Fri - April 30, 2004
Moviemaking for the Language Acquisition Classroom
http://www.techlearning.com/story/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=0BYCF4TAJ5QQCQSNDBCCKHY?articleID=18700328
As technology becomes more widely available in language classrooms, opportunities to address multiple intelligences increase. For the visual spatial intelligence, students can be encouraged to create mental pictures, develop strategies for reading, interpret and create maps, graphs and other diagrams, create craft and art projects, and make comparisons of artifacts from various cultures. Bodily kinesthetic intelligence can be addressed through role-playing, folk dancing, drama, and total physical response. Musical rhythmic youngsters can be encouraged to write and sing songs and to remember information through music. Music can also be used to stimulate creativity.
As technology becomes more widely available in language classrooms, opportunities to address multiple intelligences increase. For the visual spatial intelligence, students can be encouraged to create mental pictures, develop strategies for reading, interpret and create maps, graphs and other diagrams, create craft and art projects, and make comparisons of artifacts from various cultures. Bodily kinesthetic intelligence can be addressed through role-playing, folk dancing, drama, and total physical response. Musical rhythmic youngsters can be encouraged to write and sing songs and to remember information through music. Music can also be used to stimulate creativity.
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Tue - March 30, 2004
ERIC on life support.
http://www.eric.ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a five-year, $34.6 million contract to Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) of Rockville, Md., along with its subcontractors, to develop and operate a new database system for the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). The ERIC database will use the latest search and retrieval methods to cull education literature and give high-quality access to educators, researchers, and the general public.
The ERIC database is the world's largest education database. Begun in 1966, it is composed of more than one million bibliographic records. The goal of the new ERIC is to provide more education materials quicker, and more directly, to audiences through the Internet.
With the new ERIC, individuals will be able to go to one Web site to search a comprehensive database of journal articles and document abstracts and descriptions and, for the first time, directly access full text. The database will include as much free full text as possible, and links will be provided to commercial sources so that individuals can purchase journal articles and other full text immediately.
....
During the development and transition to the new ERIC, the ERIC database will continue to be available at http://www.eric.ed.gov, and materials selected in 2003 will continue to be added. Until the new model is operational in 2004, no new materials will be accepted for the database. The department will post updated information about the transition on the ERIC Web site and will contact publishers, education organizations, and other database contributors when the new model is ready to begin adding journal articles and other materials this year.
From [ http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03182004.html ]
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a five-year, $34.6 million contract to Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) of Rockville, Md., along with its subcontractors, to develop and operate a new database system for the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). The ERIC database will use the latest search and retrieval methods to cull education literature and give high-quality access to educators, researchers, and the general public.
The ERIC database is the world's largest education database. Begun in 1966, it is composed of more than one million bibliographic records. The goal of the new ERIC is to provide more education materials quicker, and more directly, to audiences through the Internet.
With the new ERIC, individuals will be able to go to one Web site to search a comprehensive database of journal articles and document abstracts and descriptions and, for the first time, directly access full text. The database will include as much free full text as possible, and links will be provided to commercial sources so that individuals can purchase journal articles and other full text immediately.
....
During the development and transition to the new ERIC, the ERIC database will continue to be available at http://www.eric.ed.gov, and materials selected in 2003 will continue to be added. Until the new model is operational in 2004, no new materials will be accepted for the database. The department will post updated information about the transition on the ERIC Web site and will contact publishers, education organizations, and other database contributors when the new model is ready to begin adding journal articles and other materials this year.
From [ http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03182004.html ]
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Thu - March 4, 2004
Effective Security Practices Guide
http://www.educause.edu/security/guide
Balancing the Need for Security and Open, Collaborative Networking
This resource is being created to provide practical approaches to preventing, detecting, and responding to security problems in a wide range of higher education environments. This online service is designed with colleges and universities in mind, balancing our need for security with the need for an open, collaborative networking environment. Also, because one of the overarching concerns in college and university information technology (IT) departments is a lack of resources, an effort is made to provide low-cost solutions. The target audiences are those responsible for information security in colleges and universities and information technology staff who implement and manage security measures. Recognizing that many institutions have initiated or are in the process of developing IT security programs and policies, an effort is made throughout this resource to present practices that are useful at each stage of the developmental process.
