Independent School Educators' List (ISED-L): December 2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Re: Google Voice

Thank you ALL!!

I've received a few now that I won't use.

I used Elizabeth's invitation, so all the rest will remain unused so as
to not waste them.

Thanks again,
Joe=20

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Frost=20
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:27 PM
To: 'A forum for independent school educators'
Subject: RE: Google Voice

Thank you!=20

-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth Helfant [mailto:EHelfant@micds.org]
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:33 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Google Voice

I just sent you an invite!=20

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
writes:
>I need to research Google Voice and it seems I can't without an invite.
>
>Does anyone have an invite they'd be willing to provide?
>
>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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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

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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Re: Google Voice

Thank you!=20

-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth Helfant [mailto:EHelfant@micds.org]=20
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:33 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Google Voice

I just sent you an invite!=20

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
writes:
>I need to research Google Voice and it seems I can't without an invite.
>
>Does anyone have an invite they'd be willing to provide?
>
>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=20
>https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=3D128874
>]
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Re: Google Voice

I just sent you an invite!

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>I need to research Google Voice and it seems I can't without an invite.
>
>Does anyone have an invite they'd be willing to provide?
>
>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 https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874
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Google Voice

I need to research Google Voice and it seems I can't without an invite.

Does anyone have an invite they'd be willing to provide?

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: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Hi Jim/Liz,

I'll be attending educon as well and hope to make to dinner on Friday.
Liz, if you haven't added me to your list, please do.

Maureen Tumenas
Berkshire Country Day School
Lenox, MA

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 6:33 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi, All
>
> I plan to go to Educon 2.2 (http://educon22.wikispaces.com/) where I have
> a
> "conversation" I'm leading. (See below.)
>
> I'm wondering how many other ISED-L and ISEN ning members will be at
> Educon,
> and if it's worth arranging a dinner or get together for the group? We did
> the same at NAIS a couple of years ago.
>
> Let me know if there is interest.
>
> Jim Heynderickx
> Director of Technology
> American School in London
>
> *
> Many to Many-- How Entire School Communities Can Collaborate*
>
> Presenter: Jim Heynderickx
> Presenter Affiliation: Director of Technology, American School in London
>
> Conversational Focus/Audience: All School Levels
>
> Conversation Description: Clay Shirky has published and presented on
> several
> interesting concepts about how the Internet can enable "many to many"
> communications and support. He has also noted that technology tools become
> socially interesting when they become technologically boring. The main idea
> of this conversation is to discover if his ideas are becoming apparent in
> our schools, and specific ways that we could foster their growth. In this
> context, we will also review the problems with type of change, and how some
> long-term beliefs and structures may need to be reviewed.
>
> Conversational Practice: I'd like this section to have an opening 20-30
> minute presentation of the core "many to many" concepts that apply to
> schools and learning. This presentation should identify two to four core
> types of change, and offer some examples of tools or processes that
> facilitate their evolution. The second half of the session should be a
> conversation, in that all members of the group should share their own
> examples, concerns and experiences in these areas. The presentation and a
> summary of the discussion can be published online afterwards.
>
> Website: I would hold the conversation materials at
> http://www.k12converge.com
>
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Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Hello, Liz,

Could you add me to the list as well: http://twitter.com/funnymonkey

Thanks!

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message ----
From: Elizabeth Davis <lizbdavis@gmail.com>

I created an educon Twitter list here:
http://twitter.com/lizbdavis/educon2-2
Please let me know if you would like me to add you to it.
Looking forward to seeing lots of you there.
-Liz

Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Hi All - I'll be attending and if I arrive by dinner on Friday, I'd love to
join the party. Liz - could you add me to the twitter list? @plennig.

thanks,
page

On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Elizabeth Davis <lizbdavis@gmail.com>wrote=
:

> Hi Jim,
> It isn't fancy, but it* *worked pretty well last year. It is down the
> street
> from the Windsor Hotel where most people stay. They have an upstairs area
> where we put a bunch of tables together. Here is the restaurant info: *TG=
I
> Fridays* 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA=E2=80=8E - (215=
)
> 665-8443=E2=80=8E.
> Hopefully I'll be able to meet you all there.
> -Liz
>
> Liz Davis
> http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com
>
>
> On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 5:21 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi, Liz
> >
> > It looks like we have about six of us interested so far (from here and
> the
> > ISEN Ning). Would you recommend the Friday's Restaurant again for a
> Friday
> > at Five P.M. type of event, or should we research other places to meet?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jim Heynderickx
> >
> > On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 1:39 AM, Elizabeth Davis <lizbdavis@gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> >
> > > f you want to organize a
> > > dinner - Last year we all met on Friday evening at Friday's Restauran=
t
> at
> > > about 5pm (which is down the street from the hotel).
> > >
> > > Liz Davis
> > > Director of Academic Technology
> > > Belmont Hill School
> > > Belmont, MA
> > > @lizbdavis
> > > http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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--=20
Page Lennig
Technology Director
Waynflete School
207.774.7863x320
page_lennig@waynflete.org

**Please consider the environment before printing this email

Job Posting--Assistant Director at Global Youth Leadership Institute

Hello ISED-ers,

Please pass along to anyone you know who may be interested.

