Independent School Educators' List (ISED-L): April 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Re: One True Media

I second the Voice Thread recommendation. We recently used it for
global collaboration in three different grade levels - and three
different continents. You can see what we did with it using these
links:

http://voicethread.com/share/1088459/

http://voicethread.com/share/1068534/

http://voicethread.com/share/1089768/

Although they state there is school pricing, we've done everything with
just one login at each school.

Bernadette Roche

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

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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Lucy Gray
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 12:35 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: One True Media

Have you looked at VoiceThread?

http://voicethread.com/about/k12/
http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/

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, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Karen Douse <douse@harpethhall.org>
wrote:

> Hi all - We are looking for a program/online service similar to
Photostory
> that allows students to work collaboratively. We had a few students
who
> used One True Media on a recent project and loved the collaborative
feature.
> However, OTM charges per
> download and they don't seem to have any school pricing. Anything
similar
> that is either free or offers a school subscription?
>
> Thanks - Karen
>
> Karen Douse
> Director of Library and Information Services
> Ann Scott Carell Library
> 615-346-0116
> Harpeth Hall School
> www.harpethhall.org
> "Harpeth Hall educates young women to think critically, to lead
> confidently, and to live honorably."
>
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Re: One True Media

We have used Mixbook, too. Here is an example:

http://hotchkissmedia.org/Levithan/poetry.html
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Behalf Of Bernadette Roche [Bernadette.Roche@oakhilldayschool.org]
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 2:10 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: One True Media

http://voicethread.com/share/1088459/

http://voicethread.com/share/1068534/

http://voicethread.com/share/1089768/

Although they state there is school pricing, we've done everything with
just one login at each school.

Bernadette Roche

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

Have you looked at VoiceThread?

http://voicethread.com/about/k12/
http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/

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, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Karen Douse <douse@harpethhall.org>
wrote:

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Re: One True Media

Have you looked at VoiceThread?

http://voicethread.com/about/k12/
http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/

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, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Karen Douse <douse@harpethhall.org> wrote:

> Hi all - We are looking for a program/online service similar to Photostory
> that allows students to work collaboratively. We had a few students who
> used One True Media on a recent project and loved the collaborative feature.
> However, OTM charges per
> download and they don't seem to have any school pricing. Anything similar
> that is either free or offers a school subscription?
>
> Thanks - Karen
>
> Karen Douse
> Director of Library and Information Services
> Ann Scott Carell Library
> 615-346-0116
> Harpeth Hall School
> www.harpethhall.org
> "Harpeth Hall educates young women to think critically, to lead
> confidently, and to live honorably."
>
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One True Media

Hi all - We are looking for a program/online service similar to Photostory that allows students to work collaboratively. We had a few students who used One True Media on a recent project and loved the collaborative feature. However, OTM charges per
download and they don't seem to have any school pricing. Anything similar that is either free or offers a school subscription?

Thanks - Karen

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

Re: printers v. copiers

Please try this link as it should have some sources that are useful to you
in regard to this issue:

<http://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&q=%28printer+OR+printers%29+
and+%28copier+OR+copiers%29+and+%28green+OR+environment+OR+economical+
OR+savings+OR+ecology+OR+cheapest%29&btnG=Search&as_sdt=
800000000000&as_ylo=&as_vis=0>

A shorter URL for the above link:

<http://tinyurl.com/27j62q2>

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Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
jwne@temple.edu
<http://daviddillard.businesscard2.com>
Net-Gold
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/net-gold>
Index: <http://tinyurl.com/myxb4w>
<http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/net-gold.html>
<http://groups.google.com/group/net-gold?hl=en>
General Internet & Print Resources
<http://guides.temple.edu/general-internet>
COUNTRIES
<http://guides.temple.edu/general-country-info>
EMPLOYMENT
<http://guides.temple.edu/EMPLOYMENT>
TOURISM
<http://guides.temple.edu/tourism>
DISABILITIES
http://guides.temple.edu/DISABILITIES
INDOOR GARDENING
<http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/IndoorGardeningUrban/>
Educator-Gold
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Educator-Gold/>
K12ADMINLIFE
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K12AdminLIFE/>
RUSSELL CONWELL CENTER SUBJECT GUIDE
http://guides.temple.edu/Russell-Conwell-Center
THE COLLEGE LEARNING CENTER
<http://tinyurl.com/yae7w79>
Nina Dillard's Photographs on Net-Gold
http://tinyurl.com/36qd2o
and also http://gallery.me.com/neemers1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neemers/
Net-Gold Membership Required to View Photos on Net-Gold
Twitter: davidpdillard

Bushell, R. & Sheldon, P. (eds),
Wellness and Tourism: Mind, Body, Spirit,
Place, New York: Cognizant Communication Books.
Wellness Tourism: Bibliographic and Webliographic Essay
David P. Dillard
<http://tinyurl.com/p63whl>
<http://tinyurl.com/ou53aw>

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Improve Your Chances for Indoor Gardening Success
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/IndoorGardeningUrban/
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https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/sport-med.html
http://groups.google.com/group/sport-med
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/healthrecsport/
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http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/health-recreation-sports-tourism.html

> From: A forum for independent school educators
> [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Chimes
> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:36 AM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: printers v. copiers
>
> Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of using
> a printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there
> are a few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an ink-jet
> or laser printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w
> and most of our printers color capable affect the equation? And for a
> question like this, I would define the word "economics" broadly enough
> to include environmental repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, but
> I'm wondering if anyone has pertinent information. Thanks.

