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From: Cindy.Cole@f152.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Cindy Cole)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: MULTICULTURAL CLASS PROJE
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 92 07:26:34 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/152 - SpaceMet North 2, Greenfield MA

She:Kon Kwe Kwe
   Sounds interesting.  What typeof parameters did you  envision.
                                 Sken;nen


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From: Robert.Brault@f130.n167.z1.fidonet.org (Robert Brault)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Oupssss....
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 92 14:01:58 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:167/130 - SPPRLBL, Laval PQ

Bonjour Sheila !

        as Helen Sternheim noticed, I mixed up my moderators when I wrote you a message asking if you could write a message in spanish....should have been in german.

        Sorry for putting another language in your mouth !   8-)))

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Robert



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From: James.Bannan@f369.n633.z3.fidonet.org (James Bannan)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Chat
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 01:39:26 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/369 - City Limits BBS, Boronia Vic

Carol  where have you been?????????
Life is pretty busy here.  I have just finished off a Graduate, Diploma in Computer Education (thank goodness) and I have been busy building up a prject called the Global environment Watch.  It is rolling along and it is an interesting platform from which to talk to people.  All they have to do is look out the window and tell everyone what is going on.
What have you been up to.  I know you sound like a bit like me, can't say no and involved in anything and everything that you find interesting.  I am staying home to look after my little girl, although I have heard a few rumblings that I'm never home.  There is always something to do or someone to help out.
we've had some rainy weather, some hot weather and today some thuder storms, but that's Melbourne this time of the year.
I am going to start a veggie patch,  I think I might try beans, tomatoes, maybe some corn and a pumpkin.  It all depends what is down the street at the shops.  I'll just buy some seedlings and take it from there.
Hear from you soon.  Cheers.....Jimbo Down Under


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From: Robin.Bain@p5.f505.n770.z3.fidonet.org (Robin Bain)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 08:01:08 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:770/505.5 - Southern Vortex, Dunedin

> Have you ever tried using the Myers-Briggs Learning
 > Style
 > Inventory results to group your children?  We give the
 > children's version to our second graders each year.
 > It is
 > really helpful in planning CL groups that compliment
 > each other.
 Would you be able to tell me more about this and details of supply- ie publishers- please.

 > "Think Flamingo!"
?????
Kia ora


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From: Steve.Larson@p0.f10.n3402.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Larson)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: CRIME
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 92 22:53:44 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3402/10.0 - Westwood High Schoo, Ft McMurray AB

In a message <17 Nov 92 07:38:11> to <All> about <CRIME>,
Laurel Heath wrote:

 LH> HELP!    We are Kansas City Teachers that need YOUR INFO to take a
 LH> survey.    PLEASE RESPOND!
 LH> How are teachers being affected by crime in the schools?

In a small northern city, the "crime epidemic" has not really hit us yet.
I have noticed an increase of vandalism in our school and we have recently
received two directives from administration:  one referred to procedures to
be used upon discovering that a student is in possession of a weapon and
the other was some advice on what to do when facing angry/violent students.
There has also been a rash of locker break-ins recently and this is a new
phenomenon in our school.
In the past two years there have been two case of assault charges initiated
by students against other students.
There is an increasing trend of female students being brought before
administration for fighting.  Such fights are usually related to boys or
status.
Overall, I would say that there is a deterioration of behaviour in our
school.

 LH> Have you been threaten by students?

Personally, I have not been threatened by students (I'm 6'6" and weigh
about 245 pounds) but I know that smaller teachers (particularly females)
have found themselves in situations in which they felt intimidated.

 LH> Have you been threaten by parents?

No.

 LH> What was the outcome? n/a
 LH> How has this affected your classroom management?

I don't believe that my classroom management style has changed.  However,
when I am dealing with any student in what might be considered a
potentially adversarial situation, I am aware that many students react to
such pressures with violence.

Regards,
Steve


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From: Jack.Dale@p0.f49.n134.z1.fidonet.org (Jack Dale)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: Daylight Savings: Other countries?????
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 18:25:23 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:134/49.0 - The Student Exchang, Calgary Alta

 -=> Quoting Peter Gorny to All <=-

 PG> There is a hot discussion about its value, especially in the countries
 PG> north of the 50th latidute, where in summer the sunset is at about
 PG> 9 pm anyway...

