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1. PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 15-19 Be a Designer! 2. MISC> [netsites] ARTICLE: Reconceptualizing the Digital Divide 3. K12> Spacelink EXPRESS-AESP Contacts Update 4. MISC> Earth Observatory 5. K12> Free 60 day trial - MyGradeBook.com 6. MISC> The Physics of Sandcastles 7. RESOUR> weather disaster site 8. MISC> [netsites] Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery 9. RESOUR> [netsites] Advancing Women 10. MISC> [netsites] Behind the Name 11. RESOUR> [netsites] Center for Literacy 12. RESOUR> [netsites] Civil Rights 13. RESOUR> [netsites] The Seven Wonders of the World 14. RESOUR> [netsites] Drought Monitor 15. RESOUR> [netsites] Geography Network 16. RESOUR> [netsites] History of US Armies in Uniform 17. K12> [netsites] School History 18. K12> Meridian: A Middle School Computer Technologies Journal ***************************************** For individual postings, send the message: set net-happenings mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, click and send (no body or subject: required) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Net-happenings mailing list is a service of Classroom Connect - http://www.classroom.com Archives for Net-happenings can be found at: http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=NET-HAPPENINGS Newsgroups: news:comp.internet.net-happenings http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&GROUP;=comp.internet.net-happenings ******************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:40:17 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 15-19 Be a Designer! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Hilites => Projects] Ages 15-19 Be a Designer! Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 15:10:03 -0700 Global SchoolNet Foundation provides this service free of charge to its worldwide education community. [PERMISSION TO RE-POST AS APPROPRIATE] DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. SEND REPLIES, questions, comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Project Information ------------------- Project Author: Josh Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Project Title: Be a Designer! Project Begin & End Dates: 7/12/02 to 8/02/02 Project Summary: This is a project for students interested in design and engineering. In this project students will be asked to design a bridge and submit it to another class of students at a different location to construct and test the bridge design. Each class will submit and receive a bridge design. ------------------- Project Details ------------------- Project Level: Basic Curriculum Area: Science, Technology, Vocational Education Technologies Used: Email, Web Based Discussion Forum Project Sponsor: University of Illinois, CTER Graduate Program Full Project Description: Students from one school can design a bridge using the West Point Bridge Designer, which is free through West Point Military Academy. Two classes will develop designs then electronically swap ideas and build and test the other classes design. There will be opportunities to chat between the classes, and work together to create the best design. West Point also has an annual contest using this software for high school students, hopefully some of the collaborative designs could be submitted. Objectives: By the end of this activity the students will be able to: 1. Create a bridge design. 2. Analyze different structures. 3. Communicate design ideas. 4. Construct a bridge systems. 5. Use modern design software. ------------------- Project Registration Information -------------------------------- Project Email Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registration Acceptance Dates: 7/12/02 to 7/19/02 Number of Classrooms: Any Age Range: 15 to 19 years Target Audience: National (US) -------------------------------- Project Contact Information ---------------------------- Josh Brown - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Technology Teacher - North Newton Jr/Sr High School Morroco, Indiana US http://www.nn.k12.in.us ---------------------------- _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - K-12 Project Announcements Unsubscribe at http://www.gsh.org/lists/hilites.html =.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=. Global SchoolNet Foundation: Communicate, collaborate, & celebrate learning! Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph:(760)635-0001 Fax:(760)635-0003 Global SchoolNet is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit education organization. GSN, a developer of online content since 1984, partners with schools, communities and businesses to provide collaborative learning activities that prepare students for the workforce and help them to become responsible global citizens. For more information about the services and programs provided by Global SchoolNet, please visit www.globalschoolnet.org ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:41:04 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] ARTICLE: Reconceptualizing the Digital Divide From: "David P. Dillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Netsites Discussion Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [netsites] ARTICLE: Reconceptualizing the Digital Divide Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:28:20 -0700 Reconceptualizing the Digital Divide by Mark Warschauer http://firstmonday.org/issues/issue7_7/warschauer/ The July 2002 issue of First Monday (volume 7, number 7) Abstract Reconceptualizing the Digital Divide by Mark Warschauer This paper examines the concept of a digital divide by introducing problematic examples of community technology projects and analyzing models of technology access. It argues that the concept provides a poor framework for either analysis or policy, and suggests an alternate concept of technology for social inclusion. It then draws on the historical analogy of literacy to further critique the notion of a divide and to examine the resources necessary to promote access and social inclusion. Contents A Slum "Hole in the Wall" An Information Age Town A Model Computer Lab Rethinking the Digital Divide Technology for Social Inclusion Models of Access Literacy Conclusion Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204-4584 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:41:58 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Spacelink EXPRESS-AESP Contacts Update Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 16:14:42 -0500 (CDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Spacelink EXPRESS-AESP Contacts Update Update for AESP Contacts The "NASA Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP) State Contacts" publication lists NASA aerospace education specialists, the states they serve, and how they can be contacted. This document has been updated to reflect changes in the AESP contacts for the states of Maine and Delaware. The updated version is available at the following NASA Spacelink location: http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/NASA.AESP.State.Contacts/ Related NASA Educational Resources: NASA Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP) http://spacelink.nasa.gov/Educational.Services/NASA.Education.Programs/Support.f or.Systemic.Education/Aerospace.Education.Services.Program.