Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Re: Students sending electronic assignments

Pardon me if I don=B9t understand some part of this issue. Moodle date-time
stamps all submitted assignments. The student may confirm that their file
upload or text submission is present. In the unlikely event that a script
error were to occur, then either the student would see an error message or
they should notice that their work doesn=B9t appear on the assignment page. I=
t
seems to me that Moodle=B9s design makes it reasonable to expect students to
take responsibility for submitting assignments, and that =B3Moodle ate my
homework=B2 isn=B9t a defensible position.

Richard

On 4/8/09 12:52 PM, "Tony Tanael" <ttanael@maret.org> wrote:

> Perhaps the burden of proof should be on students to demonstrate that the=
y
> *have* submitted work rather than for the teacher to prove that they
> *haven't*. As a graduate school student I would email myself an electron=
ic
> copy of all completed assignments (whether submitted to my professor in
> paper form or electronically) so that if it were lost somehow, I could
> potentially demonstrate to my professor that the work was completed and
> on-time (with the time stamp). Fortunately, I never had to do this, but w=
hen
> a single paper can count for 50% of my class grade, and knowing who "wins=
"
> when it comes down to my word (as the student) versus that of the profess=
or,
> this gave me peace of mind. Maybe I'm overly cautious or even paranoid, =
but
> I like to think it's just me managing my digital life. This wouldn't be =
a
> bad lesson for our students to have. I also like that it's an educationa=
l
> solution (teaching students to "protect" themselves) rather than a techni=
cal
> one (teacher checking logs).
>=20
> -Tony
>=20
> --
> Tony Tanael
> Director of Technology
> Maret School
> 3000 Cathedral Ave NW
> Washington DC 20008
> 202-939-2468
> ttanael@maret.org
> www.maret.org
>=20
> On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Bob Irving <irvingb@e-lcds.org> wrote:
>=20
>> > Moodle has a feature whereby a teacher can check all student logins: t=
ime,
>> > pages visited, etc. It's under Reports in the Administration block.
>> >
>> > It's a wonderful thing to have in situations like this!
>> >
>> > Bob Irving
>> > Middle School Technology Coordinator
>> > Lancaster Country Day School
>> > Lancaster, PA
>> >
>>>>> > >>> "Phizacklea, Jeanne" <JPhizack@FRIENDSBALT.ORG> 4/8/2009 8:38 A=
M >>>
>> > Good morning.
>> >
>> > Do any of your schools have written policies about electronic submissi=
on
>> > of assignments? Meaning, what happens when a student says they submit
>> > something via email (or Moodle, etc) and there is no record of it or i=
t
>> > is never received? We are not a 1:1 school, but are making use of
>> > Moodle for assignment submission heavily this year. I am just lookin=
g
>> > for any language that might be in your student handbooks about this
>> > issue.
>> >
>> > Thanks so much.
>> >
>> > Jeanne
>> >
>> > ********************************************
>> >
>> > Jeanne Phizacklea
>> >
>> > Director of Library & Information Services
>> >
>> > Friends School of Baltimore
>> > www.friendsbalt.org <http://www.friendsbalt.org (
>> > http://www.friendsbalt.org/ )>
>> >
>> >
>=20
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--=20
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Director of Information Technology
Catlin Gabel School
503 297-1894 x300
kassissiehr@catlin.edu
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Re: Looking to visit Lower School Tech Program

Does it have to be specifically SmartBoard brand? Or would any
interactive whiteboard do?

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Hi to all---
>
>I am looking to visit a LOWER SCHOOL in the NY metro area that is using
>SMARTBOARD technology in the classrooms.
>
>I am interested in how it is being used ---is it still viewed as an add-on
>or do your teachers use it as a tool for teaching?
>What steps is your school taking with regards to training your faculty to
>use this technology---are you using the mentor system? sending people to
>classes? holding classes? tech Coordinator in the classroom?
>
>Thank you very much!
>
>Susan Ferris Rights
>The Pingry School
>973-379-4550


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Looking to visit Lower School Tech Program

Hi to all---

I am looking to visit a LOWER SCHOOL in the NY metro area that is using
SMARTBOARD technology in the classrooms.

I am interested in how it is being used ---is it still viewed as an add-on
or do your teachers use it as a tool for teaching?
What steps is your school taking with regards to training your faculty to
use this technology---are you using the mentor system? sending people to
classes? holding classes? tech Coordinator in the classroom?

Thank you very much!

Susan Ferris Rights
The Pingry School
973-379-4550

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Re: Students sending electronic assignments

Perhaps the burden of proof should be on students to demonstrate that they
*have* submitted work rather than for the teacher to prove that they
*haven't*. As a graduate school student I would email myself an electronic
copy of all completed assignments (whether submitted to my professor in
paper form or electronically) so that if it were lost somehow, I could
potentially demonstrate to my professor that the work was completed and
on-time (with the time stamp). Fortunately, I never had to do this, but when
a single paper can count for 50% of my class grade, and knowing who "wins"
when it comes down to my word (as the student) versus that of the professor,
this gave me peace of mind. Maybe I'm overly cautious or even paranoid, but
I like to think it's just me managing my digital life. This wouldn't be a
bad lesson for our students to have. I also like that it's an educational
solution (teaching students to "protect" themselves) rather than a technical
one (teacher checking logs).

-Tony

--
Tony Tanael
Director of Technology
Maret School
3000 Cathedral Ave NW
Washington DC 20008
202-939-2468
ttanael@maret.org
www.maret.org

On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Bob Irving <irvingb@e-lcds.org> wrote:

> Moodle has a feature whereby a teacher can check all student logins: time,
> pages visited, etc. It's under Reports in the Administration block.
>
> It's a wonderful thing to have in situations like this!
>
> Bob Irving
> Middle School Technology Coordinator
> Lancaster Country Day School
> Lancaster, PA
>
> >>> "Phizacklea, Jeanne" <JPhizack@FRIENDSBALT.ORG> 4/8/2009 8:38 AM >>>
> Good morning.
>
> Do any of your schools have written policies about electronic submission
> of assignments? Meaning, what happens when a student says they submit
> something via email (or Moodle, etc) and there is no record of it or it
> is never received? We are not a 1:1 school, but are making use of
> Moodle for assignment submission heavily this year. I am just looking
> for any language that might be in your student handbooks about this
> issue.
>
> Thanks so much.
>
> Jeanne
>
> ********************************************
>
> Jeanne Phizacklea
>
> Director of Library & Information Services
>
> Friends School of Baltimore
> www.friendsbalt.org <http://www.friendsbalt.org (
> http://www.friendsbalt.org/ )>
>
>

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Re: Programming Class for the iPhone/iTouch

Stanford offers free downloads of its iPhone development class: Read
article here.
<http://tech.yahoo.com/news/macworld/20090403/tc_macworld/stanfordoffers
freedownloadsofitsiphonedevelopmentclass_1
>=20


Ann Hamel
Director of Technology
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911-2299
ahamel@fvs.edu
719.391.5330 (office)
719.375.9529 (cell)

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From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Fred Bartels
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:18 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Programming Class for the iPhone/iTouch

Anyone know of any schools offering a programming class targeted at
developing programs for the iPhone / iTouch? I'm thinking of offering
such
a class next year and would love to share ideas and resources with other
teachers.

