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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Re: ISED-L

Our decision was based on a lack of funds. It was either find the
money or reduce services. Turning our email system into a student
spam machine was deemed non-essential so we reduced services.

Jason Hyams

Sent from my iPod

On Feb 4, 2009, at 1:52 PM, "Norman Constantine" <nconstantine@wakefieldschool.org
> wrote:

> So why not re-size the exchange server?
>
> Norman
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Jason
> Hyams
> Sent: Wed 2/4/2009 8:09 AM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Re: ISED-L
>
>
>
> We limit the students to five. If you allow a larger number of
> allowed recipients the students will treat the email system as a
> chat system between large distribution groups. I have seen students
> with over 800 emails received within a 6 hour period from the large
> chat sessions. We had to decrease the number of allowed recipients
> or re-size the exchange server for that type of usage. After
> looking at the cost of upgrading the system we decided to decrease
> the number of allowed recipients.
>
> The faculty and staff are set to 1500 which allows them to email the
> entire school if needed.
> I'm currently setting up a list server for student club distribution
> list.
>
>
> Jason Hyams
> Director of Technology
> St. Agnes Academy
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Janet
> Wilks
> Sent: Tue 2/3/2009 3:58 PM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: ISED-L
>
>
>
> Does anyone have internally imposed limitations on the number of email
> recipients that can be designated for a single message?
>
>
>
>
>
> Janet Wilks
>
> Director of Development and Communications
>
> Salesian High School
>
> 510-234-4433 ext 1204
>
> jwilks@salesian.com
>
>
>
>
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Re: Drawing programs

Adding to Fred's post on SketchUp, my website has a free teacher guide with
suggested SketchUp projects for various age groups and subjects (math,
design, geography, etc.)

http://www.3dvinci.net/teacherguide/

(Of course I should add that my site also has design project books and
geometry project books, all based on SketchUp.)

Bonnie Roskes

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Fred Bartels
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 7:27 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Drawing programs

Oh for a program that would provide the wonderfully integrated
functionality that AppleWorks provided 20 years ago. Sometimes I wonder
about progress.

Another idea for a drawing program is to start them in a 3D environment
early. Google SketchUp is free, available for Macs and Windows, is VERY
easy to learn, and has a huge support infrastructure, so if kids develop
an interest in 3D drawing there are lots of resources to nourish that
interest.

http://sketchup.google.com/

Fred

-------------------------
Fred Bartels
Head - Computer Department
Rye Country Day School
914-925-4610

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Ever since AppleWorks (and its drawing component) have officially gone
>away,
>and the old versions of it started being problematic under OSX 10.5, we've
>been starting to use EazyDraw for drawing (not painting, that's something
>different). I say "starting to use" because I'm still getting the hang of
>it
>myself.
>
>As far as painting is concerned, we have Graphic Converter, which I
>suppose
>you could use as a paint program, but which I've been using as the "poor
>person's Photoshop."
>
>Both programs are relatively inexpensive. We got a site license for
>EazyDraw
>for about $250, and I think we paid about the same for Graphic Converter.
>The difference is that I believe that we have a true site license for
>EazyDraw, while with GC we have a license for 20 copies, which is the
>most I
>ever expect to have running at the same time, and quite frankly, I haven't
>even seen 14 running concurrently.
>
>Check them both out at:
>http://www.eazydraw.com/
>http://www.lemkesoft.com/content/193/key-features.html
>--
>
>keg
>
>========================================
>Keith E Gatling
>mailto:keith@gatling.us
>http://www.gatling.us/keith
>The fact that I'm open-minded doesn't mean that I have to agree with you.
>========================================
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Re: Reliable Backup Solution

I too was never jazzed about BE. I am a former Retrospect user for years,
but with all the turmoil there as they did feature parity between Windows
Servers and Mac servers and their problematic ways they dealt with linux
clients, I pulled it (circa 2004ish). I am sure it is better now. Also, I
did like the functionality of their backup server and client specifically
for floating laptops. We had many people with laptops and when they popped
on the network, the client would register as present with Retro and ask to
start backup for the user. Nice stuff and nothing I have seen since has been
that good. I did pull retro eventually and went with Arkeia (
http://www.arkeia.com/) which was extremely solid for servers and my Oracle
databases at the time).

I am running Symantec Backup Exec and it is pretty good. It is just the 800
pound gorilla now and workable. Arcserve is another, but I would steer clear
of anything CA (insert personal history).

We are backing up Linux, Windows and OS X servers with BE 12 pretty
reliably. BE 9 and 10 were garbage, but actually it has become better.

Wish you luck!

Jonathan
................................
Jonathan Mergy (jmergy@lwhs.org)
Director Of Technology
Lick-Wilmerding High School
755 Ocean Ave, SF CA 94112
P:415.333.4021 x365
http://www.lwhs.org

> From: Jomar McDonald <McDonaldJ@fxw.org>
> Reply-To: ISED-L <ISED-L@listserv.syr.edu>
> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 11:43:10 -0600
> To: ISED-L <ISED-L@listserv.syr.edu>
> Subject: Reliable Backup Solution
>
> I'm looking for a good replacement for Backup Exec. I've been using Backup
> Exec for years but it's really been getting on my nerves lately. I can't get
> a reliable Exchange 2007 backup out of it to save my life and so I'm looking
> for good alternatives. I need something that can backup Windows Server 2003,
> 2008 and Linux servers, SQL, Exchange 2007 and VMWare ESX servers. I'm
> running a mix of x64 and x86 servers so I'll need full support for that as
> well. Anyone out there using Acronis True Image Echo or Microsoft System
> Center Data Protection Manager or whatever it's called?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Jomar McDonald
> Director of Technology
> The Frances Xavier Warde School
> 751 N. State St.
> Chicago, IL 60610
> W: 312-798-4064
> F: 312-337-7180
>
>
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Re: Yearbook

Ours are about 90 pages, hardcover and costs $12,000 to print about 400
copies.