> Michael Chimes
> Director of Academic Technology
> College Counselor
> Gill St. Bernard's School
> Gladstone, NJ 07934
> (908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
> (908) 234-2496 (fax)

Re: printers v. copiers

We moved our student printing from LaserJet printers to Canon MFP(s)
last year. As you stated below there are many variables to consider
that can be school specific.

Last year our students were able to print to 60 printers across the
campus including 1 dedicated student copier. This year we reduced the
number of printers to 5 MFP(s) and added color scanning services.

The cost of student printing in the past was about $24000 when including
toner, maintenance, printer rotation, routing software and the single
copier lease. The cost of the 5 MFP(s) with toner/maintenance and lease
will be about $19000. Although we have seen a slight savings I find the
true benefit in increased uptime, outsourced maintenance and a fixed
replacement schedule. We have also seen a reduction in printing and the
elimination of misprints to the wrong printer.

The numbers above do not include faculty/staff copiers/printers or color
MFP(s) and large format printers in our labs.=20

Jason Hyams
Director of Technology
St. Agnes Academy

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Chimes
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 7:36 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: printers v. copiers

Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of using
a printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there
are a few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an ink-jet
or laser printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w
and most of our printers color capable affect the equation? And for a
question like this, I would define the word "economics" broadly enough
to include environmental repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, but
I'm wondering if anyone has pertinent information. Thanks.

=20

Michael Chimes

Director of Academic Technology

College Counselor

Gill St. Bernard's School

Gladstone, NJ 07934

(908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)

(908) 234-2496 (fax)

=20

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Re: printers v. copiers

I know! I have seen the same thing in the research and the only way I can =
explain it is the cost of the contact on the copier. We aren't even =
exceeding the monthly allowance most months so that isn't even a contributi=
ng factor. I'll admit to being very, very shocked when I ran the numbers =
and when this copier contract expires we are going to look long and hard =
before we sign another one!

Sister Elizabeth

>>> "Backon, Joel" <jbackon@choate.edu> 4/30/2010 10:11 AM >>>
Sister Elizabeth,

I can't argue with your own numbers and experience, but they are inconsiste=
nt with much of the research on this topic over the past ten years. It's =
been five years since I have looked closely at printing costs, but =
industry standards at the time indicated that large copiers produce B&W =
copies at less than $.01 per page (color at $.05 per page) and ink jet =
printers cost about $.15 per page. Those numbers are fairly consistent =
with our own experience. Granted, the more volume you produce on the large =
machines, the lower the unit cost. I would go back to your copier vendor =
and inquire about higher monthly thresholds if you feel you are paying a =
high premium for copies over and above your monthly limit.

Joel

--=20
Joel Backon
Director of Academic Technology / History
Choate Rosemary Hall
333 Christian St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-697-2514

On Apr 30, 2010, at 9:07 AM, Sister Elizabeth wrote:

> I've done the arithmetic here. We have a big copier, color and black =
and white, a few medium size color laser printers and many black and white =
laser and color ink jets.
>=20
> The copier is the most expensive. It is under a lease contract that is =
set up so that we only pay extra if we go over the contracted number of =
copies. It is still the most expensive way to reproduce things. From =
there it goes down just like you would expect, color ink jet, color laser =
and black and white laser.
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Sister Elizabeth
> Powhatan School
>>>> Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com> 04/30/2010 8:48 AM >>>
> I'm currently in the process of evaluating our printing strategy as =
well.
> Doing a lot of research into the feasibility of phasing out shared color
> printers and transitioning to color multifunction printers/devices. The
> MFP's present the possibility of much savings; as opposed to have =
multiple
> printers scattered around the school.
>=20
> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Michael Chimes <MChimes@gsbschool.org>wr=
ote:
>=20
>> Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of =
using
>> a printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there
>> are a few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an =
ink-jet
>> or laser printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w
>> and most of our printers color capable affect the equation? And for a
>> question like this, I would define the word "economics" broadly enough
>> to include environmental repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, =
but
>> I'm wondering if anyone has pertinent information. Thanks.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Michael Chimes
>>=20
>> Director of Academic Technology
>>=20
>> College Counselor
>>=20
>> Gill St. Bernard's School
>>=20
>> Gladstone, NJ 07934
>>=20
>> (908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
>>=20
>> (908) 234-2496 (fax)
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
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>=20
>=20
>=20
> --=20
> A. Popoola
>=20
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Re: printers v. copiers

Sister Elizabeth,

I can't argue with your own numbers and experience, but they are inconsiste=
nt with much of the research on this topic over the past ten years. It's be=
en five years since I have looked closely at printing costs, but industry s=
tandards at the time indicated that large copiers produce B&W copies at les=
s than $.01 per page (color at $.05 per page) and ink jet printers cost abo=
ut $.15 per page. Those numbers are fairly consistent with our own experien=
ce. Granted, the more volume you produce on the large machines, the lower t=
he unit cost. I would go back to your copier vendor and inquire about highe=
r monthly thresholds if you feel you are paying a high premium for copies o=
ver and above your monthly limit.

