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1. MISC> [netsites] The GI Bill Web Site 2. K12> [netsites] Pathfinders for Kids: Sept 11th information 3. K12> Internet Scavenger Hunt 4. MISC> [WWWEDU] Bridging the tech-education gap (fwd) 5. MISC> [WWWEDU] Establishing an edtech initiative in Ghana (fwd) 6. MISC> BRIDGING THE TECH-EDUCATION GAP 7. K12> SCHOOLS, TECH: STILL STRUGGLING 8. PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 10-14 Take A Dip - revised 9. K12> GEN: Today's lesson plan on NY Times 10. BOOK> "Perl for Oracle DBAs" Released by O'Reilly 11. EZINE> [netsites] Jazz Review Magazine 12. K12> Re: Website of the Week - 5 msgs ***************************************** 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: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:06:44 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] The GI Bill Web Site From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] The GI Bill Web Site Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:36:34 -0700 The GI Bill Web Site Department of Veterans Affairs, Education Service Home Page. http://www.gibill.va.gov/ "Education Service is an organizational element of the Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Contains education benefit information as well as links to information on all benefits, including compensation, pension, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation, employment, and all other benefits/programs." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:07:20 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Pathfinders for Kids: Sept 11th information From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Pathfinders for Kids: Sept 11th information Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:46:59 -0700 Pathfinders for Kids: Sept 11th information http://infozone.imcpl.org/kids_path_sept11.htm Links and resources especially designed for kids to find information about the September 11, 2001 events. Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Internet Scavenger Hunt Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 13:56:25 -0400 From: Alexa Azzopardi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Internet Scavenger Hunt To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Patrick Crispin does an Internet Scavenger Hunt called "Squirrel Hunt" for various age groups, and he also has an area for teachers called "The Teacher's Lounge"! http://netsquirrel.com/hunt/index.html Alexa Azzopardi Media Specialist Monroe High School 901 Herr Rd. Monroe, MI 48161 [EMAIL PROTECTED] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors: http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-= ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [WWWEDU] Bridging the tech-education gap (fwd) To: "WWWEDU (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Andy Carvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:01:03 -0400 Subject: [WWWEDU] Bridging the tech-education gap (fwd) Also from today's Benton headlines... -ac BRIDGING THE TECH-EDUCATION GAP According to a recent study by Grunwald Associates, many parents and kids believe that technology can help provide a better education. "Across all income levels there's a whole lot of faith and hope that technology is going to help parents achieve their aspirations for their kids," said Peter Grunwald, president of Grunwald Associates. But often, parents' hi-tech hopes put pressure on schools to have technology before the school can legitimately use it. Some parents focus on the student-to-computer ratio rather than on what the school is doing with the computers. For computers to have any beneficial effect, say educators, the technology has to be integrated into the curriculum. [SOURCE: Wired News, AUTHOR: Katie Dean] (http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,54791,00.html) *********************************** Andy Carvin Senior Associate Benton Foundation [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.benton.org http://www.digitalopportunity.org http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [WWWEDU] Establishing an edtech initiative in Ghana (fwd) To: "WWWEDU (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Andy Carvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:03:25 -0400 Subject: [WWWEDU] Establishing an edtech initiative in Ghana (fwd) WWWEDU's very own Pharra DeWindt has written an essay for the Digital Opportunity Channel, summarized below... -ac ESTABLISHING AN EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE IN GHANA Dr. Pharra DeWindt, an American teacher from Buffalo, New York, partnered with Ghanaian educators to establish an online cultural exchange between her students and theirs. Dr. DeWindt established a pen-pal exchange between her 11-to-15 year-old American students and a group of students at the Agona Duakwa Islamic Secondary School in Ghana. After a year of paper and pen correspondence, Dr. DeWindt traveled to Ghana to set up a real time chat between the students using NetMeeting software. It was first time the Ghanaian youth had used computer technology. [SOURCE: Digital Opportunity Channel, AUTHOR: Dr. Pharra DeWindt] (http://www.digitalopportunity.org/fulltext/dewindt20020827.shtml) *********************************** Andy Carvin Senior Associate Benton Foundation [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.benton.org http://www.digitalopportunity.org http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org *********************************** ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> BRIDGING THE TECH-EDUCATION GAP Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 17:56:27 EDT From: Bonnie Bracey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: BRIDGING THE TECH-EDUCATION GAP To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] BRIDGING THE TECH-EDUCATION GAP According to a recent study by Grunwald Associates, many parents and kids believe that technology can help provide a better education. "Across all income levels there's a whole lot of faith and hope that technology is going to help parents achieve their aspirations for their kids," said Peter Grunwald, president of Grunwald Associates. But often, parents' hi-tech hopes put pressure on schools to have technology before the school can legitimately use it. Some parents focus on the student-to-computer ratio rather than on what the school is doing with the computers. For computers to have any beneficial effect, say educators, the technology has to be integrated into the curriculum. [SOURCE: Wired News, AUTHOR: Katie Dean] (http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,54791,00.html) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> SCHOOLS, TECH: STILL STRUGGLING Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 17:58:46 EDT From: Bonnie Bracey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: SCHOOLS, TECH: STILL STRUGGLING To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FROM TODAY'S BENTON HEADLINES Thanks to the e-rate, the vast majority of students and schools in America have Internet access. But what, realistically, can be done with the technology? There is no universal formula for how to use new technologies to raise achievement or test scores. Every school is different. But there are some critical factors that must be in place for successful use of technology. At the top are teacher training and support, adequate equipment and solid infrastructures. "What a lot of people out there arguing don't realize is that it takes time to get equipment in place, to provide staff with training and to change the way they are operating in the classroom," said Crystal Priest, a school technology coordinator in rural Maine. "Technology is a tool," added Priest, "It's not an answer for every problem, and it's not the answer for every kid. But just like any other tool, if you use it well, you're going to see a good return." [SOURCE: Wired News, AUTHOR: Katie Dean] http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,54682,00.html) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 10-14 Take A Dip - revised From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Hilites => Projects] Ages 10-14 Take A Dip Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:09:23 -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] **** REVISED PROJECT POSTING **** Project Information ------------------- Project Author: Liesl Hotaling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Project Title: Take A Dip Project Begin & End Dates: 9/09/02 to 11/15/02 Project Summary: Join us in this collaborative project and compare the water quality of your local river, stream, lake or pond, with other fresh water sources around the world. Students will submit their results to the project web site, which will be posted to a database for all participants to examine. ------------------- Project Details ------------------- Project Level: Basic Curriculum Area: Science Technologies Used: Web Based Discussion Forum Full Project Description: Students will be teaming up around the globe to test fresh water. Join us in this collaborative project and compare the water quality of your local river, stream, lake or pond, with other fresh water sources around the world. Students will perform the following tests; temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and macroinvertebrates. Students will submit their results to the project web site, which will be posted to a database for all participants to examine. During the project, students can discuss their questions, finding, and theories with other participants. Final reports will be posted on the project web site. Please see the project web site for more details. 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For more information about the services and programs provided by Global SchoolNet, please visit www.globalschoolnet.org ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> GEN: Today's lesson plan on NY Times Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:11:29 EDT From: Susie Highley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: GEN: Today's lesson plan on NY Times To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The lesson for today is entitled "SEARCHING WITH CERTAINTY: Critically Evaluating Internet Search Methods and Sources" You might want to check it out; it includes many of the processes we already use with students, but it's nice to have a lesson format to compare with our own. http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20020829thursday.html Susie Highley, Media Specialist Creston Middle School 10925 E. Prospect St. Indianapolis, IN 46239 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone 317-532-6806 FAX 317-532-6891 "Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open." -Laura Bush, First Lady, June 2002 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors: http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-= ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: BOOK> "Perl for Oracle DBAs" Released by O'Reilly Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:29:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Kathryn Barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information, a review copy, cover art, or an interview with the authors, contact: Kathryn Barrett (707) 827-7094 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] O'Reilly Releases "Perl for Oracle DBAs" Making Life a Little Easier for Oracle Database Administrators Sebastopol, CA--"Oracle DBAs need enormous intelligence, infinite patience, considerable courage," state Andy Duncan and Jared Still, authors of "Perl for Oracle DBAs" (O'Reilly, US $44.95), adding, "We think they also need Perl." According to the authors, Perl is the world's number one solution for transforming and gluing data together, and Oracle is the world's number one solution for storing that data. As Oracle DBAs themselves, Duncan and Still understand the frustrations inherent in Oracle database administration. They have found Perl to be an enormous help in performing administrative tasks, from the routine, like adding new users to the database, to the more complex, like monitoring database connectivity in real time and tracking down database performance problems by comparing SQL execution plans. Fortunately, Oracle DBAs don't need to be Perl experts to use the applications and scripts detailed in their book. "Perl for Oracle DBAs" includes everything they'll need to get started using this popular open source language to manage their databases, from an introduction to Perl to a wealth of ready-to-use DBA scripts. Duncan and Still explore the interface connecting the Perl and Oracle worlds, with particular emphasis on Oracle database administration. The book covers: -The Perl language: an introduction to Perl, its history and culture, and its extensive text processing and data transformation capabilities. -The Perl/Oracle architecture: detailed information about Perl DBI, DBD::Oracle, the Oracle Call Interface (OCI), Oracle::OCI, extproc_perl, and mod_perl, the modules that allow Perl programs to communicate with Oracle databases. -The Perl Database Administration (PDBA) Toolkit: a comprehensive suite of specialized scripts designed to help Oracle DBAs perform both routine and special purpose tasks, including monitoring the Oracle alert log and databases, creating and managing Oracle user