Barbara Marshall
Derby Academy
Hingham, MA
781-749-0746
bmarshall@derbyacademy.org

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>I hope everyone is well.
>
>For all K-8 schools . . . .
>
>I was wondering for your yearbooks:
>
>Do you have hard covers?
>How many pages?
>Cost of each yearbook to print?
>
>Thank you,
>
>Larry
>
>
>Larry Kligman ('85)
>Middle School Director
>Assistant Head of School
>
>Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
>17701 Devonshire Street
>Northridge, CA 91325
>www.heschel.com
>main: 818.368.5781 x505
>fax: 818.360.6162
>Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com
>
>Tradition ~ Character ~ Community
>
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Barbara Marshall - Computer Coordinator
Derby Academy
(781) 749-0746
bmarshall@derbyacademy.org

Re: Reliable Backup Solution

We use Retrospect and I'm pretty happy with it. Features definitely lag be=
hind the competition, but when using it for disk-based backup I haven't fou=
nd a better, more intuitive approach with software that I can afford. We u=
se it to back up Windows Servers (2003 and 2008), Exchange 2007, SQL 2005, =
and a few Linux servers (CentOS).

I've used MS DPM before with various clients and it works very well for bac=
king up Microsoft servers. There are some caveats, though. It can only ba=
ck up using an agent, and agents are only available for Windows, so this do=
esn't meet your Linux or ESX requirements.

I haven't run across a SMB backup package that can do the traditional stuff=
(Windows, Linux, Exchange, SQL, etc) and VMware Consolidated Backup, and d=
o them both well. There are enterprise options that do all of those items =
(Asigra, NetBackup, Commvault) but they're all very expensive. If I were y=
ou I'd take a mixed approach. Use a dedicated app to do host-level backups=
(vRanger, esXpress, Veeam) and then use a more traditional app to do guest=
-level backups.

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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-
> L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Jomar McDonald
> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 12:43 PM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Reliable Backup Solution
>=20
> I'm looking for a good replacement for Backup Exec. I've been using Back=
up
> Exec for years but it's really been getting on my nerves lately. I can't=
get
> a reliable Exchange 2007 backup out of it to save my life and so I'm look=
ing
> for good alternatives. I need something that can backup Windows Server 2=
003,
> 2008 and Linux servers, SQL, Exchange 2007 and VMWare ESX servers. I'm
> running a mix of x64 and x86 servers so I'll need full support for that a=
s
> well. Anyone out there using Acronis True Image Echo or Microsoft System
> Center Data Protection Manager or whatever it's called?
>=20
> Thanks
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Jomar McDonald
> Director of Technology
> The Frances Xavier Warde School
> 751 N. State St.
> Chicago, IL 60610
> W: 312-798-4064
> F: 312-337-7180
>=20
>=20
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non-
> commercial, share-alike license.
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Re: ISED-L

So why not re-size the exchange server?
=20
Norman

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Jason Hyams
Sent: Wed 2/4/2009 8:09 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: ISED-L

The faculty and staff are set to 1500 which allows them to email the =
entire school if needed.
I'm currently setting up a list server for student club distribution =
list.

Jason Hyams
Director of Technology
St. Agnes Academy

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Janet Wilks
Sent: Tue 2/3/2009 3:58 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: ISED-L

Does anyone have internally imposed limitations on the number of email
recipients that can be designated for a single message?

Janet Wilks

Director of Development and Communications

Salesian High School

510-234-4433 ext 1204

jwilks@salesian.com

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Re: Reliable Backup Solution

I've become a big fan of Amanda - it's incredibly reliable, and if
you're comfortable with the command line, it's great. If not, you can
get Zmanda that has a nice web interface. Amanda is free and open
source, Zmanda is incredibly reasonably priced.

On Wed, 2009-02-04 at 11:43 -0600, Jomar McDonald wrote:

> I'm looking for a good replacement for Backup Exec. I've been using Backup Exec for years but it's really been getting on my nerves lately. I can't get a reliable Exchange 2007 backup out of it to save my life and so I'm looking for good alternatives. I need something that can backup Windows Server 2003, 2008 and Linux servers, SQL, Exchange 2007 and VMWare ESX servers. I'm running a mix of x64 and x86 servers so I'll need full support for that as well. Anyone out there using Acronis True Image Echo or Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager or whatever it's called?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Jomar McDonald
> Director of Technology
> The Frances Xavier Warde School
> 751 N. State St.
> Chicago, IL 60610
> W: 312-798-4064
> F: 312-337-7180
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
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Matt Burkhardt, MSTM
President
Impari Systems, Inc.
502 Fairview Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
mlb@imparisystems.com
www.imparisystems.com
(301) 682-7901

Re: Reliable Backup Solution

In my previous network jobs, the standard seemed to be Backup Exec and I
agree it was always problematic. When I landed here, the school used
Retrospect which is now owned by EMC.
I have found it very reliable and easy to use. We've been on it over 10
years now, and the price is fairly reasonable. A bit of a learning
curve with the interface, but once you get it down it=20
runs by itself.

http://www.retrospect.com/

Jeff Dayton
Director of Technology
The Madeira School
703-556-8342
jdayton@madeira.org

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Jomar McDonald
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 12:43 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Reliable Backup Solution

I'm looking for a good replacement for Backup Exec. I've been using
Backup Exec for years but it's really been getting on my nerves lately.
I can't get a reliable Exchange 2007 backup out of it to save my life
and so I'm looking for good alternatives. I need something that can
backup Windows Server 2003, 2008 and Linux servers, SQL, Exchange 2007
and VMWare ESX servers. I'm running a mix of x64 and x86 servers so
I'll need full support for that as well. Anyone out there using Acronis
True Image Echo or Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager or
whatever it's called?