Joel

--=20
Joel Backon
Director of Academic Technology / History
Choate Rosemary Hall
333 Christian St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-697-2514

On Apr 30, 2010, at 9:07 AM, Sister Elizabeth wrote:

> I've done the arithmetic here. We have a big copier, color and black and=
white, a few medium size color laser printers and many black and white las=
er and color ink jets.
>=20
> The copier is the most expensive. It is under a lease contract that is s=
et up so that we only pay extra if we go over the contracted number of copi=
es. It is still the most expensive way to reproduce things. From there it=
goes down just like you would expect, color ink jet, color laser and black=
and white laser.
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Sister Elizabeth
> Powhatan School
>>>> Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com> 04/30/2010 8:48 AM >>>
> I'm currently in the process of evaluating our printing strategy as well.
> Doing a lot of research into the feasibility of phasing out shared color
> printers and transitioning to color multifunction printers/devices. The
> MFP's present the possibility of much savings; as opposed to have multipl=
e
> printers scattered around the school.
>=20
> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Michael Chimes <MChimes@gsbschool.org>wr=
ote:
>=20
>> Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of using
>> a printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there
>> are a few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an ink-jet
>> or laser printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w
>> and most of our printers color capable affect the equation? And for a
>> question like this, I would define the word "economics" broadly enough
>> to include environmental repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, but
>> I'm wondering if anyone has pertinent information. Thanks.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Michael Chimes
>>=20
>> Director of Academic Technology
>>=20
>> College Counselor
>>=20
>> Gill St. Bernard's School
>>=20
>> Gladstone, NJ 07934
>>=20
>> (908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
>>=20
>> (908) 234-2496 (fax)
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
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>>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
> --=20
> A. Popoola
>=20
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Re: printers v. copiers

Alex,

Thanks for sharing your analysis...

I've been looking at the ColorQube with its solid ink technology as well...
We have a number of Phaser 8560's in our environment and have been, for the
most part, very satisfied with their performance. However, we discovered
that laminating outputs from the solid ink devices does not quite work.
That's the main drawback for our teachers. I'm highly considering the
BizHubs...

On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 8:43 AM, Podchaski, Alex <
alex.podchaski@oakknoll.org> wrote:

> We have been examining our printing/copying performance all year. We began
> with a physical inventory of all printers and copiers, taking a look at
> purchase prices, lease contracts, and ink costs. We then installed the free
> version of PaperCut Print Logger (www.papercut.com), and have been running
> that for almost 15 months now. For our networked printers, we have data that
> can be used to determine cost per printed page, which devices receive the
> most usage, and which users are the most prolific printers. We also recently
> hooked up our copiers that are capable to the network to turn them into
> printers. Looking at the costs, our copiers print at significantly reduced
> prices compared to any of our printers. Yes the MFP devices cost much more,
> but the duty cycle on pages is much higher, and maintenance ends up being
> cheaper over the life of the printer. Our biggest problem has turned out to
> be color printers that do not print a lot of color, but end up printing high
> volumes. A page with a few lines of color ends up costing us a lot in terms
> of ink costs, which drives printing costs very high. We are looking into the
> Xerox solid ink line which allows for three price points on printing, B&W,
> low color, and high color. Depending on your actual devices, your analysis
> may be different, but I would encourage you to do the actual analysis. When
> I showed the data to my advisory committee, many of the objections to
> removing printers and changing our printing patterns went away.
>
> Alex J Podchaski
> Director of Technology
> Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
> 44 Blackburn Road
> Summit, NJ 07901
> 908-522-8159
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Chimes
> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:36 AM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: printers v. copiers
>
> Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of using a
> printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there are a
> few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an ink-jet or laser
> printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w and most of our
> printers color capable affect the equation? And for a question like this, I
> would define the word "economics" broadly enough to include environmental
> repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, but I'm wondering if anyone has
> pertinent information. Thanks.
>
>
>
> Michael Chimes
>
> Director of Academic Technology
>
> College Counselor
>
> Gill St. Bernard's School
>
> Gladstone, NJ 07934
>
> (908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
>
> (908) 234-2496 (fax)
>
>
>
>
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Re: printers v. copiers

We have been examining our printing/copying performance all year. We began =
with a physical inventory of all printers and copiers, taking a look at pur=
chase prices, lease contracts, and ink costs. We then installed the free ve=
rsion of PaperCut Print Logger (www.papercut.com), and have been running th=
at for almost 15 months now. For our networked printers, we have data that =
can be used to determine cost per printed page, which devices receive the m=
ost usage, and which users are the most prolific printers. We also recently=
hooked up our copiers that are capable to the network to turn them into pr=
inters. Looking at the costs, our copiers print at significantly reduced pr=
ices compared to any of our printers. Yes the MFP devices cost much more, b=
ut the duty cycle on pages is much higher, and maintenance ends up being ch=
eaper over the life of the printer. Our biggest problem has turned out to b=
e color printers that do not print a lot of color, but end up printing high=
volumes. A page with a few lines of color ends up costing us a lot in term=
s of ink costs, which drives printing costs very high. We are looking into =
the Xerox solid ink line which allows for three price points on printing, B=
&W, low color, and high color. Depending on your actual devices, your analy=
sis may be different, but I would encourage you to do the actual analysis. =
When I showed the data to my advisory committee, many of the objections to =
removing printers and changing our printing patterns went away.