-.AESP/ ------ Spacelink Staff http://spacelink.nasa.gov/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:49:07 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> Earth Observatory Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 20:12:45 EDT From: Bonnie Bracey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Earth Observatory To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The latest from NASA's Earth Observatory (07/10/2002) ----------------------------------------------------------------- New Features: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/ * Hunting Dangerous Algae from Space http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/Redtide Although red tides have been reported in Florida since 1530, scientists are still struggling to understand their cause, to predict their occurrence, and to find a way to lessen their impact. Now, a group of scientists in Florida, led by Ken Carder of the University of South Florida, is using remote sensing data and offshore monitoring to find and track harmful algal blooms as they form and spread. -------------------- New Reference: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Library/ * Human Spaceflight Factsheet http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Library/HumanSpaceflight Astronaut photography of Earth from the first space flights in the 1960s formed the foundation for the remote sensing technologies that followed -------------------- Natural Hazards: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/ * Latest Events: Fire: Fires in Qu=E9bec, Canada, Send Smoke to U.S. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=4126 Flood: Floods Devastate Southeastern Texas http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=4124 Dust and Smoke: Smoke from Canadian Fires Blankets Eastern U.S. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=4128 Fire: Rocky Mountain Fires http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=4120 Storm: Typhoon Rammasun on China Coast http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=4127 Fire: Rodeo and Chediski Fires in Arizona http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=4117 Fire: Fires in Wyoming and South Dakota http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=4116 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:49:27 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Free 60 day trial - MyGradeBook.com Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 19:40:56 -0700 Subject: Free 60 day trial - MyGradeBook.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kathy) Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher Use an online grade book when you go back to school this fall to manage assignments and grades. Parents and students can access grade reports throughout the year using a secure password system. Only $34.95 for a 12 month subscription. But try it free for 60 days first to see what you think. http://www.mygradebook.com?ntg ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:49:48 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> The Physics of Sandcastles Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:12:01 -0500 Subject: The Physics of Sandcastles To: "NASA Science News" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: NASA Science News <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> NASA Science News for July 11, 2002 Summer is a great time to visit the beach and build sandcastles. It's pure fun. It's also serious science. Read this story to learn about the strange physics of sand, and to find out why NASA plans to carry some sand onboard the space shuttle later this year. FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/11jul_mgm.htm?list63210 A note about spaceship spotting: On June 11th we released a story "Watch out for Spaceships" (see http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/11jun_spaceship.htm) describing how North Americans could see the International Space Station and the shuttle Endeavour flying over their backyards this week. The story contains a list of suggested spotting times for selected US cities. Please note that such predictions can change -- usually by a few minutes, but sometimes more -- as the date of the flyby approaches. Check your favorite tracking web site (several are mentioned in the article) on the day of the flyby for the most precise estimate. --Tony Phillips --- Tell a kid you know about NASA Kids Club -- they collect virtual trading cards, trade them online, have their own e-mail account, and participate in great learning activities for extra club points. Go to http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Club/Login/SignUp.asp?sng for more info. If you need to get in touch with us directly, please go to http://science.nasa.gov/comments Home page: http://science.nasa.gov ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:50:31 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> weather disaster site To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Joann Gordon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: weather disaster site Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 05:50:39 +0000 If you are looking for a site for weather units or hurricane season...check out this one...http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:50:48 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery From: "Baskin O. Tenninger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:47:04 -0700 Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery http://www.canadianclayandglass.ca/ "Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is dedicated to education and enjoyment of contemporary clay, glass, stained glass and enamel art." B A S K I N [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:51:06 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Advancing Women From: "Sue