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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.projects
Subject: Channel Assignments
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 92 18:01:13 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

K12 - CHANNEL GUIDE - current activity in the K12 project echoes
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                        Helen Sternheim (1:321/109) moderator


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From: John.Feltham@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.projects
Subject: Australian Kids 
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 92 11:37:14 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

John Greene:  Here are the boys from Australia who are willing to exchange  
messages in area C3 (Channel 3)   Helen
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 * Original to Helen Sternheim @ 1:321/109.0
 * Forwarded 27 Jul 92 11:36:14 by Helen Sternheim @ 1:321/109.0

G'day Helen,

Had a hardtime getting some names but these will do for a start.

All Grade 10 boys.


Adam Ziemniki

Robert Foster

Kelly Gee

Matthew Kelly

Tony Arnold


There should be some more available soon as we have 25% of 
Grade 10s on a camp. 


ooroo

   --- msgedsq 2.1
    * Origin: Coral Sea BBS - K12Net-Library - Townsville, Queensland, OZ.   
    (3:640/706)





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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.projects
Subject: Exchange
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 92 11:41:01 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

The participants form the Science Enrichment program are being introducted  
gradually to telecomm this week.  A grad student named John Greene is working  
with them.

I have sent him the names of the 5 boys you posted a week ago.  Hopefully they  
will enter some messages in Channel 3 soon. 



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From: Rob.Reilly@f218.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Rob Reilly)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel5
Subject: Welcome!
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 92 15:46:26 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/218 - Schoolhouse BBS, Lanesboro MA

Hello All,
 
Welcome to a discussion of what should be part of a K-12 Computer Education curriculum.  This channel will be open until September 30 or if we, in the northern hemisphere, get swamped by back to school things it may then the southern hemisphere folks will have to carry the load.
 
The first things I'd like to do is to see who is here.  I'd also like to follow some agenda, vague as it may get.  So can we do this to start:
 
       1. tell us about your school setting and the computer
          education that goes on there.
 
       2.  is there a curriculum in place in your school?
 
Here's a list of 5 categories that are major curriculum area for computer education.  I'd like to first have an idea of the areas that will be dealing with.  This list is my personal opinion.  What's your list??
 
                 1.  Telecommunications
                 2.  Word Processing
                 3.  Data Bases
                 4.  Spreadsheets
                 5.  General Introduction and General Knowledge
                 6.  Programming
 
Establishing a list of major areas, I believe, is the first order of business here.  Let's get a list in order; then we can discuss them one by one.   
 
Looking forward to hearing from everyone.
 
-Rob-


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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel5
Subject: Subject 'levels'
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 92 13:35:58 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Rob,

Thanks for intro to the subject.

You have chosen 5 or 6 areas, but do not mention levels.

For instance we have to levels of 'computer classes'. 

Practical use of computers, WP, SS, DB, Drawing and Comms. We also have a two year course "Information Processing and Technology', at a much higher level.

BTW, I'm 'here', present and correct, Sir.

ooroo 

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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel5
Subject: Channel 5 this channel
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 92 11:26:31 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

This channel (5) will contain a discussion of Computer Curriculum till Mid.  
September.  Rob Reilly will moderate.  All are welcome to participate. 



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From: Joel.Helton@p1.f41.n116.z1.fidonet.org (Joel Helton)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: New teacher, new lab
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 92 16:19:51 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:116/41.1 - Metro-Net, Nashville TN

In a message dated 7/16/92, Eric Green wrote to All about New teacher, new lab
. . . 

  EG> . . .I don't know Macs or the educational software
  EG> available for it, so frankly I'm lost. Is there some file online
  EG> somewhere with some software reviews? We already know that we want to
  EG> purchase some tools (spreadsheet, word processor, etc.), it's the
  EG> curriculum-specific part of it that's puzzling. I'm particularly
  EG> interested in software for my own kids, of course (learning-disabled
  EG> students), but anything aimed at 5th/6th grade students would be
  EG> great. How do we tell the garbage from the good stuff, anyhow?

