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Subject: Re: Apple Problems
From: kmitche@eis.calstate.edu (Kenneth Mitchell)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1992 23:30:48 GMT
Organization: Calif State Univ/Electronic Information Services

> In a message of <01 Oct 92  21:08:34>, Sue Woodruff (1:228/65) writes:
> 
>  SW>Help!!!  I get so frustrated when I try to hook up an Apple IIc to a 
>  SW>modem.  I've had better luck with IIgs's, but today I couldn't even get 
>  SW>
>  SW>1st - The Apple IIe had a Super Serial Card placed in it.  It had 
>  SW>suggested switch settings in the Booklet that came with it.  The 
>  SW>software I was using (TIC - Talk Is Cheap) suggested different 
>  SW>settings.  We tried both.....neither worked.
> 

Sue, some of the early Apple //c's had a problem with the timing, or clock
chips, or something in the serial interface (you can tell, it's been a
long time since I thought about it) that precluded two-way communication
(i.e., using a modem) at greater than 300bps. If your host supports 300
baud (many don't anymore) try logging on with the //c at 300. If 300 baud
works and higher speeds don't, take your //c to an authorized Apple repair
station; if I recall correctly, the fix is a free upgrade. (Call ahead to
find out, of course.) 

On your //e problem with the Super Serial Card, did you make sure that the
jumper block has the arrow pointing toward "MODEM" and not "PRINTER"? If
not, pull it out and turn it around. 

Ken Mitchell
kmitche@eis.calstate.edu
From: Cal.Carpenter@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Cal Carpenter)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Test Message
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 92 11:26:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

Hi Florence... Here's the sample.
From:    Tom Barner
To:      Marsha Leavitt                         Msg #36, Apr-08-92 08:26PM
Subject: Internet
With the 5th and 6th graders on the Internet there are a couple of things
that you might try. There is an interesting connection via
Rutgers....they have a dictionary, thesaurus, Familiar quotations,
some Treasure Hunts might be possible with these or have them use them for
assignments. There is also a CIA FACTBOOK that gives full demographic
information about a country. It is easy to use and provides
useful information. You can get there with the internet address
128.6.26.25
you might also try tooling around the cleveland Freenet. It is accessed with
the Internet address 129.22.8.82 or
Telnet Freenet-in-a.cwru.edu
It is set up like a town and the menus are very logical.
another Star96.nodak.edu  has astronomy info
If you want, let me know what some of your curriculum units are and I will
try to hook you up with some numbers that might be good resources.
I teach 6th grade in Newton ,MA   Tom Barner

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From: Lisa.Bedord@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Lisa Bedord)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Science
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 08:01:02 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Hi again.  Thanks for the info.  I'm pretty sure Brian has the fast plants stuff and it sounds like a good idea.  Unless we do it in the spring, would I need a grow light?  
Do you have any students who would like to write to my 7th grade keyboarders?  There's five of them and I'd like to get them on to something a little more interesting than just typing from the software program.  Let me know if you have any neat ideas.  
Say 'hi' to the regulars.

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From: Cal.Carpenter@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Cal Carpenter)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Welcome On!
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 92 20:52:48 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

Hi Juline ... Thanks for the "connect" message.  I'm glad you are not having any problems.  It was a long ride back to Boston.  I am really looking forward to the second weekend, I had a terrific time.  Keep exploring around the net and let me know about any interesting finds.  Talk to you later... Cal


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From: bbrockwe@vdoe386.vak12ed.edu (Burt Brockwell)
Subject: Re: Test Generator
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network (Richmond)
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 92 03:54:07 GMT


There is a program available now to do just that. It is called
'TESTMASTER'. It will allow you to do multiple guess, fill in
the blank and true/false questions. It will store up to 100
questions per section and your test can be made form pulling
questions from each section.

It also allows you to scramble the questions and answers on as
many test as you desire. You can give the test at a terminal or
have it print each of the test seperately. 

It works GREAT. !!  The first time you use it the grades begin
to drop drastically, but once the kids see that they have to
STUDY, the grades begin to improve. It really seperates the
grades in a class.
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From: Don.Kauffman@p0.f45.n342.z1.fidonet.org (Don Kauffman)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Inservice
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 92 20:05:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:342/45.0 - SPQR, Edmonton Alta

Others have done this, now it is my turn.

