There are 12 messages totalling 652 lines in this issue. Topics in this special issue:
1. K12> Google Answers as a Homework Helper? 2. K12> Live chat with geologists, Sept. 18 3. K12> Re: ADMIN: Teacher Web Pages 4. K12> Re: HEALTH: Tech for P.E. Class 5. K12> Re: Lewis and Clark Expedition Websites 6. K12> Re: TECH, WEB: Help Needed...Netscape vs Explorer 7. K12> Re: TECH: Computer Flashcards 8. K12> WEB: On-line Standards of Learning Practice Tests 9. MISC> ARTICLE: The Question is Asked in Scotland: Has the War With Iraq Already Begun? 10. MISC> COMPLIMENTARY / 911 Tribute eCards 11. MISC> Document Comparison: A New Beta from The Internet Archive 12. PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 14-19 BioHealth Link:Questions of Cancer-The Problem of Cancer - revised ************************************************************************* If you want to unsubscribe, click and send (no body or subject: required) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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, 12 Sep 2002 08:00:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Google Answers as a Homework Helper? Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 16:43:48 -0400 From: gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Google Answers as a Homework Helper? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm posting this to my ResourceShelf (http://resourceshelf.freepint.com) site tomorrow. I think it might be of interest to many of you. Web Search--Google Source: Wired News Google Answers as a Homework Helper? http://www.wired.com/news/print/0,1294,54963,00.html According to this article from Wired News, Google Answers is getting questions from students willing to pay $$$ for the answer from Google "researchers". From the article, "Although Google Answers has a policy encouraging students to use the service as a study aid rather than a substitution for original work, several cases show that students often ignore this advice. One student in Quebec, dismayed by a response that offered only background research for a paper on religion, pleads, "Make it into an essay, not just links and quotes. I need this asap PLEASE!!! 2500 words is the minimum. While researchers are scrupulous enough not to churn out a completed term paper -- despite the Quebec student's $55 bid -- other potential homework questions, such as math or science problems, can be harder to identify. In some cases researchers acknowledge that a question looks like homework -- but they still provide the answer." The article goes on to discuss academic issues, honor codes, etc. all important topics. - This article continues to illustrate that people seem to believe that Google is home to all you need/require to write a school paper. It's never been easier! Just type and press search or go to Google Answers and pay for the answer. Along with the many ethical issues of buying and plagiarizing a paper, I think part of the problem might come from the education community. Perhaps some teachers have forgotten or don't realize that every answer and resource needed to write a paper can't be found and accessed using Google or any other web search engine. Also, if web resources can be used, this isn't the problem, are the critical info skills necessary to judge all information but especially what's found on the "open web" being discussed in class? I think it's once again partly a library marketing issue. These people need to fully understand the differences between what you can and cannot find on Google/AlltheWeb/Teoma vs. what's available from "traditional" or non-web research tools (databases, books, etc), that are often available from a school and/or public library. Plus, "searching" is more that typing in a term or two and getting back millions of hits. The open web is a wonderful resource but as I've said many times before, it's not the solution. Thanks to LISNews.Com for the news tip. cheers, gary -- Gary D. Price, MLIS Librarian Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Virtual Acquisition Shelf and News Desk http://resourceshelf.freepint.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= 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: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:00:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Live chat with geologists, Sept. 18 Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:48:04 -0700 Subject: Live chat with geologists, Sept. 18 From: "Marc Poulin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Newsgroups: misc.education.home-school.misc FYI, those of you interested in earth science. Go to http://www.wetfeet.com/companies/shell/chats.asp for all the details. =================================================================== Live Chat with Shell Oil Company Thinking about a career in science? Join Shell for an online discussion of technical careers. Learn what it is really like to use your science education in a business environment. When you join the live chat, you can have your questions answered by two high-level Shell representatives. The hosts will discuss opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in geoscience, earth science, petroleum engineering, and related technical areas. Rock-Solid Jobs: Career Opportunities in Geoscience at Shell September 18, 8 to 9 pm Eastern Time (5 pm Pacific) Hosted by: Mike Baranovic, Manager of Staff Planning & Development for Geoscientists Shell Exploration and Production - U.S. Chandler Wilhelm, Evaluation Leader Shell International Exploration and Production ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:00:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: ADMIN: Teacher Web Pages Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:10:36 -0700 From: Classroom Connect -- Connected Teacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: ADMIN: Teacher Web Pages To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The teacher web page service our school will be using is provided by Goodnews Internet Services. Our web pages will be linked to http://www.schoolhouseweb.com and each teacher will have the ability to post individual classroom information. We used to use Teacher Web but have found this alternative. You can visit http://www.schoolhouseweb.com for more information. In Christ's Service, Michael P. Mahoney Educational Technologist/Computer Teacher Cardinal Pacelli School Phone: (513) 321-1048 FAX: (513) 533-6113 Computer Lab: (513) 533-6116 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: www.cardinalpacelli.org ______________________________________________________________________ To send a resource or project announcement to our list, please address your email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A free service moderated by Classroom Connect's Teacher Community host, Paul Heller, this email list is archived at Connected Teacher: <http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=CRC> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:33:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: HEALTH: Tech for P.E. Class Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:55:13 -0700 From: Classroom Connect -- Connected Teacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: HEALTH: Tech for P.E. Class To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out an article from Learning and Leading with Technology, Feb. 2000, entitled: "Vaughn, Nekomi, and Luis: What They Were Doing in Middle School Physical Education". You can find it on the web at http://www.iste.org/L&L/27/5/index.html -- Roxy Schneider Sun Associates http://www.sun-associates.