Thanks,

Fred

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


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Re: Netbooks

We have been using since August 2008 thirty one asus eeepc. We have 21 on a
cart for the 6 and 7 graders. They were supposed to be used by the two
English teachers. Slowly other teachers are learning how to appreciate them.
We have 10 at the lower school.

They were set with xp pro so the students can log onto the domain, save
their files on the file server, print to the printer which is sitting on top
of the cart, surf the web, etc.

I just asked the teachers how they feel about them. They told me that the
students complained about them for about a week but the whining quickly
stopped. The students like them. The teachers appreciate the fact that they
are small enough that a book or a notebook can be on the student desk at the
same time that the laptop is in use. They like the fact that there is a
printer on top of the kart so the student do not have to leave the room.

At the lower school (3rd and 4Th grades) more and more teachers want to use
them.

We are planning on buying more but not necessarily the asus.

Patrick Le Bozec
Hammond School

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From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Zaubi, Phil
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:26 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Netbooks

We are looking at the possibility of getting a set of netbooks for each
grade 1-5. We have been testing various models and brands with students and
teachers in each grade. Our teachers in the grades 3-5 are extremely excited
to use these and believe they'll fit perfectly into the classroom and
curriculum. Our 1st and 2nd grade teachers are a little more hesitant
because they think the netbooks are a little too small and these students
would have trouble grasping the small screen/keyboard.

I'm curious if anyone else has been using/testing netbooks in the 1-5
environment. If so, what discoveries have been made regarding these age
groups and netbook?

_____________________________________
Phil Zaubi
Director of Academic Technology
Porter-Gaud School
Charleston, Sc
843.402.4711
http://www.portergaud.edu


-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Pamela Livingston
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:14 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Netbooks

We (EdisonLearning, formerly Edison Schools my current employer) are also
evaluating the Netbooks so I am very interested in this thread, plus
interested in the 1-to-1 angle. Anyone test the Dell Mini, I think it's
either 10 or 11 inches?

Pamela

--------------------------------------
Pamela Livingston
http://www.1-to-1learning.blogspot.com
Author of "1-to-1 Learning: Laptop Programs That Work"
Twitter: plivings
cell: 973-476-4819


On Wednesday, April 08, 2009, at 10:50AM, "Alex Inman"
<alex.inman@whitfieldschool.org> wrote:
>Can anyone speak to how they hold up in a 1:1 take home environment?
>
>I am deeply evaluating the Lenovo S10e and Acer. The Acer was not robust
>enough and kids complained about the keyboard. I agree, it seems just a
>little too small. I am surprised with how many of the High School kids
like
>the Lenovo. I am getting the HP for review. I am leaning heavily toward
>the S10 model right now.
>
>Take care,
>Alex
>
>Alex Inman
>Whitfield School
>St. Louis, MO
>
>On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Jeff Mesch <meschj@fatherryan.org> wrote:
>
>> I've been messing with them since I saw one for the first time at K-12
Open
>> Minds.
>>
>> We've tried machines from Asus, HP (with a VIA processor), Acer, and
>> Lenovo.
>>
>> The Lenovo was by far the most popular one around here. The sizing was
just
>> right all around. The other machines lost out because their keyboards
were
>> a
>> hair too small (Asus, Acer) or people had issues with mouse buttons being
>> on
>> the side (Asus, HP, Acer).
>>
>> I definitely will not touch one with less than a gig of RAM, ultimately
>> these will have to last us 3-4 years.
>>
>> The thing is that the market is changing so fast right now, it makes the
>> summer (my purchase time) seem very far off. So I'm going to wait for
June
>> to come around and assess the situation again. Lenovo definitely has the
>> edge though.
>>
>> +++Jeff
>>
>>

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Programming Class for the iPhone/iTouch

Anyone know of any schools offering a programming class targeted at
developing programs for the iPhone / iTouch? I'm thinking of offering such
a class next year and would love to share ideas and resources with other
teachers.

Thanks,

Fred

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


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Re: Faculty Computer Proficiency Assessments

We developed an online form, using Google Forms, looking at the NETS-T,
looking at is the teacher proficient/exemplary but then when observing we
also looked at are they incorporating the NETS-S as well.

--Lisa

On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 4:55 PM, Karen Ortiz <kortiz@graland.org> wrote:

> I have been asked to look for an online tool to assess our faculty's basic
> computer skills. We would like to certify basic proficiency based upon this
> assessment. In particular we are looking for a tool that would assess, track
> and potentially prescribe remediation for parts of the 3rd Model Digital-Age
> Work and Learning NETS-T 2008 standard, or what was previously the
> Technology Operations and Concepts for NETS-T 2000. We are using the Mac
> platform; ideally some of the content would be Mac OS specific.
>
> Most of what I have found are either 8th grade proficiency assessments or
> faculty self-evaluation tools. Please advise as to your experience and any
> recommendations.
>
> Thank you
>
> --
> Karen M. Ortiz
> Technology Specialist and Integration Coach
> Graland Country Day School
> kortiz@graland.org
> voice: 303.336.3771
>
> Board of Directors
> CO Technology In Education Conference
> 2009 Rocky Mountain TIE
> Copper Mountain Resort
> June 23-26, 2009
> www.tiecolorado.org
>
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Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

Be sure you get the type with user-replaceable batteries. Many Polar
models need to be sent to the manufacturer when the battery dies.