Alex J Podchaski
Director of Technology
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
908-522-8159

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Subject: printers v. copiers

Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of using a =
printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there are a =
few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an ink-jet or laser=
printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w and most of o=
ur printers color capable affect the equation? And for a question like thi=
s, I would define the word "economics" broadly enough to include environmen=
tal repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, but I'm wondering if anyone=
has pertinent information. Thanks.

Michael Chimes

Director of Academic Technology

College Counselor

Gill St. Bernard's School

Gladstone, NJ 07934

(908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)

(908) 234-2496 (fax)

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Re: printers v. copiers

I've done the arithmetic here. We have a big copier, color and black and =
white, a few medium size color laser printers and many black and white =
laser and color ink jets.

The copier is the most expensive. It is under a lease contract that is =
set up so that we only pay extra if we go over the contracted number of =
copies. It is still the most expensive way to reproduce things. From =
there it goes down just like you would expect, color ink jet, color laser =
and black and white laser.

Sister Elizabeth
Powhatan School
>>> Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com> 04/30/2010 8:48 AM >>>
I'm currently in the process of evaluating our printing strategy as well.
Doing a lot of research into the feasibility of phasing out shared color
printers and transitioning to color multifunction printers/devices. The
MFP's present the possibility of much savings; as opposed to have multiple
printers scattered around the school.

On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Michael Chimes <MChimes@gsbschool.org>wrot=
e:

> Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of using
> a printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there
> are a few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an ink-jet
> or laser printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w
> and most of our printers color capable affect the equation? And for a
> question like this, I would define the word "economics" broadly enough
> to include environmental repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, but
> I'm wondering if anyone has pertinent information. Thanks.
>
>
>
> Michael Chimes
>
> Director of Academic Technology
>
> College Counselor
>
> Gill St. Bernard's School
>
> Gladstone, NJ 07934
>
> (908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
>
> (908) 234-2496 (fax)
>
>
>
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Re: printers v. copiers

I'm currently in the process of evaluating our printing strategy as well.
Doing a lot of research into the feasibility of phasing out shared color
printers and transitioning to color multifunction printers/devices. The
MFP's present the possibility of much savings; as opposed to have multiple
printers scattered around the school.

On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Michael Chimes <MChimes@gsbschool.org>wrote:

> Hi - One of our librarians asked a question about the economics of using
> a printer vs. a copier. Thinking about it a bit, it seems to me there
> are a few variables at work for most schools. Is the printer an ink-jet
> or laser printer? How does the fact that most of our copiers are b/w
> and most of our printers color capable affect the equation? And for a
> question like this, I would define the word "economics" broadly enough
> to include environmental repercussions. A fairly open-ended inquiry, but
> I'm wondering if anyone has pertinent information. Thanks.
>
>
>
> Michael Chimes
>
> Director of Academic Technology
>
> College Counselor
>
> Gill St. Bernard's School
>
> Gladstone, NJ 07934
>
> (908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
>
> (908) 234-2496 (fax)
>
>
>
>
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Re: printers v. copiers

Hi Mike,

This begs the question: Why use paper at all?

http://teachpaperless.blogspot.com/

Best,

George

George Swain
Head of Middle School
Poughkeepsie Day School
845-462-7600 ext. 222

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=20

Michael Chimes

Director of Academic Technology

College Counselor

Gill St. Bernard's School

Gladstone, NJ 07934

(908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)

(908) 234-2496 (fax)

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Michael Chimes

Director of Academic Technology

College Counselor

Gill St. Bernard's School

Gladstone, NJ 07934

(908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)

(908) 234-2496 (fax)

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

ISED-L: dorm room furniture companies

I would appreciate recommendations for companies that supply dorm room
furniture (bed, dresser, desk and bookcase). Please include feedback on
turn around time, quality of craftsmanship, and customer service. You may
reply to me directly at dferguson@mail.hockaday.org.

Thanks,
Danielle

Upper School orientation for new students

I am seeking information new student orientation for day students in
grades 9 - 12.
If anyone could share a schedule of the day or any other information about
it, i'd appreciate it.
thank you!

Lorri Carroll
Director of Technology
Hamden Hall Country Day School
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
lcarroll@hamdenhall.org
work (203) 752-2606
cell (203) 215-9833

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Email for Wait List

Does anyone have an example email for applicants that have been wait listed?