Thanks

Jomar McDonald
Director of Technology
The Frances Xavier Warde School
751 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
W: 312-798-4064
F: 312-337-7180

Re: Yearbook

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Chris' answer applies to us almost verbatim including school grades --
>about 240 students.
>
>Sherry

thank you for your time

Larry Kligman ('85)
Middle School Director
Assistant Head of School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
www.heschel.com
main: 818.368.5781 x505
fax: 818.360.6162
Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com

Tradition ~ Character ~ Community

Re: Yearbook

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>We are a K-8 school. We have a hardcover book that the eighth grade
>students design and layout. We use Jostens Yearbook Avenue. The cost
>of the yearbook is included with school fees at the beginning of the
>year. The first several years we used InDesign to design the yearbook
>offline. The last two years we've used Josten's web app for the
>layout/design. That system has worked well, pages can be digitally
>assigned to students and there is a much smaller learning curve for the
>students to design using the web app.
>
>Thanks,
>Chris Mosier

thank you, very helpful

Larry Kligman ('85)
Middle School Director
Assistant Head of School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
www.heschel.com
main: 818.368.5781 x505
fax: 818.360.6162
Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com

Tradition ~ Character ~ Community

Re: Yearbook

Chris' answer applies to us almost verbatim including school grades --
about 240 students.=20

Sherry

Sherry Ward
Director of Technology
Alexandria Country Day School
2400 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-837-1317 (direct) sward@acdsnet.org

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Chris Mosier
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 12:57 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Yearbook

We are a K-8 school. We have a hardcover book that the eighth grade
students design and layout. We use Jostens Yearbook Avenue. The cost
of the yearbook is included with school fees at the beginning of the
year. The first several years we used InDesign to design the yearbook
offline. The last two years we've used Josten's web app for the
layout/design. That system has worked well, pages can be digitally
assigned to students and there is a much smaller learning curve for the
students to design using the web app.

Thanks,
Chris Mosier

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Chris Mosier
Technology Coordinator
Turning Point School
cmosier@turningpointschool.org

Re: Yearbook

Thanks,
Chris Mosier

=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Chris Mosier
Technology Coordinator
Turning Point School
cmosier@turningpointschool.org

Re: Yearbook

Like Chris says. We are 600 student High School

Janet Wilks
Director of Development and Communications
Salesian High School
510-234-4433 ext 1204
jwilks@salesian.com

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Larry Kligman
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 10:00 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Yearbook

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Chris' answer applies to us almost verbatim including school grades --
>about 240 students.
>
>Sherry

thank you for your time

Larry Kligman ('85)
Middle School Director
Assistant Head of School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
www.heschel.com
main: 818.368.5781 x505
fax: 818.360.6162
Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com

Tradition ~ Character ~ Community

Reliable Backup Solution

I'm looking for a good replacement for Backup Exec. I've been using Backup=
Exec for years but it's really been getting on my nerves lately. I can't =
get a reliable Exchange 2007 backup out of it to save my life and so I'm lo=
oking for good alternatives. I need something that can backup Windows Serv=
er 2003, 2008 and Linux servers, SQL, Exchange 2007 and VMWare ESX servers.=
I'm running a mix of x64 and x86 servers so I'll need full support for th=
at as well. Anyone out there using Acronis True Image Echo or Microsoft Sy=
stem Center Data Protection Manager or whatever it's called?

Thanks

Jomar McDonald
Director of Technology
The Frances Xavier Warde School
751 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
W: 312-798-4064
F: 312-337-7180

Re: ISED-L

We limit the students to five. If you allow a larger number of allowed =
recipients the students will treat the email system as a chat system =
between large distribution groups. I have seen students with over 800 =
emails received within a 6 hour period from the large chat sessions. We =
had to decrease the number of allowed recipients or re-size the exchange =
server for that type of usage. After looking at the cost of upgrading =
the system we decided to decrease the number of allowed recipients.
=20
The faculty and staff are set to 1500 which allows them to email the =
entire school if needed.
I'm currently setting up a list server for student club distribution =
list.
=20
=20
Jason Hyams
Director of Technology
St. Agnes Academy

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Janet Wilks
Sent: Tue 2/3/2009 3:58 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: ISED-L

Does anyone have internally imposed limitations on the number of email
recipients that can be designated for a single message?=20

Janet Wilks

Director of Development and Communications

Salesian High School

510-234-4433 ext 1204

jwilks@salesian.com

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Re: Yearbook

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Taylor Publishing
>Cost of yearbook is included in registration fee of our students so we
>order 450 yearbooks for students and teachers, no selling involved
>We are Preschool - 8th
>Pages 80
>Hard cover (first year, previous years soft cover)
>All color

Thank you, very helpful

Larry Kligman ('85)
Middle School Director
Assistant Head of School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
www.heschel.com
main: 818.368.5781 x505
fax: 818.360.6162
Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com

Tradition ~ Character ~ Community

Re: Yearbook

Taylor Publishing
Cost of yearbook is included in registration fee of our students so we
order 450 yearbooks for students and teachers, no selling involved
We are Preschool - 8th
Pages 80
Hard cover (first year, previous years soft cover)
All color

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Larry Kligman
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 12:01 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Yearbook

I hope everyone is well.
=20
For all K-8 schools . . . .
=20
I was wondering for your yearbooks:
=20
Do you have hard covers?
How many pages?
Cost of each yearbook to print?
=20
Thank you,
=20
Larry

Larry Kligman ('85)
Middle School Director
Assistant Head of School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
www.heschel.com
main: 818.368.5781 x505
fax: 818.360.6162
Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com

Tradition ~ Character ~ Community

ISED-L

Does anyone have internally imposed limitations on the number of email
recipients that can be designated for a single message?