George Swain
Head of Middle School
Poughkeepsie Day School


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From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Eagen, James
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:13 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I have used Polar HR monitors in my MS PE classes and they have worked
great, are super dependable and give kids and teachers great data. I
also was a sponsored athlete for Polar, love their products and still
live by their reliability whenever I race. They are very easy to clean
and Polar's customer service is exceptional, in my opinion. But, yes I
am a little biased!=20

Polar does a lot in PE classes all over the U.S. Check out the link
below:

http://education.polarusa.com/education/

Good info on grants, lessons and how to get started. Good luck.

Jim

James Eagen
Head of Middle School
Manlius Pebble Hill School=20
mphinthemiddle.blogspot.com
=20


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From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Werling, Bill
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:01 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

Brieanna,
I'm familiar with both Polar and Suunto. Both are great, but expensive.
I found this review online. Will each child get their own heart rate
monitor? Many of the heart rate monitor use a chest strap that I feel
would be only appropriate for individual use. I like the idea and have
wanted to use them with projects promoting physical activity to youth.=20
=20
http://www.consumersearch.com/heart-rate-monitors/omron-hr-100c

Compared to other inexpensive, basic heart rate monitors, owner
reviewers on Amazon.com are overwhelmingly positive regarding the Omron
HR-100C heart rate monitor. Users appreciate the low price, in addition
to its ease of use. Owners also appreciate the ability to replace the
battery themselves (some models require factory service to replace the
battery). While some reviews complain of erratic readings and short
battery life, most users agree the Omron HR-100C is a good basic
monitor. If you're willing to spend more for more features, though, the
Polar F11 heart rate monitor (*est. $160) is the reviewers' overall
favorite.
We could not find any professional comparison tests of the Omron-HR
100C; however, nearly 300 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com provide us
with great detail of the product and its capabilities. About.com's guide
to men's health also includes the Omron in a top-10 roundup of heart
rate monitors.

Bill Werling
William_Werling@baylor.edu


________________________________________
From: A forum for independent school educators [ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]
On Behalf Of Brieanna Brown [bbrown@GDS.ORG]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:45 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I am trying to implement the use of Heart Rate monitors in our high
school physical education classes (9th and 10th grade), and I was hoping
I could get some words of advice from people who have been using them.

1. What brand do you use? Currently, I am looking at Polar, but I have
heard of another brand (Sunnto, I think?). Does anyone have experience
using either of these, and if so what do you think of them? Or, does
anyone have experience using another brand?

2. Does anyone have experience writing grant proposals to request
funding for heart rate monitors?

3. In what ways do you use the monitors in your curriculum? Is it all
or most of it, does it supplement your curriculum, do you use them every
day?


4. Do your sports teams use them, and if so, how?

5. If you are using software with them, how do you like it? Do you
find the software useful?

Thanks so much for your help with any and/or all of these questions!

Sincerely,

Bri Brown

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

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."

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

Brieanna Brown
Physical Education Department Chair
Georgetown Day School
(202)274-3229
bbrown@gds.org

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

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Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I teach a Spinning (cycling) class at a local fitness. Spinning as a certification emphasizes the use of heart rate monitors. See below for answers to your questions.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Brieanna Brown" <bbrown@GDS.ORG>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 11:45:40 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I am trying to implement the use of Heart Rate monitors in our high school
physical education classes (9th and 10th grade), and I was hoping I could
get some words of advice from people who have been using them.

1. What brand do you use?
**** I use Polar and Sigma Sport. Polar is expensive. I use simple ones that give me heart rate, average over a time period and High mark.

Currently, I am looking at Polar, but I have
heard of another brand (Sunnto, I think?). Does anyone have experience
using either of these, and if so what do you think of them? Or, does
anyone have experience using another brand?

2. Does anyone have experience writing grant proposals to request funding
for heart rate monitors?
*** You might right to different manufactures or fitness and see if they would sponsor.

3. In what ways do you use the monitors in your curriculum? Is it all or
most of it, does it supplement your curriculum, do you use them every day?

*** From my view I would use them to teach the various heart rate zones and how to use these zones for better health. You may also want to do a co-curricular project with the science dept.


4. Do your sports teams use them, and if so, how?
**** Track team or any team that is interested in endurance should be interested.


5. If you are using software with them, how do you like it? Do you find
the software useful?
**** The high end HR's come with software. Nike and Apple have teamed up to records data I think.

As a general note some fitness clubs may be interested working with you to develop a program

Thanks so much for your help with any and/or all of these questions!


Sincerely,

Bri Brown

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

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."

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

Brieanna Brown
Physical Education Department Chair
Georgetown Day School
(202)274-3229
bbrown@gds.org

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

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Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

You did say that the other day.....

Giovanni

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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Eagen, James
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:13 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I have used Polar HR monitors in my MS PE classes and they have worked
great, are super dependable and give kids and teachers great data. I
also was a sponsored athlete for Polar, love their products and still
live by their reliability whenever I race. They are very easy to clean
and Polar's customer service is exceptional, in my opinion. But, yes I
am a little biased!

Polar does a lot in PE classes all over the U.S. Check out the link
below:

http://education.polarusa.com/education/

Good info on grants, lessons and how to get started. Good luck.

Jim

James Eagen
Head of Middle School
Manlius Pebble Hill School
mphinthemiddle.blogspot.com


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From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Werling, Bill
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:01 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

Brieanna,
I'm familiar with both Polar and Suunto. Both are great, but expensive.
I found this review online. Will each child get their own heart rate
monitor? Many of the heart rate monitor use a chest strap that I feel
would be only appropriate for individual use. I like the idea and have
wanted to use them with projects promoting physical activity to youth.

http://www.consumersearch.com/heart-rate-monitors/omron-hr-100c

Compared to other inexpensive, basic heart rate monitors, owner
reviewers on Amazon.com are overwhelmingly positive regarding the Omron
HR-100C heart rate monitor. Users appreciate the low price, in addition
to its ease of use. Owners also appreciate the ability to replace the
battery themselves (some models require factory service to replace the
battery). While some reviews complain of erratic readings and short
battery life, most users agree the Omron HR-100C is a good basic
monitor. If you're willing to spend more for more features, though, the
Polar F11 heart rate monitor (*est. $160) is the reviewers' overall
favorite.
We could not find any professional comparison tests of the Omron-HR
100C; however, nearly 300 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com provide us
with great detail of the product and its capabilities. About.com's guide
to men's health also includes the Omron in a top-10 roundup of heart
rate monitors.