Balancing the Need for Security and Open, Collaborative Networking
This resource is being created to provide practical approaches to preventing, detecting, and responding to security problems in a wide range of higher education environments. This online service is designed with colleges and universities in mind, balancing our need for security with the need for an open, collaborative networking environment. Also, because one of the overarching concerns in college and university information technology (IT) departments is a lack of resources, an effort is made to provide low-cost solutions. The target audiences are those responsible for information security in colleges and universities and information technology staff who implement and manage security measures. Recognizing that many institutions have initiated or are in the process of developing IT security programs and policies, an effort is made throughout this resource to present practices that are useful at each stage of the developmental process.
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Sun - November 9, 2003
Apple eNews for Education
Apple's Education Newsletter includes
the following topics:
.............................
Apple eNews for Education
November 2003
Volume 2, Issue 11
.............................
In This Issue:
..............
1. Making a Difference One to One
2. It's an eLearning World After All
3. Going Public with iLife
4. Writing on the Go
5. Yes, They Appreciate the Accolades
6. Jot Down these Notes
Read this month's issue of Apple eNews for Education online:
k-12 http://www.apple.com/enews/currentk12issue/
Higher Education http://www.apple.com/enews/2003/education/10/10enews4.html
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Apple eNews for Education
November 2003
Volume 2, Issue 11
.............................
In This Issue:
..............
1. Making a Difference One to One
2. It's an eLearning World After All
3. Going Public with iLife
4. Writing on the Go
5. Yes, They Appreciate the Accolades
6. Jot Down these Notes
Read this month's issue of Apple eNews for Education online:
k-12 http://www.apple.com/enews/currentk12issue/
Higher Education http://www.apple.com/enews/2003/education/10/10enews4.html
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Sat - November 8, 2003
COL Knowledge Finder Portal for education and development
http://www.colfinder.org/public/index.jsp
The COL knowledge finder indexes about one million documents on education and development from selected websites related to education and development. New documents are added regularly as are “dead links” removed. The contents of this virtual library includes documents from around the world and aims to support and enhance the work of learners, educators, administrators and policy makers. You may also make use of customized access pages to locate documents. From [Edu_RSS]
The COL knowledge finder indexes about one million documents on education and development from selected websites related to education and development. New documents are added regularly as are “dead links” removed. The contents of this virtual library includes documents from around the world and aims to support and enhance the work of learners, educators, administrators and policy makers. You may also make use of customized access pages to locate documents. From [Edu_RSS]
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Thu - November 6, 2003
Laptops for teachers
With so much news coming from the States these
days about students in public schools getting laptops, I've often wondered about
the teachers. Do they get laptops and perhaps more importantly, training? In my
rather miniscule view of the EFL market, things are coming along but still far
behind.
Well nevermind, the article" Afghan teachers arrive to study in Omaha; Fulbright scholars to follow" reminded me of this.
The first group of female teachers participating in the Afghan Teacher Education Project arrived in Omaha on Oct. 29 to begin a six-week training program in the United States.
Twelve teachers arrived with the group. Two more groups are expected in March and May.
The project, which is funded by a special grant from the Fulbright Program, is run by UNO's Center for Afghanistan Studies. The participants will live with families in Omaha and take English language and teaching methodology classes as well as computer courses, said A. Raheem Yaseer, assistant director of the Center for Afghanistan Studies.
"They are all English teachers, but their level of English is not very high," Yaseer said. The teachers will be provided with a laptop and learn how to use the Internet, e-mail and various programs.
Well nevermind, the article" Afghan teachers arrive to study in Omaha; Fulbright scholars to follow" reminded me of this.
