voice)
Women Learning, Women Leading
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You don't *really* need to print this do you?

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 3:35 PM, James Haynie <DOT@chch.org> wrote:

> As many of you know, SPAM is an increasing problem and keeping up with
> whitelists on different ISP's is not only a challenge, but sometimes
> impossible. I am looking at moving our bulk emails to a service. Does
> anyone use one now and if so which one?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Haynie
> Director of Technology dot@chch.org
> Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School
> 785 Beaver Street
> Waltham, MA 02452
>
>
>
>
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Re: Bulk Email

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on
December 14, 2010 at 6:35 PM -0500 wrote:
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim Haynie
>Director of Technology dot@chch.org
>Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School
>785 Beaver Street
>Waltham, MA 02452
>
For systems using FirstClass there is an excellent free add-on called
FirstClass Mass Mailer. It can be found at
http://www.intl.firstclass.com/downloads

Gregg Kaloust
gregg@kannoncom.com
Kannon Communications
FirstClass Platinum Partner
www.kannoncom.com
http://twitter.com/greggkannon

Re: Online book discussion?

It was on Teacherplaces and then went to Ning. It seems to have died.

Will Delameter led it. If you can track him down--which should be easy
to do--you might find out more.

Mark Crotty
Head of School
St. John's Episcopal School
848 Harter Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
214-328-9131 x113
Blog: http://www.tokeepthingswhole.blogspot.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Steve Taffee
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:28 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Online book discussion?

I seem to recall ISTE having book discussions on their Ning presence.
http://www.iste-community.org/

s
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1310 Bryant Street | www.castilleja.org
Palo Alto, CA 94301 | taffee.edublogs.org
650.924.1040 (Google Voice)
Women Learning, Women Leading
<http://twitter.com/sjtaffee>
<http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetaffee>
You don't *really* need to print this do you?

On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 8:01 AM, Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All -
>
> I recall that someone on this list ran an online book discussion=20
> service and I think it moved to a Ning at some point. Does anyone know

> what I'm thinking about and have a URL handy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lucy Gray
>
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Re: Bulk Email

For our "bulk" email that we spam our families with :)

WE use vertical response since we're a non-profit, but constant contact
was good as well.

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

Joe Frost, MS CIS
Director of Technology & Operations
Department Chair Technology=20
http://www.phoenixchristian.org

-----Original Message-----
From: James Haynie [mailto:DOT@CHCH.ORG]=20
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4:36 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Bulk Email

As many of you know, SPAM is an increasing problem and keeping up with
whitelists on different ISP's is not only a challenge, but sometimes
impossible. I am looking at moving our bulk emails to a service. Does
anyone use one now and if so which one?

Thanks,

Jim Haynie
Director of Technology dot@chch.org
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452

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Re: Brainstorming the Development of an Online Progressive School

The message was too long and was rejected by the listserve. I've cut
your previous email and resent.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Frost=20
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:58 AM
To: 'A forum for independent school educators'
Cc: 'Richard Brincefield'; 'tkraver@qwest.net'; 'Matt Federoff'
Subject: RE: Brainstorming the Development of an Online Progressive
School
Importance: High

Fred,

In an effort to connect you with those I believe may be of assistance
with our independent school list and your project regarding "online
progressive schools" here are some of the best minds I'd recommend you
contact...and copied.

Here's a project a school in Vail, AZ is developing:
http://beyondtextbooks.org/ Though the site says differently, I believe
this is another brain child of Matt Federoff, the CIO. And if he's not
affiliated he's still way ahead of most of us geeks at the District
level and would undoubtedly have something of value to share.

Also copied are two more individuals in the field that may want to have
input to your project: Richard Brincefield & Ted Kraver. (sometimes hard
to contact :) which is why I copied them! http://esats.org/ &
http://azelearning.org/ or http://gazel.org/ or
http://globalliteracy.org/

It would certainly benefit us all - and our students - to have one group
working together...

Thanks,
*******=20

Joe Frost, MS CIS
Director of Technology & Operations
Department Chair Technology
http://www.phoenixchristian.org

Re: Virtual or not

Virtual servers are the way to go and so are services in the cloud. Virtua=
l servers require a fairly significant and robust piece of hardware as well=
as a way to handle storage via a SAN etc. Depending on the platform you se=
lect, the licensing cost will be a large part of the purchase.

My recommendation, not knowing much about your organization, is to move mai=
l services to the cloud and bring in VMs for admin, network, file managemen=
t, etc. The diversity of such a setup will strengthen your infrastructure i=
mmediately and down the road. This type of solution will give you the most=
bang for your buck and allow you to scale as needed.