Bill Werling
William_Werling@baylor.edu


________________________________________
From: A forum for independent school educators [ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]
On Behalf Of Brieanna Brown [bbrown@GDS.ORG]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:45 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I am trying to implement the use of Heart Rate monitors in our high
school physical education classes (9th and 10th grade), and I was hoping
I could get some words of advice from people who have been using them.

1. What brand do you use? Currently, I am looking at Polar, but I have
heard of another brand (Sunnto, I think?). Does anyone have experience
using either of these, and if so what do you think of them? Or, does
anyone have experience using another brand?

2. Does anyone have experience writing grant proposals to request
funding for heart rate monitors?

3. In what ways do you use the monitors in your curriculum? Is it all
or most of it, does it supplement your curriculum, do you use them every
day?


4. Do your sports teams use them, and if so, how?

5. If you are using software with them, how do you like it? Do you
find the software useful?

Thanks so much for your help with any and/or all of these questions!

Sincerely,

Bri Brown

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

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."

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

Brieanna Brown
Physical Education Department Chair
Georgetown Day School
(202)274-3229
bbrown@gds.org

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Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I have used Polar HR monitors in my MS PE classes and they have worked
great, are super dependable and give kids and teachers great data. I
also was a sponsored athlete for Polar, love their products and still
live by their reliability whenever I race. They are very easy to clean
and Polar's customer service is exceptional, in my opinion. But, yes I
am a little biased!=20

Polar does a lot in PE classes all over the U.S. Check out the link
below:

http://education.polarusa.com/education/

Good info on grants, lessons and how to get started. Good luck.

Jim

James Eagen
Head of Middle School
Manlius Pebble Hill School=20
mphinthemiddle.blogspot.com
=20


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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Werling, Bill
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:01 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

Brieanna,
I'm familiar with both Polar and Suunto. Both are great, but expensive.
I found this review online. Will each child get their own heart rate
monitor? Many of the heart rate monitor use a chest strap that I feel
would be only appropriate for individual use. I like the idea and have
wanted to use them with projects promoting physical activity to youth.=20
=20
http://www.consumersearch.com/heart-rate-monitors/omron-hr-100c

Compared to other inexpensive, basic heart rate monitors, owner
reviewers on Amazon.com are overwhelmingly positive regarding the Omron
HR-100C heart rate monitor. Users appreciate the low price, in addition
to its ease of use. Owners also appreciate the ability to replace the
battery themselves (some models require factory service to replace the
battery). While some reviews complain of erratic readings and short
battery life, most users agree the Omron HR-100C is a good basic
monitor. If you're willing to spend more for more features, though, the
Polar F11 heart rate monitor (*est. $160) is the reviewers' overall
favorite.
We could not find any professional comparison tests of the Omron-HR
100C; however, nearly 300 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com provide us
with great detail of the product and its capabilities. About.com's guide
to men's health also includes the Omron in a top-10 roundup of heart
rate monitors.

Bill Werling
William_Werling@baylor.edu


________________________________________
From: A forum for independent school educators [ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]
On Behalf Of Brieanna Brown [bbrown@GDS.ORG]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:45 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I am trying to implement the use of Heart Rate monitors in our high
school physical education classes (9th and 10th grade), and I was hoping
I could get some words of advice from people who have been using them.

1. What brand do you use? Currently, I am looking at Polar, but I have
heard of another brand (Sunnto, I think?). Does anyone have experience
using either of these, and if so what do you think of them? Or, does
anyone have experience using another brand?

2. Does anyone have experience writing grant proposals to request
funding for heart rate monitors?

3. In what ways do you use the monitors in your curriculum? Is it all
or most of it, does it supplement your curriculum, do you use them every
day?


4. Do your sports teams use them, and if so, how?

5. If you are using software with them, how do you like it? Do you
find the software useful?

Thanks so much for your help with any and/or all of these questions!

Sincerely,

Bri Brown

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

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."

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

Brieanna Brown
Physical Education Department Chair
Georgetown Day School
(202)274-3229
bbrown@gds.org

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Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

Brieanna,
I=92m familiar with both Polar and Suunto. Both are great, but expensive. =
I found this review online. Will each child get their own heart rate moni=
tor? Many of the heart rate monitor use a chest strap that I feel would be=
only appropriate for individual use. I like the idea and have wanted to u=
se them with projects promoting physical activity to youth.=20
=20
http://www.consumersearch.com/heart-rate-monitors/omron-hr-100c

Compared to other inexpensive, basic heart rate monitors, owner reviewers o=
n Amazon.com are overwhelmingly positive regarding the Omron HR-100C heart =
rate monitor. Users appreciate the low price, in addition to its ease of us=
e. Owners also appreciate the ability to replace the battery themselves (so=
me models require factory service to replace the battery). While some revie=
ws complain of erratic readings and short battery life, most users agree th=
e Omron HR-100C is a good basic monitor. If you're willing to spend more fo=
r more features, though, the Polar F11 heart rate monitor (*est. $160) is t=
he reviewers' overall favorite.
We could not find any professional comparison tests of the Omron-HR 100C; h=
owever, nearly 300 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com provide us with grea=
t detail of the product and its capabilities. About.com's guide to men's he=
alth also includes the Omron in a top-10 roundup of heart rate monitors.

Bill Werling
William_Werling@baylor.edu


________________________________________
From: A forum for independent school educators [ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On=
Behalf Of Brieanna Brown [bbrown@GDS.ORG]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:45 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I am trying to implement the use of Heart Rate monitors in our high school
physical education classes (9th and 10th grade), and I was hoping I could
get some words of advice from people who have been using them.

1. What brand do you use? Currently, I am looking at Polar, but I have
heard of another brand (Sunnto, I think?). Does anyone have experience
using either of these, and if so what do you think of them? Or, does
anyone have experience using another brand?

2. Does anyone have experience writing grant proposals to request funding
for heart rate monitors?

3. In what ways do you use the monitors in your curriculum? Is it all or
most of it, does it supplement your curriculum, do you use them every day?


4. Do your sports teams use them, and if so, how?

5. If you are using software with them, how do you like it? Do you find
the software useful?

Thanks so much for your help with any and/or all of these questions!

Sincerely,

Bri Brown

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

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."

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

Brieanna Brown
Physical Education Department Chair
Georgetown Day School
(202)274-3229
bbrown@gds.org

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Faculty Computer Proficiency Assessments

Hi all,

Does anyone else have any suggestions for an online tool to assess our facu=
lty's basic computer skills? We would like to certify basic proficiency bas=
ed upon this assessment. In particular we are looking for a tool that would=
assess, track and potentially prescribe remediation for parts of the 3rd M=
odel Digital-Age Work and Learning NETS-T 2008 standard, or what was previo=
usly the Technology Operations and Concepts for NETS-T 2000. We are using t=
he Mac platform; ideally some of the content would be Mac OS specific.