Janet Wilks

Director of Development and Communications

Salesian High School

510-234-4433 ext 1204

jwilks@salesian.com

Re: Yearbook

Larry
we use Memory Book Company
the book is full color, custom hard cover and 108 pages
I create it in InDesign and send it out digitally
we buy 150 books each year
support is great from Memory Book
They are less expensive than anything else I've seen.

good luck!

Paula Boeglin
Computer Teacher/Technology Coordinator
Mizzentop Day School
(845)855-7338 ext. 212

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Larry Kligman
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:01 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Yearbook

I hope everyone is well.

For all K-8 schools . . . .

I was wondering for your yearbooks:

Do you have hard covers?
How many pages?
Cost of each yearbook to print?

Thank you,

Larry

Larry Kligman ('85)
Middle School Director
Assistant Head of School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
www.heschel.com
main: 818.368.5781 x505
fax: 818.360.6162
Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com

Tradition ~ Character ~ Community

Yearbook

I hope everyone is well.

For all K-8 schools . . . .

I was wondering for your yearbooks:

Do you have hard covers?
How many pages?
Cost of each yearbook to print?

Thank you,

Larry

Larry Kligman ('85)
Middle School Director
Assistant Head of School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
www.heschel.com
main: 818.368.5781 x505
fax: 818.360.6162
Larry_Kligman@ajhds.com

Tradition ~ Character ~ Community

University School, Biology Opening

Biology position

University School, an independent boy's K-12 day school on two campuses in
Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a biology teacher for an Upper School position
for the 2009-10 school year.

The Upper School is situated on 220 wooded acres with a trout hatchery, a
maple sugaring program, and a lake for field work. US is seeking a candidate
who wishes to teach biology and immerse him or herself in the opportunities
this situation offers. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in
biology, 3+ years of experience teaching at the high school or college
level, a passion for working with students and colleagues doing outdoor
projects and field work, and an interest in eventually managing the school's
student-run trout hatchery and maple syrup production.

This position offers additional summer opportunities to teach a field
biology course and to conduct field work with students.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and
references to William O'Neil, Dean of Faculty, by fax (216-292-7810), by
email (woneil@us.edu), or by mail (University School, 2785 SOM Center Rd.,
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022).

Job Posting: Director of Academic Computing, St. Mark's School

Folks --

St. Mark's is looking for a new Director of Academic Computing and computer
science teacher for the coming academic year. The full description is at the
link below. If interested, please contact DeanOfFaculty@stmarksschool.org.

http://bit.ly/DirectorOfAcademicComputing for full details.

Director of Academic Computing & Computer Science Teacher

St. Mark's School seeks a creative, inspirational teacher, well-versed in
computer science instruction and technology applications for teaching and
learning. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated excellence in
computer science instruction, a vision of what technology knowledge is
essential for secondary school students and faculty, an ability to ignite
technology interest and to communicate amicably among students, teaching
colleagues, administrators and technology support staff. This individual
will develop a computer science curriculum at St. Mark's and guide the
school in integrating technology more fully into our students' educational
experience, demonstrating applications that make a meaningful difference to
teaching and learning. Experience with a breadth of computer applications
and networking solutions is essential. Approximately half of the teaching
responsibilities of will involve students and half will involve work with
faculty. The Director of Academic Computing is a member of the Mathematics
Department but reports to the Assistant Head of School for coordination of
administrative responsibilities.

The Director of Academic Computing will hold an endowed chair, thus ensuring
that outstanding computer science instruction and integration of technology
into teaching and learning will exist permanently at St. Mark's. The chair's
funding includes annual income that the director will allocate for faculty
professional development to support the vision of technology being
integrated into teaching and learning at St. Mark's in an outstanding way.
-- Seth

Seth Battis / http://battis.net / seth@battis.net / AIM: SDBattis / (508)
353-4839

Monday, February 2, 2009

Re: email signatures

I am not a lawyer but generally, my understanding is that email disclaimers
such as "this message is for its intended recipient only" do not have any
practical force of law. I can make any assertions whatsoever in my email
such as, "By reading this email you agree to pay me $1000 or else!" Saying
it doesn't make it legal.

That said, it (can) sound cool. And some disclaimers about policies or
opinions may actually make some sense. There is quite a bit of stuff on the
internets on disclaimers courtesy of the Great Google.

Anyone else have a different read?

*Disclaimer*
The opinions of this email are mine and mine only. They may or may not
represent the views of my employer.

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Curt Lieneck <clienec@ucls.uchicago.edu>wrote:

> I'm interested in hearing also if any schools have policies about
> forwarding e-mails with/without the consent of the sender, and whether or
> not the ubiquitous block of legalspeak (this message is for its intended
> recipient only.....) is legally binding if it has been appended to a
> message.
>
> Curt Lieneck
> Director of Information Technology
> University of Chicago Laboratory School
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons, attribution,
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--
Ernest Y. Koe
The Proof Group LLC
http://twitter.com/ernestkoe

Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

I keep mine here. Help yourself!
http://scmorgan2.vodpod.com/

On Feb 2, 2009, at 2:49 PM, Betsy Hunt wrote:

> We are looking for a short inspiring YouTube type movie to kickoff an
> Inservice Day on all things technology. I know that there is something
> good out there but I can't find it. We will break out into small
> groups
> but want to start together. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> Thanks
>
> Betsy Hunt
> Technology
> ehunt@lincolnschool.org
> www.lincolnschool.org
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
> 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: email signatures

I'm interested in hearing also if any schools have policies about
forwarding e-mails with/without the consent of the sender, and whether
or not the ubiquitous block of legalspeak (this message is for its
intended recipient only.....) is legally binding if it has been
appended to a message.