In 3 weeks I will be conducting an inservice, extolling the virtues of using telecommunications in education.  About 20 teachers will be involved. This workshop is part of a series I do called "Working Smarter on the Macintosh Computer". My partner does a companion series called "Working Smarter on the MS-DOS Computer". See how broad minded we are. :-)

It would be helpful if I could sign on to K12Net that evening and find messages from all over the world addressed to me and the Working Smarter gang. If you need a topic, how about _one sentence_ describing how to teach using telecomm. {very big grin}

Thanks in advance.

In case anyone is interested, the "Working Smarter" inservices
are designed to help teachers use a computer as a tool to work smarter,
to do what has to be done, with less effort, in less time, and
better than can be done without a computer. We are not coming from the instructional side on this series, just "now that you have a computer how can you use it to help you." Pretty good results in most cases. Will explain further if anyone asks.

Don



 # GateOrigin: 89:701/203@IMEX


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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Global Environmental Watch
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 92 15:01:56 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day James,

Sunday October 11 1992 19:51, James Bannan wrote to John Feltham:

 > John,  I'm a bit disappointed.  I thought all you banana benders always
 > ended eveything with "ay".  My mate next door is bit of a northener convert
 > and he certainly ends every sentence with "ay". Were you not born up north
 > John? Cheers  Jimbo Down South. ps Can you take all this damn rain back?

Born in Hull, East Yorkshire, UK! Sorry I'm only an adopted cane-toad! I have a few more years before I can claim to be a Townsvillian!

You can keep all the rain, why do you think that I left the UK?  :-)  The Queensland cockies would like a load of it though.

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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Peter Meet Jennifer
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 92 11:48:22 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Peter,

Wednesday September 30 1992 22:22, Peter Macinnis wrote to Maureen Barstow:

 > My wife teaches in a normal school, but biology, not computers, and she

                        ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 > regards these machines with loathing.

Very unusual school isn't it??  :-)

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From: Keith.Bobbitt@f40.n11.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Bobbitt)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: CNN Newsroom
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 92 16:44:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:11/40

Hello Tom,
Just a tad of info for you.  You can download the daily lesson guides from CNN
 at 404-827-4477
Set term program at E-7-1 to connect properly.
I'm sure if you leave them a nice message about yourself they'll give you
 access.
Keith


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From: Jessica.Vincent@f6506.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Jessica Vincent)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: ESL
Date: 14 Oct 92 03:10:51 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/6506 - BBS AMERICA/3RS BBS, Richardson TX

I teach ESL to middle school kids in Houston, Texas.  My students are predominately Spanish speakers.  Are there any other ESL teachers at this grade level out there?  My students have started to write sentences and paragraphs (in very broken English -- but English).  Would any ESL teachers be interested in matching class "pen pals"?  They become so productive and motivated when they get to use the three computers in the classroom-- I think that writing letters to other kids, who are also learning English,





 would do wonders for their writing skills.  Anyone interested?
Jessica Vincent

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From: Selma.Yznaga@f2.n3820.z1.fidonet.org (Selma Yznaga)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Bilingual Ed Survey
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 92 12:10:49 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3820/2 - The Lyceum, Brownsville TX

Dear All,

I'm a grad student at the University of Texas at Brownsville working on my master's degree in Guidance and Counseling.  One of the classes that I'm taking is called The Bilingual Child.  Our semester project involves surveying administrators and teachers on their views of bilingual education.  I wasn't excited about interviewing my principal and teachers I've know for years, and then I remembered, I'm connected to the world!! <G>

I would love to hear from you regarding dual language instruction.  Your responses will be shared with a class eager for information from outside of our little bubble.  Thanks in advance for imparting your wisdom with a group struggling to make education better for our kids.

Following are the survey questions grouped for TEACHERS or ADMINISTRATORS.
Thanks again. 8-)
                                  Selma Yznaga

                             TEACHER SURVEY

I.  Purpose of Bilingual Education

1.  Define bilingual education.
2.  What is the difference between biingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL)?

