There are 13 messages totalling 601 lines in this issue. Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [netsites] Celestia 2. K12> Behaviour Management 3. RESOUR> [netsites] Evolution 4. RESOUR> [netsites] AllSearchEngines 5. K12> [WWWEDU] PROF DEV: This Week At TAPPED IN May 12, 2002 6. K12> "the 'next wave' in technology-based K-12 education." 7. K12> [K12opps => GSN's K12 Opportunities] Online Summer Courses 8. K12> Re: Wonders of the World 9. K12> [netsites] Amazing Kids 10. K12> [netsites] Global Gang 11. K12> [netsites] Many Things (for ESL) 12. RESOUR> [netsites] Texas Whooping Cranes 13. MISC> [netsites] Beneath the Sea ***************************************** 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: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:14:54 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Celestia From: "Foggy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 10 May 2002 22:50:31 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Celestia Celestia Celestia is a free real-time space simulation that lets you experience our universe in three dimensions. Unlike most planetarium software, Celestia doesn't confine you to the surface of the Earth. You can travel throughout the solar system, to any of over 100,000 stars, or even beyond the galaxy. All travel in Celestia is seamless; the exponential zoom feature lets you explore space across a huge range of scales, from galaxy clusters down to spacecraft only a few meters across. A 'point-and-goto' interface makes it simple to navigate through the universe to the object you want to visit. Windows Binary Package (11 megabytes) : celestia-win32-1.2.4.exe - If you want to run Celestia on Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0, this is the only file you need. If you have a graphics card with less than 16 megs of memory, the Celestia package with low resolution textures is only 4.5 megabytes and will run better on your system. Source Package (11 megabytes) : celestia-1.2.4.tar.gz - This source package can be used to build either the UNIX or Windows version of Celestia. On UNIX you may, and on Windows you certainly will, need to obtain LIBPNG and the Independent JPEG Group's JPEG library. Eventually, I'll get around to packaging these libraries up for Windows users who want to build Celestia from source code. MacOS X package : Mac OS X users should go here http://redivi.com/~bob/celestia.html to download and get information about Celestia for OS X. http://www.shatters.net/celestia/ -Foggy- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:15:30 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Behaviour Management From: "trish hodgson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 11 May 2002 11:59:12 +0000 Subject: Behaviour Management Wanting to let you know of an excellent resource .... http://www.behaviourmanagementsolutions.com offers online newsletters written by a qualified behaviour management advisor with K-12 teaching experience....an excellent resource! Subscriber newsletters offer online advisory service via email and 24hr 7 day professional development support in behaviour management..... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:16:01 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Evolution From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 11 May 2002 17:31:13 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Evolution Evolution http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/ "The most comprehensive evolutionary science resource on the Internet." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:16:20 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] AllSearchEngines From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 11 May 2002 17:32:58 -0700 Subject: [netsites] AllSearchEngines AllSearchEngines http://allsearchengines.com/foreign.html A directory of International Search Engines. Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:16:51 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [WWWEDU] PROF DEV: This Week At TAPPED IN May 12, 2002 From: "BJ Berquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: WWWEDU <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 11 May 2002 07:31:57 -0400 Subject: [WWWEDU] PROF DEV: This Week At TAPPED IN May 12, 2002 After School Online (ASO) is a forum for educators. The scheduled events, designed for professional development, are open to everyone in the TAPPED IN community and all guests. Login at http://www.tappedin.org. If you are new to TAPPED IN, please login 10 minutes before the ASO event is scheduled to begin. This will allow the helpdesk volunteers to get you where you need to be. Print out this weekly schedule as a quick reference to what's happening; you can get a monthly view and description of the events online at our Time-Zone Friendly Calendar: http://www.tappedin.org/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.cgi Go to the url below each event for descriptions of the individual events. ================================================================= Sunday, May 12 * Writing for Webheads: World friendship thru lang. learning 5:00-6:00am PDT/8:00-9:00am EDT/12:00-13:00 GMT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#lang. * Workshop on WebQuest Design for Foreign Lang. Classroom 1:00-2:00pm PDT/4:00-5:00pm EDT/20:00-21:00 GMT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#lang. ------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, May 13 * Tech in the Classroom 5:00-6:00pm PDT/8:00-9:00pm EDT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#teched. ------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, May 14 * TAPPED IN Tours and Tips 2:30-3:30pm PDT/5:30-6:30pm EDT/21:30-22:30 GMT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#TI. * ArtsConnected Workshop 4:00-5:30pm PDT/7:00-8:30pm EDT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#art. ------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, May 15 * Targeting Librarians! Supporting Language Arts 3:30-5:00pm PDT/6:30-8:00pm EDT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#library. * Language Arts Forum: Movies from Novels 5:00-6:00pm PDT/8:00-9:00pm EDT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#laarts. ------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, May 16 * WebTools 4:00-5:00pm PDT/7:00-8:00pm EDT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#teched. * Alternative/Correctional Education Forum 5:00-6:00pm PDT/8:00-9:00pm EDT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#alted. * K-12 Math 6:00-7:00pm PDT/9:00-10:00pm EDT Read about this discussion online at http://www.tappedin.org/info/calendar/may02.html#math. ------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, May 18 * TAPPED IN Tours and Tips 11:00am-12pm PDT/2:00-3:00pm EDT/18:00-19:00 GMT ------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, May 19 * Writing for Webheads: World friendship thru lang. learning 5:00-6:00am PDT/8:00-9:00am EDT/12:00-13:00 GMT ======================================================== Respectfully submitted, BJ Berquist Associate Educator, TAPPED IN mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tappedin.org/info/members/bj.