I am not sure what your source about the hot debate is.  Here on the 51st 
parallel, there is little concern.  Most of us are pleased to have daylight 
savings.  I quite enjoy the late sunny summer evenings and that fact that
it stays warmer for a while after work.

 PG> There are so many conflicts on the days of time change. Especially the
 PG> farmers object, because milk cattle (as example) needs a week or so
 PG> to get accustomed to the new milking hours.

I wonder why the farmers don't just adjust their milking times.  It's not 
like they punch a clock.  Or maybe the cows adjust faster.

 PG> The energy saving seems to be below 1.5 %, after measurements of the
 PG> power suppliers in Germany.

1.5% is still less money spent by consumers, less pollution, etc..





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From: laltizer@radford.vak12ed.edu (Larry W. Altizer)
Subject: Re: Collaborative Classrooms
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network (Radford)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 03:40:08 GMT

In the Pulaski Co., VA classrooms, collaborative classroom
means the placing of special ed. students in the regular class.
For instance, my 6th period math class has 4 LD students.  The
LD teacher comes to my room twice a week.  She monitors the LD
students and helps with all the students.  She often teaches
the class, helps make modifications for the LD student and
pulls the LD student or any other student that needs help.
This allows the LD student the opportunity to be in the regular
classroom, but still receive the necessary support that
an LD student would need.  This has been a very successful
approach.  The state of VA is attempting to implement this
approach for ALL special students.  Through the years I've had
EMH students and have had 1 TMH student.  Having a classroom
with these special students not only benefits them, but also
benefits the "regular" student.
  I teach 8th grade math at Pulaski Middle School.

Larry W. Altizer
laltizer@swvgs.vak12ed.edu
laltizer@radford.vak12ed.edu
From: George.Collins@p0.f0.n324.z1.fidonet.org (George Collins)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 92 15:12:18 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:324/0.0 - MassNet NE, Lowell MA

Melanie, I happen to read your message on KidNet and I wanted you to know I am trying Cooperative learning in heterogeneous classes in language arts eighth grade classes. So far so good Studying for tests is one great area the kids love. I give them their own grade and then average their grade with their group's grade. We have a BBS set up in my classroom. We would love to hear from some one after 5:00 PM 401-245-4610. good luck



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From: gwhiting@vdoe386.vak12ed.edu (Ginger Whiting)
Subject: Re: COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network (Richmond)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 01:09:52 GMT

Have you ever tried using the Myers-Briggs Learning Style
Inventory results to group your children?  We give the
children's version to our second graders each year.  It is
really helpful in planning CL groups that compliment each other.

Ginger Whiting
(gwhiting)
"Think Flamingo!"
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From: Cindy.Cole@f152.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Cindy Cole)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Help with info on Mohawks
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 92 07:27:54 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/152 - SpaceMet North 2, Greenfield MA

She:Kon Kwe Kwe
     I am not Mohawk to my knowledge but am curious about my past as my great grandfather was native but I do not know from what nation.  My great-grandmother married twice and both times to native people but my family never discussed this part of my family history.  Regardless I have been a student of native american ways for many years and advocate for equal rights.
     I live in an area, off the Mohawk trail, which is rich with native lore.  Historic Deerfield , of the massacre fame is to the south.  I have hiked the original Mohawk Trail , only a few miles, and was impressed with the beauty ofthe vistas.  I have been privileged to kayak along Deerfield River in Charlemont which leads into the Conneticut River and was a frequently used thoroughfare for native people and early trappers.       There are many amateur archaeologists whose collection of native piece is q

uit impressive and right now Wal_Mart is trying to build on a site that has been found to contain a multitude of arrow heads.  There are frequent pow_wows along the trail and south of our area into Conneticut and to the east in the cape cod area.   
     Other activities which help keep the culture alive are seasonal sweats where we welcome and rejoice in the coming of a new season by participating in an inipi, sweat lodge and common meal after.  
     As to you other questions I will put some of them on the Indian Affairs Network or if you are able to get that area you might do the same.
                                        Sken:nen


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From: James.Aitchison@p4.f85.n134.z1.fidonet.org (James Aitchison)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: John, Gavin and Sara
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 92 23:12:48 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:134/85.4 - Western Canada DATA, Stavely Alta

Hi Carol.....