Thanks for the suggestions:
I would recommend LoTi. http://www.lqhome.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/lotilounge=
.woa
Atomic Learning http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/assessment/ (student a=
ssessment; developing a new tool based upon the refreshed ISYE standards fo=
r teachers and students)
Learning 3.0 http://www.learning.com/21st-century-skills-assessment/index.h=
tm (elem & middle school proficiency assessment)
For CA schools Ed Tech Profile (http://www.edtechprofile.org)

Thank you again for sharing,
--
Karen M. Ortiz
Technology Specialist and Integration Coach
Graland Country Day School
kortiz@graland.org
voice: 303.336.3771

Board of Directors
CO Technology In Education Conference
2009 Rocky Mountain TIE
Copper Mountain Resort
June 23-26, 2009
www.tiecolorado.org


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Re: Netbooks

My K-1 teachers said there is no way they would want these small sized
laptops in their classroom. (We use full size laptops now.) They feel
the kids need at least a 13" screen in these grades. My role is to
support the teachers, so I will stay with that size.

Grades 2-8 have been mixed. They are use to the 15" laptops they use
now. Because of price and portability, I am looking at them for a
modified 8th grade 1-to-1 program next year. I will let you know how it
goes.

Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School

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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Brian Lee
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 10:30 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Netbooks

Small screen =3D I may understand, but kids adjust quickly.
Small keyboard =3D I think it is perfect for their little hands. Not so
good
for the big hands, though.


On 4/8/09 1:26 PM, "Zaubi, Phil" <Phil.Zaubi@portergaud.edu> wrote:

> We are looking at the possibility of getting a set of netbooks for
each grade
> 1-5. We have been testing various models and brands with students and
teachers
> in each grade. Our teachers in the grades 3-5 are extremely excited to
use
> these and believe they'll fit perfectly into the classroom and
curriculum. Our
> 1st and 2nd grade teachers are a little more hesitant because they
think the
> netbooks are a little too small and these students would have trouble
grasping
> the small screen/keyboard.
>=20
> I'm curious if anyone else has been using/testing netbooks in the 1-5
> environment. If so, what discoveries have been made regarding these
age groups
> and netbook?
>=20

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Re: Netbooks

Small screen = I may understand, but kids adjust quickly.
Small keyboard = I think it is perfect for their little hands. Not so good
for the big hands, though.


On 4/8/09 1:26 PM, "Zaubi, Phil" <Phil.Zaubi@portergaud.edu> wrote:

> We are looking at the possibility of getting a set of netbooks for each grade
> 1-5. We have been testing various models and brands with students and teachers
> in each grade. Our teachers in the grades 3-5 are extremely excited to use
> these and believe they'll fit perfectly into the classroom and curriculum. Our
> 1st and 2nd grade teachers are a little more hesitant because they think the
> netbooks are a little too small and these students would have trouble grasping
> the small screen/keyboard.
>
> I'm curious if anyone else has been using/testing netbooks in the 1-5
> environment. If so, what discoveries have been made regarding these age groups
> and netbook?
>

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Re: Netbooks

We are looking at the possibility of getting a set of netbooks for each gra=
de 1-5. We have been testing various models and brands with students and te=
achers in each grade. Our teachers in the grades 3-5 are extremely excited =
to use these and believe they'll fit perfectly into the classroom and curri=
culum. Our 1st and 2nd grade teachers are a little more hesitant because th=
ey think the netbooks are a little too small and these students would have =
trouble grasping the small screen/keyboard.=20

I'm curious if anyone else has been using/testing netbooks in the 1-5 envir=
onment. If so, what discoveries have been made regarding these age groups a=
nd netbook?

_____________________________________
Phil Zaubi
Director of Academic Technology
Porter-Gaud School
Charleston, Sc
843.402.4711
http://www.portergaud.edu


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From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Pamela Livingston
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:14 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Netbooks

We (EdisonLearning, formerly Edison Schools my current employer) are also e=
valuating the Netbooks so I am very interested in this thread, plus interes=
ted in the 1-to-1 angle. Anyone test the Dell Mini, I think it's either 10=
or 11 inches?

Pamela

--------------------------------------
Pamela Livingston
http://www.1-to-1learning.blogspot.com
Author of "1-to-1 Learning: Laptop Programs That Work"
Twitter: plivings
cell: 973-476-4819

=20
On Wednesday, April 08, 2009, at 10:50AM, "Alex Inman" <alex.inman@whitfiel=
dschool.org> wrote:
>Can anyone speak to how they hold up in a 1:1 take home environment?
>
>I am deeply evaluating the Lenovo S10e and Acer. The Acer was not robust
>enough and kids complained about the keyboard. I agree, it seems just a
>little too small. I am surprised with how many of the High School kids li=
ke
>the Lenovo. I am getting the HP for review. I am leaning heavily toward
>the S10 model right now.
>
>Take care,
>Alex
>
>Alex Inman
>Whitfield School
>St. Louis, MO
>
>On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Jeff Mesch <meschj@fatherryan.org> wrote:
>
>> I've been messing with them since I saw one for the first time at K-12 O=
pen
>> Minds.
>>
>> We've tried machines from Asus, HP (with a VIA processor), Acer, and
>> Lenovo.
>>
>> The Lenovo was by far the most popular one around here. The sizing was j=
ust
>> right all around. The other machines lost out because their keyboards we=
re
>> a
>> hair too small (Asus, Acer) or people had issues with mouse buttons bein=
g
>> on
>> the side (Asus, HP, Acer).
>>
>> I definitely will not touch one with less than a gig of RAM, ultimately
>> these will have to last us 3-4 years.
>>
>> The thing is that the market is changing so fast right now, it makes the
>> summer (my purchase time) seem very far off. So I'm going to wait for Ju=
ne
>> to come around and assess the situation again. Lenovo definitely has the
>> edge though.
>>
>> +++Jeff
>>
>>

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Re: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

Try Reebok

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From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Brieanna Brown
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:46 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I am trying to implement the use of Heart Rate monitors in our high
school
physical education classes (9th and 10th grade), and I was hoping I
could
get some words of advice from people who have been using them.

