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From: sackman@sendit.NoDak.edu (Gleason Sackman)
Subject: Re: GLOBAL HANDSHAKE (fwd)
Reply-To: sackman@sendit.NoDak.edu (Gleason Sackman)
Organization: North Dakota EState University, Fargo, ND (USA)
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1992 14:19:58 GMT


In a previous article, Ian.Bishop@f371.n640.z3.fidonet.org (Ian Bishop) says:

>To:  bd765@cleveland.freenet.edu
>
>
>GS>>> GLOBAL HANDSHAKE FROM OHIO:
>
>Hopefully this global handshake from Inala, Queensland in Australia gets
>through to you

Loud and clear!
k
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Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
From: jmanes@norfolk.vak12ed.edu (Jean Manes)
Subject: Re: Using Amiga Computers in the classroom
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 92 00:30:14 GMT

Hi!

It's great to hear that somebody somewhere is actually being
able to use this fantastic machine in the schools.  I wasn't
able to totally get everything you said, because your line
length disappeared off the end of my screen, but I got the gist
of it ok.  

Do you personally own the 15 amigas?  If so, I am most
impressed with your acquisitiveness.  I took my oldest amiga to
school to use--a 1000 with a 2 1/2 memory expansion, but it is
the orphan of the building.  Our computer labs use MS-DOS
machines exclusively, and are somewhat narrow minded about
'alternate' technologies and operating systems.

You sound quite a bit more advanced than I am in your usage.  I
am into audio and visual digitizing, but have not gotten into
the genlock stuff.  My husband does a lot of it, and has done
several promotional tapes.

In my classroom, since there is only one amiga, I have to
ration the students' usage.  When there is time left over from
regular teaching (I teach Spanish), I let the kids use the
machine.  Sometimes, I have them use foreign language software,
but often I turn them loose with DPIII or the say command or
even Lemmings.  All these things teach them something new, and
most of thte students have never seen a computer that will do
what the amiga will do as cheaply and easily as it does.

I have only within the last year gotten into AmigaVision, but
plan to try some ambitious stuff with it.  So far, my most
ambitious project is a program (in Spanish) that teaches kids
the names of various animals, tests them by having them write
the animal's name upon presentation of a picture (digitized),
and then rewards correct answers with a digitization of that
animal's sound in real life.  (It was fun trying to gather all
those noises, let me tell you!)  It is written in a database,
so new animal pictures and noises can be added easily.  The
program keeps score and tells the student how he did.  I also
incorporated some DPIII animation (very minor stuff) and a good
bit of Hispanic music.

I know of a woman in Washington who is creating a whole program
of instruction and testing for the hearing impaired.  It's
quite an undertaking, and she is using AmigaVision and the
Pioneer laserdisc for the whole thing.  She's not yet finished,
but it's going to be fantastic when she's done!


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Why are you guys skewing my curve???
From: Selma.Yznaga@f100.n397.z1.fidonet.org (Selma Yznaga)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Hello
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 92 18:02:34 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:397/100 - The Lyceum, Brownsville TX

Hello!
I am a first grade self-contained gifted and talented teacher.  I'd like to hear from anyone in a similar situation who uses integrated learning in their classrooms.  Maybe we can share ideas for units.


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From: Fran.Whitaker@p0.f1017.n356.z1.fidonet.org (Fran Whitaker)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: RE: IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION 
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 92 08:04:20 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:356/1017.0 - Sunset Middle, Coos Bay OR

Sheila,

Thank you for filling me in.  However, nothing new here.  It sounds like 
others are as frustrated as anyone else.  I'll keep watching for "the 
answer".

Fran



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From: Randy.Robert@p0.f51.n140.z1.fidonet.org (Randy Robert)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: Track Meet Software...?
Date: Mon,  6 Apr 92 11:28:01 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:140/51.0 - SaskTel P.A.C.M.I.D, Prince Albert Sask

HI JIM, I WILL LOOK INTO OUR SHAREWARE CD TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY PROGRAMS FOR TRACK AND FIELD AND GET BACK TO YOU IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. I AM LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM THAT WILL CREATE DRAWS FOR SOCCER, OR ANY PROGRAM THAT DOES DRAWS WHICH COULD BE ADAPTED TO CREATION OF SOCCER DRAWS.  IF ANYONE HAS A PROGRAM WHICH COULD BE USED, PLEASE LEAVE ME A MESSAGE. THANKS
 
RANDY 


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From: Darryl.Craig@f10.n3402.z1.fidonet.org (Darryl Craig)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Fort McMurray
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 92 12:57:47 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3402/10 - Westwood High Schoo, Ft McMurray AB

A little information about Fort McMurray.  Well firstly it snowed last night 
and we are not impressed.