Global Youth Leadership Institute Seeks a Full-Time Assistant Director
GYLI seeks an Assistant Director to continue to develop and implement
leading-edge student/teacher programs that build transformational
leadership, global awareness and social entrepreneurship in each
participant. GYLI has maintained a vibrant sense of community since its
founding in 2002. As a positive response to the events of 9/11/2001, a
small group of educators gathered in Chicago to envision new ways of
building student and teacher leaders in schools. That vision has grown to a
unique sequence of summer institutes and year round programs that include
students and teachers from 5 continents.

GYLI currently works with over 35 schools in the US, Canada, Europe, India,
China, Costa Rica, and Nigeria. Our schools include every sector: public,
private, religious, boarding, and international. GYLI has recently adopted
a new mission to reflect its growth and development: Global Youth Leadership
Institute delivers transformative educational programs that foster global
pluralism, collaborative leadership, and environmental care, helping
students and teachers become fully engaged citizens of the world. As we
continue to reach more schools and refine our programs, GYLI will be a
platform, laboratory, and gathering point for social change through students
and teachers around the world.

Assistant Director:
GYLI seeks an Assistant Director to be based in Milwaukee who will help the
organization achieve its mission and strategic goals. The GYLI Assistant
Director oversees all aspects of the GYLI day-to-day operation including
curriculum development, enrollment, marketing and school outreach, program
logistics, staff hiring and training. The Assistant Director represents
GYLI at regional, national and international events and conferences. As the
face and voice of GYLI for many schools and organizations, the Assistant
Director must understand and embody the GYLI mission. Working closely with
the GYLI Executive Director, the Assistant Director also shapes the short
and long-term vision of GYLI and will help position the organization for
long-term sustainability.

Qualifications: Significant experience in a youth leadership program,
outdoor program or other related experience at the director or associate
director level is expected. A bachelor's degree in a related field and
fluency in two or more languages are each preferred. GYLI's enrollment and
outreach process is highly personalized and high volume. Thus we seek
candidates who can create and implement effective marketing and outreach
methods, deliver program content at workshops and institutes, and maintain
high levels of communication with current and new schools.

Additionally, the appointee is likely to be:
. A confident leader, with presence and personal
warmth
. Strong communication skills, written and oral,
informal and formal
. Skilled at managing and interpreting data and at
using current and past research to inform program and marketing decisions.
. An open, honest style
. Willingness and desire to travel in the US and
internationally.
. Someone who is accessible and personable, as well
as strategic and forward thinking; willing to be a strong ambassador and
advocate for GYLI

The expected start date of the position will be determined by the
availability of the final candidate. Interested candidates should send the
following to the address below by February 1, 2010:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. 2 employment references
4. 2 personal references

GYLI Assistant Director Job Contact:
Matt Nink, Executive Director
mnink@gyli.org 414-397-1159
Global Youth Leadership Institute
135 N. 76th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53213

Monday, December 28, 2009

Re: Who and what would you choose to help inspire a 'rethinking school' brainstor

Lucy,

Thanks for sharing the links! I listened to the second this morning and will
get to the first later today. Quite inspiring. I would love to hear Larry
Rosenstock have an extended conversation with someone like Bill Moyers. His
thinking about education is very interesting and he appears to be fearless
in expressing his thoughts. Very refreshing.

Fred

On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 11:57 PM, Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've been meaning to reply to this thread as well, and I concur about Larry
> Rosenstock. I recently attended the Breakthrough Learning conference and he
> was a featured speaker. My socks were also knocked off by Reed Hastings,
> the
> CEO of Netflix. He's been heavily involved in California schools,
> specifically charters, and I believe is on the board of KIPP.
>
> Here are a couple of videos from the event feature these two men. They are
> fairly long, so you may want to fast forward. Reed is featured at the end
> of
> the first video.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GKl_uj_LlU
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPply3vZVwM
>
> 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)
>
>
>

Re: Who and what would you choose to help inspire a 'rethinking school' brains

I am out of the office, not checking eMail, until January 4. If
necessary, you can reach some of our staff in the office December 28-30.
Happy New Year.