Best,
m

On 12/15/10 8:28 AM, "Jason Johnson" <jasonpj@yahoo.com> wrote:

I know how much space you have, you should do it :-). Seriously though, wi=
th
your space constraints, multiple platforms, and the xserver discontinued it=
is a
solid choice for the future. It also positions you nicely for moving some
functions (e.g. email) out to hosted VMs and scale as you add 7th and 8th g=
rades
next year. There is a learning curve and it is worth some up-front trainin=
g and
consulting help.

____________________________
Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com

________________________________
From: Artur Morka <tech@LOWELLSCHOOL.ORG>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 10:59:14 PM
Subject: Virtual or not

Friends, I'm looking for advice

We are small organization - students and teachers use macs and I have about=
15
PC's (about 150 accounts must go to 200 etc.)
I have:
- Server 1 (AD, Exchange 2003, DHCP, DNS)
- Server 2 Print, Application and file server
- 2 Xservers used for mac side.

Now I need to update my Exchange
- I go for Exchange 2010 an dWindows 2008

Big question is is should I go virtual or not?
I like the idea of redundancy and ability to split servers into: exchange 2=
010,
ad, print, etc..
I think I can use my old hardware as a backup for virtual server.

What do you think?

Artur Morka
Lowell School

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Director of Security & Safety
Marin Country Day School
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Re: Virtual or not

I know how much space you have, you should do it :-). Seriously though, with
your space constraints, multiple platforms, and the xserver discontinued it is a
solid choice for the future. It also positions you nicely for moving some
functions (e.g. email) out to hosted VMs and scale as you add 7th and 8th grades
next year. There is a learning curve and it is worth some up-front training and
consulting help.

____________________________
Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com

________________________________
From: Artur Morka <tech@LOWELLSCHOOL.ORG>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 10:59:14 PM
Subject: Virtual or not

Friends, I'm looking for advice

We are small organization - students and teachers use macs and I have about 15
PC's (about 150 accounts must go to 200 etc.)
I have:
- Server 1 (AD, Exchange 2003, DHCP, DNS)
- Server 2 Print, Application and file server
- 2 Xservers used for mac side.

Now I need to update my Exchange
- I go for Exchange 2010 an dWindows 2008

Big question is is should I go virtual or not?
I like the idea of redundancy and ability to split servers into: exchange 2010,
ad, print, etc..
I think I can use my old hardware as a backup for virtual server.

What do you think?

Artur Morka
Lowell School

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Re: Online book discussion?

I seem to recall ISTE having book discussions on their Ning presence.
http://www.iste-community.org/

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On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 8:01 AM, Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All -
>
> I recall that someone on this list ran an online book discussion service
> and
> I think it moved to a Ning at some point. Does anyone know what I'm
> thinking
> about and have a URL handy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lucy Gray
>
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Online book discussion?

Hi All -

I recall that someone on this list ran an online book discussion service and
I think it moved to a Ning at some point. Does anyone know what I'm thinking
about and have a URL handy?

Thanks,

Lucy Gray

Re: Virtual or not

We are in almost the exact same situation and are considering whether we
should even continue to host these services in house or go to a cloud
solution. There are a lot of advantages to a cloud solution,
specifically not having to worry about the expense and expertise needed
to keep hardware and software maintained and updated. Our server
hardware is quite old and our uptime is not what it should be.

Glenn Dahlen
Business Officer
Trinity Episcopal School
750 E. 9th Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
T 704. 358. 8101, x265 | F 704. 358. 9908
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Artur Morka
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:59 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Virtual or not

Friends, I'm looking for advice

We are small organization - students and teachers use macs and I have
about 15 PC's (about 150 accounts must go to 200 etc.)
I have:
- Server 1 (AD, Exchange 2003, DHCP, DNS)
- Server 2 Print, Application and file server
- 2 Xservers used for mac side.

Now I need to update my Exchange
- I go for Exchange 2010 an dWindows 2008

Big question is is should I go virtual or not?
I like the idea of redundancy and ability to split servers into:
exchange 2010, ad, print, etc..
I think I can use my old hardware as a backup for virtual server.

What do you think?=20

Artur Morka
Lowell School

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Re: leveled books and the iPad and other apps

Hi All,
Very interested in this thread. I just looked at the epubbud link. I love
the Create your own ebook part and actually think it could be a great tool
for students to publish their own books.

I question the other part though about digitizing a real book. Seems illegal
to me.