Curt Lieneck
Director of Information Technology
University of Chicago Laboratory School

Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

Ok. So the Youtube tool for sharing through e-mail is not playing nice at t=
his time and the level of requests is higher than I thought- silly me :) Ho=
wever, I forgot that I embedded them in a player. I also have several TED v=
ideos that you might find interesting that where highlighted in last year's=
Classroom of the Future in New York.

Video resources on Youtube from CoF 2008
http://www.dlp4success.com/nais/videoresources.htm

TED resources highlighted at NAIS CoF 2008
http://www.dlp4success.com/nais/ted.htm

It pays to create these players :)

Enjoy!

Chris Bigenho
Director of Educational Technology
Greenhill School
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
Ph. 972-628-5479
Fx. 972-628-5279
bigenhoc@greenhill.org
www.greenhill.org

AIM: chris bigenho
Yahoo: chris_bigenho
Skype: chris_bigenho
Tapped In: ChrisWB

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Betsy Hunt
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 1:49 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

We are looking for a short inspiring YouTube type movie to kickoff an
Inservice Day on all things technology. I know that there is something
good out there but I can't find it. We will break out into small groups
but want to start together. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Betsy Hunt
Technology
ehunt@lincolnschool.org
www.lincolnschool.org

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Re: Jonathan Harris- Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

Chris,
When I saw him last summer he said he was taking off for a trip around
the world this past fall. I can't wait to see what he does next.
-Ann

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Bigenho, Chris
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 1:10 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Jonathan Harris- Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology
Inservice

This is a wonderful video. You also need to check out the tools he
developed. Universe and Feeling Fine are very interesting. He has some
new storytelling projects now. Check out: http://www.number27.org/.
Whale hunt is wild. I have not looked at the Polaroid project yet.

Chris Bigenho
Director of Educational Technology
Greenhill School
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
Ph. 972-628-5479
Fx. 972-628-5279
bigenhoc@greenhill.org
www.greenhill.org

AIM: chris bigenho
Yahoo: chris_bigenho
Skype: chris_bigenho
Tapped In: ChrisWB

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Ann Hamel
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 1:58 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jonathan_harris_collects_stories.html

Jonathan Harris remains my favorite inspiration for the great use of
technology, visualizing data, storytelling with technology, and
creativity.

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Betsy Hunt
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 12:49 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

Betsy Hunt
Technology
ehunt@lincolnschool.org
www.lincolnschool.org

Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

I would love to have the link to your classrooms of the future playlist.

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM, Bigenho, Chris <bigenhoc@greenhill.org>wrote:

> I have a large collection in my Youtube favorites. If you want a copy of my
> "classrooms of the future" playlist list, let me know and I will send you a
> link through Youtube. Currently, there are almost 30 videos there relating
> to technology, education and schools of the future.
>
> Chris Bigenho
> Director of Educational Technology
> Greenhill School
> 4141 Spring Valley Road
> Addison, TX 75001
> Ph. 972-628-5479
> Fx. 972-628-5279
> bigenhoc@greenhill.org
> www.greenhill.org
>
> AIM: chris bigenho
> Yahoo: chris_bigenho
> Skype: chris_bigenho
> Tapped In: ChrisWB
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:
> ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Betsy Hunt
> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 1:49 PM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice
>
> We are looking for a short inspiring YouTube type movie to kickoff an
> Inservice Day on all things technology. I know that there is something
> good out there but I can't find it. We will break out into small groups
> but want to start together. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Betsy Hunt
> Technology
> ehunt@lincolnschool.org
> www.lincolnschool.org
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
> 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
>
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> non-commercial, share-alike license.
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--
------------------------------
Vinnie Vrotny
Blog - Multi-Faceted Refractions
(vvrotny.org)

Jonathan Harris- Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

This is a wonderful video. You also need to check out the tools he develope=
d. Universe and Feeling Fine are very interesting. He has some new storytel=
ling projects now. Check out: http://www.number27.org/. Whale hunt is wild.=
I have not looked at the Polaroid project yet.

Chris Bigenho
Director of Educational Technology
Greenhill School
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
Ph. 972-628-5479
Fx. 972-628-5279
bigenhoc@greenhill.org
www.greenhill.org

AIM: chris bigenho
Yahoo: chris_bigenho
Skype: chris_bigenho
Tapped In: ChrisWB

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Ann Hamel
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 1:58 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jonathan_harris_collects_stories.html

Jonathan Harris remains my favorite inspiration for the great use of
technology, visualizing data, storytelling with technology, and
creativity.

Betsy Hunt
Technology
ehunt@lincolnschool.org
www.lincolnschool.org

Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

A few of my favorites:

A Vision of Students Today
http://tinyurl.com/bdbfx6

The Machine is Us/ing Us
http://tinyurl.com/yw8co3

Shift Happens
http://tinyurl.com/2we7hw

--
Tom Daccord -- educational technology trainer, speaker, and author.

Co-Director, EdTechTeacher
tom@edtechteacher.org
http://edtechteacher.org/
http://besthistorysites.net/
c: 617-455-8716

EdTechTeacher 2009 Summer Workshops: http://edtechteacher.org/workshops.html

Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

I have a large collection in my Youtube favorites. If you want a copy of my=
"classrooms of the future" playlist list, let me know and I will send you =
a link through Youtube. Currently, there are almost 30 videos there relatin=
g to technology, education and schools of the future.

Chris Bigenho
Director of Educational Technology
Greenhill School
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
Ph. 972-628-5479
Fx. 972-628-5279
bigenhoc@greenhill.org
www.greenhill.org

AIM: chris bigenho
Yahoo: chris_bigenho
Skype: chris_bigenho
Tapped In: ChrisWB

Betsy Hunt
Technology
ehunt@lincolnschool.org
www.lincolnschool.org

Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jonathan_harris_collects_stories.html

Jonathan Harris remains my favorite inspiration for the great use of
technology, visualizing data, storytelling with technology, and
creativity.

