There are 10 messages totalling 600 lines in this issue.
Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [Innovative-Teachers] AdoptionForums.com
2. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Local needs, local empowerment
3. K12> AEROSPACE EDUCATION TAKES FLIGHT WITH NASA'S "VIRTUAL SKIES"
4. K12> Spacelink EXPRESS: AESP Contacts Update
5. MISC> Penn State News (10.07.2002) GRANT BOLSTERS SPEECH LANGUAGE
LITERACY PROJECT
6. K12> Kidlink News Bulletin
7. K12> Newsletter tidbits
8. K12> Project Harmony International Online Projects
9. K12> Dictionary & Moldy Cheese Days @Teachers.Net Gazette
10. MISC> RESOURCE: TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC URBAN AND PASSENGER: If You Are
Interested in Urban Transit: This Site Has Some Wheel Helpful Resource
Listings
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 07:24:16 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [Innovative-Teachers] AdoptionForums.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 4:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Innovative-Teachers] AdoptionForums.com
Check out AdoptionForums.com, the largest adoption related message board
on the Internet. It has free registration that let's you discuss
hundreds
of topics with adoption experts. Some of the topics include special
needs
parenting, fostercare, international adoption, birthmother support, and
search & reunion.
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 07:24:40 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Local needs, local empowerment
From: The DIGITALDIVIDE discussion group
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Andy Oram
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 2:29 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Local needs, local empowerment
The following article makes lots of points about adapting
technology to local needs and finding creative ways to
provide it:
CPSR conference brings people and Internet together
http://www.oreillynet.com/cs/weblog/view/wlg/2118
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Andy Oram O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Editor 90 Sherman Street voice: 617-499-7479
Cambridge, MA 02140-3233 fax: 617-661-1116
USA http://www.praxagora.com/andyo/
Stories at Web site:
The Bug in the Seven Modules Code the Obscure The Disconnected
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 07:25:10 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> AEROSPACE EDUCATION TAKES FLIGHT WITH NASA'S "VIRTUAL SKIES"
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 3:40 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: AEROSPACE EDUCATION TAKES FLIGHT WITH NASA'S "VIRTUAL SKIES"
Michael Braukus
Headquarters, Washington October 7, 2002
(Phone: 202/358-1979)
Jonas Dino
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
(Phone: 650/604-5612)
RELEASE: 02-194
AEROSPACE EDUCATION TAKES FLIGHT
WITH NASA'S "VIRTUAL SKIES"
NASA's "Virtual Skies" Web site transports students and
teachers into the exciting world of aerospace research and
air traffic management without leaving the classroom.
"Virtual Skies," a collaboration among aerospace and
education experts from NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett
Field, Calif., is part of NASA's expanding commitment to
education. The Web site introduces students to several
aspects of the exciting world of aviation with a series of
virtual field trips using air traffic management as the main
theme. "Virtual Skies" contains numerous interactive elements
to encourage students to explore the excitement and variety
of aviation and aerospace research.
Geared for grades 9 through 12, "Virtual Skies" is aligned
with national education standards in mathematics, science,
geography and technology. The Web site also provides teachers
with lesson plans and worksheets to allow easier
incorporation of material into a regular high school
curriculum.
"'Virtual Skies' engages students in real problem-solving
scenarios, which demonstrate the relevancy and application of
math, science and engineering concepts," explained Christina
O'Guinn, Ames Educational Technology Team lead. "Students
learn core concepts, while they also learn the vital skills
of critical thinking, communication and collaboration," she
said.
"Virtual Skies" is divided into seven topic areas: weather,
aviation research, airport design, air traffic management,
navigation, communication and aeronautics. Each topic area
contains four interactive elements designed to enhance
student learning.
The first interactive element is the tutorial. The in-depth
introduction uses text, numerous interactive images and
graphics to introduce "Virtual Skies." In selected areas,
students can explore subjects in detail without leaving their
seats simply by clicking on hyperlinks for additional
supporting material.
Once students learn about a topic, they have the opportunity
to put their knowledge into practice in the "Take Control"
and "You Decide" sections. In "Take Control," students engage
in activities performed by real-life aviation experts. In
"You Decide," students become virtual decision-makers and
gather necessary information to make critical management
decisions. The decision-making exercises encourage critical-
thinking skills while reinforcing the subject matter. When
students feel they have mastered the information, they can
earn a certificate of completion by passing a short, fun
quiz.
Professional educators designed "Virtual Skies" using
familiar, proven educational practices. To help make the
material relevant, "Virtual Skies" incorporates a "Career
Radar" section in each module, providing job descriptions, as
well as education and training requirements. Each career
section offers a computerized "affinity check" that evaluates
the match between students and careers.
Support and information for students don't stop with the
modules. Throughout the school year, "Virtual Skies" will
offer special events such as web chats, webcasts, online
aerospace contests and collaborative projects for students to
interact with NASA aerospace specialists.