Ellen

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 9:41 PM, Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Jenny -
>
> Good questions! Someone pointed me to this resource recently, but I haven't
> tried it yet:
> http://www.epubbud.com/
>
> Also, here's a handout I created for a workshop I gave today... maybe you
> can find some useful info here:
>
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vyXFFXqO6Yh2XjGKuvCUKO_BETeuCFZnL0gx6YCf_58/edit?hl=en#
>
> Please post any info that you find!
>
> Lucy Gray
>
> On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Jennifer Howland <jenny@kdbs.org> wrote:
>
> > Dear Colleagues
> >
> > We are testing out iPads in our lower school. Teachers want to have books
> > available for k-4 students. Do any of the book buying sites have reading
> > levels A-Z on their books? Is anyone using the iPad e-books for reading
> > groups?
> >
> > Who is choosing the books and how is it done? Are there book buying
> > resources that have been especially helpful? I myself love The Pedlar
> > Lady, Pop up Peter Rabbit and Animalia as interactive books but they seem
> > more a one on one reading, viewing experience.
> >
> > Are there any apps that are really working for this age group- not
> > necessarily in language arts, in any subject
> >
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jenny Howland
> > Burke's School
> >
> > [ For info on ISED-L see
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Re: Brainstorming the Development of an Online Progressive School

Depends what they mean by progressive...

Short of hiring me, your client might be interested in the following resourc=
es:

http://stager.tv/blog/?p=3D531

http://stager.org/articles/72_Stager.pdf

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On Dec 10, 2010, at 10:05 AM, Fred Bartels <fredbartels@gmail.com> wrote:

> I will be developing a plan for an online progressive school over the
> coming winter break. Any thoughts or resources on the subject much
> appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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> Fred
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Virtual or not

Friends, I'm looking for advice

We are small organization - students and teachers use macs and I have abo=
ut 15 PC's (about 150 accounts must go to 200 etc.)
I have:
- Server 1 (AD, Exchange 2003, DHCP, DNS)
- Server 2 Print, Application and file server
- 2 Xservers used for mac side.

Now I need to update my Exchange
- I go for Exchange 2010 an dWindows 2008

Big question is is should I go virtual or not?
I like the idea of redundancy and ability to split servers into: exchange=
2010, ad, print, etc..
I think I can use my old hardware as a backup for virtual server.

What do you think?=20

Artur Morka
Lowell School

Re: leveled books and the iPad and other apps

Hi Jenny -

Good questions! Someone pointed me to this resource recently, but I haven't
tried it yet:
http://www.epubbud.com/

Also, here's a handout I created for a workshop I gave today... maybe you
can find some useful info here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vyXFFXqO6Yh2XjGKuvCUKO_BETeuCFZnL0gx6YCf_58/edit?hl=en#

Please post any info that you find!

Lucy Gray

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Jennifer Howland <jenny@kdbs.org> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues
>
> We are testing out iPads in our lower school. Teachers want to have books
> available for k-4 students. Do any of the book buying sites have reading
> levels A-Z on their books? Is anyone using the iPad e-books for reading
> groups?
>
> Who is choosing the books and how is it done? Are there book buying
> resources that have been especially helpful? I myself love The Pedlar
> Lady, Pop up Peter Rabbit and Animalia as interactive books but they seem
> more a one on one reading, viewing experience.
>
> Are there any apps that are really working for this age group- not
> necessarily in language arts, in any subject
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jenny Howland
> Burke's School
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874]
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Re: leveled books and the iPad and other apps

The children's options are not recent given copyright issues at [ http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Children%27s_Literature_%28Bookshelf%29 ]Project Gutenberg.

Lisa Pedicini
Technology Integration Specialist/Teacher
The Spence School

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on December 14, 2010 at 7:17 PM -0500 wrote:
>Why not write your own!
>
>On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Jennifer Howland <jenny@kdbs.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear Colleagues
>>
>> We are testing out iPads in our lower school. Teachers want to have books
>> available for k-4 students. Do any of the book buying sites have reading
>> levels A-Z on their books? Is anyone using the iPad e-books for reading
>> groups?
>>
>> Who is choosing the books and how is it done? Are there book buying
>> resources that have been especially helpful? I myself love The Pedlar
>> Lady, Pop up Peter Rabbit and Animalia as interactive books but they seem
>> more a one on one reading, viewing experience.
>>
>> Are there any apps that are really working for this age group- not
>> necessarily in language arts, in any subject
>>
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Jenny Howland
>> Burke's School
>>
>> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874]
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>>
>
>
>
>--
>Norman Constantine
>Director of Technology Integration
>Wakefield School
>The Plains, VA
>
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