Betsy Hunt
Technology
ehunt@lincolnschool.org
www.lincolnschool.org

Re: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

I love the Medieval Tech Support on youtube

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

732-545-5600 x238

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 2:49 PM, Betsy Hunt <ehunt@lincolnschool.org> wrote:

> We are looking for a short inspiring YouTube type movie to kickoff an
> Inservice Day on all things technology. I know that there is something
> good out there but I can't find it. We will break out into small groups
> but want to start together. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Betsy Hunt
> Technology
> ehunt@lincolnschool.org
> www.lincolnschool.org
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
> 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: Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

Hi -
I keep lots of interesting videos bookmarked to playlists in YouTube. Maybe
you'll find something here.

http://tinyurl.com/au5o9m

Lucy Gray
Lead Technology Coach
The University of Chicago
Urban Education Institute
(773) 834-4078
lucyg@uchicago.edu
http://lucygray.org

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Betsy Hunt <ehunt@lincolnschool.org> wrote:

> We are looking for a short inspiring YouTube type movie to kickoff an
> Inservice Day on all things technology. I know that there is something
> good out there but I can't find it. We will break out into small groups
> but want to start together. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Betsy Hunt
> Technology
> ehunt@lincolnschool.org
> www.lincolnschool.org
>
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
> 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: email signatures

Karen,

Here at Ravenscroft we have included a template for email signatures as
part of our Visual Identity Guide coming out of our Communications
Office. We believe that Ravenscroft, as a brand, should be represented
in both traditional print and electronic print exactly the same way.
Therefore, when sending emails off campus we use the signature below
which has all the requisite parts as outlined in our V.I.G.. Those parts
include name, title, school, address, phone, fax, cell, URL and school
mission (the mission being in Italics when sending in HTML or Rich
Text).

After an initial email has been sent, however, one can shorten the
signature to name and title or remove it altogether as we believe the
signature is most important when contacting someone from the outside for
the very first time and is considered as part of a proper introduction
(which is what you are making when you send emails out on behalf of your
organization).

Hope this helps!

--------------------------------------------
Jason T. Ramsden
Chief Technology Officer
Ravenscroft School
7409 Falls of Neuse Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27615
ph: (919) 847-0900, ext. 2214
fax: (919) 847-5583
cell: (919) 337-2244
http://www.ravenscroft.org=20

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures
individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and
interdependent world.

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Karen Douse
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 2:37 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: email signatures

Do any of you have policies with regard to what is and is not
appropriate for email signature lines for students and faculty? We are
checking with our school attorney to find out where the line is drawn
for freedom of speech. Every year we hear from
people who are concerned about political, religious, and controversial
quotes and messages in the signature lines of messages they have
received. I'd love to hear what other schools are doing or not doing! We
provide all of our teachers and students
FirstClass accounts - this relates to the school account and not to
private accounts.

This topic is also posted on the ISEnet ning for discussion.

Thanks - Karen

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Inspiring Kickoff Movie for Technology Inservice

Betsy Hunt
Technology
ehunt@lincolnschool.org
www.lincolnschool.org

email signatures

Do any of you have policies with regard to what is and is not appropriate for email signature lines for students and faculty? We are checking with our school attorney to find out where the line is drawn for freedom of speech. Every year we hear from
people who are concerned about political, religious, and controversial quotes and messages in the signature lines of messages they have received. I'd love to hear what other schools are doing or not doing! We provide all of our teachers and students
FirstClass accounts - this relates to the school account and not to private accounts.

This topic is also posted on the ISEnet ning for discussion.

Thanks - Karen

Re: email signatures

I'm not on campus Monday, Feb. 2. Will return on Tuesday.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Re: AP US History Taught Over 2 Years

As I believe (hope) I stated previously, that two-year US history
requirement in NJ is at least 37 years old. As a result, any school that
offered an AP alternative to US history most likely had to take two years to
do it - even though "a college student could've done it in one semester."
Not quite, though, since the six credits you'd get for successfully making
it through the AP exam was the equivalent of *two* semesters of college US
history.

But enough of that, let me explain how APUS worked at my old high school. It
wasn't done so much as to provide the coveted "AP" written on the
transcripts, than as a way of providing a more challenging course than the
regular one given. And you were *told* that you were taking it. You couldn't
ask to get in or out; you were placed in it based on recommendations of
previous teachers. I didn't want to be in APUS because I knew full well that
the work that would've gotten me an A in regular US would net me a C in AP.
seven Cs and one B later, I was proven correct. Fortunately, my parents
understood that an AP C was a regular A, and didn't get on my case about it
too much.

Now, since this was seen as simply a more challenging US History course, it
wasn't expected that everyone would take the exam. In fact, those who would
take the exam were selected by the teacher. After all, it was on the
school's dime, and they didn't want to put out the money for someone who was
just going to blow the whole thing. With this in mind, despite being in a
class that carried the AP name, probably no more than half of the class was
expected (or would be allowed) to take the exam. And, as such, even though
the exam was probably given some time in early May and the Jersey school
year ran through late June, our class kept going on with the regular
projects quizzes, and a final exam for the entire class.

There is, of course, a twist to this whole story. With my stellar track
record in the class, I was obviously not going to be among those allowed to
take the AP exam. But a visit from a guy from the AP Board, who explained
how the test worked, got me thinking that I might have a shot at it, and so
I badgered the teacher into letting me take it. His words were pretty much
along the lines of "In all the years I've taught this class, the lowest
score anyone has gotten on the test has been a 2. If you get a 1, I will
kill you with my bare hands." The pressure was on.