Re: Who and what would you choose to help inspire a 'rethinking school' brainstor

Liz,

Thanks for sharing the link. The student voices come through clearly in the
posts. My older son and I were discussion schools the other day, and he
pulled out a handbook he used in his youth counseling work. One section of
the handbook shares ideas for a 'perfect school' collected at a conference
of Washington State students from alternative high schools.

I was struck by how much their thinking aligns with what seems to be to the
model I see coalescing in the thoughts of some progressive educators.

Here are some of their voices.

"We think the perfect school would be a school where the teachers not as
much teachers as they are students, and everybody works in a group together
on the same projects. And the teachers and students would have respect for
each other."

"Student can pursue their learning in or outside of the school, in formal
course work or independent studies. In each case the student writes a
contract with a stated goal of learning."

"The governance of the schools should be handled through your subcommittees,
where anyone can join and participate."

"I want to learn history by like traveling... not traveling, but like going
on field trips, going places - museums and stuff. I don't want to learn from
a book. I want to actually do things."

EduCon 2.2 should help provide some more definition to the new model that is
struggling to emerge from the pedagogical mists.

Fred

On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Elizabeth Davis <lizbdavis@gmail.com>wrote:

> Check out this post by Chris Lehmann:
> Visions of School The Student
> Perspective<
> http://practicaltheory.org/serendipity/index.php?/archives/1214-Visions-of-School-The-Student-Perspective.html
> >
> -Liz
>
> Liz Davis
> http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com
>
>
>

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Re: Who and what would you choose to help inspire a 'rethinking school' brainstor

I've been meaning to reply to this thread as well, and I concur about Larry
Rosenstock. I recently attended the Breakthrough Learning conference and he
was a featured speaker. My socks were also knocked off by Reed Hastings, th=
e
CEO of Netflix. He's been heavily involved in California schools,
specifically charters, and I believe is on the board of KIPP.

Here are a couple of videos from the event feature these two men. They are
fairly long, so you may want to fast forward. Reed is featured at the end o=
f
the first video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D1GKl_uj_LlU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DpPply3vZVwM

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)

On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 5:59 AM, Laurie Bartels <
laurie_bartels@ryecountryday.org> wrote:

> Been meaning to reply to this imagination challenge for awhile!
>
> The first question is easy to address. I would include:
> =95 students (I have a few in mind but for privacy's sake will not
> include their names)
> =95 the MS learning specialist at my school (ditto on the name)
> =95 [ http://www.drhallowell.com/ ]Edward Hallowell
> =95 Arnold Wasserman of [ http://www.ideafactory.com/home/home.asp=
]The
> Idea Factory)
> =95 Randy Fielding or Prakash Nair from [
> http://www.designshare.com/index.php/home ]DesignShare
> =95 Larry Rosenstock, founding principal of [
> http://www.hightechhigh.org/about/ ]High Tech High
> =95 a number of the folks who participate on this listserv and the=
[
> http://isenet.ning.com/ ]isenet.ning
> =95 [ http://www.sirkenrobinson.com/ ]Ken Robinson
> =95 others whose names will likely come to my mind days or weeks f=
rom
> now!
>
> And in case you are wondering if I realize that a number of the above
> people are known for their accomplishments in areas outside of Fred's
> specific query, my reply is "yes". Also, Fred did say "imagine that you
> had a really big budget."
>
> As to the second question, I haven't compiled that list yet, though I
> would add to the question: What would you recommend the participants read
> and/or watch AND/OR VISIT in preparation for participating in the redesig=
n
> effort?
>
> Cheers,
> Laurie
>
>
>
> A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes=
:
> >Imagine you were asked to lead a serious group brainstorming effort to
> >improve education by redesigning our schools to take better advantage of
> >computers, digital devices, Web 2.0 technologies, and social media.
> >Say, for arguments sake, that the effort was something equivalent to 189=
3
> >Committee of Ten on Secondary School Studies which developed many of the
> >practices which still characterize our schools.
> >(See http://bit.ly/6NbBoG for the Committee of Ten's report.)
> >Now also imagine that you had a really big budget.
> >Who would you invite to come help your group do the best possible job wi=
th
> >the redesign effort?
> >What would you recommend the participants read and/or watch in preparati=
on
> >for participating in the redesign effort?
> >Thanks,
> >Fred
> >--
> >Fred Bartels
> >Dir. of Info. Tech.
> >Rye Country Day School
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Re: Who and what would you choose to help inspire a 'rethinking school' brainstor

Check out this post by Chris Lehmann:
Visions of School The Student
Perspective<http://practicaltheory.org/serendipity/index.php?/archives/1214-Visions-of-School-The-Student-Perspective.html>
-Liz

Liz Davis
http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com

On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Fred Bartels <fredbartels@gmail.com> wrote:

> Bill, Laurie and Bram,
>
> Thanks so much for sharing your recommendations! Wow, lots to check out and
> think about. Bram, any chance you could provide brief summaries of the
> books
> you mentioned?
>
> I'd have them read (as Dr. Anne Lieberman, NCREST, had us read):
>
> * "The Creation of Settings and the Future Societies" by Seymour Sarason
> * "Images of Organization" by Gareth Morgan
> * "Speaking Truth to Power" by Aaron Wildavsky
>
>
> --
> Fred Bartels
> Dir. of Info. Tech.
> Rye Country Day School
>
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Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Hi Jim,
It isn't fancy, but it* *worked pretty well last year. It is down the stree=
t
from the Windsor Hotel where most people stay. They have an upstairs area
where we put a bunch of tables together. Here is the restaurant info: *TGI
Fridays* 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA=E2=80=8E - (215) =
665-8443=E2=80=8E.
Hopefully I'll be able to meet you all there.
-Liz

Liz Davis
http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com

On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 5:21 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com> wrote=
:

> Hi, Liz
>
> It looks like we have about six of us interested so far (from here and th=
e
> ISEN Ning). Would you recommend the Friday's Restaurant again for a Frid=
ay
> at Five P.M. type of event, or should we research other places to meet?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jim Heynderickx
>
> On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 1:39 AM, Elizabeth Davis <lizbdavis@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
>
> > f you want to organize a
> > dinner - Last year we all met on Friday evening at Friday's Restaurant =
at
> > about 5pm (which is down the street from the hotel).
> >
> > Liz Davis
> > Director of Academic Technology
> > Belmont Hill School
> > Belmont, MA
> > @lizbdavis
> > http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com
> >
> >
> >
>
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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Hi, Liz

It looks like we have about six of us interested so far (from here and the
ISEN Ning). Would you recommend the Friday's Restaurant again for a Friday
at Five P.M. type of event, or should we research other places to meet?

Thanks!

Jim Heynderickx

On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 1:39 AM, Elizabeth Davis <lizbdavis@gmail.com>wrote:

> f you want to organize a
> dinner - Last year we all met on Friday evening at Friday's Restaurant at
> about 5pm (which is down the street from the hotel).
>
> Liz Davis
> Director of Academic Technology
> Belmont Hill School
> Belmont, MA
> @lizbdavis
> http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com
>
>
>

Friday, December 25, 2009

Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

I'll be there as well! Looking forward to seeing everyone. This will be my
third Educon and it is a conference I love. I am facilitating a conversation
on "Filter Failure - Getting to the Good stuff" a discussion about
strategies for managing information overload.

There is lots of time to check in and meet people - particularly at lunches.
On Friday night there is a reception at the Science museum and on Saturday
night they have Philly Cheese steaks at SLA and then they reserve a private
room at a local bar for people to socialize. If you want to organize a
dinner - Last year we all met on Friday evening at Friday's Restaurant at
about 5pm (which is down the street from the hotel).

I created an educon Twitter list here:
http://twitter.com/lizbdavis/educon2-2
Please let me know if you would like me to add you to it.
Looking forward to seeing lots of you there.
-Liz

Liz Davis
Director of Academic Technology
Belmont Hill School
Belmont, MA
@lizbdavis
http://www.edtechpower.blogspot.com

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Bill Fitzgerald <dwfitzgerald@yahoo.com>wrote:

> I'll be there as well; I'm also facilitating a conversation.
>
> Look forward to meeting people f2f!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com>
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Sent: Thu, December 24, 2009 8:04:32 AM
> Subject: Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?
>
> I'll be there and am also co-leading a conversation about our inquiry-based
> elementary science curriculum. We currently self-publish this and are
> looking to develop digital tools to accompany the curriculum. We are
> currently writing an NSF proposal for this and I am hoping to get feedback
> from practitioners on what sorts of resources would be helpful to them.
>
> I've heard so many positive things about Educon. I'm looking forward to
> this
> experience and to possibly meeting some of you!
>
> 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)
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:33 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi, All
> >
> > I plan to go to Educon 2.2 (http://educon22.wikispaces.com/) where I
> have
> > a
> > "conversation" I'm leading. (See below.)
> >
> > I'm wondering how many other ISED-L and ISEN ning members will be at
> > Educon,
> > and if it's worth arranging a dinner or get together for the group? We
> did
> > the same at NAIS a couple of years ago.
> >
> > Let me know if there is interest.
> >
> > Jim Heynderickx
> > Director of Technology
> > American School in London
> >
> > *
> > Many to Many-- How Entire School Communities Can Collaborate*
> >
> > Presenter: Jim Heynderickx
> > Presenter Affiliation: Director of Technology, American School in London
> >
> > Conversational Focus/Audience: All School Levels
> >
> > Conversation Description: Clay Shirky has published and presented on
> > several
> > interesting concepts about how the Internet can enable "many to many"
> > communications and support. He has also noted that technology tools
> become
> > socially interesting when they become technologically boring. The main
> idea
> > of this conversation is to discover if his ideas are becoming apparent in
> > our schools, and specific ways that we could foster their growth. In this
> > context, we will also review the problems with type of change, and how
> some
> > long-term beliefs and structures may need to be reviewed.
> >
> > Conversational Practice: I'd like this section to have an opening 20-30
> > minute presentation of the core "many to many" concepts that apply to
> > schools and learning. This presentation should identify two to four core
> > types of change, and offer some examples of tools or processes that
> > facilitate their evolution. The second half of the session should be a
> > conversation, in that all members of the group should share their own
> > examples, concerns and experiences in these areas. The presentation and a
> > summary of the discussion can be published online afterwards.
> >
> > Website: I would hold the conversation materials at
> > http://www.k12converge.com
> >
> > [ 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
> >
>
> [ 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
>
>
>
>
>
> [ 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
>