3.  Can you have bilingual ed without ESL?
4.  Can you have ESL without bilingual ed?
II.  Content or Design of Bilingual Education

1.  How would you implement bilingual ed in your classroom?
2.  What are the components of bilingual ed?
3.  What teaching methods work best for you?

III. Attitudes Toward Bilingual Education

1.  How do you feel about bilingual education?
2.  In your opinion, is this program effective or ineffective?  Why?
3.  What changes would you suggest to improve the program?

                          ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY

I.  Purpose of Bilingual Education

1.  What is the Bilingual Education Program?
2.  What are the goals of bilingual education?
3.  Which children does bilingual education serve?
4.  Does the curriculum differ for children in bilingual education?

II.  Content or Design of Bilingual Education

1.  How is bilingual education implemented at your school?
2.  What materials do bilingual program teachers have available that are
    different from regular ed classes?
3.  How is the physical environment of a bilingual classroom different from a
    regular ed classroom?
4.  Are there different instructional prescriptions for limited English
    Proficient (LEP) children?

III.  Attitudes Toward Bilingual Education

1.  Does bilingual education work?
2.  Is the bilingual program at your campus effective in meeting the stated     goals of the program?
3.  What changes would you like to see in bilingual education?

Muchas Gracias!

Selma


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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: New Member
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 92 10:35:16 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Dale,

Greetings from down-under from another Catholic School, they're all
over aren't they! :-)

DB>forecasting weather.  We have just applied to a  BBS called
DB>Halcyon with a UNIX shell so we can communicate with
DB>Kidlink, KidCafe and KidArt in Norway.

You can get all round the world with K12Net......

ooroo

 * SLMR 2.1a * Coral Sea Views, Wulguru, Townsville, Australia


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From: Larry.Kravitz@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Larry Kravitz)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: reply
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 92 21:28:44 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

Cal, this msg. is to let you know that I tried to get you after the
holiday. Have a good one... :)    Larry


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From: Jeff.Harrits@f921.n720.z6.fidonet.org (Jeff Harrits)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Geography project
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 92 15:35:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 6:720/921 - World Data Exchange, Taipei Taiwan

Concerning your posting about the "Cities of the World" project, greetings from Taipei, Taiwan.  Not quite Hong Kong but close.  If for some reason you're not able to establish contacts in one of the listed cities, you can drop a line to me concerning Taipei.

Also, here is a mailing address for a school in Cairo. My wife and I worked there five years ago and still have friends there now.  We're anxiously waiting to hear what happened to them and the school following the devestating earth quake.  There might be some questions I can answer about Cairo as we lived there for five years.

High School Social Studies Dept.
Cairo American College
P.O. Box 39
Ma'adi, Cairo, Egypt
A.R.E

I hope that helps.  Good luck with the project...Jeff



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From: Lorraine.Maurice@f12.n246.z1.fidonet.org (Lorraine Maurice)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: hi!
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 92 14:08:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:246/12 - The Staff Room, Windsor ON

Hi! i'd like to introduce myself: i'm Lorraine Maurice, Gr.2 teacher in French Immersion, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. i'd like to exchange with you! see you!


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From: Joan.Fitton@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Joan Fitton)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Halloween
Date: 16 Oct 92 01:18:26 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

Hi Donna-
One thing we have tried to do to take the focus away from Halloween 
while keeping with the "seasonal themes" is to focus on Harvest activities( pumpkins, apples, etc...-by the way these make a great natural lead-in into Thanksgiving) and Nocturnal Animals(in particular
bats). We use these themes to develop interdisciplinary units for the children to actively engage in meaningful activities using those things which have become synonymous with Halloween. We have some teachers who use this time of the year to focus in on the study of the human skeleton.
If you would like any specifics please leave a note in this area and I will get back to you.
                         Joan Fitton,Primary Math Facilitator,
                            Worcester, MA  Public Schools


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From: Lynn.Redekopp@p10.f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Lynn Redekopp)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: technology meeting
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 92 21:38:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17.10 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Lori, I will be in Helena around 5pm on Weds.  Any chance we could meet for half an hour or so at the Helena High School?  I will be
meeting with MCCE at 6:30, so wil need to get a bite to eat before then but would love to discuss what I have in mind with you if you have the time.  Let me know ASAP.  Thanks, Lynn