Thanks!
Lisa Sjogren

Job Opening - Technology Integrationist

Job Opening: Technology Integrationist

Friends Academy searches for a Technology Integrationist for the 2010-2011 year
beginning on July 1, 2010. We seek a person who has a keen understanding of the
developmental needs of children and integration of technology throughout the fabric of
the K-8th grade curriculum within the classroom structure.

The ultimate goal of Friends Academy is to develop students who have a strong global
literacy, using technology as the catalyst for problem solving, critical thinking,
collaborative learning, creativity and innovation. In addition, the thoughtful and
purposeful integration of technology will support and foster the individual learning
styles/multiple intelligences of each student. It will also enable differentiation within the
classroom and empower each child to reach their potential.

The technology integrationist will facilitate the technology program at Friends to
accomplish this. This person will also be responsible for helping teachers acquire
necessary skills to co-develop and participate in technology use as an integrated
component of their curriculum.

Please email resume and cover letter to candidates@friendsacademy1810.org .

[ http://www.friendsacademy1810.org/podium/default.aspx?t=17298 ]Open Positions at Friends Academy

Christine Moore
Network Administrator
Friends Academy
1088 Tucker Road
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747
508-999-1356
www.friendsacademy1810.org

Final two weeks to register for The Key School's Engaging Minds, Inspiring Ideas

Dear Colleagues,

Two weeks remain to register for The Key School's Engaging Minds, Inspiring=
Ideas. The professional development institute for teachers and administrat=
ors focuses on progressive educational practices and interdisciplinary teac=
hing.

Seminar topics are:

Media Literacy
Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children
Bioethics
Global Studies
Teaching Leadership and Values through Outdoor Education
Bringing the U.S. Congress to Life

Each of the six full-day seminars will include an examination of educationa=
l theory and an exchange of practical ideas, strategies, and learning activ=
ities. Collaboration and reflection on practice are vital components of the=
institute. It is designed to provide a venue for committed educators to s=
hare expertise with one another.

Dates: June 17 and 18

Registration closes Friday, May 14. Additional information and online regis=
tration is available under the Summer Institute icon at www.keyschool.org<h=
ttp://www.keyschool.org>

Marilyn Meyerson
Director, Engaging Minds, Inspiring Ideas
The Key School
summerinstitute@keyschool.org<mailto:summerinstitute@keyschool.org>

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Re: SonicWall help

Thank you! That has not been my past experience with support. We'll go
there and give it a try.
-Ann

On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 11:46 AM, Sister Elizabeth <
sisterelizabeth@powhatans.org> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> I can't directly help you, but I can tell you that I finally gave up and
> posted a question on the sonic wall forum, just this morning and I've
> already gotten an answer back from sonic wall tech support along with enough
> directions to fix my problem. You might try that, if my experience is an
> example they are quick to respond.
>
>
>
>
> Sister Elizabeth>>> Ann Hamel <ann.hamel@gmail.com> 04/29/2010 11:38 AM
> >>>
> Dear SonicWall users,
> Can someone direct me to how I can customize the restriction hours and
> by-pass the built-in business hours type categories for creating
> restrictions? We are using Sonic OS enhanced 5.4.
> Thanks for your time,
> Ann
>
> Ann Hamel
>
> Fay School
> Southborough, MA
>
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Re: SonicWall help

Good morning,

I can't directly help you, but I can tell you that I finally gave up and =
posted a question on the sonic wall forum, just this morning and I've =
already gotten an answer back from sonic wall tech support along with =
enough directions to fix my problem. You might try that, if my experience =
is an example they are quick to respond.

Sister Elizabeth>>> Ann Hamel <ann.hamel@gmail.com> 04/29/2010 11:38 AM =
>>>
Dear SonicWall users,
Can someone direct me to how I can customize the restriction hours and
by-pass the built-in business hours type categories for creating
restrictions? We are using Sonic OS enhanced 5.4.
Thanks for your time,
Ann

Ann Hamel

Fay School
Southborough, MA

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For Sonicwall users

Dear SonicWall users,
Can someone direct me to how I can customize the restriction hours and by-pass the built-in business hours type categories for creating restrictions? We are using Sonic OS enhanced 5.4.
Thanks for your time,
Ann

Ann Hamel
Academic Technology Coordinator
The Fay School
508.490.8316

SonicWall help

Dear SonicWall users,
Can someone direct me to how I can customize the restriction hours and
by-pass the built-in business hours type categories for creating
restrictions? We are using Sonic OS enhanced 5.4.
Thanks for your time,
Ann

Ann Hamel

Fay School
Southborough, MA

REPLY : Webinars

I've a couple of areas on Shambles with information about webinars ...
including Apps and use in teaching/learning

http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ict/conference/

http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/infolit/webinars/

Hope helpful to the discussion.

