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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: bbs training
Date: Wed, 09 Dec 92 22:24:38 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

This was a valuable message concerning training on telecommunications 
systems.  I really appreciated and found information that I could use 
as I try to bring others into the system.  Thanks...please keep 
forwarding this info...and could you elaborate on the types of 
worksheets you gave out?  Thanks,  Carol


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From: Joel.Kampf@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Joel Kampf)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Math Magic
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 92 11:07:01 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Carol, I teach in a one room school in rural Montana. I was eavesdropping on the message menu and read about Math Magic. It sounds great! Could I get some more info. My kids are pretty sheltered and need exposure to new learning methods as well as an opportunity to learn about people , places, and math far form our secluded ranching area. Thanks for your response! 

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From: Pam.Medema@f65.n228.z1.fidonet.org (Pam Medema)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: hi
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 92 16:22:08 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:228/65 - K12 Educator, Muskegon MI

have a nice day.


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From: Steve.Larson@p0.f10.n3402.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Larson)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Greetings from Down Under
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 92 04:15:17 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3402/10.0 - Westwood High Schoo, Ft McMurray AB

In a message <08 Dec 92  23:21:00> to <John Feltham> about <Greetings from Down Under>,
Peter Macinnis wrote:

 PM> You can win beers on the Lt/Capt bit, BTW

I just love information which is intrinsically valuable!  Thanks1

Now, perhaps you could advise as to the true pronunciation of "lieutenant"?
;-)

Regards,
Steve

... STICK: \'stik\ n. a boomerang that doesn't work

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From: Roland.Gesthuizen@p3.f155.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Roland Gesthuizen)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Int. History Exchange
Date: Wed, 02 Dec 92 14:41:32 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/155.3 - SECAP BBS, Clayton Vic

               Do you teach History or Social Studies?

   What do we teach our students about another country or culture?

Are the conclusions we reach about other people's history valid, or are their notions about what happened in their past different to what we believe happened ?

The International History Exchange project seeks to link students around the world to share the views they have about the history of the countries and cultures they study.  It enables students to gather resources not normally available to them via communication with their peers.   From the initial opinions about an area of study, through development of theories, right up to conclusions, students can actively consider and compare the views of local people...living History!

Timing and content of the communications are negotiated between participants. Students will have obligations to the people they are communicating with, providing opinions and facts to help their friends  overseas.

Everyone benefits from the information gathered, especially the extra input from a unique resource, which may well challenge first thoughts.

We have some great ideas that we would like to develop but it needs more than just us! You can also become part of an International History  Exchange by contacting Ramsey Imam on this echo or dropping me a line. We  are excited by this project and invite any expressions of interest!

Look forward to hearing from you.


Roland Gesthuzien              Ramsey Imam
Roland@csource.oz.au           Syndal Campus Glen Waverley SC 3;633/155.3                    Melbourne, Vic. Australia


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: bbs training
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 92 09:52:04 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

This was invaluable!  I have downloaded and excitedly begun to 
establish worksheets and guidelines for future telecommunications 
classes in my school district.  Thanks so very much!


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From: Roger.Smith@f734.n153.z1.fidonet.org (Roger Smith)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: VOCATIONAL INTEREST INVENTORIES
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 92 10:45:39 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:153/734 - ED-NET 9600, Vancouver BC

The Work Experience Team of Vancouver, Canada is looking for a name of a 
user  friendy computer interest inventory for students with limited reading 
abilities. We presently use the Becker Reading Free Vocational Interest 
Inventory and are looking to expand our horizons.  We are a group of work 
experience teachers and place students with special needs on work experience.

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From: cp775@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Carol Gall)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: early childhood ed
Date: 14 Dec 1992 03:37:36 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc10.ins.cwru.edu


Hello usenet!  I'm new here &
wondering if anyone is an early
childhood educator.  I recently
became owner/director of the
preschool where I've been
teaching.  Would like to chat
with others about joys and
frustrations of the field.
From: Nancy.Freburg@p15.f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Nancy Freburg)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: ben
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 92 14:45:01 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17.15 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Dear friend,
My name is Ben Fouse.What is your name?My favorite subject is
Art. What is your favorite subject? Are you a boy or a girl?
I'm running out of time so good-bye.