Hi Eric,

Somewhere I remember reading about a publication that reviews educational software
for teachers but the name escapes me now....maybe someone else here can help.
 As for software, if you are familiar with any of the MECC stuff for students
that would be a start.  MECC has begun porting a some of the Apple // versions
of their programs over to the Mac (Oregon Trail, Super Munchers, Word Munchers,
etc.).  You usually can't go wrong with the MECC stuff IMHO.  I  recommend KixPix
or Any Carmen adventure.  Educational Resources at 1-800-624-2926 carries Mac
versions of educational software...you might want to ask for a catalog.  There
are serveral other companies that carry it too but I haven't got their names
and numbers at the keyboard now.  I wish I could give you a foolproof method
of telling the garbage from the good stuff but I haven't got one yet.  Hope
this helps......

  


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From: Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: WHY DO YOU TEACH         
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 92 18:26:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/315 - Castle of the Four , Diamond Bar CA

-> I would be interested in knowing what it is that keeps teachers
-> teaching and would appreciate hearing from teachers everywhere as to
-> Why You Teach.

John,

I teach because I think I do it well and have a natural talent for it.
Also, I really like the students and think I make a difference at the
school where I work. It is true that paperwork is excessive, and I have
not taken a vow to remain a teacher throughout my entire life before
retirement. But I do enjoy it (the classroom part) and would not
discourage my own children from doing it someday.

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

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From: Steve.Larson@p0.f49.n134.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Larson)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Wolverine BBS
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 92 21:09:24 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:134/49.0 - The Student Exchang, Calgary Alta

In a message of <20 Jul 92 07:31:00 > about <Wolverine BBS>,
Keith Bobbitt wrote to Dick York, in part:

 KB> Hello Dick,
 KB> Welcome to K12Net!
 KB> Glad to have you aboard.

May I add my $.02 as well?
Welcome to K12Net!  Although I am answering this message while visiting
Calgary, my home "base" is Westwood High BBS in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
The two high schools in Fort McMurray host K12Net (along with a
civic-minded Sysop "civilian").  Slowly but surely, teachers are starting
to access the potential of this medium in our city.
Of course, they will have to scramble to catch up with the students who
already _use_ the technology! ;-)

Regards,
Steve

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

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From: Jim.Lagerquist@f80.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Lagerquist)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: welcome
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 12:13:37 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/80 - Auburn Ed-Net, Auburn WA

Dick - Welcome to K-12 Net from Maple Valley, Washington.  If you know any elementary
teachers who are interested in having their students communicate with students
from this area, let me know.
Jim


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From: Syd.Watson@f369.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Syd Watson)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: penpals
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 92 00:27:40 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/369 - City Limits BBS, Boronia Vic

Bonnie, I'd love to communicate with your class.  I will get back to you soon.  It is late (12:20am on Sunday morning) and the wife is calling me.  I can be contacted either here or at Mooroolbark East Primary School.  I am teaching computers this term at MEPS and I'm sure the grade 5 and 6 kids would love to chat with your class.
I have noted your address.  My address is P.O. Box 481,
                                          Lilydale, 3140,
                                          Victoria,
                                          Australia.
I really must go now...
Bye... Syd.


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From: Ken.Blystone@f90.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Ken Blystone)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Virtual School Network
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 92 22:51:07 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/90 - Stallion K12 Net BB, El Paso TX

Chris,
El Paso is well on it's way to establishing a virtual school network 
comprised of both centralized and decentralized systems.  We now have 
five local systems carrying the K12 Net echoes.  I think by January 
that number many include 10 additional systems.  We will be able to 
redefine educational strategies by showing teachers how a paperless,
bookless environment can be just as effective (if not more so) as the
traditional physical school.  I hope BISD is able to move rapidly in 
this direction.  Please let me know how the video tape turned out.