Chris

Second Life: Shamblesguru Voom
Twitter: shamblesguru Skype: cthsmith
ePortfolio www.shambles.net/csmith
w-shops www.shambles.net/csmith/workshops
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Personal Learning Network: www.shambles.net/csmith/pln
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/shamblesguru
Google Wave: shambles.guru@googlewave.com
Based in Thailand, working across S.E.Asia
The Education Project Asia www.shambles.net
Support for ICT across the Curriculum (consultancy)
'It's out there somewhere, the trick is finding it'
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Indexing S.L. for Educators in S.L. itself
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Job Opening - Assoc Director for Electronic Communications

Job Opening: Associate Director for Electronic Communications

Concord Academy, an independent, coeducational college preparatory school=
for
grades 9 through 12 located in Concord, Massachusetts, seeks a skilled an=
d
experienced communications professional to work in its dynamic and
team-oriented communications office beginning in the summer of 2010.=20
Chartered in 1922, the school currently enrolls 373 boarding and day stud=
ents
from eight countries and territories and eighteen states.=20

Reporting to the associate head for communications, enrollment, and plann=
ing,
the associate director for electronic communications will play an importa=
nt
role in the development and oversight of an electronics communications
program that meets the institutional needs of Concord Academy, highlights=
the
mission and life of the school, and informs and engages constituent audie=
nces
per the objectives of the school's Communications and Marketing Plan.

Principal responsibilities for this position include:

=B7 Collaboration with school constituents and stakeholders (e.g.
administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumnae/i, and parents) to deve=
lop
and implement an electronic communications program, including a social me=
dia
plan, that maximizes constituent engagement with the school and reflects =
the
school's mission and values

=B7 Management and editorial oversight of the school's website
(concordacademy.org) and Web content managers, including soliciting,
proofing, and publishing key Web content (e.g. news, events, testimonials=
,
photo and media galleries, etc.) that is timely, accurate, and relevant a=
nd
that adheres to the school's editorial and visual identity standards

=B7 Management of all Web-related technical support needs in partnership =
with
the school's Web partner, Silverpoint; coordination of all Web-related da=
ta
support needs in partnership with the school's IT Services department

=B7 Regular monitoring and reporting of constituent needs, preferences, a=
nd
uses of the school's electronic communications tools, the school website,=
and
the school's social media pages

=B7 Development and management of an SEO plan, in partnership with the sc=
hool's
Web partner, Silverpoint

Other responsibilities for this position include:

=B7 Taking photographs at selected school events

=B7 Oversight and management of the school's digital photography archive

=B7 Performance of other school duties and functions, as assigned

Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, and three =
to
five years of relevant experience in electronic communications, Web desig=
n
and/or development, social media, and/or marketing. The successful candi=
date
will have a demonstrated proficiency in Web content management systems (C=
MS),
including some experience in HTML, CSS, and Flash, as well as proficiency=
in
Dreamweaver and Photoshop; Web metrics tools including Google Analytics a=
nd
Urchin; social media sites and tools including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedI=
n,
YouTube, Vimeo, Shutterfly, Flickr, and SmugMug; and other software inclu=
ding
Excel and Microsoft Word. The successful candidate will have a demonstra=
ted
ability to think strategically and creatively about the role of electroni=
c
communications, websites, and social media in achieving institutional goa=
ls;
a demonstrated ability to lead and strategize, to work collaboratively, a=
nd
to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects; excellent
interpersonal skills and institutional judgment; strong writing and edito=
rial
skills; and a commitment to education.

Concord Academy provides a competitive salary and benefits package. The
school actively seeks applicants who reflect and support our mission-driv=
en
commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive school
community.

Procedure for Candidacy

Please forward cover letter and resume by May 15, 2010 to Associate Direc=
tor
of Electronic Communications Search, Concord Academy, 166 Main Street,
Concord, MA 01742; by fax to (978) 402-2210; or by email (in Microsoft Wo=
rd
or PDF format) to commjobs@concordacademy.org.

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Re: Electronic Signatures

It is what we put on our enrollment contract (electronic version)

The completion of the Parent/Guardian(s) signature line below serves as your official Electronic
Signature and confirms that you have read the above terms and conditions and fully understand
and agree to abide by all the conditions and terms of this Enrollment Contract.

Artur Morka
Lowell School

Faculty Emeritus Programs

Hi there!

I am curious to hear from schools that have created faculty emeritus/emerit=
a
programs, and how they have set them up. Specifically, answers to questions
such as these:

- criteria for eligibility
- teaching or consulting expectations, if any
- office space and other perks
- length of term of emeritus/emerita status

Thanks!

s
-----
Steve Taffee staffee@castilleja.org
Direct of Technology 650.924.1040 (Google Voice)
Castilleja School 650.470.7725 (office)
1310 Bryant Street 415.613.6684 (mobile)
Palo Alto, CA 94301 www.castilleja.org | taffee.edublogs.org
Women Learning, Women Leading

=E2=99=BA Please consider the environment and print only when necessary. =
=E2=99=BA

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Envelope and Invitation Printer for Offices

We are having trouble finding a printer that will print the envelopes and
invitations that we do on a regular basis without smudging and smearing.
Does anyone have a recommendation of an office printer that you use to do
these things successfully?

Thanks

Jason Kern

Director of Technology

The Oakridge School

Oakridgextraordinary | Oakridgexperience | Oakridgeverytime

Re: Best program for webinars

Are you using the free Elluminate at LearnCentral?