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From: Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: CONCERN ABOUT K12        
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 92 11:25:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/315 - Castle of the Four , Diamond Bar CA

Dear Robin,

I am guessing you are going on holiday soon, but I am sending this
message anyway, hoping you will somehow get it:

-> I notice dozens-or is it hundreds of messages from children saying-
-> "Will someone out there please write to me?" I wonder how many of
-> those children are being turned off e.mail for good. I really think
-> we teachers have a responsibility to ensure that children who are
-> given access to this medium are aware that they have a responsibility
-> to maintain integrity and once making contact, to do their best to
-> keep it going.

Although I have not had students of my own on this medium, I have seen
many messages from teachers similar to yours. You are right that the
teacher has to do something to ensure that the kids have better results.
The idea of seeing dozens or hundreds of "Will someone write to me?"
messages is both silly and pathetic. Many times I have seen others give
advice to help avoid this situation.

When a teacher takes his/her students to the computer for the first time
and lets them enter messages in K12_Elementary Chat, or any of the Chat
echos for that matter, DO NOT let your students enter one of those types
of messages. Instead, tell them to read the messages that are already
there, find one that is interesting to them about it, and reply to that
message. In their reply they should mention something about themselves,
such as where they live or their hobbies. And include a question to the
person they are sending to, so that that person will have a reason to
write back.

Sheila
coming to you from Diamond Bar, CA (in Los Angeles County)
                                                

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Subject: Re: ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE(LEE 
From: pmacfar@eis.calstate.edu (Paul MacFarlane)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1992 16:02:34 GMT
Organization: Calif State Univ/Electronic Information Services

Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King) writes:
> Referring to the assertive discipline program, you asked:
> 
> -> HAS ANYONE USED THIS PROGRAM IN THEIR SCHOOL OR CLASSROOM? IF SO I
> -> WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
> Our school has had a couple of inservices on it. We are not _required_
> to use it, but it was presented as a discipline model that some teachers
> might like to adopt (some of our teachers have a hard time with
> discipline). I have adopted some features that I like from the progam,
> while discarding others (I teach at the high school level).

I've taught at the elementary school level for some years now, and have
heard every sort of opinion about "assertive discipline," from hearts and
flowers to garlic and crosses.

I think a lot of it depends upon the climate of the schol, the
neighborhood, and especially the individual teacher.  I've found that
those who hate it the most are usually those who are already very assertive
themselves.  Those who love it the most are those who themselves are not
very assertive, or they are dealing with a population of kids with minimal
social skills, who need a strong structure to keep their minds on the
educational subject at hand.

As for myself, I really enjoyed it ten years ago as a new teacher, and one
who had never been particularly assertive in life.  As time has gone on,
though, I've discarded a lot of its point of view in favor of a more
problem-solving approach, encouraging students to reason out why they
should adhere (or in some cases, IF they should adhere) to particular
social norms.  I also noticed that I myself have become much more
assertive in my own personality during that time, and also more clear in
articulating my own expectations for the class, and in helping the kids be
more clear in articulating their own concerns.

Paul MacFarlane
Danville, California
pmacfar@eis.calstate.edu
From: Carol.Hooper@f89.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: re: "King's-X" in the WAR on Drugs & Alcohol
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 92 10:06:51 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/89 - Wolverine BBS, El Paso TX

Mr. Topping, Messages such as yours will no longer be tolerated.  Do 
not post them!
Carol HOoper
Moderator-Zone 1


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From: RAIMONDI@SLACVM.SLAC.STANFORD.EDU
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: italian lessons
Date: 18 Dec 92 01:06:46 GMT
Organization: Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

I'm an italian language teacher.
I'm currently teaching at Berlitz school (Palo  Alto) and
I would like to increase the number of my students.
Just let me know if somebody is interested in having lessons,
the price is $25/h.

please e-mail at raimondi@slacvm or call me at   h:415/3222737
                                                 w:415/9262813
From: Richard.Paszek@p11161.f116.n500.z2.fidonet.org (Richard Paszek)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: information
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 92 20:47:23 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 2:500/116.11161 - DOSBoss Oost, Zevenaar

Hallo   ERIC                                         11 dec 1992, Arnhem- 
Neth.
           