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From: Cindy.Cole@f152.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Cindy Cole)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: penpals
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 92 07:11:28 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/152 - SpaceMet North 2, Greenfield MA

Dear Syd,
     I noticed in your recent post that you are going to be commmunicating with Bonnie Mills.  My class is going to be doing some water monitoring throughout the year.  I will have 30 6th grade students and we hope to share this porject locally, nationally and internationally Is this something you or one of your collegues might be interested in getting involved in.?  Might your people be willing to telecommunicate with another school just as pen-pals?  When does your holiday start?  My home address is 188 

Hill Road HC83, Ashfield, Ma. USA 01330
or school  is Hawlemont Elementary, Charlemont, Ma. USA 01339. Thank you for your time in advance. 
                                              Sincerely,
                                              Cindy 


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From: Gordon.Benedict@f49.n134.z1.fidonet.org (Gordon Benedict)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: JOB: Network Tools and Services
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 92 16:26:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:134/49 - The Student Exchang, Calgary Alta

    Hi Jeffrey,

 JB> POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY (Summer 1992)
 JB> K-12 Trainer for Network Tools and Services

 JB> telecomunications packages, modems, word processing, databases on
 JB> both the PC compatable and Macintosh personal computers. Particular
                 ^^^^^^^^^^
 JB> skill is stressed in the area of TCP/IP based tools on the Internet
 JB> such as TELNET and FTP and services like CWIS, WAIS, Gopher and
 JB> Internet Library Accessable Catalogs. A familiarity with TCP/IP,
 JB> Novell, Appletalk, Unix a plus.


    Is spelling crucial to this position?  :-)

    Gord


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From: Rob.Reilly@f223.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Rob Reilly)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: PENPALS
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 92 10:53:36 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/223 - K12Net Mail Server, Lanesboro MA

Hello Daryl
 
Nice to hear from you.
 
 DS> I sent them through e-mail.  Don't know what 
 DS> happened.  Will try again.
 
Let me know what to look for.
 
-Rob-


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From: Ray.Medeiros@p0.f725.n322.z1.fidonet.org (Ray Medeiros)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: mac labs and software
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 92 20:21:09 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:322/725.0 - School Forum, Norton MA

Eric,

You are very fortunate to be in the tough position you are in: A) you 
are a new teacher with a job, and B) you have the opportunity (?) to do 
things right, from the start.

I teach middle school in Dighton MA (down near Fall River) I've had a 
IIGS lab (until the school burned down) and am now in the process of 
helping with the technology to be installed in our new facility to be 
opened in 1993.

Regarding finding the best software for your kids, let me give you some 
advice. Most software companies will be more than happy to send you 
either a demo disc or a 30 day preview. 

Next get som back issues of InCider and check out their reviews.

As you probably know MacWorld is coming to Boston the first week in 
August, and that is a great place to check out the software, and the 
hype!

If you would like to get togther at the show or would like to chat here 
is my home phone (508) 252-9470.

Good luck and have a great time with your new "toys"

Ray Medeiros



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From: Rick.Scriven@f58.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Rick Scriven)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Tele. Class
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 92 15:01:09 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/58 - Silver Lake, Everett WA

JO> RS> I have been
JO> RS> teaching for about 15 years.  I read the book "Cuckoo's Egg" for an
JO> up
JO> RS> nad comming class in my masters program (computer education) on
JO> RS> telecommunications.  I am very excited about taking the class and am
JO> RS> very interested in meeting more people on the BBS.  Drop me a line
JO> RS> anytime.
JO>  
JO>   Hi Rick,

JO>       I've been teaching in Nashville, TN for the past 20
JO> years!  I've just
JO> about taught everything...special education for five years,
JO> elementary ed for
JO> 8 years and middle school for the past 7 years.  

JO>       Can you tell me a little about the book "Cuckoo's Egg"
JO> that you mentioned
JO> in your message?


JO> Thanks!