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Apologies to everyone on the list. I meant to send this directly to Lucy.
Jim Lerman

-----Original Message-----
>From: James Lerman <pronto30@earthlink.net>
>Sent: Dec 24, 2009 7:04 PM
>To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>Subject: Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?
>
>Hi Lucy,
>I'm planning to be at Educon too and look forward to seeing you again. I'm currently involved in an incredible hs science program that trains currently working teachers to become teachers of physics, chem, and bio. We teach physics to 9th graders, chem to 10th, and bio to 11th. Students who want to take AP can take AP physics in 10th, AP chem in llth, and AP bio in 12th. It's called the Progressive Science Initiative and was developed at a NJ HS over the past 10 years. Results have been phenomenal.
>We just started this past summer with a cohort of 42 hs teachers from Newark, Paterson, and Jersey City NJ. They are teaching 1245 ninth graders in 21 high schools now. Of this group, nearly 40% have responded to a written survey saying they plan to take AP physics as sophomores. The curriculum is very inquiry-based, social constructivist, and highly technological. All the materials and lessons are online and we also self-publish in hard copy for the students (many of whom who lack access at home). I too am working on an NSF proposal to help support (and research/validate/document PSI). Would love to talk about what we're doing.
>Happy holidays and best wishes.
>Jim Lerman
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com>
>>Sent: Dec 24, 2009 11:04 AM
>>To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>>Subject: Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?
>>
>>I'll be there and am also co-leading a conversation about our inquiry-based
>>elementary science curriculum. We currently self-publish this and are
>>looking to develop digital tools to accompany the curriculum. We are
>>currently writing an NSF proposal for this and I am hoping to get feedback
>>from practitioners on what sorts of resources would be helpful to them.
>>
>>I've heard so many positive things about Educon. I'm looking forward to this
>>experience and to possibly meeting some of you!
>>
>>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)
>>
>>
>>On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:33 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, All
>>>
>>> I plan to go to Educon 2.2 (http://educon22.wikispaces.com/) where I have
>>> a
>>> "conversation" I'm leading. (See below.)
>>>
>>> I'm wondering how many other ISED-L and ISEN ning members will be at
>>> Educon,
>>> and if it's worth arranging a dinner or get together for the group? We did
>>> the same at NAIS a couple of years ago.
>>>
>>> Let me know if there is interest.
>>>
>>> Jim Heynderickx
>>> Director of Technology
>>> American School in London
>>>
>>> *
>>> Many to Many-- How Entire School Communities Can Collaborate*
>>>
>>> Presenter: Jim Heynderickx
>>> Presenter Affiliation: Director of Technology, American School in London
>>>
>>> Conversational Focus/Audience: All School Levels
>>>
>>> Conversation Description: Clay Shirky has published and presented on
>>> several
>>> interesting concepts about how the Internet can enable "many to many"
>>> communications and support. He has also noted that technology tools become
>>> socially interesting when they become technologically boring. The main idea
>>> of this conversation is to discover if his ideas are becoming apparent in
>>> our schools, and specific ways that we could foster their growth. In this
>>> context, we will also review the problems with type of change, and how some
>>> long-term beliefs and structures may need to be reviewed.
>>>
>>> Conversational Practice: I'd like this section to have an opening 20-30
>>> minute presentation of the core "many to many" concepts that apply to
>>> schools and learning. This presentation should identify two to four core
>>> types of change, and offer some examples of tools or processes that
>>> facilitate their evolution. The second half of the session should be a
>>> conversation, in that all members of the group should share their own
>>> examples, concerns and experiences in these areas. The presentation and a
>>> summary of the discussion can be published online afterwards.
>>>
>>> Website: I would hold the conversation materials at
>>> http://www.k12converge.com
>>>
>>> [ 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
>>>
>>
>>[ 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
>
>[ 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: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Hi Lucy,
I'm planning to be at Educon too and look forward to seeing you again. I'm currently involved in an incredible hs science program that trains currently working teachers to become teachers of physics, chem, and bio. We teach physics to 9th graders, chem to 10th, and bio to 11th. Students who want to take AP can take AP physics in 10th, AP chem in llth, and AP bio in 12th. It's called the Progressive Science Initiative and was developed at a NJ HS over the past 10 years. Results have been phenomenal.
We just started this past summer with a cohort of 42 hs teachers from Newark, Paterson, and Jersey City NJ. They are teaching 1245 ninth graders in 21 high schools now. Of this group, nearly 40% have responded to a written survey saying they plan to take AP physics as sophomores. The curriculum is very inquiry-based, social constructivist, and highly technological. All the materials and lessons are online and we also self-publish in hard copy for the students (many of whom who lack access at home). I too am working on an NSF proposal to help support (and research/validate/document PSI). Would love to talk about what we're doing.
Happy holidays and best wishes.
Jim Lerman

