Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:59:29 -0400 Subject: ***eSN School Technology ALERT*** June 3, 2002 To: "eSN School Technology Alert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Tim Morris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
=========================================================== ** eSN School Technology ALERT ** an eSchool News Publication =========================================================== "The #1 weekly newsletter for K-12 technology decision-makers" Over 100,000 readers! We encourage you to pass along this issue of eSN School Technology ALERT, unaltered, to interested colleagues. Visit http://www.eschoolnews.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Monday, June 3, 2002 Vol. 5, No.17 ----------------------------------------------------------- This week's issue brought to you by... Jones Knowledge ----------------------------------------------------------- Everything you need to launch an online learning program, in a single package: Quick Start, by Jones Knowledge. Quick Start gets your program up and running in days, not months, and requires no investment in new technology. Visit: http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=58&M=399578&MS=117165 Macromedia ----------------------------------------------------------- New Innovative K-12 Site License Solution Get Macromedia Studio MX, teaching curriculum, and teacher training for one low price. Visit: http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=57&M=399578&MS=117165 SurfControl ----------------------------------------------------------- Don't rely on just your anti-virus software to prevent viruses from entering your network. Stop them at the gateway with SurfControl's web and eMail software. Visit: http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=56&M=399578&MS=117165 *********************************************************** IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE *********************************************************** I. TOP NEWS STORIES - eSN Analysis: Ruling could open door for legal challenge of CIPA in schools * OTHER NEWS - Consumer groups blast Bush's stance on digital divide - Sally Ride launches girls' science and technology club - Lawmaker: State-level accountability key to school reform - Microsoft dials down school software audit demands II. TECH FUNDING NEWS * Four ways to broaden your search for tech grants * Cable in the Classroom * $3 million in equipment from Southwestern Bell III. SITE OF THE WEEK * Curriculum Associates Offers Free Online Training IV. FEATURED PUBLICATION * School Technology Buyer's Guide V. eSCHOOL PARTNERS UPDATE * Special Offers, News, and Updates from eSchool Supporters VI. CALENDAR * Upcoming Conferences and Special Events VII. RESOURCE LIBRARY * Tools and Information to Help School Technology Decision Makers * Subscription Information *********************************************************** WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR *********************************************************** Hello Gleason Sackmann, Welcome to another edition for eSN School Technology ALERT. This week's top story focuses on the recent ruling on internet filters in public libraries. The ruling could pave the way for lawsuits against CIPA in schools. Hope you find it interesting! Best of luck, Tim Morris Online Editor, eSN School Technology ALERT [EMAIL PROTECTED] *********************************************************** I. TOP NEWS STORIES *********************************************************** eSN Analysis: Ruling could open door for legal challenge of CIPA in schools ----------------------------------------------------------- Public libraries cannot be forced to use internet filters designed to block pornography, three federal judges ruled May 31 in overturning a new federal law. Although the ruling does not directly affect schools' use of filtering software, some legal experts believe the court's findings might encourage students to challenge the law as well. For the complete story, go to: http://www.eschoolnews.org/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3755 Other News ----------------------------------------------------------- Consumer groups blast Bush's stance on digital divide http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3754 Sally Ride launches girls' science and technology club http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3735 Lawmaker: State-level accountability key to school reform http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3734 Microsoft dials down school software audit demands http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3733 *********************************************************** II. TECH FUNDING NEWS *********************************************************** Four ways to broaden your search for tech grants ----------------------------------------------------------- I'm often asked to name the grant opportunities available to fund technology. While I can name several off the top of my head, in fact there are numerous grants that will fund technology. Don't make the mistake of searching only for the grants with the word "technology" in the title, because if you do, you'll be missing out on numerous other opportunities. For the complete story, go to: http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/funding/ Cable in the Classroom ----------------------------------------------------------- Cable in the Classroom wants ten technology-savvy teachers to help develop educational resources. These educators will collaborate online and in person, and will be paid a $4,000 annual stipend. Their schools will also receive a stipend. Applications must be submited online by July 1. Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/opps.cfm#334 $3 million in equipment from Southwestern Bell ----------------------------------------------------------- Educators from 71 schools and technology centers throughout Oklahoma have received $3 million worth of distance-learning video equipment—including televisions, video cameras, and computers—from Southwestern Bell. The equipment will allow schools to conference with colleges, museums, and other learning centers to create virtual classrooms. Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/awards.cfm#114 *********************************************************** III. EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SITE OF THE WEEK *********************************************************** Curriculum Associates Offers Free Online Training ----------------------------------------------------------- One of the greatest challenges teachers face is trying to balance heavy workloads with implementing new programs in the classroom. Curriculum Associates is offering educators an anytime, anywhere training for their key programs via CA101, free online training module accessible through the Curriculum Associates Web site. Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/links/showLink.cfm?linkID=70 *********************************************************** IV. FEATURED PUBLICATION *********************************************************** School Technology Buyer's Guide ----------------------------------------------------------- This powerful new online database will arm you with the most comprehensive information ever assembled about technology companies who sell products and services to the K-12 school market. Includes over 3,500 K-12 technology product and service companies. If you're a potential buyer, you check out the all new vendor Rating Profile. The Rating Profile can answer many questions about how the vendor conducts its business. Since the rating system is just getting started, many vendors will currently be listed as "Unrated." If you have used a vendor's service in the past, you can leave ratings for other school technology professionals like yourself. Whether your response is positive, neutral, or negative, other educations will value your honest opinions which will help them make better purchasing decisions. To rate a company, just search for the desired listing and then click on "Rate this company" in the right hand column. Rated companies will also have a "See all ratings" option. http://www.eschoolnews.com/buyersguide/ratings *********************************************************** V. eSCHOOL PARTNERS UPDATE *********************************************************** Jones Knowledge ----------------------------------------------------------- Student courses: Choose from over 60 accredited online courses—taught by your teachers—for only $395 per student, per course. Professional Development: Your staff can take any course from our comprehensive catalog starting at $195 each. Call 1.800.453.5663 or visit http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=58&M=399578&MS=117165 today to get started! New Innovative K-12 Site License Solution ----------------------------------------------------------- The Macromedia Studio MX K-12 Site License Solution is an innovative new program that gives your school access to teaching curriculum and teacher training and the freedom to use Macromedia Studio MX throughout your school for one affordable, set price based on the size of the school. Macromedia Studio MX includes Dreamweaver MX, Macromedia Flash MX, Fireworks MX, FreeHand 10, ColdFusion MX Developers Edition (Windows Only), and Macromedia Flash Player 6. http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=57&M=399578&MS=117165 SurfControl ----------------------------------------------------------- SurfControl's eMail and web filtering products provides you with the tools to ensure your network is running at peak performance. With CyberPatrol web filter you can identify problematic surfing such as the downloading of video and audio files allowing you to take immediate action against such Internet abuses. Plus, with SurfControl's eMail-filtering product you can stop junk eMail that not only undermines productive schoolwork, but clogs your network bandwidth. Learn how SurfControl can help you: http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=56&M=399578&MS=117165 More Partner's News ----------------------------------------------------------- * Sun announces special offers on Cobalt Qube server appliances for education. * Studies Show Accelerated Growth With Math Program * CrossTec Announces Partnership with Hurricane Consulting, Inc. * Early Adopters Find Innovative Digital Content Tools a Big Boost For these stories and more, visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/partners/ *********************************************************** VI. CALENDAR *********************************************************** bigchalk's K-12 Librarian Appreciation Breakfast June 17 - June 17 American Library Association Summer show http://bigchalk.com Technology in Education Conference 2002 June 25 - June 28 Copper Mountain, CO http://www.tie-online.org/tie2002/index.htm EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY 2002 - from the Society for Applied Learning Technology July 24 - July 26 The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Arlington, Virginia http://www.salt.org For more events, go to http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/calendar/ *********************************************************** VII. RESOURCE LIBRARY *********************************************************** Here's a quick guide to the nation's #1 web site for K-12 school technology professionals. Visit http://www.eschoolnews.org today! School Technology Buyer's Guide ----------------------------------------------------------- The School Technology Buyer's Guide is the most comprehensive online source of information about vendors, products, and services for the K-12 field. http://www.eschoolnews.com/buyersguide School Technology Funding Center ----------------------------------------------------------- Get up-to-the-minute listings of school technology grant opportunities, grant tips & tools, recent grant awards, and equipment donations. http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/funding/ Product Spotlight ----------------------------------------------------------- Make the best purchasing decisions for your school IT department with the eSN online best picks for new school technology products! http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/spotlight/ eSN Special Reports ----------------------------------------------------------- These special reports provide school leaders powerful summaries of key issues in K-12 education technology, and are available completely free of charge. http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/reports/ eNewsletters ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe today for FREE! *eSN School Technology ALERT http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/enewsletters/Alert/ *K-12 TechWatch http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/enewsletters/k12techwatch/ =========================================================== COPYRIGHT 2002 eSchool NEWS. 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