The first group of female teachers participating in the Afghan Teacher Education Project arrived in Omaha on Oct. 29 to begin a six-week training program in the United States.
Twelve teachers arrived with the group. Two more groups are expected in March and May.
The project, which is funded by a special grant from the Fulbright Program, is run by UNO's Center for Afghanistan Studies. The participants will live with families in Omaha and take English language and teaching methodology classes as well as computer courses, said A. Raheem Yaseer, assistant director of the Center for Afghanistan Studies.
"They are all English teachers, but their level of English is not very high," Yaseer said. The teachers will be provided with a laptop and learn how to use the Internet, e-mail and various programs.
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Thu - October 23, 2003
interactive Educational Multimedia - number 7 (October 2003)
The seventh issue published by the University of Barcelona contains the following articles:
http://www.ub.es/multimedia/iem/
-«Evaluation of the Introduction of New Technologies as a Support to Learning». Elba Leiva Madariaga, Mónica Maldonado Rojas & Gustavo Hawes Barrios.
-«Use of The ICTs and the Perception of E-Learning among University Students: A Differential Perspective According to Gender and Degree Year Group». Carmen M. Hernández Jorge, María del Carmen Acosta Jorge, Emilio Rodríguez Gutiérrez, Eloy González García & Mar Borges Díaz.
-«Getting Information on the WWW for Educational Purposes: Problems and a Possible Solution». Xavier Bohigas, Montse Novell, Xavier Jaén & Juan D. Blanco.
-«Undergraduate Students Attitudes Towards Educational Uses of Internet». Salih Usun.
The articles are available individually as well as collectively in PDF format
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Thu - September 25, 2003
Capturing and Sharing Language Acquisition
After a quick perusal of the presentations
offered, (we're talking minutes here) I'd have to say this is
highlight.
From Apple - Education - Language Arts Gallery
http://www.apple.com/education/ilife/language/
"Capturing and Sharing Language Acquisition"
Audio recording captures a dynamic picture of students’ linguistic development.
Grade Level: Primary
Made with: iTunes
Lesson Plan (PDF)
From Apple - Education - Language Arts Gallery
http://www.apple.com/education/ilife/language/
"Capturing and Sharing Language Acquisition"
Audio recording captures a dynamic picture of students’ linguistic development.
Grade Level: Primary
Made with: iTunes
Lesson Plan (PDF)
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iLife. For the classroom awards
Apple has announced the winners of their iLife in
education contest. Get inspired and get out there. Class is waiting. http://www.apple.com/education/ilife/
and the Language Arts Section:
http://www.apple.com/education/ilife/language/
and the Language Arts Section:
http://www.apple.com/education/ilife/language/
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Wed - August 13, 2003
Apple Learning Interchange (ALI) Redesigned - Apple eNews
New "Teaching
&
Learning," "Leadership," "Technology Showcases," "Affiliates," and
"Events" tabs.
http://www.apple.com/education/ali/
Learning," "Leadership," "Technology Showcases," "Affiliates," and
"Events" tabs.
http://www.apple.com/education/ali/
Posted at 07:16 PM Read More
Online Courses Top the Bill - Apple eNews
From Apple eNews for Education August
2003
You're beyond busy. You know you owe it to yourself to learn new
skills and hone your proficiency in the applications your students
use daily--Microsoft Office, iMovie, Mac OS X, AppleWorks, iPhoto,
Inspiration,, and even Windows applications. But where can you
find professional development resources that fit your hectic
schedule?
That's why we created Apple Professional Development Online.
You're beyond busy. You know you owe it to yourself to learn new
skills and hone your proficiency in the applications your students
use daily--Microsoft Office, iMovie, Mac OS X, AppleWorks, iPhoto,
Inspiration,, and even Windows applications. But where can you
find professional development resources that fit your hectic
schedule?
That's why we created Apple Professional Development Online.
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Wed - July 16, 2003
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