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________________________________ To send a resource or project announcement to our list, please address your email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A free service moderated by Classroom Connect's Teacher Community host, Paul Heller, this email list is archived at Connected Teacher: <http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=CRC> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:33:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: Lewis and Clark Expedition Websites Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:09:55 -0500 From: Angus & Gwen McLeod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Lewis and Clark Expedition Websites To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lewis and Clark Expedition Websites These are the sites I found: http://www.lewis-clark.org/ http://www.lewisandclark.org/ http://www.nps.gov/lecl/ http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/ http://www.time.com/time/2002/lewis_clark/ http://www.lewisandclark200.org/ http://lewisandclarktrail.com/ http://www.lewisandclarkeducationcenter.com/ http://www.lcarchive.org/ Good Luck, Gwen Gwen McLeod, Librarian Dripping Springs Intermediate School 300 Sportsplex Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-858-4903, ext. 123 [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: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:33:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: TECH, WEB: Help Needed...Netscape vs Explorer Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:53:19 -0700 From: Classroom Connect -- Connected Teacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: TECH, WEB: Help Needed...Netscape vs Explorer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can go the: http://www.anybrowser.com/ to check how your site looks "in any browser". Beth Benvenuti, Teacher Roosevelt Middle School 1900 Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 822-0200 X8117 ______________________________________________________________________ To send a resource or project announcement to our list, please address your email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A free service moderated by Classroom Connect's Teacher Community host, Paul Heller, this email list is archived at Connected Teacher: <http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=CRC> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:33:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: TECH: Computer Flashcards Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:05:19 -0700 From: Classroom Connect -- Connected Teacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: TECH: Computer Flashcards To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi: You can download a set of computer "Go Fish" cards at http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec670/cardboard/Card/C/ComputerGoFish/CompFish1.html Hope these are helpful. Lelia Cross. Tech Coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Community School Roanoke, VA ______________________________________________________________________ To send a resource or project announcement to our list, please address your email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A free service moderated by Classroom Connect's Teacher Community host, Paul Heller, this email list is archived at Connected Teacher: <http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=CRC> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:33:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> WEB: On-line Standards of Learning Practice Tests Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:00:51 -0700 From: Classroom Connect -- Connected Teacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: WEB: On-line Standards of Learning Practice Tests To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings! Although the school year has just started, it is never too early to start practicing for the SOL tests. On-line versions of the 2000 and 2001 tests are available for the following topics: Grade 3 Math and Science Grade 5 Math, Science and Technology Grade 8 Math, Science and Technology Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Earth Science Chemistry The 2002 tests will be added once the Virginia Department of Education makes them available. These tests require a JavaScript enabled browser. The SOL Practice Tests can be found at this address: http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html Good luck and have fun! - Stephen F. Gagnon Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________________________________ To send a resource or project announcement to our list, please address your email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A free service moderated by Classroom Connect's Teacher Community host, Paul Heller, this email list is archived at Connected Teacher: <http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=CRC> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:00:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> ARTICLE: The Question is Asked in Scotland: Has the War With Iraq Already Begun? Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 07:01:20 -0400 (EDT) From: "David P. Dillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is the war with Iraq already under way? Tim Ripley <http://www.news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1012482002> THE STEPPING up of US and British bombing raids on Iraq and other military moves around the country over the past week have raised speculation that the allied campaign to force "regime change" on Baghdad has already started. The US air force and RAF have begun systematically to demolish the air defences in southern and western Iraq under the guise of the existing no-fly zone regime, giving the allies the air superiority needed for an overt attack on Iraq. President George Bush has made it clear that while his determination to remove Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi leader, from power remains, the rules of the game have changed. <snip> For when Mr Bush and Tony Blair, the Prime Minister, talk about seeking to build a coalition for action against Iraq, it is becoming clear they are only referring to the "overt" elements of their strategy to be conducted by uniformed military under the gaze of the worlds media. -------------------------------------------- Full Story May Be Read at the URL Above Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204-4584 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:00:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> COMPLIMENTARY / 911 Tribute eCards Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 03:47:04 -0400 From: Roz Fruchtman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thursday September 12, 2002 Hello: RE: 911 Tribute Ecards -- May be sent complimentary via Internet... My name is Roz Fruchtman. I am a digital artist living in the Bronx, NY. In memory of those lost on 911 I created a 911 Tribute eCard site at: 911 Tribute eCards (Complimentary) http://www.911tributeecards.com To date, I designed approximately 25 eCards which can be sent complimentary via the Internet. There are 8 specific to our uniformed workers: NYPD, NYFD, NYPA and EMS. Secular and non-Secular versions of these cards are available as well. My main purpose was to bring comfort to those that lost loved ones, and provide those that wanted to share their feelings, a way to do so with eCards that were specifically designed for that purpose. With the observance of the 911 One-Year Anniversary I hope that these eCards will bring some comfort! Thanks. Sincerely, Roz Roz Fruchtman mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.designsbydaybreak.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:00:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> Document Comparison: A New Beta from The Internet Archive Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:37:19 -0400 From: gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Document Comparison: A New Beta from The Internet Archive To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello from D.C. The Internet Archive--The Wayback Machine A New Beta: Document Comparison Tool From The Wayback Machine Word from the Presidio, home of the Internet Archive, that The Wayback Machine has implemented a beta test of software that compares the contents of any two pages from the same url. The software identifies deleted, replaced and moved text (and code) in web pages. This technology is provided by DocuComp. Since this is a beta, Docucomp and the Archive would love your feedback. A link is provided on the comparison page. Give it A Try: 1) Go to the Advanced Wayback Interface http://web.archive.org/collections/web/advanced.html 2) Select the Comparison Box 3) Make Sure the "List All Pages That Match Search Criteria" is Selected in the URL Matching Section 4) Enter a Web Page URL in the Search Box (Example: A search and comparison for the Google Privacy Policy ) http://tinyurl.com/1ep1 5) Check the Two Pages You Want to Compare (I've Selected 4/29/99 & 1/25/02), Click The "Compare Two Dates" Button 6) Your Results Appear in A Matter of Seconds! Removed text will be in red, new content in green. http://tinyurl.com/1elc cheers, gary Visit The Virtual Acquisition Shelf and News Desk News, New Resources, Search Tips http://resourceshelf.freepint.com -- Gary D. Price, MLIS Librarian Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:00:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 14-19 BioHealth Link:Questions of Cancer-The Problem of Cancer - revised From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Hilites => Projects] Ages 14-19 BioHealth Link:Questions of Cancer-The Problem of Cancer Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:14:16 -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: Arthur Renkwitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Project Title: BioHealth Link:Questions of Cancer-The Problem of Cancer Project Begin & End Dates: 6/01/01 to 1/30/05 Project Summary: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Maryland Public Television are collaborating on an Internet Project involving middle and high school teachers and students in the Baltimore-Washington corridor (http://www.mpt.org/learningworks/teachers/biohealth). ------------------- Project Details ------------------- Project Level: Advanced Curriculum Area: Community Interest, Health and Physical Education, Information Technology, Science, Technology Technologies Used: CU-SeeMe or Other Video Conferencing, Email, IRC or Other Real-Time Chat, Web Based Discussion Forum Project Sponsor: Bloomberg School of Public Health and MPT Full Project Description: A Cancer Quest will take the researcher on a hunt for information on the agricultural herbicide atrazine. Once educated concerning the fundamentals of a Cancer Quest, the individuals will then construct their own Carcinogen Quest.Following these two activities it is hoped that a collaborative called a Cancer Quest Consortium can be formed. We need classrooms willing to collaborate over the internet to create a database of information on the effects of various carcinogens on communities. Objectives: To educate students and teachers about the disease of cancer and the substances that can cause it. To have students investigate chemical carcinogens in their communities and share the information through a common database called the Cancer Quest Consortium. ------------------- Project Registration Information -------------------------------- Project Email Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registration Acceptance Dates: 6/01/01 to 6/30/05 Number of Classrooms: 5 Age Range: 14 to 19 years Target Audience: Anyone Project URL: http://www.fastol.com/~renkwitz/cancerquest.htm Registration Instructions: Contact Art Renkwitz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------- Project Contact Information ---------------------------- Arthur Renkwitz - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Biology Instructor - Cambridge-South Dorchester High Cambridge, Maryland US ---------------------------- _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - K-12 Project Announcements Unsubscribe at http://www.gsh.org/lists/hilites.html =.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=. 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