13 Nov 92, Carol Hooper writes to James Aitchison:

 CH>      James, as you know, Teacher Chat is intended
 CH> for the use of teachers only.  Please correspond
 CH> with students in the appropriate student area.
 CH> Thanks for your help!          Carol Hooper
 CH>                                Moderator

Sorry Carol,  just replied without thinking.  I directed my messages to Elem_chat...

Chow for now ....

James.....


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From: Cindy.Cole@f152.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Cindy Cole)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: CRIME
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 92 19:33:14 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/152 - SpaceMet North 2, Greenfield MA

She:Kon Kwe Kwe
     I am in the Western part of Massachusetts and teach in a small rural town which survices the two towns of Charlemont and Hawley.  The school population through 6th grade , including pre-schoolers is about 190.
     The first four questions you asked really don't apply.  The last, regarding classroom management has seen some changes.  I look at the environment the kids are coming from, their access to adult viewing material, increasing numbers of unsupervised children due to two working parents or single parents and this is definitely taking a toll on their decision making processes as well as their self-esteem.  In many cases students are raised by the television as their parents lives are so full of pain , they


 , the parents have difficulty functioning themselves let alone helping their children learn to make good choices and take responsibility for those choices regardless.  
     If you get a large percentage of these "damaged" children in one class it can make the educational process a very difficult one for everyone involved.
     Hope this has been of help to you.
                                        Sken;nen


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From: Melanie.Jeffers@f333.n280.z1.fidonet.org (Melanie Jeffers)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 92 07:53:11 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:280/333 - Sound Advice BBS, Gladstone MO

Gary,  thanks for responding.  I have had one response on CL from a
woman in El Paso by the name of Carol Hooper.  She seems to know quite a
bit of information about the topic.  Are you taking or teaching a
masters class?  I am currently in the Lesley College masters program
which is entitled Computers in education.  I just finished a class on
telecommunications and that is how I got hooked up with the K12 network.
What kind of information are you looking for as far as Coop. Learn.
goes?  I hope I have answered your question!  Please let me know what
you're thinking.

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From: Jeff.Bjorn@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Jeff Bjorn)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Career Change
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 92 19:36:01 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

I'm considering a career change out of classroom teaching, and am 
interested in hearing from people who have done the same or know 
those who have.  I'm currently a seventh grade science teacher, and 
have taught life science, speech & drama, computers, physical 
science, and biology.  I have degrees in Biology and Science 
Education.
 
I am interested in careers which would involve an easy transition 
from public school education and which would not require me to 
return to school to become qualified.  I would like to utilize my 
communication, organization, computer, and interpersonal skills and 
pursue my interest in the environment and environmental education.
 
If you have related experience, know of others' experiences, or have 
advice or comments related to this topic, please send a reply.
 
Thanks!
 
Jeff  8-)

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From: Steve.Larson@p0.f10.n3402.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Larson)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: O line
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 92 23:22:23 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3402/10.0 - Westwood High Schoo, Ft McMurray AB

In a message <14 Nov 92  13:25:02> to <Steve Larson> about <O line>,
John Feltham wrote:
 
 SL>... No matter where you go...there you are!

 JF> You may be interested to know that I used your line above, together
 JF> with a line from Mao Tse Tung (sp? Anyway, Chairman Mao), which goes,
 JF> 'The longest journey starts by takng the first step", in a religious
 JF> school seminar that I attended last year.

 JF> In passing ........

No matter who you pass, there they are.  :-)

Regards,
Steve

... Still crazy...after all these years!

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From: George.Blanks@f921.n720.z6.fidonet.org (George Blanks)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Global environment watch
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 92 20:12:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 6:720/921 - World Data Exchange, Taipei Taiwan

Hi, Jimbo,  We were talking about your country today.  Lois and I spent nearly three months driving around the east side of the country three years ago, and loved it.  We are "birders" and it was really an experience for us.  We were thinking of Darwin and Kakadu for our Easter vacation.  Any thoughts on the subject?  This is kind of a quiet period for us.  Most of the bats have gone, but flocks of white-wyes have been in the trees on the way to school.  Some of the migratory birds are on the rivers, but t





he larger flocks are not in yet.  Weather has been cool with some rain.  The winter flowers are in full bloom (it seems that there never is a season without some flowers),  Guess that's all for now.  George and Lois



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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: WRITING SAMPLES
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 92 15:08:59 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

In a message of <18 Nov 92 07:59:11>, Melanie Jeffers (1:280/333) writes:

 MJ>I am currently working with an 8th grade English teacher who would  
like
 MJ>to share some of her students' writing samples via the K12 JR-CHAT
 MJ>conference.  We thought it might be interesting to share ideas on local
 MJ>schools, fads, current events, the topics are optional.  Is anyone
 MJ>interested!?!  I think this would be a great way for our students to 
 MJ>use
 MJ>telecommunications and chat with other kids in different parts of the
 MJ>country.