accounts, maintaining indexes and extents, extracting DDL and data, troubleshooting and tuning database problems, and much more. The book also explains how DBAs can extend the toolkit to solve their own database administration problems using Perl. "Perl for Oracle DBAs" was written especially for the Oracle DBA who is trying desperately to keep up with the daily demands of administering, monitoring, and tuning an Oracle database. Even if readers have had no prior experience with Perl, "Perl for Oracle DBAs" will get them started and show them how Perl can make their work easier, less stressful, and more enjoyable. Additional resources: "Perl for Oracle DBAs" is also available on Safari Books Online,see: http://safari.oreilly.com/ Chapter 1, "Perl Meets Oracle," is available free online at: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/oracleperl/chapter/index.html For more information about the book, including Table of Contents, index, author bio, and samples, see: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/oracleperl/ For a cover graphic in jpeg format, go to: ftp://ftp.ora.com/pub/graphics/book_covers/hi-res/0596002106.jpg Perl for Oracle DBAs By Andy Duncan and Jared Still ISBN 0-596-00210-6, 602 pages, $44.95 (US), $69.95 (CAN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-800-998-9938 1-707-827-7000 http://www.oreilly.com About O'Reilly O'Reilly & Associates is the premier information source for leading-edge computer technologies. The company's books, conferences, and web sites bring to light the knowledge of technology innovators. O'Reilly books, known for the animals on their covers, occupy a treasured place on the shelves of the developers building the next generation of software. O'Reilly conferences and summits bring alpha geeks and forward-thinking business leaders together to shape the revolutionary ideas that spark new industries. From the Internet to XML, open source, .NET, Java, and web services, O'Reilly puts technologies on the map. For more information: http://www.oreilly.com # # # O'Reilly is a registered trademark of O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: EZINE> [netsites] Jazz Review Magazine From: Hodding Quincy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Jazz Review Magazine Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 17:12:38 -0700 Jazz Review Magazine http://www.jazzreview.com/ "Since 1997 JAZZREVIEW.COM has been your connection to reviews of the hottest new jazz releases and so much more. JAZZREVIEW.COM also offers you many other fantastic monthly features such as their exclusive jazz artist interviews, captivating jazz photography, intriguing jazz trivia, lively concert / festival reviews, fan-pleasing CD giveaways and 'YOUR' guest reviews." Hod [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: Website of the Week - 5 msgs Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:19:57 -0400 From: EDTECH Editor-Eiffert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Website of the Week To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bernie Poole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Re. this from Terry Shay: >I would like to assemble a list of links that would >benefit all disciplines. If you have a favorite site could you please >send me the URL and, if necessary, a brief synopsis of the uses. The EdIndex: A gateway to web resources for Teachers and Students K-12 http://www.pitt.edu/~edindex The site includes indexed links to Elementary and Secondary web resources, organized by subject area and structured for easy access to resources you may need. There is also a keyword search engine for the site which will pick out specific links as per a subject area you have in mind. You will find other useful resources here, such as free online tutorials for Microsoft Office and other texts. Bernie :) Bernard John Poole, MSIS Associate Professor of Education (Instructional Technology) University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Johnstown, PA 15904 Tel: 814-269-2923 Fax: 814-269-7084 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.pitt.edu/~poole EdIndex: http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/edmenu.html ----- From: Linda Starr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We post a daily "Site Review" of educationally appropriate sites that you might find helpful. Check out our homepage (http://www.educationworld.com) for today's site or the site review archive page (http://www.educationworld.com/awards/past/) for the more than 1000 sites we've done in the past few years. Linda Linda Starr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Curriculum/Technology Editor Education World http://www.educationworld.com ----- From: Larry Phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You can check the curriculum resources at http://www.ecn.ab.ca/quantum There are links to many more comprehensive resources. However, mine are annotated. Actually, if I ever get around to adding the bookmarked sites I intend to add, the resources would be comprehensive. :) ----- From: Janetta Garton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have links for various disciplines on my web site, Fusions: Educators Integrating Technology http://www.willard.k12.mo.us/co/tech/index.htm Choose the Curricula Support page. Janetta Garton Technology Curriculum Director Willard R2 Schools 460 Kime Street Willard MO 65781 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (417)742-2584 x18 Fusion: Educators Integrating Technology http://www.willard.k12.mo.us/co/tech/index.htm ----- From: Laura Dowling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I put out a newsletter called Laura's Links for teachers once a month. It contains about 8-10 links in various subjects. There is no specific criteria...just what I think, as a teacher, other teachers might be able to use. The site for signing up is: http://dowlingcentral.com/family/LaurasStuff/lauraslinks/lauraslinks.html Maybe you could use this as a resource for sites to recommend to your teachers. ******************************************** Laura J. Dowling Saunders Middle School Seventh Grade Language Arts Manassas, VA mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.dowlingcentral.com AIM: TchMrsD --- Edtech Archives, posting guidelines and other information are at: http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~edweb Please include your name, email address, and school or professional affiliation in each posting. ------------------------------ End of NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 29 Aug 2002 to 30 Aug 2002 - Special issue (#2002-540) *************************************************************************************