Tourist Attractions : Oil Sands - Largest moving equipment in Canada.
                                -bucket wheels
                                -drag lines
                                -Terex Trucks Big as a house
                                -graders (no not cheese)
                                -The largest accessable oil sands deposit in 
                                the world
                                       The people are some of the most able 
                                volunteers in Canada.
                                -multicultural setting -= fantastic diversity
                                -
                                -huge mosquitos
                                -
Best time of year to visit would be the fall.  No mud and there are very few 
bugs.  The scenery is breath taking at that time of year.

Can be some very cold stint during the winter.  It gets mighty hot in the 
summer.  Consider -40 for a few weeks in the winter, and mid thirties during 
the summer.  Its not the end of the world, Peace River has that position, but 
we can almost see them.


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From: Ken.Blystone@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Ken Blystone)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: Ideas From Chris Rowa
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 92 06:29:22 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX


> As I remember it, the original database format inclouded 
> extensive
> fields for names, addresses, etc., but only a single 40 
> character
> field for "describe interests:". The result was that the 
> database
> had hundreds of listings from educators who are interested in
> "educational uses of telecom", etc.  Why not expand this 
> particular
> field to allow a msall parapgraph-maybe 100 words or so. 
> People
> could become much more specific (and detailed) about their
> interests. This would provide a much better basis for 
> deciding which
> one or two of the 100's of people listed an individual might
> actually want to contact.
> 
Jack,
The Project Possibilities Database on my system does provide for a 
"paragraph" field that is connected to the "standard form."  Chuck and 
I used to recommend that the paragraph be limited to roughly 65 
characters by 20 lines, although on my system the detailed field can 
be any length--it's just that twenty lines can usually provide a very 
clear picture of a person's background and interests in educational 
telecom.  I'll grab a picture of the standard form and put it up here 
for suggestions on refinement.


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From: Daryl.Sturdy@f734.n153.z1.fidonet.org (Daryl Sturdy)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: 2/3 PEN PALS
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 92 07:38:39 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:153/734 - ED-NET 9600, Vancouver BC

Hi, Rob.  Thanks for replying.  You're my first contact on Teacher chat. 
I'll check with the teachers here to see if anyone is interested in playing.

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From: Rob.Reilly@f218.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Rob Reilly)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: 2/3 PEN PALS
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 92 09:47:04 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/218 - Schoolhouse BBS, Lanesboro MA

Hello Daryl,
 
Nice to hear from you.
 
 DS> I'm a teacher-librarian working with 2 grade 2/3 
 DS> teachers and classes. We're planning a unit on 
 DS> Canada and would like to build in some 
 DS> telecommunications.  Is there anybody with a 
 
Well, I'm not in Canada but.......
 
I teach k-4 computer education and I'm sure that I could have some of the students here post e-mail to your sttudents without a problem!
 
-Rob-


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From: Dana.Briggs@f93.n128.z1.fidonet.org (Dana Briggs)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: PENPALS
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 92 21:06:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:128/93 - CSDB BBS, Colorado Springs CO

 On 02-26-92 Bruce Johnston wrote to DANA BRIGGS... 
 
 BJ> Hi Dana 
 BJ> I am responding to a conversation regarding communication between grade 
 BJ> four+ level students. We would be delighted if we could join in 
 BJ> from New zealand. Our bbs is located at Waiheke Island school N.Z. 
 BJ> (A small offshore island,11 nautical miles from Auckland). We 
 BJ> operate the only School based bbs in N.Z. and hope to use it to 
 BJ> facillitate e-mail to enhance our language and social studies 
 BJ> programme.-would be grateful if you could assist. 
 
Bruce: 
 
Many apologies for taking so long in my response (and I hope you receive 
this message in a reasonable amount of time).  I (and my sons) would be 
happy to converse with your students and assist in any way we can.  A 
few words of explanation though. 
 
First, realize that we are not "part" of a school BBS system here in the 
Colorado Springs area.  None of the elementary (kindergarten through 
sixth) schools here have bulletin boards at the moment nor (to the best 
of my knowledge) have their students communicating through established 
BBS's. 
 
Second, some of the middle schools here do have a BBS and this may 
benefit your six+ level students.  Note:  We have two different types of 
"intermediate" schools -- 1) middle schools which comprise grades six 
through eight, and 2) junior high schools which comprise grades seven 
through nine.  None of the junior highs have a BBS.  What is the upper 
grade level for your school? 
 
Third, I've noticed over the months I've been communicating through the 
K12_Net that messages usually take an inordinate amount of time to 
traverse the FidoNet to the intended destination.  Has your experience 
been the same?  Obviously, "time sensitive" subjects/questions 
(e.g. questions from your students related to project deadlines) would 
not receive a timely response.  I don't have an answer to this problem 
at the moment. 
 