If these are truly writing samples they might go in language arts.  if they  
are more pen pal writings they belong in k12 jr chat. 



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From: Tom.Barner@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Tom Barner)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Library grants
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 92 23:52:28 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

I will look in some sources and also ask around tonight and see what
I can find and will leave you a message tomorrow night if I find something that is specific to your needs. Tom


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From: Bruce.Beath@p10.f505.n770.z3.fidonet.org (Bruce Beath)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Modems & Printers
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 10:02:53 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:770/505.10 - Southern Vortex, Dunedin

Test message don't reply.


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From: Robin.Bain@p5.f505.n770.z3.fidonet.org (Robin Bain)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Keypals
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 92 14:26:09 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:770/505.5 - Southern Vortex, Dunedin

Thanks for your reply to Thomas one of my pupils, Guus. We are looking for children in other parts of the world with whom we can maintain a regular communication so shall continue to look. Best wishes- I shall look forward to seeing your inputs into this channel from time to time.
Kia ora


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From: Julie.Rosenoff@f6.n346.z1.fidonet.org (Julie Rosenoff)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Thanks for info on "prairies"
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 92 17:54:19 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:346/6 - Macs BBS, Spokane WA

Robert,
 
Merci beaucoup (how's my spelling?) for the
information that the "Prairies" in Canada
is the provinces above Montana and North
Dakota.   I had no idea that the region
would be relatively close to us!
 
I am learning more geography from
k12Net...
 
Au revoir!
 
Julie
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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Channels
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 92 14:53:26 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Robin,

Monday November 16 1992 12:44, Robin Bain wrote to John Feltham:


 >> Just a short question, do you receive all the Channels?

 > John, I have selected a few channels as I was getting far too much.

Please arrange to pick up k12.zone3.

Check out the new zone3 logo below


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From: Peter.Macinnis@p0.f508.n711.z3.fidonet.org (Peter Macinnis)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Daylight Savings: Thanks!
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 22:39:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:711/508.0 - The Bay, Neutral Bay NSW

JR>Should I say ooroo, hooroo, kia ora, ciao,
JR>sayonara, adieu, adios, or goodbye?!

Ooroo will do for the Australians who don't save their daylight: down
here we say hooroo.  The Kiwis have invaded us in large numbers, so we
understand kia ora, and I'm in the tourist game (in a museum, that is)
so sayonara is OK.  We have a few Francophones, and many of Italian
extraction, including next door to us on one side, but Spanish speakers
are rarer: I suspect we have more Portuguese speakers in Australia.

As for goodbye?  Never!  I am the Old Man of the Sea, lurking in the air
waves.  You'll never get rid of me now! <6>

peter




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From: Nancy.Opperman@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Nancy Opperman)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: re: Math/Measurement Fair
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 92 18:09:20 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Bruce, thank you for the information.  I will forward it to our 
Mathematics committee - the ideas you have presented sound very much 
like what, I understand, our administration wants done.  Thank you for 
the reference to look into.  
        Yes, I has reached me in time as we have another two months 
before the fair is to take place.  If you'd like, I'll let you know 
how things go.  Again, thanks.
  


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From: Connie.Carr@f540.n226.z1.fidonet.org (Connie Carr)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Channel 0 projects
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 92 20:00:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:226/540 - The Tele-Forum Netw, Columbus OH

Chad,
    Sorry I'm so tardy in responding to your request.  My students and I
have been busy writing to a teacher  and his ninth grade students in
Alberta, Canada.
    Right now the focus of our projects has changed slightly because we
were writing about the presidential election, but now we are just
writing about current events, fads, local color, etc.  So please tell
your mother in Hardin, Montana, that if she would like her 9th graders
to have pen pals for the rest of the school year to let me know.  THis
is assuming her students have access to computers.  I will write more
later, but have to go now.  Sorry this is so rushed and vague.


More later,
Connie Carr
  ORIGIN-New Albany H/S Eagle's Echo BBS(New Albany, Ohio)



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