The day of the exam arrived and when I looked at the multiple choice
section, I saw trivia questions. I love trivia. Done. Next came the essay
questions, pick two out of ten. One of them I knew cold. Now I just had to
find another. By chance I had read the last chapter in the book, on the New
Deal, the night before. There was a New Deal question. Done. This was also
the first year of the DBQ. I read the documents, wrote my piece, and sat
back and relaxed while my other classmates continued to work.

A few weeks later the results came in. Most everyone else got 2s, as was
expected. The two girls fighting over valedictorian (by hundredths of a
point) choked, and amazingly got 1s. I, and I alone, got a 3. The guy who
got straight Cs and a B for two years was the only person to get college
credit for the class, and was almost prevented from taking it.

Has the world changed over the past 35 years so that people make such a big
deal over the APs, or was my little high school in North Jersey just
different from everyone else around them? Is there really such a problem
with a person taking the AP class just for a little more of a challenge, but
without even thinking about taking the exam or what the letters "AP" might
mean on their transcript?

On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 5:58 PM, Norman Constantine <
nconstantine@wakefieldschool.org> wrote:

> My issue is not with taking two years to teach history. My issue is with
> the need to pretend that we are teaching college level courses so as to
> allow our students to have AP written on their transcripts. It is insanity.
> I love history and have spent my time reading about it since I learned how
> to read. Who cares if it is AP. We are college preparatory schools not
> college credential factories. Students should spend four years reading about
> their history. Stop the craziness, let high school be high school. Develop a
> love for history, not for grades and credentials.
>
> Norman
>

Re: AP US History Taught Over 2 Years

My issue is not with taking two years to teach history. My issue is with =
the need to pretend that we are teaching college level courses so as to =
allow our students to have AP written on their transcripts. It is =
insanity. I love history and have spent my time reading about it since I =
learned how to read. Who cares if it is AP. We are college preparatory =
schools not college credential factories. Students should spend four =
years reading about their history. Stop the craziness, let high school =
be high school. Develop a love for history, not for grades and =
credentials.
=20
Norman

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Keith E =
Gatling
Sent: Sat 1/31/2009 4:22 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: AP US History Taught Over 2 Years

While I understand the increasing desire to hear "other voices" in the =
34
since I was a high school kid in NJ, and had to deal with the two-year =
US
History requirement, there is something to be said for spending a lot of
time learning about "your own family" before you learn about the people =
down
the street or across town (more on that later). And as for the person =
who
wondered what on earth you needed two years to do this in when college
students could do it in one semester, my answer is very simple: You need =
two
years to do this in a leisurely high school manner with lots of high =
school
type projects, trips, and diversions. If the goal is to pack as much
American History into as little time as possible, then just give them an
iPod packed with a month's worth of stuff. It'll be crammed in one ear =
and
pushed out the other in no time. Two years seems just right to me for
planting the broad foundation needed to successfully tackle those
one-semester college courses. It also seems just the right thing for
beginning a possible lifelong love of history - US or otherwise.

Come on folks, we're talking from 1620 to the present day. That's almost =
500
years of history that you say we can condense down to one semester. I =
doubt
it. I suspect that those one-semester college wonders are looking at a
specific issue or a specific era. Not the entire 500 year ball of wax.

Now, let me talk about "the family." I've come to conclude that where =
the
history of your country is concerned, or at least where American history =
is
concerned, it's like genealogy. It's all about *us*. It's all about how =
we
got to be us. It's all about how the different threads got woven =
together,
sometimes artfully and sometimes not, to create the tapestry that is =
this
country. In the end it's about how people in the past got together, for
better or worse, to create the people we are now. And that might just =
take
two years.

Yeah, other voices are nice too. I represent one of those other voices; =
but
I don't think that the desire to acknowledge the "other voices" should =
mean
that less time is spent on the whole choir. Indeed, I believe that if =
we're
really looking at this genealogically, we have to talk about each of =
those
other voices as they enter the picture, and see how they influenced the
mainstream, and how mainstream decisions toward those voices led to =
certain
events and situations later on that everyone would regret. But don't =
draw
them out as separate items. Not in high school. That's not the place for
such specialization as "African-Americans in US History," "Irish in US
History," "Native Americans in US History," or "Germans in US History." =
And
yet, how much though has anyone really given to the Germans in US =
history.
I'm betting that most of you are thinking, "Germans, Scots, Brits, just
another subset of the dominant white people." But perhaps a closer look =
will
show that it ain't necessarily so.

My wife, who is of German ancestry said that when she wanted to find out
more about Germans in US history, she had to go to the library herself.
There was no German History Month, there was no bulletin board devoted =
to
famous Germans, there was no "Other Voices" class devoted to the =
Germans.
And certainly, no one talked about the anti-German propaganda during =
both
world wars, or the fact that Germans had been sent to "relocation camps"
just like the Japanese. I'm sure that my Italian brother-in-law will say =
the
same thing about having to find out about famous Italians as a group on =
his
own time.

I say let the "other voices" be part of a two-year course on US history =
that
looks at the entire choir.

On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Knies, Don =
<Dknies@statenislandacademy.org
> wrote:

> I wondered that too. It seems that a two year lock in to one course =
with
> the same students loses some opportunity for other perspectives and =
other
> focuses. (I refuse to use the word foci, in this context)
>

Re: Independent international school seeking HS Science and Early Childhood educators

It's not an incredibly active list but it does seem to be one of the
more wider reaching ones. Sounds like the fair is going well. Excellent!