Last, when does your school year end?  And, do you students communicate 
during "summer vacation?" 
 
You probably weren't expecting a doctoral dissertation; however, 
hopefully this will prevent up-front problems.  TTYL 
 
Dana 
 
... OFFLINE 1.36 * I want to be a modirater when I grow up 
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From: Ken.Blystone@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Ken Blystone)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: re: Ideas From Chris Rowan!
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 92 22:20:29 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX


> Chris' reference to a "list of educators" reminds me of Chuck
> Drayton's "Project Possibilities" of a year or so ago. It 
> was,
> essentially, a database or "phone book" containing names, 
> addresses,
> phone numbers of educators who were interested in using 
> telecom for
> educational purposes and describing what there interests 
> were. The
> listing seems to have lapsed.  Perhaps the time has come to 
> revive
> the concept.
> 
> Would anyone be interested in assuming a leadership role in
> developing a new version of this?
> 
Jack,
The Project Possibilities Database is alive and well on the Academy 
VS-BBS.  Teachers who would like to be added to the database are 
welcome to provide information on themselves and I would be happy to 
expand and maintain the information.


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From: kreed@tjhsst.vak12ed.edu (Ken W. Reed)
Subject: Re: World Language Partners needed (fwd)
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 92 19:04:20 GMT

We are interested.

Kenneth W. Reed
German Teacher
T. C. Williams High School
3330 King Street
Alexandria, VA  22302

kreed@tjhsst.vak12ed.edu
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From: Murray.Grant@f2.n255.z1.fidonet.org (Murray Grant)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: TYPING TUTORIAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 92 21:18:09 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:255/2 - NEWBED, Fredericton NB

Thanks Rob.. I live so far away from stores, never heard of it but Ill watch 
the magazines. Typing or keyboarding; still boring stuff. Do You think a 
program from down under would work on this side of the equator?

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From: Ian.Bishop@f371.n640.z3.fidonet.org (Ian Bishop)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Send hello-messages, plea
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 92 18:24:19 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/371 - ESE ESCAPE BBS, Brisbane Qld Australia

To: english@coltar.edu.ar


GS>>> Please, send your messages to the following address:

Consider it done.  I hope you get a big response.  I'm writing this in
Queensland, Australia,  I'm located in a Suburb to the south of the
capital, Brisbane.

I'm a music student in the final year of my B.A. and hope that my
response will be of some use to you.


 * SLMR 2.1 * I'm a Looney Tune Muso - What's YOUR Disability???


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From: Ian.Bishop@f371.n640.z3.fidonet.org (Ian Bishop)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Typing Tutorial for Middl
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 92 08:15:04 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/371 - ESE ESCAPE BBS, Brisbane Qld Australia

BM>>I am looking for a shareware tutorial for middle schoolers who want to
BM>>improve their typing skills.  I am already familiar with a few

I have found PC-Fastype to be a rather good one.  It shows a nice
graphical keyboard and has a good selection of lessons and levels.

Hope that helps.  Best Regards,
Ian

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Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
From: grs01132@runt.appstate.edu
Subject: Repost:  Ideas needed on mainstreaming
Organization: Appalachian State University
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 19:52:02 GMT

Sorry for the Repost.  I did not get many responses on the last post.

I am researching methods to promote peer and/or teacher interaction in 
integrated settings.  My research is geared toward mainstreamed preschools but
I would appreciate ideas for all ages.  

Please send E-mail because I don't read this newsgroup often.  Thanks in 
advance.
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From: sackman@plains.nodak.edu (Gleason Sackman)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: ONLINE INFORMATION HUNTING (fwd)
Date: 15 Apr 92 22:34:42 GMT
Organization: SEND-IT Conferencing System, North Dakota
X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL0]