1. What brand do you use? Currently, I am looking at Polar, but I have
heard of another brand (Sunnto, I think?). Does anyone have experience
using either of these, and if so what do you think of them? Or, does
anyone have experience using another brand?

2. Does anyone have experience writing grant proposals to request
funding
for heart rate monitors?

3. In what ways do you use the monitors in your curriculum? Is it all
or
most of it, does it supplement your curriculum, do you use them every
day?
=20

4. Do your sports teams use them, and if so, how?

5. If you are using software with them, how do you like it? Do you
find
the software useful?

Thanks so much for your help with any and/or all of these questions!

Sincerely,

Bri Brown

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

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."=20

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

Brieanna Brown
Physical Education Department Chair
Georgetown Day School
(202)274-3229
bbrown@gds.org

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PE - Heart Rate Monitors

I am trying to implement the use of Heart Rate monitors in our high school
physical education classes (9th and 10th grade), and I was hoping I could
get some words of advice from people who have been using them.

1. What brand do you use? Currently, I am looking at Polar, but I have
heard of another brand (Sunnto, I think?). Does anyone have experience
using either of these, and if so what do you think of them? Or, does
anyone have experience using another brand?

2. Does anyone have experience writing grant proposals to request funding
for heart rate monitors?

3. In what ways do you use the monitors in your curriculum? Is it all or
most of it, does it supplement your curriculum, do you use them every day?

4. Do your sports teams use them, and if so, how?

5. If you are using software with them, how do you like it? Do you find
the software useful?

Thanks so much for your help with any and/or all of these questions!

Sincerely,

Bri Brown

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

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."

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

Brieanna Brown
Physical Education Department Chair
Georgetown Day School
(202)274-3229
bbrown@gds.org

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Re: Netbooks

We (EdisonLearning, formerly Edison Schools my current employer) are also evaluating the Netbooks so I am very interested in this thread, plus interested in the 1-to-1 angle. Anyone test the Dell Mini, I think it's either 10 or 11 inches?

Pamela

--------------------------------------
Pamela Livingston
http://www.1-to-1learning.blogspot.com
Author of "1-to-1 Learning: Laptop Programs That Work"
Twitter: plivings
cell: 973-476-4819


On Wednesday, April 08, 2009, at 10:50AM, "Alex Inman" <alex.inman@whitfieldschool.org> wrote:
>Can anyone speak to how they hold up in a 1:1 take home environment?
>
>I am deeply evaluating the Lenovo S10e and Acer. The Acer was not robust
>enough and kids complained about the keyboard. I agree, it seems just a
>little too small. I am surprised with how many of the High School kids like
>the Lenovo. I am getting the HP for review. I am leaning heavily toward
>the S10 model right now.
>
>Take care,
>Alex
>
>Alex Inman
>Whitfield School
>St. Louis, MO
>
>On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Jeff Mesch <meschj@fatherryan.org> wrote:
>
>> I've been messing with them since I saw one for the first time at K-12 Open
>> Minds.
>>
>> We've tried machines from Asus, HP (with a VIA processor), Acer, and
>> Lenovo.
>>
>> The Lenovo was by far the most popular one around here. The sizing was just
>> right all around. The other machines lost out because their keyboards were
>> a
>> hair too small (Asus, Acer) or people had issues with mouse buttons being
>> on
>> the side (Asus, HP, Acer).
>>
>> I definitely will not touch one with less than a gig of RAM, ultimately
>> these will have to last us 3-4 years.
>>
>> The thing is that the market is changing so fast right now, it makes the
>> summer (my purchase time) seem very far off. So I'm going to wait for June
>> to come around and assess the situation again. Lenovo definitely has the
>> edge though.
>>
>> +++Jeff
>>
>>
>> On 4/8/09 7:43 AM, "Ademola Popoola" <popoola@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I have been thoroughly enamored with Lenovo's S10 model. I'm
>> contemplating
>> > introducing these to our Primary School (K-2) next school year. I'm
>> hoping
>> > my CDW rep can work with us to provide a competitive solution.
>> >
>> > On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Jeff Ritter <jritter@sjs.org> wrote:
>> >
>> >> You might check out the Lenovo IdeaPad. I just got one in to test and
>> >> throw at the LS and am quite impressed. Very reasonably priced!
>> >>
>> >> Jeff Ritter
>> >> Director of Technology
>> >> St. John's School
>> >> 2401 Claremont Ln.
>> >> Houston, TX 77019
>> >> 713-850-4020
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Brian Lee wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> I am in the middle of research for that one right now. I talked to my
>> >>> CDWG
>> >>> rep, and he said that Acer is working on a total solution netbook
>> package.
>> >>> We are looking into giving the 2nd grade a cart from which we are
>> looking
>> >>> to
>> >>> replace the Alphasmart keyboards. I think a package would come to
>> >>> <$8,000.
>> >>>
>> >>> I'm also looking into the Dell Minis, but I have not seen a total
>> solution
>> >>> on that one yet.
>> >>>
>> >>> Brian Lee
>> >>>
>> >>> On 4/7/09 10:31 PM, "Renee Ramig" <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>> Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high
>> school?
>> >>>> If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as
>> a
>> >>>> notebook?
>> >>>>
>> >>>> If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals
>> did
>> >>>> you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Thanks,
>> >>>>
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Re: Netbooks

Alex--

We love the S10's as well (as I have posted on here before).

In terms of take-home environments... We did a little test recently
where we gave our head of school's 7th grade son a S10 to try out. We
told him to push the computer's limits in terms of capabilities (gaming,
etc.) and not to treat the computer roughly to see how it holds up.
We've been surprised by the results. On the capability end, the netbook
has done virtually anything he has wanted (only with 3 or four
applications open did he run into any slow-downs). In terms of
durability, the machine looks and seems to operate as if it was new even
though we know he throws the thing around quite a bit (no casing, his
mother finds it on the floor, he stuffs the computer into his locker at
school). Now, of course, that is only one test. But, again, we've been
happily surprised by the results.

We are going to put a number of netbooks into lower school classrooms
over the next year (going to deploy 8 into 4th grade classrooms later
this week).

Hope that helps.

-- Brad


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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Alex Inman
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 10:51 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Netbooks

Can anyone speak to how they hold up in a 1:1 take home environment?

I am deeply evaluating the Lenovo S10e and Acer. The Acer was not
robust
enough and kids complained about the keyboard. I agree, it seems just a
little too small. I am surprised with how many of the High School kids
like
the Lenovo. I am getting the HP for review. I am leaning heavily
toward
the S10 model right now.

