From: "Tim Morris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 15:15:06 -0400 Subject: ***eSN School Technology ALERT*** April 15, 2002
=========================================================== ** 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, April 15, 2002 Vol. 5, No.10 ----------------------------------------------------------- This week's issue brought to you by... 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=38&M=399578&MS=104395 Adobe Solutions For Digital Learning Seminar ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign up today for the free, educators-only Adobe Solutions for Digital Learning seminar. At this information-packed three-hour event, you'll meet Adobe experts and watch as they demonstrate the latest and greatest Adobe digital tools for building Web sites, editing video, adding visual effects, and more. Visit: http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=39&M=399578&MS=104395 School Technology Buyer's Guide - New FREE Service ----------------------------------------------------------- eSchool News can't expand your school technology budget, but we can help you get the most for your money! Based on our best-selling print buyer's guide- "The School Technology OneBook," this powerful new online database arms 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. Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/buyersguide *********************************************************** IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE *********************************************************** I. TOP NEWS STORIES * School system helps promote filtering device—for TV * OTHER NEWS - Microsoft issues patch for 10 new web-security flaws - New web site reveals states’ school funding data - Robotics competition sparks students’ interest in science and technology - Arizona ASP plan mired in controversy II. TECH FUNDING NEWS * Schools weigh in on proposed eRate changes * Arts in Education Grants * $2 million from the ExxonMobil Foundation III. SITE OF THE WEEK * Provide your educators with classroom-proven teaching strategies via the Internet 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, eSchool News is interested in your opinions about its website. Let us know what you think by filling out a quick online survey. You can find the survey at http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/surveys/online/eval.cfm. Best of luck, Tim Morris Online Editor, eSN School Technology ALERT [EMAIL PROTECTED] *********************************************************** I. TOP NEWS STORIES *********************************************************** School system helps promote filtering device—for TV ----------------------------------------------------------- A Tennessee school system has earned $7,000 for helping to promote a new technology designed to block offensive language from television programming. In an agreement with Global Cable Inc. of Trenton, Ga., the Hamilton County Schools received 2,800 of the company’s ProtecTV devices to connect to classroom televisions. In return, school officials encouraged thousands of students to take fliers home to their parents advertising the product. For the complete story, go to: http://www.eschoolnews.org/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3658 OTHER NEWS ----------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft issues patch for 10 new web-security flaws http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3656 New web site reveals states’ school funding data http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3655 Robotics competition sparks students’ interest in science and technology http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3653 Arizona ASP plan mired in controversy http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3652 *********************************************************** II. TECH FUNDING NEWS *********************************************************** Schools weigh in on proposed eRate changes ----------------------------------------------------------- Schools and libraries that apply for federal eRate discounts should be able to choose how their funding will be disbursed, and any unused or unclaimed funds should be carried over to the next funding year, according to school leaders and education groups who filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) earlier this year. For the complete story, go to: http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/funding/ Arts in Education Grants ----------------------------------------------------------- ED’s Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grants Program aims to strengthening arts instruction and improve students’ academic performance, including their skills in creating, performing, and responding to the arts. Funds must be used to improve or expand the integration of arts education in elementary or middle school classrooms, and using technology-based methods of teaching arts education is one possible approach. For the complete story, go to: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/opps.cfm#329 $2 million from the ExxonMobil Foundation ----------------------------------------------------------- The ExxonMobil Foundation Inc. has awarded $2 million in grants worth $500 apiece to more than 3,700 schools across the country through ExxonMobil’s Educational Alliance program. Each $500 grant was awarded to a school nominated by a local Exxon service station. The use of a $500 Educational Alliance grant is left to the discretion of local school officials. For the complete story, go to: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/awards.cfm#106 For the latest Awards & Deadlines, visit the eSchool News Online "School Technology Funding Center" at http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/funding/ *********************************************************** III. EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SITE OF THE WEEK *********************************************************** Provide your educators with classroom-proven teaching strategies via the Internet ----------------------------------------------------------- TeachFirst, Inc., based in Seattle, Washington, is an online resource connecting K-12 teachers with exemplary teaching practices and methodologies from consistently successful classrooms around the country. By providing classroom proven materials and support, TeachFirst reduces preparation time allowing teachers to focus on what is truly important -- teaching children in the most effective way. Through TeachFirst's comprehensive offering, teachers access effective teaching strategies, lesson plans including supplemental materials, and a forum fostering mentor and coaching relationships. Correlated to state and national standards, TeachFirst's initial offering focuses on literacy, science and math. Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/links/showLink.cfm?linkID=60 *********************************************************** IV. FEATURED PUBLICATION *********************************************************** School Technology Buyer's Guide ----------------------------------------------------------- If you're trying to find the right education technology for your school, you've come to the right place! The School Technology Buyer's Guide is your key to over 3,500 vendors, products, and services geared towards K-12 education decision makers. This FREE online database will provide you with the information you need to make the right purchasing decisions for your school. * Search by product or service, company name, and sort by geographic regions. * Share critical information with a click of a button. You can forward your colleagues company information you've been researching and begin to generate a consensus about technology purchases and initiatives. * Control the flow of information by deciding whom to request more information from and in what format or contact the company directly. This FREE resource is at your fingertips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! http://www.eschoolnews.com/buyersguide *********************************************************** V. eSCHOOL PARTNERS UPDATE *********************************************************** 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=38&M=399578&MS=104395 Adobe Solutions for Digital Learning seminar ----------------------------------------------------------- FREE Adobe Solutions for Digital Learning Seminar Register to see Adobe product experts demonstrate the latest Adobe digital tools-for Web, video, visual effects, and more. http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=39&M=399578&MS=104395 Dates and cities for the FREE Adobe Solutions for Digital Learning Seminar: April 16: Ft. Lauderdale, FL April 17: Raleigh, NC April 18: Boston, MA April 23: Chicago, IL April 24: Houston, TX April 25: Los Angeles, CA April 26: Orange County, CA April 30: San Francisco, CA FREE Computers, Digital Cameras, Printers, and PDAs! ----------------------------------------------------------- Get FREE Computers, Digital Cameras, Printers, and PDAs when you purchase Networks or Site Licenses from Riverdeep – The Learning Company! 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CALENDAR *********************************************************** National Information Technology Workforce Convocation May 6 - May 7 Arlington, Virginia http://www.itaa.org/events/event.cfm?EventID=296 Technology in Education Conference 2002 June 25 - June 28 Copper Mountain, CO http://www.tie-online.org/tie2002/index.htm Suburban School Systems Leadership July 21 - July 24 Providence, RI http://www.aasa.org/conferences/suburban 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 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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