"The "Virtual Skies" Web site is an initial step for high-
school aerospace education," said Robert Jacobsen, Director
of the Airspace Systems Program at Ames. "We will continue to
encourage and support students and teachers with enrichment
activities and learning material. NASA is fully committed to
education," he said.
"Virtual Skies" is available on the Internet at:
http://virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/
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NASA releases also are available via CompuServe using the command
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 07:25:30 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Spacelink EXPRESS: AESP Contacts Update
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 2:37 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Spacelink EXPRESS: AESP Contacts Update
AESP Contacts Update
The "NASA Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP) State Contacts"
publication lists NASA aerospace education specialists, the states they
serve, and how they can be contacted. This document has been updated to
reflect changes in the AESP contacts for the states of North Carolina
and
South Carolina. The updated version is available at the following NASA
Spacelink location:
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/NASA.AESP.State.Contacts/
Related NASA Educational Resources:
NASA Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP)
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/Educational.Services/NASA.Education.Programs/S
upport.for.Systemic.Education/Aerospace.Education.Services.Program.-.AES
P/
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Spacelink Staff
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 07:37:12 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> Penn State News (10.07.2002) GRANT BOLSTERS SPEECH LANGUAGE
LITERACY PROJECT
From: Pete Weiss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 7:17 AM
GRANT BOLSTERS SPEECH LANGUAGE LITERACY PROJECT
Penn State's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has
received a four-year, $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of
Education for a graduate training program that will help address the
needs of children with speech-language and literacy problems,
particularly in rural areas. The Speech Language Literacy Project
will provide tuition and stipends for up to 32 students who are
pursuing master's degrees in communication sciences and disorders and
who plan to become speech-language pathologists. The comprehensive
pre-service training program will prepare students to provide
high-quality services to children with speech-language disabilities
and literacy problems, especially those from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds. For the full story, visit
http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/news/news_dev/9_27_02_csdtrain.html
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 08:19:12 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Kidlink News Bulletin
From: KIDLINK Primary List: Official Announcements
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Odd de Presno
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 3:21 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Kidlink News Bulletin
Hi,
Brief news from around Kidlink:
1.
The September 15, 2002 "Annual collaborative projects" issue of the=20
Innovative Teaching Newsletter (USA) recognizes Kidlink's "Native
Cultures=20
Around the Globe 2002" project as one of "the best online teaching=20
resources for educators, parents and students." The project started in=20
October, and will end around November 30th, 2002.
* The "Native Cultures Around the Globe 2002" project:
http://65.42.153.210/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=3D623
* Sample student works:
http://65.42.153.210/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=3D4600
* The Innovative Teaching Newsletter article:
http://surfaquarium.com/newsletter/projects2002.htm
2.
In October, two new KHouses opened in Fortaleza, Brazil: The KHouse=20
Sapiranga and the KHouse Julia Jorge.
Kidlink's KHouses: http://www.kidlink.org/kie/khouse
How to start a KHouse in your area: http://www.kidlink.org/kie/ngo
3.
In September, Lely Nu=F1ez (Uruguay) was elected new member of The =
Kidlink
Society, Kidlink's owner.
Lely Nu=F1ez: http://www.kidlink.org/english/society/honors/lely.html
The Kidlink Society: http://www.kidlink.org/english/general/society.html
The Board of Directors:
http://www.kidlink.org/english/society/board.html
Saltrod (Norway), October 8, 2002.
Odd de Presno
Kidlink Executive Director
http://www.kidlink.org/english/general/press/presno.html=20
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:20:56 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Newsletter tidbits
From: K-12 Educators Interested in Educational Administration
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kathleen Carpenter
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 10:06 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Newsletter tidbits
Every month the Teachers.Net Gazette features a list of "Special Days"
which can add zest to your newsletters and school programs. Use the
following url to discover when it's time to celebrate National Moldy
Cheese Day, National Dictionary Day, National Gaudy Day, White Cane
Safety Day, etc. http://teachers.net/gazette/OCT02/today.html
A big "Thank you!" to ron/nj for making this Regular Feature available
to readers of the Teachers.Net Gazette!
--
Kathleen Carpenter - Editor
http://teachers.net/gazette
Your state's forum: http://teachers.net/states
Click to send feedback: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:22:22 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Project Harmony International Online Projects
From: Katy Pearce [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 10:16 AM
Project Harmony is pleased to present the 2002-2003 School Connectivity
Programs Online Collaborative Projects
The second series of project work this year is approaching, and the
deadline for applying to series 2 is October 16. We'd love to have your
school participate. Additionally, please pass this on to other educators
who may be interested. Information, schedules and applications are
available at:
http://www.projectharmony.org/ac2k/rec2002.html
The curriculum packets are very exciting and will prove beneficial to
any
classroom setting, as they are innovative, educational and fun.
Connected
Minds, the designer of the curriculum packets, utilizes the UNICEF
three-step global learning methodology, consisting of exploration,
responding and action. Students will explore topics, form opinions and
respond with their counterparts in other countries, analyze opinions of
their fellow students and exercise practical actions through in-class
activities that help shape decision-making in their everyday lives.