-----Original Message-----
>From: Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com>
>Sent: Dec 24, 2009 11:04 AM
>To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>Subject: Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?
>
>I'll be there and am also co-leading a conversation about our inquiry-based
>elementary science curriculum. We currently self-publish this and are
>looking to develop digital tools to accompany the curriculum. We are
>currently writing an NSF proposal for this and I am hoping to get feedback
>from practitioners on what sorts of resources would be helpful to them.
>
>I've heard so many positive things about Educon. I'm looking forward to this
>experience and to possibly meeting some of you!
>
>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)
>
>
>On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:33 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi, All
>>
>> I plan to go to Educon 2.2 (http://educon22.wikispaces.com/) where I have
>> a
>> "conversation" I'm leading. (See below.)
>>
>> I'm wondering how many other ISED-L and ISEN ning members will be at
>> Educon,
>> and if it's worth arranging a dinner or get together for the group? We did
>> the same at NAIS a couple of years ago.
>>
>> Let me know if there is interest.
>>
>> Jim Heynderickx
>> Director of Technology
>> American School in London
>>
>> *
>> Many to Many-- How Entire School Communities Can Collaborate*
>>
>> Presenter: Jim Heynderickx
>> Presenter Affiliation: Director of Technology, American School in London
>>
>> Conversational Focus/Audience: All School Levels
>>
>> Conversation Description: Clay Shirky has published and presented on
>> several
>> interesting concepts about how the Internet can enable "many to many"
>> communications and support. He has also noted that technology tools become
>> socially interesting when they become technologically boring. The main idea
>> of this conversation is to discover if his ideas are becoming apparent in
>> our schools, and specific ways that we could foster their growth. In this
>> context, we will also review the problems with type of change, and how some
>> long-term beliefs and structures may need to be reviewed.
>>
>> Conversational Practice: I'd like this section to have an opening 20-30
>> minute presentation of the core "many to many" concepts that apply to
>> schools and learning. This presentation should identify two to four core
>> types of change, and offer some examples of tools or processes that
>> facilitate their evolution. The second half of the session should be a
>> conversation, in that all members of the group should share their own
>> examples, concerns and experiences in these areas. The presentation and a
>> summary of the discussion can be published online afterwards.
>>
>> Website: I would hold the conversation materials at
>> http://www.k12converge.com
>>
>> [ 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
>>
>
>[ 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: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

I'll be there as well; I'm also facilitating a conversation.

Look forward to meeting people f2f!

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message ----
From: Lucy Gray <elemenous@gmail.com>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Thu, December 24, 2009 8:04:32 AM
Subject: Re: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

I'll be there and am also co-leading a conversation about our inquiry-based
elementary science curriculum. We currently self-publish this and are
looking to develop digital tools to accompany the curriculum. We are
currently writing an NSF proposal for this and I am hoping to get feedback
from practitioners on what sorts of resources would be helpful to them.

I've heard so many positive things about Educon. I'm looking forward to this
experience and to possibly meeting some of you!

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)

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:33 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com> wrote:

Re: sorry about the email

I'm away from School until Tuesday, the 30th.
If your message is urgent, please call 995-7308.
Thanks.

Thank you.

Re: sorry about the email

The original post certainly gave everyone some food for thought. Not to
worry, my computer has plenty of cookies for me.

A wonderful holiday season to all.