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From: Mary.Knapp@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Mary Knapp)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: NEGOTIATIONS
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 92 19:27:09 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Teachers, haver you had negotiation problems?  What were they?  How did you solve them?
As educators give your ideas of how to improve the status of education.  What reforms do you think might benifit the teaching profession?  What are your views on consolidation of administrative
positions to make more monies available for other educational areas?
We would like your imput, ideas about these matters.  please respond. Bye for now.  Mary

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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: TELECOM AND NETWORKING AND T
Date: 15 Oct 92 13:55:24 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Hi, Kevin.  Can you give me some info on your location?  That way I 
can determine expenses for a trip to Canada.  What I've learned is 
that it doesn't seem too costly (flights, etc.) but I
need info on your area, airports, etc.  BTW, expenses is all I'd need. 
That and a modem and I'm there!  hehehe.....Thanks.


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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: TELECOM AND NETWORKI
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 92 17:50:18 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Kevin and carol,

Just sticking my oar in here!

KM>I was asking a friend the other day waht makes some of us
KM>'life long learners' and other not?  He ddidn't have an
KM>answer.  What is yours?  What prompted you to take-up
KM>computers? and in gereral what drove you to continue
KM>learnig new things after college???

I would say a well developed sense of inquisitiveness! As for
continuing to learn, I have gone through six career changes, mostly due
to following my nose in something that I was interested in. I didn't
start teaching in a High School until I was over fifty.

I'm still learning....

ooroo

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From: Jack.Dale@f49.n134.z1.fidonet.org (Jack Dale)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Shakespeare Software
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 92 19:31:50 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:134/49 - The Student Exchang, Calgary Alta

I have recently came across some software useful for the study of
Romeo and Juliet.  It was listed as shareware on our local K12Net. 
The author, Steve Herbert from Singapore, indicates that he has
also written programs for other literature.  I am interested in his
programs on Macbeth, Animal Farm, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
If anyone knows of a source for these please let me know.  I would
also appreciate any reviews from those who have used it with their
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From: Carol.Nauss@f2.n255.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Nauss)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: WAY TO GO
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 92 19:57:15 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:255/2 - NEWBED, Fredericton NB

Maurice...:)  Glad to hear that things are beginning to fall into place.  I 
think that the teachers in my school will begin to take a more serious look 
at the use of computers and I guess that is about all I can hope for as a 
starting point.  I have done some keyboarding with my 3's and beginning word 
pro, along with basic load optionsso that we will be ready to exchange the 
first letters toward the end of this month I hope.  Carol

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From: Maureen.Barstow@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Maureen Barstow)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Greetings!
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 92 20:31:54 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

Hello Jeff
Saw a message from you today and thought I'd like to make contact.  I am
attempting to connect my students here with students from all over the world.  Naturally, your location definitely is appealing and would love to have my students connect with yours.  I teach in Medford, Massachusetts, which is just a couple of miles north of Boston.  I have 
kids in grades 9-12 in computer literacy, data processing and Lotus classes.  Any chance we could get something going?  How long have you been at the American school and where do you usually teach?  I flirted with the idea of teaching abroad myself about a year ago, I thought the Ivory Coast sounded romantic.  My kids were real enthusiastic, my husband thought we were all a little nuts, but was willing to think about it.  He and I both teach in high schools.  Tell me about yourself and your experience in t
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From: Meg.Pruett@p10.f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Meg Pruett)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: GComp 7005
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 92 21:53:04 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17.10 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Hello Cal,  
This is for verification of my completion of the first assignment - 
logging on.  I hope that your time in Big Sky country was enjoyable.
Bye, Meg Pruett

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From: James.Bannan@f369.n633.z3.fidonet.org (James Bannan)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Global Environmental Watch
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 92 19:51:42 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/369 - City Limits BBS, Boronia Vic

John,  I'm a bit disappointed.  I thought all you banana benders always ended eveything with "ay".  My mate next door is bit of a northener convert and he certainly ends every sentence with "ay".
Were you not born up north John?
Cheers  Jimbo Down South.
ps Can you take all this damn rain back?


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