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From: Eric.Fesh@f462.n3625.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Fesh)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.tag
Subject: Doug Adams... Subject to interpretation
Date: 14 Oct 92 23:26:32 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3625/462 - The World According, Mobile AL

Hello there Sheila.....

I am a 17-year old senior at McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, AL. I base my claim to giftedness because of my participation in the Talent Identification Program at the end of seventh grade. I was recognized among exceptional students throughout Alabama, and participated in a three week program at Duke University that summer. Although I thouroughly trashed the latin course I took, I had a lot of fun. I also got a 29 on the ACT.

On to Douglas Adams.....
I am also a great fan of his, but I really don't see that statement as heretical..... After all, who REALLY believes that the meaning of life is 42? I just used it as an interesting ending, like I have seen around the echoes. Do you have a better idea? By the way.... My favorite book of his is LONG DARK TEATIME OF THE SOUL. I found it simply hilarious..... I mean, the way he connected everything together to the point of destroying someone's home with a F-4 which was formerly an eagle and having a new god c





reated in Dirk's old refrigerator just cracked me up. What else can I say?

Well, I suppose that would about do it. Read ya later....

Bibi from Eric Fesh.....

"I'm Weird, not strange. There's a big difference."
-me



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From: Casey.Anderson@f31.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Casey Anderson)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.tag
Subject: RE: TEACHER EDUCATION
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 92 13:58:26 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/31 - SEA/MAC, Seattle WA

Connie,
I graduated from Foster High School last June.  My two biggest suggestions to you are 1)CARE ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS,  and 2)no matter what the administration that you work for does, make sure what you are doing is for the kids, I repeat FOR THE KIDS!!!  If you teach for the kids benefit and not teach to the kids just to get your day done you will be a  terrific teacher.
Over and out, Casey.


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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.tag
Subject: Call waiting
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 92 08:52:15 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

In a message of <08 Oct 92  20:26:25>, Soozi Miller (1:3400/17) writes:

 SM>My call waiting gets me all the time.  Haven't found a code to disable 
 SM>it.

I thought *70 on touch tone or 1170 on rotary is supposed to work.
I don't have call waiting, just 2 voice lines and 3 bbs lines. 



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From: Soozi.Miller@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Soozi Miller)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.tag
Subject: Special Education (handicapped students)
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 20:18:24 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT


I've been a special education teacher now for 10 years, and it is a rewarding job.  As far as high school classes, a good college prep program is likely the best, maybe some psychology and sociology courses as electives, & child growth and development.  The main training for this career, of course, is in college.
    If you are tutoring in the special education department at your school, then that should be great experience! Try to get experiences with all sorts of disabilities, if possible.  Many school districts have classes which help mildly disabled individuals (Learning Disabilities), plus others which deal with the more severe disabilities (Mental Retardation or Cognitive Delay, Deafnesses, Physical Disabilities, etc.etc.)
    If you are looking for an excellent career opportunity in disabilities, Speech/Language Pathology is one of the best bets...especially if you go all the way for a Master's degree in it.  Presently, Speech Therapists are in very high demand and once trained, they can find jobs anywhere in the world for what ever kind of money or situation you might hope for.  Speech Therapy provides opportunities not only in the public school, but also for private practice, hospitals, nursing homes, institutions, etc.  

So look at all of your possibilities.  But...we really need good teachers, too...especially male teachers.  Glad to hear of someone this interested.
    Another way to get experience is to be a volunteer for Special Olympics. You can serve as an assistant coach or a helper.  Talk to your district special education director or whoever. Also, there are usually facillities which provide sheltered work for adults with disabilities.  It is also a good place to get experience.
    Hope this helps.  Feel free to write to me in the Sp. Ed. Echo area. I'm currently wornking as a cou@h~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?nsulting resource teacher for a large region in XS|PwMzE  N. CenETds


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From: wallg@meena.cc.uregina.ca
Subject: RE: Modified Classrooms
Date: 7 OCT 92 18:02:51 GMT
Organization: University of Regina, Regina, Sask., Canada