Joan

Expert College Learning Specialist
CONQUER COLLEGE WITH LD/ADD
www.ConquerCollegewithLD.com

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Ann Hamel <ann.hamel@gmail.com> wrote:

> I switched to Elluminate and it was much better - not so buggy.
>
> On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Joan Azarva
> <transitionsuccess@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > I had an awful experience with reception with DimDim several months
> ago...
> > maybe it's gotten better, but if it's still free, I doubt it.
> >
> > Joan Azarva
> >
> >
> > Expert College Learning Specialist
> > CONQUER COLLEGE WITH LD/ADD
> > www.ConquerCollegewithLD.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Joanne Mamenta <
> Mamenta@harpethhall.org
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > Colleagues,
> > > Which program would you use for a webinar -- DimDim or GoToWebinar --
> or
> > is
> > > there another program that is better than either of these two?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Joanne
> > >
> > > Joanne Mamenta
> > > The Harpeth Hall School
> > > Director of Communications/Public Relations
> > > mamenta@harpethhall.org
> > > 615-346-0135
> > > www.harpethhall.org
> > > www.twitter.com/harpethhall
> > > Teaching girls to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live
> > > honorably
> > >
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Richmond, VA Job Opening - Technology Integration Specialist

Saint Gertrude High School is accepting applications for the position of
Technology Integration Specialist to assist teachers enhance student
learning through technology integration. Ideal candidates work well
with students and faculty, have classroom teaching experience, and
instructional technology experience in an educational setting. A
Masters Degree in Instruction Technology preferred. Please send resume
and references to sghs@saintergertrude.org.

=20

Andrew Burnett

Director of Technology

Saint Gertrude High School

3215 Stuart Ave

Richmond, VA 23221

=20

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Re: Best program for webinars

We've been using Adobe Connect Pro and I love it, although it's taken awhile
to learn all the nuances of it. For another venture, I'm using Elluminate
and this service never fails me. It seems to do really well with low
bandwith issues, but the interface in general is clunkier. Finally, I've
also looked at Fuze, and liked many of its features, including
interconnectivity with Facebook and Twitter.

Hope this helps,

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 Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Joanne Mamenta <Mamenta@harpethhall.org>wrote:

> Colleagues,
> Which program would you use for a webinar -- DimDim or GoToWebinar -- or is
> there another program that is better than either of these two?
> Thanks,
> Joanne
>
> Joanne Mamenta
> The Harpeth Hall School
> Director of Communications/Public Relations
> mamenta@harpethhall.org
> 615-346-0135
> www.harpethhall.org
> www.twitter.com/harpethhall
> Teaching girls to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live
> honorably
>
>
>
>
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Re: Electronic Signatures

All of our enrollment and reenrollment contracts as well as family info she=
ets (emergency contact info, bio info, student forms, etc.) are on line and=
require e-signatures.

The important thing is to include the following text on the forms: YOUR E-S=
IGNATURE TAKES THE PLACE OF YOUR WRITTEN SIGNATURE.

We don't require any hard-copy.

Sal

Salvatore Rotondo
Webmaster
Convent of the Sacred Heart
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
p: 203.532.3300
f: 203.531.5206
rotondos@cshgreenwich.org
www.cshgreenwich.org
-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Yares, Ali
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:11 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Electronic Signatures

Are there any schools that are using electronic signatures and having their=
Family Information Sheets, Renewal and Enrollment Contracts done entirely =
online?

How are you handling the electronic signature? Do you require a hard copy o=
f something signed in one particular office? Or is it handled through the w=
ording on these forms?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ali

------------------------------------------------------
Ali Yares
Park School of Baltimore
Information Manager
410-339-7070, ext. 4671
ayares@parkschool.net
Blog: http://schoolsocialmedia.blogspot.com/

Park Online
Website: http://www.parkschool.net
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheParkSchool
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/parkschool
Facebook Alumni Page: http://www.facebook.com/parkschoolalumni

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Electronic Signatures

Are there any schools that are using electronic signatures and having their=
Family Information Sheets, Renewal and Enrollment Contracts done entirely =
online?

How are you handling the electronic signature? Do you require a hard copy o=
f something signed in one particular office? Or is it handled through the w=
ording on these forms?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ali

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Re: Best program for webinars

I switched to Elluminate and it was much better - not so buggy.

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Joan Azarva
<transitionsuccess@gmail.com>wrote:

> I had an awful experience with reception with DimDim several months ago...
> maybe it's gotten better, but if it's still free, I doubt it.
>
> Joan Azarva
>
>
> Expert College Learning Specialist
> CONQUER COLLEGE WITH LD/ADD
> www.ConquerCollegewithLD.com
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Joanne Mamenta <Mamenta@harpethhall.org
> >wrote:
>
> > Colleagues,
> > Which program would you use for a webinar -- DimDim or GoToWebinar -- or
> is
> > there another program that is better than either of these two?
> > Thanks,
> > Joanne
> >
> > Joanne Mamenta
> > The Harpeth Hall School
> > Director of Communications/Public Relations
> > mamenta@harpethhall.org
> > 615-346-0135
> > www.harpethhall.org
> > www.twitter.com/harpethhall
> > Teaching girls to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live
> > honorably
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [ For info on ISED-L see
> https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874]
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>
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Re: Best program for webinars

I also had a very bad experience with DimDim about a year ago. If you use them, definitely test it out before going live.