Take care,
Alex

Alex Inman
Whitfield School
St. Louis, MO

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Re: Netbooks

Can anyone speak to how they hold up in a 1:1 take home environment?

I am deeply evaluating the Lenovo S10e and Acer. The Acer was not robust
enough and kids complained about the keyboard. I agree, it seems just a
little too small. I am surprised with how many of the High School kids like
the Lenovo. I am getting the HP for review. I am leaning heavily toward
the S10 model right now.

Take care,
Alex

Alex Inman
Whitfield School
St. Louis, MO

On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Jeff Mesch <meschj@fatherryan.org> wrote:

> I've been messing with them since I saw one for the first time at K-12 Open
> Minds.
>
> We've tried machines from Asus, HP (with a VIA processor), Acer, and
> Lenovo.
>
> The Lenovo was by far the most popular one around here. The sizing was just
> right all around. The other machines lost out because their keyboards were
> a
> hair too small (Asus, Acer) or people had issues with mouse buttons being
> on
> the side (Asus, HP, Acer).
>
> I definitely will not touch one with less than a gig of RAM, ultimately
> these will have to last us 3-4 years.
>
> The thing is that the market is changing so fast right now, it makes the
> summer (my purchase time) seem very far off. So I'm going to wait for June
> to come around and assess the situation again. Lenovo definitely has the
> edge though.
>
> +++Jeff
>
>
> On 4/8/09 7:43 AM, "Ademola Popoola" <popoola@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have been thoroughly enamored with Lenovo's S10 model. I'm
> contemplating
> > introducing these to our Primary School (K-2) next school year. I'm
> hoping
> > my CDW rep can work with us to provide a competitive solution.
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Jeff Ritter <jritter@sjs.org> wrote:
> >
> >> You might check out the Lenovo IdeaPad. I just got one in to test and
> >> throw at the LS and am quite impressed. Very reasonably priced!
> >>
> >> Jeff Ritter
> >> Director of Technology
> >> St. John's School
> >> 2401 Claremont Ln.
> >> Houston, TX 77019
> >> 713-850-4020
> >>
> >>
> >> Brian Lee wrote:
> >>
> >>> I am in the middle of research for that one right now. I talked to my
> >>> CDWG
> >>> rep, and he said that Acer is working on a total solution netbook
> package.
> >>> We are looking into giving the 2nd grade a cart from which we are
> looking
> >>> to
> >>> replace the Alphasmart keyboards. I think a package would come to
> >>> <$8,000.
> >>>
> >>> I'm also looking into the Dell Minis, but I have not seen a total
> solution
> >>> on that one yet.
> >>>
> >>> Brian Lee
> >>>
> >>> On 4/7/09 10:31 PM, "Renee Ramig" <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high
> school?
> >>>> If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as
> a
> >>>> notebook?
> >>>>
> >>>> If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals
> did
> >>>> you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>>
> >>>> Renee Ramig
> >>>> Seven Hills School
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Re: Netbooks

I've been messing with them since I saw one for the first time at K-12 Open
Minds.

We've tried machines from Asus, HP (with a VIA processor), Acer, and Lenovo.

The Lenovo was by far the most popular one around here. The sizing was just
right all around. The other machines lost out because their keyboards were a
hair too small (Asus, Acer) or people had issues with mouse buttons being on
the side (Asus, HP, Acer).

I definitely will not touch one with less than a gig of RAM, ultimately
these will have to last us 3-4 years.

The thing is that the market is changing so fast right now, it makes the
summer (my purchase time) seem very far off. So I'm going to wait for June
to come around and assess the situation again. Lenovo definitely has the
edge though.

+++Jeff


On 4/8/09 7:43 AM, "Ademola Popoola" <popoola@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have been thoroughly enamored with Lenovo's S10 model. I'm contemplating
> introducing these to our Primary School (K-2) next school year. I'm hoping
> my CDW rep can work with us to provide a competitive solution.
>
> On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Jeff Ritter <jritter@sjs.org> wrote:
>
>> You might check out the Lenovo IdeaPad. I just got one in to test and
>> throw at the LS and am quite impressed. Very reasonably priced!
>>
>> Jeff Ritter
>> Director of Technology
>> St. John's School
>> 2401 Claremont Ln.
>> Houston, TX 77019
>> 713-850-4020
>>
>>
>> Brian Lee wrote:
>>
>>> I am in the middle of research for that one right now. I talked to my
>>> CDWG
>>> rep, and he said that Acer is working on a total solution netbook package.
>>> We are looking into giving the 2nd grade a cart from which we are looking
>>> to
>>> replace the Alphasmart keyboards. I think a package would come to
>>> <$8,000.
>>>
>>> I'm also looking into the Dell Minis, but I have not seen a total solution
>>> on that one yet.
>>>
>>> Brian Lee
>>>
>>> On 4/7/09 10:31 PM, "Renee Ramig" <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high school?
>>>> If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as a
>>>> notebook?
>>>>
>>>> If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals did
>>>> you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Renee Ramig
>>>> Seven Hills School
>>>>
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Re: Netbooks

We will be using the Lenovo S10e next year in grades 5-7. We've done a fair amount of testing and find the machine to be sturdy and fast - good battery life - and a decent size keyboard compared to some others - we really like it. Our only concern is
that it doesn't run the Lego Mindstorms software, but no netbook that I have seen does. Resolution is too low. I took one to NAIS recently and used it throughout the week and loved it - it did everything a laptop would do and fit in my purse! I sure hope
Lenovo is working on a tablet version with a slightly higher resolution - we would be there in a heartbeat!

If you are interested in an always-on case, Infocase has one I believe. They are also developing a sleeve that would fit a netbook - we have used their tablet sleeve in the past and found it to do a great job of protecting the machines.

Karen

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

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 9:31 PM -0500 wrote:
>Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high school?
>If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as a
>notebook?
>
>If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals did
>you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?


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Re: Students sending electronic assignments

Moodle has a feature whereby a teacher can check all student logins: time, =
pages visited, etc. It's under Reports in the Administration block.
=20
It's a wonderful thing to have in situations like this!
=20
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Middle School Technology Coordinator
Lancaster Country Day School
Lancaster, PA

>>> "Phizacklea, Jeanne" <JPhizack@FRIENDSBALT.ORG> 4/8/2009 8:38 AM >>>
Good morning.