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On Thu, 24 Dec 2009, Doug and Gloria Kerin wrote:

> Darn it, no dinner. Maybe next year. Merry Christmas all.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sidney Rodnunsky"
> <wonderfulschool@hotmail.com>
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:28 AM
> Subject: Re: sorry about the email
>
>
> You mean that it was a mistake! 1,546 of us were planning to come.
>
> Just teasing!
>
> Merry Christmas
> Sidney
>
>
>> Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:24:30 -0500
>> From: susanferris123@gmail.com
>> Subject: sorry about the email
>> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>>
>> Sorry about the email---
>> Not sure how ISED got on the list of folks for Christmas dinner!
>> Susan Ferris
>>
>> --
>> Susan Ferris Rights
>> susanferris123@gmail.com
>> 908-568-1884
>>
>> [ 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
>
> [ 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
>
> [ 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: sorry about the email

Darn it, no dinner. Maybe next year. Merry Christmas all.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sidney Rodnunsky" <wonderfulschool@hotmail.com>
To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:28 AM
Subject: Re: sorry about the email

You mean that it was a mistake! 1,546 of us were planning to come.

Just teasing!

Merry Christmas
Sidney

> Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:24:30 -0500
> From: susanferris123@gmail.com
> Subject: sorry about the email
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>
> Sorry about the email---
> Not sure how ISED got on the list of folks for Christmas dinner!
> Susan Ferris
>
> --
> Susan Ferris Rights
> susanferris123@gmail.com
> 908-568-1884
>
> [ 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

[ 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: ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

I've heard so many positive things about Educon. I'm looking forward to this
experience and to possibly meeting some of you!

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)

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:33 AM, Jim Heynderickx <jheynder@gmail.com> wrote:

ISED-L Gathering at Educon 2.2?

Hi, All

I plan to go to Educon 2.2 (http://educon22.wikispaces.com/) where I have a
"conversation" I'm leading. (See below.)

I'm wondering how many other ISED-L and ISEN ning members will be at Educon,
and if it's worth arranging a dinner or get together for the group? We did
the same at NAIS a couple of years ago.

Let me know if there is interest.

Jim Heynderickx
Director of Technology
American School in London

*
Many to Many-- How Entire School Communities Can Collaborate*

Presenter: Jim Heynderickx
Presenter Affiliation: Director of Technology, American School in London

Conversational Focus/Audience: All School Levels

Conversation Description: Clay Shirky has published and presented on several
interesting concepts about how the Internet can enable "many to many"
communications and support. He has also noted that technology tools become
socially interesting when they become technologically boring. The main idea
of this conversation is to discover if his ideas are becoming apparent in
our schools, and specific ways that we could foster their growth. In this
context, we will also review the problems with type of change, and how some
long-term beliefs and structures may need to be reviewed.

Conversational Practice: I'd like this section to have an opening 20-30
minute presentation of the core "many to many" concepts that apply to
schools and learning. This presentation should identify two to four core
types of change, and offer some examples of tools or processes that
facilitate their evolution. The second half of the session should be a
conversation, in that all members of the group should share their own
examples, concerns and experiences in these areas. The presentation and a
summary of the discussion can be published online afterwards.

Website: I would hold the conversation materials at
http://www.k12converge.com

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Re: sorry about the email

I was going to bring the wine!

Beth Lynne Ritter-Guth
Educational Communication and Technology Facilitator
The Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Road
Box 800
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-4445
http://hotchkiss.org
http://hotchkissedtech.blogspot.com

Please consider the environment before printing this email
-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Sidney =
Rodnunsky
Sent: Thu 12/24/2009 2:28 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: sorry about the email
=20
You mean that it was a mistake! 1,546 of us were planning to come.

Just teasing!

Merry Christmas
Sidney

> Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:24:30 -0500
> From: susanferris123@gmail.com
> Subject: sorry about the email
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>=20
> Sorry about the email---
> Not sure how ISED got on the list of folks for Christmas dinner!
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Re: sorry about the email

You mean that it was a mistake! 1=2C546 of us were planning to come.

Just teasing!

Merry Christmas
Sidney

> Date: Wed=2C 23 Dec 2009 23:24:30 -0500
> From: susanferris123@gmail.com
> Subject: sorry about the email
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
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Re: sorry about the email

Rats! Was looking forward to the cookies :) Have a Happy!

-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Ferris [mailto:susanferris123@gmail.com]
Sent: Wed 12/23/2009 9:24 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: sorry about the email
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Sorry about the email---
Not sure how ISED got on the list of folks for Christmas dinner!
Susan Ferris

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sorry about the email

Sorry about the email---
Not sure how ISED got on the list of folks for Christmas dinner!
Susan Ferris

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Re: saturday

Glen Urquhart School is on holiday from December 24th, 2009 though the end
of the year. We will return on January 4th, 2010. Please feel free to
leave a message. Best wishes, Beth

saturday

Hi there---

Planning to see you all on Sat in the afternoon.
Be here by like 1 or so.