             I am teacher in geography in the Netherlands and I want that my 
students will collect information from all over the world, so when I was 
reading your call in the echo-area on dec 11th. I realised that we do not know 
very much about your place. As we are starting a "program of disscovery" 
(mainly to Asia), it would be nice if overthere a few of your students, or 
yourself, has any interest in the next message:

TO:   ALL STUDENTS AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AGED 15 - 18,
      THEIR SUPERVISORS, TEACHERS AND/OR PARENTS
FROM: DRS R.PASZEK, C/O HET RHEDENS LYCEUM, ROZENDAAL, 
      NETHERLANDS


SUBJECT: INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE BY COMPUTER


                                        Arnhem, 11 December  1992

On behalf of the Geography Department at the Rhedens Lyceum I call
all students who would like to correspond with us via the
international COMPUTER NETWORK to contact me, either individually
or as school. Dutch grammar school students are ready
to acquire systematic information about the geography of your
country, the way of life and similar fields of interest. 
We will be pleased to return the service by answering any questions
about the Netherlands and the Dutch way of life.
In the next six months we hope to achieve approximately five 
exchanges, starting in the latter half of December 1992 or at the
beginning of January.
Any interested student or (preferably) any interested school is
requested to report its computer address to:
 
         RICHARD PASZEK of 2:500/116.11161 (netmail)

You may rest assured that all communications will be answered by me
personally.
We are looking forward to any response to our summons. 


Yours sincerely,
RICHARD PASZEK




Further explanation:

What are the aims of our project?

* a greater understanding between different cultures
* the structured exchange of geographical knowledge 
* the creation of personal contact between individuals of different
  cultures
* an introduction to working via computer networks
* keeping up correspondence in English 

End of message.


 


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From: Edward.Dunagin@f540.n226.z1.fidonet.org (Edward Dunagin)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Reference
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 92 08:05:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:226/540 - The Tele-Forum Netw, Columbus OH

Hi Graham,

   I have sent a copy of your message to William Bolsen, Faculty Member,
   who is the Computer coordinator for The Ohio State School for the
   Blind here in Columbus Ohio. I hope that he will contact you. (having
   a bit of a connection problem with his modem)

Peace...............................Ed

 * SLMR 2.1a #1852 * If two wrongs don't make a right, try three.



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From: John.Elliott@f2.n255.z1.fidonet.org (John Elliott)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: BBS BOOKS
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 92 16:26:14 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:255/2 - NEWBED, Fredericton NB

How could I get a copy of Zen and the art of Internet?

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From: Sharon.Napshin@p0.f25.n137.z1.fidonet.org (Sharon Napshin)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: K-12 Net in school
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 92 22:28:20 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:137/25.0 - The Back Door, Venice FL

Thanks for the answer, I'll pursue it!



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From: Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: RE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHING  
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 92 12:30:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/315 - Castle of the Four , Diamond Bar CA

-> In Las Cruces, the school system is advertising for subs in the
-> paper, I get several calls daily for subbing, and principals and
-> clerks are obviously getting to work well before daylight to start a
-> desperate daily search for fresh meat.

If this is the case, then it is obvious that they need to raise the rate
they pay subs.

Sheila
coming to you from Diamond Bar, CA (in Los Angeles County)
                                                                                                           

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From: Marlene.Buckley@f2.n3402.z1.fidonet.org (Marlene Buckley)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: European Contacts
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 92 12:41:34 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3402/2 - Father Mercredi Hig, Ft McMurray AB

Hi Carolyn,
 
My name is Marlene Buckley.  I'm a grade 5 teacher in Fort McMUrray, Alberta.  I have a student in my class who speaks Spanish as his first language.  HIs family is from Nicaragua.  There are a few students in our school who are from Central America and speak fluent Spanish.  They would be very interested in communicating with someone in Spanish.  Let me know if you're still interested! 
 
Marlene


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Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
From: amundson@sendit.NoDak.edu (Dennis Amundson)
Subject: testing, please ignore
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 19:25:42 GMT
Organization: North Dakota Higher Education Computing Network


testing, please ignore

Dennis Amundson
From: Steve.Larson@p0.f10.n3402.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Larson)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: If wishes were horses...
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 92 20:05:56 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3402/10.0 - Westwood High Schoo, Ft McMurray AB

In a message <07 Dec 92  22:28:50> to <Steve Larson> about <Promotional Greeting>,
John Feltham wrote:

 JF> Your wish is my command....

Thanks for the note, John!

By the way, I had my eye of this Maseratti....  :-)

Regards,
Steve

... No matter where you go...there you are!