Brian Bedrick

________________________________
From: Joan Azarva <transitionsuccess@gmail.com>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 11:02:08 AM
Subject: Re: Best program for webinars

I had an awful experience with reception with DimDim several months ago...
maybe it's gotten better, but if it's still free, I doubt it.

Joan Azarva

Expert College Learning Specialist
CONQUER COLLEGE WITH LD/ADD
www.ConquerCollegewithLD.com

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Joanne Mamenta <Mamenta@harpethhall.org>wrote:

Re: Best program for webinars

I had an awful experience with reception with DimDim several months ago...
maybe it's gotten better, but if it's still free, I doubt it.

Joan Azarva

Expert College Learning Specialist
CONQUER COLLEGE WITH LD/ADD
www.ConquerCollegewithLD.com

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Joanne Mamenta <Mamenta@harpethhall.org>wrote:

Best program for webinars

Colleagues,
Which program would you use for a webinar -- DimDim or GoToWebinar -- or is there another program that is better than either of these two?
Thanks,
Joanne

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

Re: Teaching a Foreign Language with Technology webinar

Is there a way that your webinar is archived so that individuals who
have registered for this event can view in case they are not able to
join at the time of the live webinar?

Renee' Kropff
Bright School=20

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Daccord
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 2:41 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Teaching a Foreign Language with Technology webinar

A reminder that EdTechTeacher is hosting a free, live webinar Thursday
at 4pm EST on on using technology in the Foreign Language classroom.

Tom Daccord and Erin McCloskey will present Foreign Language resources
and innovative tools to help students practice and improve their
speaking, listening and writing skills. Erin is a doctoral candidate
in the Learning and Teaching program at the Harvard Graduate School of
Education, and prior to her doctoral studies Erin was a high school
Spanish teacher, EFL teacher, and language curriculum developer. Tom
is Co-Director of EdTechTeacher, Inc and co-author of Best Ideas for
Teaching with Technology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, by Teachers.
Tom and Erin will also be leading the EdTechTeacher Teaching a Foreign
Language with Technology summer workshop July 29-30 in Boston.

Please register online: http://fs12.formsite.com/thwt/webinar

--=20
Tom Daccord
Co-Director, EdTechTeacher
Chestnut Hill, MA
tom@edtechteacher.org
http://edtechteacher.org/
http://besthistorysites.net/
twitter: thomasdaccord
c: 617-455-8716

EdTechTeacher Summer Teaching with Technology Workshop Series:
http://edtechteacher.org/workshops.html

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Re: Summercore 2.010 (3 sessions June and July 2010)

Steve, please remind me when the balance is due for Summercore in Tampa. Thanks, Matt...

On Apr 28, 2010, at 8:08 AM, Steve Bergen wrote:

> Summercore 2.010 (3 sessions June and July 2010)
> ** our 26th year ** ("closing in on the NY Yankees")
>
> This year we are offering one week of Summercore at Cape Henry Collegiate
> School in Virginia Beach VA, one week in the NYC area at Horace Mann
> School July 12-16 and one week at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Tampa FL
> July 26-30. Summercore is a unique computer training workshop for K-12
> teachers of all ages and all stages: from novices to administrators to
> skilled users to computer coordinators. As Patricia Loesekann, English
> teacher from Academy of Holy Names in Tampa FL writes "Summercore is like
> eating a POWERBAR. You will be more energized. There is nothing like
> changing your ways when you know it will touch your students' lives
> forever. Do it for them!"
>
> -- Summercore 2.010 meets Web 2.0. Do you want your faculty excited about
> blogs, wikis, Google docs and RSS? How about creating links in Delicious?
> Or working on digital storytelling with bubbleshare, flickr, and jumpcut?
> Or using Voicethread for a classroom project? What about creating a
> journey in Google Earth or acquiring strategies for incorporating YouTube
> into the curriculum?
>
> -- Summercore 2.010 will include all these Web 2.0 skills, plus strategies
> for using the Smartboard and the notebook software, laptops in the
> classroom, and searching for the best web sites available. The key theme
> for Summercore 2.010 is how to create a Classroom 2.0. Our focus will be
> on revolutionizing the dynamics of the use of technology. There is nothing
> more exciting than integrating the world of Web 2.0 into every grade level.
>
> -- Summercore 2.010 is a unique 5 day marathon journey through hardware,
> software and humanware. It is different from virtually any other computer
> workshop you have ever attended. The only way to get a sense of this is to
> read quotes from those who have come or even better talk directly to any
> of the over 2700 Independent School teachers and administrators who have
> attended Summercore since we began in 1985, exactly 26 years ago.
>
> Please tell your faculty--all grade levels and all skill levels--about
> Summercore 2010. All details are posted on our http://www.summercore.com
> Web site. Thanks in advance for sharing this e-mail with your faculty and
> administrators.
>
> Steve Bergen
> co-Director of The Original Teaching Company
> sb@summercore.com or sb@cstorefront.org
>
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