Do any of your schools have written policies about electronic submission
of assignments? Meaning, what happens when a student says they submit
something via email (or Moodle, etc) and there is no record of it or it
is never received? We are not a 1:1 school, but are making use of
Moodle for assignment submission heavily this year. I am just looking
for any language that might be in your student handbooks about this
issue.

Thanks so much.

Jeanne

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Re: Anyone with experience with Mimio Interactive System (Smart Board alternative)?

I'm sure it's because you can do so much more with so much less -

BTW - You can do an interactive whiteboard for $50 if you already have a
projector - just did an article here -
http://www.imparisystems.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51#wiimote

On Tue, 2009-04-07 at 19:03 -0400, Brian Lee wrote:

> How did you manage to convince the school to go Linux? I'm quite impressed.
>
>
> On 4/2/09 11:59 AM, "Alex Inman" <alex.inman@whitfieldschool.org> wrote:
>
> > Yes, our 1:1 program uses SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Each student has a
> > laptop with Linux. This is our 4th year running Linux on the
> > laptops/desktops.
> >
> > Alex
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Re: Netbooks

I have been thoroughly enamored with Lenovo's S10 model. I'm contemplating
introducing these to our Primary School (K-2) next school year. I'm hoping
my CDW rep can work with us to provide a competitive solution.

On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Jeff Ritter <jritter@sjs.org> wrote:

> You might check out the Lenovo IdeaPad. I just got one in to test and
> throw at the LS and am quite impressed. Very reasonably priced!
>
> Jeff Ritter
> Director of Technology
> St. John's School
> 2401 Claremont Ln.
> Houston, TX 77019
> 713-850-4020
>
>
> Brian Lee wrote:
>
>> I am in the middle of research for that one right now. I talked to my
>> CDWG
>> rep, and he said that Acer is working on a total solution netbook package.
>> We are looking into giving the 2nd grade a cart from which we are looking
>> to
>> replace the Alphasmart keyboards. I think a package would come to
>> <$8,000.
>>
>> I'm also looking into the Dell Minis, but I have not seen a total solution
>> on that one yet.
>>
>> Brian Lee
>>
>> On 4/7/09 10:31 PM, "Renee Ramig" <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high school?
>>> If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as a
>>> notebook?
>>>
>>> If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals did
>>> you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Renee Ramig
>>> Seven Hills School
>>>
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Re: Netbooks

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We are in the process of moving to the Lenovo s10e netbook with SUSE
Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, 160GB hard drive, 1 GB ram. We looked at
the Acer Aspire One and the Lenovo. However, being an all male boarding
school, we felt the Lenovo was a much sturdier built system for our
students and the keyboard had a better feel to it. We also opted for
the 160 GB hard drive and not the SSD that is available because the SLED
10 OS would barely fit in 4 GB . If anyone would like more information
you may contact me off list at merricksj@hargrave.edu.




Joe Merricks
Math Instructor
Hargrave Military Academy
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
merricksj@hargrave.edu


>>> On 04/08/09 at 8:07 AM, in message
<EDF3922A2AB7FE4699D3CF6C4102DFD901D27B7E@mx1.sfsnet.org>, Patricia
Moser <moserp@sidwell.edu> wrote:
We are introducing the Companion Touch, a tablet PC netbook into our
6th
grade 1:1 laptop pilot next year. Should be fun!
Patt

Patt Moser
Director of Information Services and Upper School Librarian
Sidwell Friends School
3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington DC 20016
Office: 202-537-8164
Mobile: 202-595-4941
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Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:31:48 -0700
From: Renee Ramig <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org>
Subject: Netbooks

Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high
school?
If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as
a
notebook?

If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals
did
you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?

Thanks,

Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School*************

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Students sending electronic assignments

Good morning.

=20

Do any of your schools have written policies about electronic submission
of assignments? Meaning, what happens when a student says they submit
something via email (or Moodle, etc) and there is no record of it or it
is never received? We are not a 1:1 school, but are making use of
Moodle for assignment submission heavily this year. I am just looking
for any language that might be in your student handbooks about this
issue.

=20

Thanks so much.

=20

Jeanne

=20

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Re: Netbooks

You might check out the Lenovo IdeaPad. I just got one in to test and
throw at the LS and am quite impressed. Very reasonably priced!

Jeff Ritter
Director of Technology
St. John's School
2401 Claremont Ln.
Houston, TX 77019
713-850-4020

Brian Lee wrote:
> I am in the middle of research for that one right now. I talked to my CDWG
> rep, and he said that Acer is working on a total solution netbook package.
> We are looking into giving the 2nd grade a cart from which we are looking to
> replace the Alphasmart keyboards. I think a package would come to <$8,000.
>
> I'm also looking into the Dell Minis, but I have not seen a total solution
> on that one yet.
>
> Brian Lee
>
> On 4/7/09 10:31 PM, "Renee Ramig" <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org> wrote:
>
>
>> Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high school?
>> If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as a
>> notebook?
>>
>> If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals did
>> you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Renee Ramig
>> Seven Hills School
>>
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Netbooks

We are introducing the Companion Touch, a tablet PC netbook into our 6th
grade 1:1 laptop pilot next year. Should be fun!
Patt

Patt Moser
Director of Information Services and Upper School Librarian
Sidwell Friends School
3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington DC 20016
Office: 202-537-8164
Mobile: 202-595-4941
Email: moserp@sidwell.edu
Skype: moserp

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Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:31:48 -0700
From: Renee Ramig <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org>
Subject: Netbooks

Has anyone decided on Netbooks for use in middle school or high school?
If so, which brand and model did you decide on? Are they as useful as a
notebook?

If you are using them in a 1-to-1 environment what other peripherals did
you purchase with them (case - type, extra AC adapters, etc.)?

Thanks,

Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School*************

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Summercore 2009 (2 sessions July 2009) ** our 25th anniversary year **

This year we are offering one week of Summercore in the NYC area at Horace
Mann School July 13-17 and one week at Shorecrest Preparatory School in
St. Petersburg FL July 27-31. 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 Steve Taffee,
Director of Technology writes "arguably the best faculty inservice program
we've had at Castilleja since I joined in 2002."


-- Summercore 2.009 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 2.009 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 2.009 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 2.009 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 2600 Independent School teachers and administrators who have
attended Summercore since we began in 1985, exactly 25 years ago.

Please tell your faculty--all grade levels and all skill levels--about
Summercore 2009. 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 (sbergen@cstorefront.org)
co-Director of The Original Teaching Company

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