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:18:27 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> "the 'next wave' in technology-based K-12 education." From: "W. Curtiss Priest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 11 May 2002 12:44:53 -0400 Subject: fyi, Curt, "the 'next wave' in technology-based K-12 education." E-DEFINING EDUCATION Education Week's survey "E-Defining Education: A Survey of State Technology Coordinators" sheds new light on how e-learning is changing the landscape of education. According to the survey, 12 states have established online high school programs, 25 states allow cyber charter schools, and 32 states have e-learning initiatives under way. "Virtual Schools: Trends and Issues," a report commissioned by WestEd, estimates that 40,000 to 50,000 students will have enrolled in an online course by the end of this school year. "The virtual school movement," the WestEd report says, is "the 'next wave' in technology-based K-12 education." Still, concerns about online education abound. Questions about effectiveness, quality, and technology instruction for students are just the tip of the iceberg. To increase understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of e-learning, Technology Counts 2002, the fifth edition of Education Week's annual 50-state educational technology report, examines the issues from different perspectives. Education Week reports may be found at their Web site: (http://www.educationweek.org/). The WestEd report is available online at (http://www.wested.org/cs/wew/view/rs/610). [SOURCE: Washington Post] (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61269-2002May9.html) -- W. Curtiss Priest, Director, CITS Center for Information, Technology & Society 466 Pleasant St., Melrose, MA 02176 Voice: 781-662-4044 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 781-662-6882 WWW: http://Cybertrails.org ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:19:47 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [K12opps => GSN's K12 Opportunities] Online Summer Courses From: "Jo Dervan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 8 May 2002 08:03:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [K12opps => GSN's K12 Opportunities] Online Summer Courses Global SchoolNet Foundation provides this service free of charge to its worldwide education community. [PERMISSION TO RE-POST AS APPROPRIATE] Please share this announcement with teachers in your district. *************************************** UNI ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES Department of Teaching University of Northern Iowa *************************************** IDATES FOR UNI ONLINE CLASSES The popular University of Northern Iowa Department of Teaching online classes begin June 10, June 24 and July 1, 2002. Class registration is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No payment is due until the class begins. For more information, visit the class descriptions and frequently asked questions (FAQ's). http://www.uni.edu/profdev/describe.html http://www.uni.edu/profdev/faq.html All UNI professional development classes are offered for graduate credit and are TOTALLY ONLINE with no face-to-face meetings. 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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: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:20:13 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: Wonders of the World From: "Barbara Braxton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 12 May 2002 14:12:57 +1000 Subject: Re: Wonders of the World Someone on one of these lists was asking for sites about the Wonders of the World but I didn't take a lot of notice of just who or what. However, I have just discovered this one which might be useful - it's a webquest. http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/ath/library/teachers/epsilon/connell/wonders_2002/default.htm Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher Librarian Palmerston District Primary School PALMERSTON ACT 2913 AUSTRALIA T. 02 6205 7241 F. 02 6205 7242 E. [EMAIL PROTECTED] W. http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= 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: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:20:50 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Amazing Kids From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 12 May 2002 03:40:45 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Amazing Kids Amazing Kids ..Celebrating the Achievements of Children... http://www.amazing-kids.org/ "Amazing Kids! -- www.amazing-kids.org -- is the official registered trademark website of Amazing Kids, an educational non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring excellence in children. Our website is meant to inspire kids to explore, discover and realize their own amazing potential." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:21:27 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Global Gang From: "Reginald Alfalfa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 12 May 2002 03:58:40 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Global Gang Global Gang http://www.globalgang.org.uk/ "A fun, development education children's site where children can chat, play games, read news features about children in poor countries of the world and learn about their daily lives, as well as find out about campaigns to help them. Produced by Christian Aid." Reginald Alfalfa [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:21:48 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Many Things (for ESL) From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 12 May 2002 04:02:35 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Many Things (for ESL) Interesting things for ESL http://www.manythings.org/ "A fun study site for English as a Second Language students with Computer Assisted Language Learning activities." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:22:35 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Texas Whooping Cranes From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 12 May 2002 04:55:27 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Texas Whooping Cranes Texas Whooping Cranes http://www.whoopers.ccbirding.com/ Maps and ranges of whooping cranes in North America (with photos). Whooping Crane Coordinator Reports (pdf formats), from the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:23:06 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Beneath the Sea From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 12 May 2002 04:19:46 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Beneath the Sea BS - Scientific American Frontiers | Beneath the Sea http://www.pbs.org/saf/1207/ Explore with PBS and Scientific American the last frontiers of the Sea. You can watch this program online: http://www.pbs.org/saf/1207/video/watchonline.htm Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ End of NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 13 May 2002 - Special issue (#2002-314) **********************************************************************