        I just read your message, Sue.  I teach in a high scholl of about 1100
students in the Learning Assistance Program, basically for Learning Disabled
students, but some are just "special ed" students.  There are 3 of us who
serve about 75 students in a tutorial setting plus teaching math and English
to the Grade 9's who are LD.  We have also set up a liason among the 64 staff
members similair to yours.  Each of us contact certain teachers and we
have a bulletin board to place index cards on which we have written the dates
of assignments, tests, etc.for the teachers we have contacted.  The bulletin
is in a central location.
        About every six to eight weeks, we also send out progress reports to
all the teachers to reply regarding marks, completion of homework, attendance,
attitude and other comments.  This is basically a checklist report.  We have
tried to have the students fill in an evaluation of their own progress on
the same report and then have them take this to the teacher.  The concept is
excellent, but if your students are anything like ours, these reports get
lost and/or never get completed and returned so we don't use it routinely.
        i would like to hear from both of you for your other ideas.  Do you
both teach in the USA?  I am from central Canada.
Gail
From: Soozi.Miller@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Soozi Miller)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.special
Subject: Ooops, my call waiting got me again
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 92 19:33:27 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT


I've nearly forgotten what my interrupted message was about.  Oh yes, the impossible teachers.  And I said in the rural setting there's little option at times.... And I said, one speech therapist and I joke about remediating one particular class because the teacher is so theoretical.  But when you talk horror stories...my own experience was with of all things, a special ed. teacher.  This character was sort of my superior, walked into my classroom and informed me that my life would be alot easier "when I r
ealized the kids I was working with were handicapped."  The character was implying that I should stop teaching and start babysitting kids who had skills far more advanced than many LD students I'd worked with in another setting in the past.  This was my Big School experience.  The character also wanted me to stop expecting so much...  To this day I feel quite sad about the students that left that particular school out of that program.  They never really got much of what was special about special education.
..mostly some babysitting by especially this one character who didn't teach....but instead showed alot of videos. And the mainstreaming...well that was also such a loss because it was so impossible. I guess that's why I'm asking questions of all you people listening.  I'm trying to put together what can work in bigger schools, and then help others bring it about.  Thanks.  Soozi


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From: Soozi.Miller@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Soozi Miller)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.special
Subject: Moderators Wanted!!!!!!
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 20:02:18 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT


Each time I read this message it interests me, but when I read one of your earlier requests, I was afraid I wouldn't qualify. I do enjoy throwing out topics for discussion in the sp. ed. area.  Tell me what this involves, and maybe it would be something I could do.  I've taught in sp. ed. for 10-years, but I'm only 7-8months into using this modem stuff.  I'll look for your reply.
Soozi


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From: Soozi.Miller@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Soozi Miller)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.special
Subject: AUTISM
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 92 19:45:28 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT


There are quite a few augmentative communication programs around, but I'm unsure of what will work with a Classic.  Since I've no idea where you live, my info may not be helpful...but here in Montana we have an organization called PLUK, Parents lets unite for kids.  It is located in Billings, and is housed at Eastern Montana College.  They have a library, and they also try to keep up to date on all sorts of topics.  Aug. Communication is something that they frequently sponsor for conferences, as there is a
n Apple/MAC dealer in Bozeman that does this kind of service for our state.  I would suggest that you get in touch with Apple/Mac and ask such a question in your area...Or, call your state Office of Public INstruction Special education Division and speak with one of their specialists.
    As far as using the computer, if he'll interact with it that's great. I know many individuals with autism have difficulty attending to TV/computer and interacting.  The Muppet Keyboard and some communication software put out by PEAL may be a beginning step.  It also requires a speaker which then makes the speech sounds.
    This was all once my interest, as I have an adult relative with autism who used to live in our home.  He communicated alot through gestures. He would look at the computer and get a little bit of use, but his attention span always waned.  The adult service provider is teaching sign language, and that is working alot better.
    I'll end here.  Good luck.  Really, a specialist at the state level, or a speech language therapist/pathologist who works with the severely disabled would be your best source of info.  Soozi


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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.special
Subject: Moderators Wanted!!!!!!
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 92 12:05:50 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

In a message of <08 Oct 92  20:02:18>, Soozi Miller (1:3400/17) writes:

 SM>Each time I read this message it interests me, but when I read one of 
 SM>your earlier requests, I was afraid I wouldn't qualify. I do enjoy 
 SM>throwing out topics for discussion in the sp. ed. area.  Tell me what 
 SM>this involves, and maybe it would be something I could do.  I've taught 
 SM>in sp. ed. for 10-years, but I'm only 7-8months into using this modem 
 SM>stuff.  I'll look for your reply.

I have read some of your thoughtful messages in this area and believe you   
would make a good moderator.

We, the k12 council, are looking for people who can keep a message area   
interesting and lively and on topic.  I'll second you for the position of   
moderator in this area. 

However there may already be a moderator in this area.  Jack posted those  
messages all over in a generic fashion.  I'm sure he will get back to you.


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From: Hamish.Moffatt@f552.n635.z3.fidonet.org (Hamish Moffatt)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: 88H
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 92 12:17:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:635/552 - Cloud Nine, Vermont South Vic

Hello Ian!