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From: Mike.Connealy@p0.f104.n305.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Connealy)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: substitute teaching
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 92 00:12:53 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:305/104.0 - The Eclectic Compan, Las Cruces NM

 > ... I teach 7th and 8th grade math
 > and this  is my second year (1 1/2 actually).  Have you
 > substituted at all?  I  did for four years and honestly
 > think its a must do!...
------
  I'd be interested in hearing why you think substitute teaching is 
a useful experience.  I just finished up a week at one of our local middle schools, and I feel like that may fulfill my need for that sort of activity for some time to come.  I can see that there is something useful in the experience, but I don't know I'd necessarily recommend it to someone I considered a friend.
  One problem with subbing for extended periods here is that it is 
basically a minimum wage job.  Another is that there is no effort by the administration or other teachers to integrate the substitute teachers into the normal school routine; the result is that the subs have nothing to negotiate with and are reduced to drill and discipline.
Is El Paso really that much different from Las Cruces?



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From: Mike.Connealy@p0.f104.n305.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Connealy)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 92 17:15:34 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:305/104.0 - The Eclectic Compan, Las Cruces NM

 > I think the original station about minimum wage isn't exactly
 > true, however, subbing does not pay as well as a fulltime
 > position in a public school.
----
  Actually, it is exactly true as I originally posted it.  To reiterate:
 
  In Las Cruces, New Mexico, substitute teachers are paid as follows:
  Non-Degreed - $ 34.00 per day (60 college credit minimum)
  Degreed     - $ 37.50 per day
  Continuing  - $ 41.00 per day (10 or more consecutive days in one
                                 classroom)
 
Las Cruces is a town of about 50,000 population.  I think this kind of pay is not unusual for towns that size and even considerably larger.
 
The reason the pay rate is higher is places like NYC and LA is that people are simply not willing to risk death or dismemberment for minimum wages.



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From: Mike.Connealy@p0.f104.n305.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Connealy)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: New K12 Node
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 92 00:25:32 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:305/104.0 - The Eclectic Compan, Las Cruces NM

 > Welcome to the world of K12net from down under.
-----
  Muchas gracias por el bienvenido.
 
  Autralians and Western Americans seem to share a common value of 
hospitality.
 
  I've been corresponding off and on for several years in another 
echo with a social worker in Melbourne, Andrew Rajcher.  His social service agency there is quite advanced in regard to computerization as compared to most non-profits in the U.S.  I'd be interested in knowing if you folks have a similar lead in your schools over us.



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From: Mike.Connealy@p0.f104.n305.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Connealy)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: Texas Tall Tales
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 92 10:04:54 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:305/104.0 - The Eclectic Compan, Las Cruces NM

 >
 > "Well, believe it, because it's all true--yessir, a truly
 > remarkable  animal that there pig," said the farmer.
 >
 > "Tell me," said the journalist, "how come he has a wooden
 > leg?"
 >
 > The farmer stared at the journalist and said, "Heck fire,
 > you don't  eat a good pig like that one all at once."
-----
  If I've understood your allegory correctly, the pig represents teachers 
and the farmer is a superintendent.  However, I'm not quite sure who the journalist is supposed to be.



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From: Peter.Macinnis@p0.f508.n711.z3.fidonet.org (Peter Macinnis)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE!
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 92 19:51:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:711/508.0 - The Bay, Neutral Bay NSW

;rep:111,4220
JE>I suspect Dr Who is a Rorschack (sp?) test. We make of him what we wish to.
I always thought it was a Raw Shark test, and I used to keep looking
through all those blots for fishy things, but I never found any.

JE>The game is to lokk for patterns in thecontinuity of a twenty-five year
JE>series. The seventh doctor, and the "New Adventures" novel series are
JE>sophisticated enough for most tastes, Ithink.  The early Doctors were not ba
Seven!  I recall the old fellow from my youth, John Pertwee, the fellow
with black hair that looked like a basin cut, Tom Baker, Peter Davison,
and I think there was another Davison (my children aren't so sure, but
who else?  Looks like our ABC (a sort of Oz version of the BBC) has some
serious explaining to do.

JE>considering that tthey were supposed to be for children.  John Petwee was th
I'm still a kid at heart: some of my best hours were spent taking my
kids through Dr Who and calming their nerves with useful comments like
"Dr Who can't die: he's got a contract for the series" and "I wonder how
they got that carpet (wolf-weed) to roll over the victim.  Do you think
they've got fishing lines attached to it?"

My excuse was that they needed me there. Hehehe.  Got ne out of the
washing-up for years, but my spouse struck back by getting a dishwasher.
That was OK, but she did it by suggesting we buy a new house and the
dishwasher came with it.   Such are the games people play . . . .

peter




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