Forwarded message:
> 
> Date: 15 Apr 92 09:15:00 EDT
> From: Nahum Goldmann <ACOUST@BNR.CA> (N.)
> Subj: ONLINE INFORMATION HUNTING
> 
> Announcement:  ONLINE INFORMATION HUNTING, by Nahum Goldmann
> 
>  (Please also pass this announcement to the Library/Information Resource
>   Center in your organization.
>   Reply to:  N. Goldmann <acoust@BNR.CA>)
> 
> This book (McGraw-Hill/Windcrest, ISBN 0-8306-3945-4, tel. 1-800-233-1128,
> price Paper $17.95, Hard $29.95) is amongst a limited number of
> publications on computerized information retrieval specifically addressed
> to the end-user.  The book describes what kind of information is available
> online, how to search for it, and how to use it to your professional
> advantage.  Also included is a brief introductory section on academic
> e-mail networks.
> 
> The book outlines the SUBJECT EXPERT SEARCHING TECHNIQUE - a new
> methodology for online information gathering.  This efficient
> research method is especially tailored for the end-users of
> information who are working in rapidly developing scientific
> areas, and can be used as a means of professional survival in rapidly
> changing scientific and professional areas.  It has been successfully
> used by several R&D organizations.  With this technique, occasional users
> such as scientists and students can now master the use of online
> databases for themselves.
> 
> "... Although intended for end-users, the book could serve as... an
> introductory online search course for librarians."
>                        - Dr. Roger K. Summit, Dialog
> 
> "... I recommend that practicing physicians, researchers, and students
> start with this very useful book."
>                        - Can. Med. Ass. J
> 
> "... A definite basis for an undergraduate course in '(Intelligent)
> Information Retrieval.'"
>                        - Dr. Alex Meystel, Drexel U.
> 
> 
> 


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From: Linda.Vihinen@f6.n31911.z1.fidonet.org (Linda Vihinen)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: HELLO
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 92 09:54:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:31911/6

Hi, Bonnie.  This is my first lesson on MetNet.  Kelly, our computer 
expert is showing me what to do.  Have you used this yet?  Where do 
you leave your messages?  I am fine.  Miss you.  Send message to me.

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Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
From: Gleason Sackman <sackman@plains.nodak.edu>
Subject: environment/issues for elem. students (fwd)
Organization: SEND-IT Conferencing System, North Dakota
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 14:42:47 GMT
X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL0]

Forwarded message:

> Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1992 16:56:30 GMT
> From: ssc@tenet.EDU (Sandy Cangelosi)
> Subject: environment/issues for elem. students
> 
> ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY TEST
> 
> Check your knowledge to see how much you know about recycling and
> conservation of our environment.  Cedar Creek Elementary in Eanes School
> District in Austin has produced an environmental newsletter called Eco
> News.  Please answer the following questions and send us your results. 
> If you get 
> 	8-10 	questions correct, rate yourself as environmentally aware. 
> 	5-7	You need more practice methods of recycling and conservation.
> 	0-4	Contact your local environmental agency to see what you can 
> 		do to learn facts and methods of conservation and recycling.
> 
> 1.	Which uses more energy?
> 	A.	House lights		
> 	B.	Kitchen refrigerator
> 2.	The typical American home uses ____  gallons of water daily?
> 	A.	500
>         B.	300
> 3.	One-third of the water used in homes is? 
> 	A.	Flushed down the toilet
> 	B.	Spun out of the washing machine
> 4.	____  percent of the pesticides introduced since 1945 have been tested 
> 	for their effects on people.
> 	A.	10 percent                         
> 	B.	30 percent
> 5.	Each year ____ million acres of tropical rain forests are destroyed 
> 	through burning or logging?
> 	A.	 10
> 	B.	 20
> 6.	Each year ____ million sea birds are killed as a result of eating 
> 	or being strangled by plastic.
> 	A.	1 million
> 	B.	59,000
> 7.	If all the cars on U.S. roads had properly inflated tires it would 
> 	save ____ gallons of gasoline a year?
> 	A.	2 billion
> 	B.	4 billion
> 8.	____ percent of what we throw away at home can be recycled.
> 	A.	75 percent
> 	B.	84 percent
> 9.	Which is a bigger pollution problem?
> 	A.	paper
> 	B.	plastic
> 10.	Every minute of every day Americans dump ____ tons of 
> 	sewage in their water.
> 	A.	16 tons
> 	B.	12 tons
> Answers:
> 1.  B		3.  A		5.  A		7.  A		9.  B
> 2.  B		4.  A		6.  A		8.  B		10. B
> 
> Sandy Cangelosi
> ssc@tenet.edu
> Cedar Creek Elementary   Eanes ISD.
> 3301 Pinnacle Road
> Austin, Texas   78746
> Work:  (512)  327-5510         
> 


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From: sackman@plains.nodak.edu (Gleason Sackman)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: native american students (fwd)
Date: 14 Apr 92 04:10:51 GMT
Organization: SEND-IT Conferencing System, North Dakota
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Forwarded message:
> 
> Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 9:47:18 -0400 (EDT)
> From: MOHMEJH@biotechnet.COM
> Subject: native american students
> 
> At Ervin Junior High, my class of seventh grade English students would like
> to know more about Native American students in the United States.  We
> would be interested in communicating with individuals who could tell
> us stories, problems confronting Native Americans today and the
> history highlights of the tribe.  We are presently studying the Apache
> Indians...Geronimo and Cochise.  Please respond.
>                                     Thank you
>                                     Diane Lampton
> 


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