How much did you pay for your Con 88H, if you don't mind me asking? According to Allans, melbourne, they are $2900 or so. Ouch. Does yours have an F attachment?

Regards,
Hamish


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From: Andy.Vanduyne@p1.f75.n2608.z1.fidonet.org (Andy Vanduyne)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: This area
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 92 08:24:37 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2608/75.1 - Norkids BBS, Norwood NY

Hello, Michele.  Welcome to the Performing Arts Education conference.  This 
area is intended for the discussion of the educational aspects of music, 
dance, and theater.  It's good to see you posting, but your message (poem? 
lyrics?) does not, by itself, fit with the intent of the conference.  Please 
make the education connection with future posts- thanks.

Andy VanDuyne
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From: John.Spuches@f20.n2608.z1.fidonet.org (John Spuches)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: sjrnyinc.arj
Date: 15 Oct 92 03:01:40 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2608/20 - Phoenix High School, Phoenix NY

<<run inc.patch before playing sjrnyinc.arj first time.


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From: Andy.Vanduyne@f1.n22252.z1.fidonet.org (Andy Vanduyne)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: The Rules...
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 92 08:27:26 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:22252/1

===============================================================
= Welcome to the K12Net Performing Arts Education conference! =
===============================================================

This area is intended for the discussion of all facets of Performing
Arts Education.  Student and teacher experience, questions, and wisdom
in the areas of Music, Dance, or Theater are welcome topics.

K12Net offers chat areas for all age levels.  Please do not use
_this_ area for general chat... make sure that your messages relate
in some way to Performing Arts Education.

Thanks, and have fun!

Andy Vanduyne
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From: Eric.Fung@p0.f118.n244.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Fung)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: Octaves and accidentals
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 06:35:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:244/118.0 - Renzo's Roost, Hamilton ON

I've noticed that in most modern music (movie themes etc.) that when an
octave is to be played and the bottom note has an accidental the
corresponding note does not.  I assume that both notes should have the
accidental.

Having played over seven years of classical music, I've never come across
this notation before.  Is this recognized as commonplace?


... Celery farmers play the stalk market.

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From: Ian.Bishop@f371.n640.z3.fidonet.org (Ian Bishop)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: 88H
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 92 19:03:05 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/371 - ESE ESCAPE BBS, Brisbane Qld Australia

> How much did you pay for your Con 88H, if you don't mind me
> asking? According to Allans, melbourne, they are $2900 or so.
> Ouch. Does yours have an F attachment?

I got mine at the start of 1990 and it only cost $1850 then.

The 8h is the one without an F attachement.

Regards, Ian  
 

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Organization: Penn State University
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 18:02:38 EDT
From: <SLR110@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: beginning HS radio station

Hi!  I'm posting this for my brother, who is currently among the
unfortunate folks who do not have access to e-mail. . .He is a
high school music teacher and band director wanting to expand
the school's curriculum to include a radio station (and then
gradually to include more performing arts courses). If you have
any pertinent advice, references, handbooks, funding success
stories, etc., we'd appreciate it!  I'm new to this network
stuff, so if I mess up, let me know!  Thanks for your help!
Sue Robbins
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
From: twilkins@uva386.schools.virginia.edu (Timothy Wilkinson)
Subject: Elem. Band Music Collections
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network (Charlottesville)
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 92 19:43:24 GMT

I am teaching band at the fifth grade level and I'd like some
suggestions on band collections that are appropriate for this
level.  I have usedAway We Go" in the past and found it very
dated and the students found it very boring. I saw that John
Kinyon has a collection out (the name escapes me), and I was
wondering if anyone has tried this collection.

Also, if anyone has found a collection of elementary band tunes
that are not copyright protected that would be of great help
also.  Let me knowhat you think.

Tim Wilkinson
Elementary Instrumental Music Instructor
Albemarle County Public Schools
twilkins@uva386.schools.virginia.edu
From: Ian.Bishop@f371.n640.z3.fidonet.org (Ian Bishop)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: My Profile
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 92 18:30:06 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/371 - ESE ESCAPE BBS, Brisbane Qld Australia

CP>>I am learning how to read braille music...Previously, I listened and
CP>>memorizd...I play most of your clasiic repretioire.

SOunds very interesting.  With your previous method (Listen and
Memorize), did you just listen to recordings and play by ear until it
was right, or did you have the music "spoken-through" to you in some
way.  If you have learned simply by ear then I'd like to congratulate
you for having the sort of concentration and persistence that that
requires.