We are swimming in cookies and candy so you need not bring any---
this is the banner year
of homemade cookies from all our work places! S

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Re: Convert PPT to Video and add music

Have you considered using MS Producer? That's what it was designed for...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/technologies/producer.mspx

Bob Hendricks
Stafford, VA

Re: Online data vaulting

I know Mike Pilsch here at Fay been testing the Barracuda online as well and
he's sold. It has been a very good experience.
-Ann

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 12:23 PM, Chris Russell <crussell@maimonides.org>wrote:

> Is anyone using online data vaulting for backups? Any recommendations
> would be helpful.
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Chris Russell
> Director of Technology
> Maimonides School
> 617-232-4452x426
>
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Re: Convert PPT to Video and add music

Bernadette,
I didn't catch if anybody else has already shared this answer.

Microsoft offers a FREE software package called Producer for =
PowerPoint.
It works essentially very much like MovieMaker. You pull in the slides =
you
want to use and then can easily add titling and soundtrack. Just do a =
quick
search for Producer for PowerPoint and you can download it from MS.

Dan Berger
Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital
Washington, DC

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Anderson, Stefan
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 12:32 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Convert PPT to Video and add music

I would recommend Camtasia Studio. It can be used to record the action =
on
your computer screen, plus it comes with a plug in for PowerPoint to =
turn a
presentation into a video file (including all animations, transitions, =
and
sound). You can also easily add sound to the presentation after you have
converted it with Camtasia using the same software.

http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp

Stefan Anderson
Head of School

Conserve School - One semester can make a world of difference!
Inspiring high school juniors to environmental stewardship through their
participation with the Conserve School semester.=20

5400 N. Black Oak Lake Rd., Land O' Lakes, WI 54540

Phone: (715) 547-1308=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Fax: (715) 547-1386
www.ConserveSchool.org=20

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Bernadette Roche
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:45 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Convert PPT to Video and add music

Anyone know a quick and easy way to convert a ppt to a video format that
I can add music to without too much distortion to the text and photos?
TIA!

=20

Bernadette Roche

=20

Director of Technology

Oakhill Day School

www.oakhilldayschool.org

bernadette.roche@oakhilldayschool.org

816.436.6228

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Re: Online data vaulting

We've been using Barracuda's backup/disaster recovery service for the last
45 days. We backup 'all' our data to a local appliance. Our most critical
data is uploaded to 2 offsite data centers. So far so good... Offsite
storage runs $50 per 100GB a month.

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Chris Russell <crussell@maimonides.org>wrote:

--
A. Popoola

Online data vaulting

Is anyone using online data vaulting for backups? Any recommendations
would be helpful.

Thank you

Chris Russell
Director of Technology
Maimonides School
617-232-4452x426

Re: Online data vaulting

I will be out of town through December 29 with limited access to email. I
will respond to your message when I return. If you would like immediate
assistance, please contact my assistant, Naoko Nakamoto, at
naoko.nakamoto@chadwickschool.org. Thank you!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Focus on Living: Touring HIV/AIDS educational exhibit

Reservations are being accepted for the touring educational exhibit,
"Focus on Living: Portraits of Americans with HIV/AIDS."

To learn more about the touring educational exhibit, Focus on Living, =
visit:=20
http://www.focusonliving.org

Focus on Living showcases sixteen Americans living with HIV and AIDS and =

offers schools an important resource for HIV/AIDS education.

This touring exhibit is based on the book, Focus on Living, (University =
of=20
Massachusetts Press) by photographer/writer, Roslyn Banish.

Focus on Living combines compelling photographs and first-person =
accounts to=20
document the feelings and experiences of a wide range of Americans =
carrying=20
the HIV virus. Men and women speak candidly about their lives, their=20
relationships, and how they have come to terms with the presence of this =

chronic and potentially deadly disease.

For information: Contact: ChrisComm Management: 570-675-4933;=20
chriscom@microserve.net

" ... Banish's unadorned portraits, often shot at her subjects' homes, =
are=20
subtle and dignified, and the narratives have a lucid strength, even in=20
despair. . further breaking the silence and statistics that surround =
people=20
living with HIV and AIDS. " - from Publishers Weekly

"The "Focus on Living" exhibit was very well received by the student =
body.=20
It was a very powerful and personable way to reach young people =
regarding=20
AIDS and its impact on everyday human beings without actually lecturing=20
them. This exhibit enabled the student to be the seeker of knowledge, =
rather=20
than a passive recipient of it." - University of Minnesota, Student =
Health.=20
Crookston, MN

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