JO> Joel Orleck


JO> --- MacWoof 1.5
JO>  * Origin: METRO-NET *Meigs Magnet School* Nashville, TN 
JO> (1:116/41.5@fidonet)
Hi Joel,
Using this BBS is a lot of fun for me.  I am pretty new to it.  The 
other day i reI received a note from Australia!  I think that's pretty
neat!  Today I received mail from Nashville!  I used to be a full 
time guitarist and I still supplement my income by playing guitar. 
Nashville is one of those places I have always wanted to visit for 
that reason.
You asked about the "Cuckoo's Egg".  It is about tracking a spy
through the massive networks of dial-in modems throughout the USA. 
It is a true story that takes place on the campus of Berkely, CA. 
The amazing part is that it was impossible to get anybody to listen
to him.  The FBI, CIA etc. were not interested in this problem 
because of the difficulty of tracking spies through networks. 
Clifford Stoll wrote the book.  I highly recommend it.
Drop me a line any time!

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From: Tom.Glover@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Tom Glover)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Internet
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 92 00:59:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

* In a message originally to All, Brian said:
 > From: Brian@act.educ.ualberta.ca (Brian)
 > Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 18:13:15 GMT
 > Organization: UAlberta
 > Message-ID: <Brian-220792120827@mac84022.educ.ualberta.ca.>
 > Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher

 > Hi,
 > I'm a school administrator who is learning how to use
 > Internet as part of a
 > university course. If you are alive and would like to respond
 > so that I
 > have confirmation that this system is working, I would really
 > appreciate
 > it.
 >                                                  Brian
 > O


 > --- QM v1.00
 >  * Origin: Bink of an Aye - Portland, OR US - Randy Bush
 > (1:105/42.0)
I am a high school resource teacher who lives in Great Falls
and works in Belt.  I saw your message. I am interested in
getting on INTERNET here iGreat Falls. 

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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Book
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 20:13:05 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

In a message of <22 Jul 92  21:06:00>, Joel Orleck (1:116/41.5) writes:

 JO>      Can you tell me a little about the book "Cuckoo's Egg" that you 
 JO>mentioned
 JO>in your message?
 JO>
It is a book by Clifford Stoll.  It is based on his experiences at Berkley and  
an Intruder on the Internet.  Reads like a mystery. 



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From: STEVE.LARSON@f240.n353.z1.fidonet.org (STEVE LARSON)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: re: wolverine bbs
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 92 08:49:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:353/240 - The Polish Connecti, Westbank BC

In a message of <07-23-92  07:15> about <re: wolverine bbs>,
Dick York wrote to Steve Larson, in part:

 DY> Steve, THANKS for the WELCOME! :-)  Yes, McMurray sounds like a cc
 DY> of El Paso.

Except for the climate of course!  I am, at the moment, visiting Kelowna in
British Columbia.  This is a tourist mecca for western Canada and the
weather here is absolutely gorgeous!  This region, the Okanagan Valley, is
also well known for its fruit crops.  My children were thrilled to pick
apricots "right off the tree, Dad!" yesterday.

 DY> Who knows, once this thing flys, you may have your
 DY> boards lit up with dozens of teacher and student exchanges between our
 DY> city and yours.  Let me know your personal progress in this area. As
 DY> you can see we are new at it too. Thanks again,

Well, we can both keep our fingers crossed!  ;-)
It's just a matter of time!

Regards,
Steve

... DANGER! DANGER! Computer store ahead...hide wallet.
... Blue Wave/QWK v2.10


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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: ARTICLES
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 92 21:42:51 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

In a message of <21 Jul 92  20:02:01>, Michael Northy (1:153/734) writes:

 MN>I have a question completely unrelated to special projects, or maybe it 
 MN>is I'm not sure.  I am completing my masters this year and for my 
 MN>thesis I am doing an attitudinal survey of (I hope) of elementary 
 MN>teachers and there attitudes to the use of computers in the classroom.  
 MN> Is it appropriate/permissable to post the questionaire on k12 for the 
 MN>other teachers to answer?  That would lend an interesting international 
 MN>bent to it.
 MN> 
I think that would be a super use of telecommunications. 



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