Damianne

Brad Waugh wrote:
> I am the school principal at the Khartoum American School. I am just
> finishing up at the University of Northern Iowa Overseas Teachers
> Recruiting Fair where I have had the good fortune of meeting with some
> excellent educators. One of our candidates, and new teachers,
> introduced me to this list and I am hoping to use it to find more
> educators who share her dynamism and commitment to independent
> education. Our school does not look at the 'hiring process' as one of
> finding teachers to fill positions, but rather one of building a team,
> so do not hesitate to contact us if you feel an affinity for our
> educational mission. In the meantime, please make sure to get in
> touch if you are a HS Science or Kindergarten teacher who finds the
> following appealing:
>
> The Khartoum American School is an independent international school
> with a 52 year history in Sudan. We are a small, dynamic school of
> 230 students (PK-12) representing almost 40 nationalities. Our staff
> is dedicated to the school's mission of achieving academic excellence
> through a student-centered program and inquiry-based curriculum, and
> our teachers work creatively and collaboratively to do so. KAS is a
> member of the National Association of Independent Schools and is
> accredited by both the Middle States Association and the Council of
> International Schools. Though linked to AERO standards, our
> curriculum is designed, evaluated and revised continually by our
> teachers. Teachers seeking a student-centered and inquiry-based
> program and who are uncomfortable with 'coverage' and textbook-based
> curricula will find a good philosophical fit at KAS.
>
> HS Physical Sciences teacher
> We are currently seeking a 'hands on/minds on' high school science
> teacher able to teach core physical sciences (Physical Science 9,
> Chemistry 11 and Physics 12), Advanced Placement Chemistry and to
> offer creative elective options. Our semester-long electives are
> based on student and teacher interests, and student needs; recent
> offerings include Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life, Primitive
> Technology, Astronomy, Oceanography, Theories of Everything, Skeptical
> Inquiry, Current Issues in Science, Greening the Planet and more. Our
> core science program teaches "science as process" as opposed to
> "science as a series of facts" and uses student-led investigations in
> the laboratory, the classroom and broader community to familiarize
> students with scientific content through the scientific method.
> Students critically examine the nature of scientific knowledge, and
> how this knowledge is best created and evaluated.
> Kindergarten teacher
> We are also looking for a Kindergarten teacher who is experienced with
> the emergent curriculum model, believes in learning through play and
> is able to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
> This teacher would join our dynamic early childhood team working with
> PK3, PK4 and K classes. The teacher will also work closely with the
> elementary team to ensure a smooth transition for students as they
> enter grade 1, and to ensure continuity in the program.
>
> If you would like to start an informal discussion about the positions,
> school or life in Khartoum please contact me at bwaugh@krtams.org. If
> not, you can apply for either position by e-mailing the school's
> director, Phil Clinton, at pclinton@krtams.org with a cover letter,
> statement of educational philosophy and current CV (with references).
>
>
> Brad Waugh
> Principal
> Khartoum American School
> www.krtams.org
> (click on 'Employment Opportunities')
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Independent international school seeking HS Science and Early Childhood educators

I am the school principal at the Khartoum American School. I am just
finishing up at the University of Northern Iowa Overseas Teachers
Recruiting Fair where I have had the good fortune of meeting with some
excellent educators. One of our candidates, and new teachers,
introduced me to this list and I am hoping to use it to find more
educators who share her dynamism and commitment to independent
education. Our school does not look at the 'hiring process' as one of
finding teachers to fill positions, but rather one of building a team,
so do not hesitate to contact us if you feel an affinity for our
educational mission. In the meantime, please make sure to get in touch
if you are a HS Science or Kindergarten teacher who finds the following
appealing:

The Khartoum American School is an independent international school with
a 52 year history in Sudan. We are a small, dynamic school of 230
students (PK-12) representing almost 40 nationalities. Our staff is
dedicated to the school's mission of achieving academic excellence
through a student-centered program and inquiry-based curriculum, and our
teachers work creatively and collaboratively to do so. KAS is a member
of the National Association of Independent Schools and is accredited by
both the Middle States Association and the Council of International
Schools. Though linked to AERO standards, our curriculum is designed,
evaluated and revised continually by our teachers. Teachers seeking a
student-centered and inquiry-based program and who are uncomfortable
with 'coverage' and textbook-based curricula will find a good
philosophical fit at KAS.

HS Physical Sciences teacher
We are currently seeking a 'hands on/minds on' high school science
teacher able to teach core physical sciences (Physical Science 9,
Chemistry 11 and Physics 12), Advanced Placement Chemistry and to offer
creative elective options. Our semester-long electives are based on
student and teacher interests, and student needs; recent offerings
include Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life, Primitive Technology,
Astronomy, Oceanography, Theories of Everything, Skeptical Inquiry,
Current Issues in Science, Greening the Planet and more. Our core
science program teaches "science as process" as opposed to "science as a
series of facts" and uses student-led investigations in the laboratory,
the classroom and broader community to familiarize students with
scientific content through the scientific method. Students critically
examine the nature of scientific knowledge, and how this knowledge is
best created and evaluated.

Kindergarten teacher
We are also looking for a Kindergarten teacher who is experienced with
the emergent curriculum model, believes in learning through play and is
able to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. This
teacher would join our dynamic early childhood team working with PK3,
PK4 and K classes. The teacher will also work closely with the
elementary team to ensure a smooth transition for students as they enter
grade 1, and to ensure continuity in the program.

If you would like to start an informal discussion about the positions,
school or life in Khartoum please contact me at bwaugh@krtams.org. If
not, you can apply for either position by e-mailing the school's
director, Phil Clinton, at pclinton@krtams.org with a cover letter,
statement of educational philosophy and current CV (with references).

Brad Waugh
Principal
Khartoum American School
www.krtams.org
(click on 'Employment Opportunities')

Charity Evening

The Murdock-Thompson Center for teachers will hold a fundraising evening to
ennable it to increase its awards of Summer Fellowships for Innovative
Teachers. February 10, 6-8 pm at the Hi Hat (3 Davol Square, Providence, RI).
Live jazz by Willie Myette. A former Fellowship winner will speak. Stop by if
you are in the area! Directions: www.thehihat.com
--Peter S Thompson, Director (murdokca@ids.net)

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