D. Nym" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Advancing Women Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:49:13 -0700 Advancing Women http://www.advancingwomen.com/ "International Business, Career, Networking for women." _______________________ Sue D. Nymm [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:51:51 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Behind the Name From: "Paul E. Onimuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Behind the Name Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:50:32 -0700 Behind the Name http://www.behindthename.com/ "The meaning and history of first names." Paul E. Onimuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:52:24 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Center for Literacy From: Philip Lomoas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Center for Literacy Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:53:43 -0700 Center for Literacy http://www.centerforliteracy.org/ "The Center For Literacy is the nation's largest and Pennsylvania's oldest community-based, non-profit adult literacy organization. Since 1968, CFL has helped thousands of individuals and families achieve self- sufficiency, economic potential and self-esteem with instruction in reading, writing, math and English as a second language." Philip Lomoas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:52:40 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Civil Rights From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Civil Rights Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:55:33 -0700 Civil Rights http://www.civilrights.org/ "Civilrights.org's mission is to empower the civil rights community to lead the fight for equality and social justice in the emerging digital society through the establish of an online social justice network. Civilrights.org leverages communications technologies to create an online society committed to the continued pursuit of equality and fostering greater understanding and mutual respect for difference." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:53:04 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] The Seven Wonders of the World From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] The Seven Wonders of the World Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 04:02:55 -0700 CNN Destination: The Seven Wonders of the World http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/9705/seven.wonders/ Take a virtual tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in this learning experience presented by CNN. Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:53:21 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Drought Monitor From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Drought Monitor Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 04:04:30 -0700 Drought Monitor http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/index.html "Tracking drought blends science and art. No single definition of drought works for all circumstances, so people rely on drought indices to detect and measure droughts. But no single index works under all circumstances, either. That's why we need the Drought Monitor, a synthesis of multiple indices, outlooks and news accounts, that represents a consensus of federal and academic scientists. The product will be refined over time as we find ways to make it better reflect the needs of decision-makers and others who use the information." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ashlists.org/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:54:06 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Geography Network From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Geography Network Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 04:06:41 -0700 Geography Network http://www.geographynetwork.com/ "The Geography Network is a global community of data publishers, both commercial and governmental, committed to making geographic data available to users. Visit the Geography Network to view and download maps and data and access spatial services and solutions." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:54:22 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] History of US Armies in Uniform From: George Ringo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] History of US Armies in Uniform Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 04:08:44 -0700 History of US Armies in Uniform http://www.tekawiz.com/ View the history of US Armies Uniforms from 1747 to the present. ~~George Ringo~~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:54:57 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] School History From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] School History Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 04:25:56 -0700 School History http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/ "Online history lessons, resources and easy to access content for students." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:55:36 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Meridian: A Middle School Computer Technologies Journal Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:31:15 EDT From: Bonnie Bracey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Meridian: A Middle School Computer Technologies Journal To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Announcing the "Silver" Issue of Meridian: A Middle School Computer Technologies Journal published at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina at: http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian Meridian's mission is to share and expand teaching and learning with computer technologies in middle school classrooms and beyond. The editorial review board is made up of an interdisciplinary group of graduate students at North Carolina State University. This 10th issue includes the following articles: *"Emerging Risks of Violence in the Digital Age: Lessons for Educators from an Online Study of Adolescent Girls in the United States" *"Gender Differences in Computer Technology Achievement" *"Image Processing for Teaching (IPT) in Science Classrooms" *"When, What, and How? A Critical Look at Technology Use in Middle Grades Earth Science" *"And the Streets Are Paved with Gold: Using Virtual Fieldtrips in the Classroom" ------------------------------ End of NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 10 Jul 2002 to 11 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-426) *************************************************************************************