Regards, Ian

 * SLMR 2.1a * 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.ed.music
Subject: 88H
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 92 18:30:07 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/371 - ESE ESCAPE BBS, Brisbane Qld Australia

HM>>How much did you pay for your Con 88H, if you don't mind me asking? Accordi
HM>>to Allans, melbourne, they are $2900 or so. Ouch. Does yours have an F
HM>>attachment?

You've probably got my reply to this already, but I'll announce to the
world (and you) that I have been accepted into the Australian Youth Wind
Orchestra for 1993.

This band is not touring, but, after 10 days intensive rehersal with
Dr.Harry Begian in January will record a CD at the ABC Studios.

In July, we meet for another 7 day rehearsal and then perform a concert
in the Sydney Opera House with the Australian Wind Orchestra, hopefully
with Dr. Fredrick Fennell as guest conductor.  From this concert could
come another CD.

I was also offered first refusal on a replacement role with the AWO for
their tour to America at the end of next year, for the Mid-West Band and
Orchestra Clinic.

Anyway, as Barbara Mathews would say......"Low Brass Have Class!!"

Regards, Ian

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

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From: David.J..Nielsen@f2.n255.z1.fidonet.org (David J. Nielsen)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: Re: COMMUNITY CHORUS LEARNING
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 92 11:08:40 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:255/2 - NEWBED, Fredericton NB

     I certainly understand your point of view, Christopher, but must side 
with your conductor. I believe that it's NOTES FIRST - MUSIC AFTER. I admit 
this is an oversimplification, and that conductors could turn off choirs if 
they were not sensitive to the blend of elements that must be addressed. My 
technique is to work on a section of music that requires a real focus, meet 
success with it, then sing the piece up to and including the trouble spot so 
that all can have an opportunity to see (hear) the results. This is 
motivating in itself. After I am satisfied with the accuracy of the notes, 
pronunciations, enunciations, etc, then we work on interpretation.
     I work with a choir ages 11 to 15. Tell me about some of the things you 
have done that interest or excite you and your group.

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From: Michele.Heikkila@p0.f118.n138.z1.fidonet.org (Michele Heikkila)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.music
Subject: Hear the silence so loud!!
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 92 19:56:54 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:138/118.0 - Keithley Komputer K, Tacoma WA

Does anybody else like speed/death -metal?
Filling my mind
Destroying my feelings
Die by my hand
I creep across the land
Killing first burn man



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From: Richard.Jeffries@p0.f118.n138.z1.fidonet.org (Richard Jeffries)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.life-skills
Subject: Re: Project Get Along
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 23:37:52 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:138/118.0 - Keithley Komputer K, Tacoma WA

We can all get along.....
 
                    .....if we are willing to look at the world through 
other's eyes.  What is essential to the heart, is invisible to the eye.
 
 
 
Richard Jeffries
Tacoma, Washington 


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From: Vicky.Horton@f155.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Vicky Horton)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.life-skills
Subject: QUESTIONS
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 10:19:52 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/155 - SECAP BBS, Clayton Vic

hello Karen, the last question I received was what I want to know about in  relation to Home Economics.  I want you to tell me about Human development.


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From: Richard.Jeffries@p0.f118.n138.z1.fidonet.org (Richard Jeffries)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.life-skills
Subject: Fire intrest
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 22:54:10 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:138/118.0 - Keithley Komputer K, Tacoma WA

Hi Vic,
 
I didn't see your original post, but if you're looking for info for the evaluation of a potiential juvinille with an intrest in fire, try your local hospital for referral programs.
 
In addition to being a firefighter and 9-1-1 fire and EMS dispatcher, I also am a juvenile arson evaluator and volunteer my time working with young patients at a local hospital.
 
A person showing a high intrest in fire though can also be positive as it has for me; when I'm not fighting fire, I am a pyrotechnician producing commercial fireworks shows all over the United States!
 
Some fun I having now, eh!?
 
If you have more questions, feel free to post!
 
RJ :{)
with "Lockhart" the wonder dog!



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From: Anne.Cuskelly@f155.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Anne Cuskelly)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.life-skills
Subject: Home  Economics
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 92 10:42:22 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/155 - SECAP BBS, Clayton Vic

I am  a  Home  Economics  student  at  Deakin  University , Melbourne , Australia , and  am  interested  in  finding  out  any  information  about  Masters  courses , related  to  Home  Economics , anywhere  around  the  world . If  anyone  else  wants  any  information  about  Home  Economics  in  Australia , I  would  be  more  than  happy  to  comply. Thanks , Anne  Cuskelly.


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