The 2002-2003 projects rotate throughout the school year. The six week
schedule is follows:
Week 1: application and notification of participation
Week 2: orientation to the program, educator downloads the curriculum
for
the project (teacher and student handbooks included) and cultural
orientation materials
Week 3: educator discussion via online conferencing, educators begin
curriculum unit in classroom
Week 4: student discussion via online conferencing
Week 5: student discussion continues and includes a chat
Week 6: evaluation
This schedule will hopefully allow for easy integration into classroom
activities. The classroom activities will take place from week 3 until
week
5 and will require approximately one to two hours a week of classroom
activities.
The projects will take place throughout the school year in four series.
In
order to participate in one of the projects, a representative from the
school must fill out the application form
http://www.projectharmony.org/cgi-bin/ac2k/application.cgi by the due
date.
A school may participate in any one or more of the series.
****
SERIES TWO PROJECT -- Application due: October 16 Dates of project:
November 4-November 21
With Armenia: Conflict and Conflict Resolution
This unit helps students understand the causes of conflict.
International
conflicts are examined to determine their root causes. Students then
evaluate conflict in their own lives and the lives of other students
involved in the projects. Your students won't just explore conflict and
conflict resolution by reading information from the newspaper or a
website,
but rather by communicating about the conflict with other students. The
exercises also allow the students to realize that the causes of conflict
around the world are quite similar, and to think about how conflicts can
be
resolved in the present and future.
SERIES THREE PROJECT -- Application due: January 22 Dates of project:
February 3-February 26
With Armenia: Introductions and Interdependence
Your students learn how different parts of the world depend on each
other
for basic needs such as food and clothing. Basic concepts such as trade,
resources, imports and exports are explored. The students communicate
with
other students describing each other's daily lives. Your students share
further details about their country as well. After receiving a response
from other students, your students explore similarities, differences,
and
surprises between cultures.
SERIES THREE PROJECT -- Application due: January 22 Dates of project:
February 3-February 26
With Azerbaijan: Images and Perceptions
Your students learn about the topics of stereotypes and tolerance. They
explore the formation of stereotypes with activities based on images and
perceptions. Your students attain greater appreciation for respect and
openness. The students learn to value cultural diversity and alternative
points of view. The students discuss on their WebCrossing community
common
stereotypes of their own culture, and describe how their life is similar
or
different to these stereotypes. After receiving a response from the
other
schools involved in the project, your students explore details of other
students' lives.
SERIES FOUR PROJECT -- Application due: March 26 Dates of project:
April 7-April 22
With Armenia or Azerbaijan: Social Justice and Change for the Future
Students learn about respect for human rights. This topic allows your
students to think about their future and the future of their community.
The
students discuss on the WebCrossing community their feelings about
social
justice, change and views of the future. Your students share details
about
the future of their own lives as well. After receiving responses from
the
other school, your students explore ways to promote social justice in
their
own futures.
****
We are very excited about your relationship with Project Harmony. If you
have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Additionally, the
Frequently Asked Questions page
<http://www.projectharmony.org/ac2k/faq.html> should be helpful if you
have
other questions.
Project Harmony School Connectivity Programs are dedicated to promoting
the
educational use of the Internet in a manner that will strengthen
democracy,
support civil society and promote cultural understanding in the
Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The School Connectivity Programs
are programs of the United States Department of State Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by Project Harmony.
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:24:19 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Dictionary & Moldy Cheese Days @Teachers.Net Gazette
From: Kathleen Carpenter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 10:19 AM
Every month the Teachers.Net Gazette features a list of "Special Days"
which can add zest to your newsletters, morning announcements, and
school programs. Use the following url to discover when it's time to
celebrate National Moldy Cheese Day, National Dictionary Day, National
Gaudy Day, White Cane Safety Day, etc.
http://teachers.net/gazette/OCT02/today.html
--
Kathleen Carpenter
Your state's forum: http://teachers.net/states
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 12:11:24 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> RESOURCE: TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC URBAN AND PASSENGER: If You Are
Interested in Urban Transit: This Site Has Some Wheel Helpful Resource
Listings
From: David P. Dillard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 10:51 AM
Subject: RESOURCE: TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC URBAN AND PASSENGER: If You Are
Interested in Urban Transit: This Site Has Some Wheel Helpful
Resource
Listings
RESOURCE: TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC URBAN AND PASSENGER: If You Are
Interested
in Urban Transit: This Site Has Some Wheel Helpful Resource Listings
Sandy Smith's Home Page
http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~smiths/
Trains, Trolleys and Transit
http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~smiths/#transit
A major portion of this websites content is devoted to urban public
transportation systems. There are some links to general internet
resources such as search engines and news website sources.
In addition there are links to Philadelpha and specifically to
University of Pennsylvania web pages.
Trains, Trolleys and Transit
Content Sample:
Railroad Sites
The Cyberspace World Railroad
International rail information via RailPage Australia
Amtrak's WWW Home Page
Mass Transit Sites
Official Agency Web Sites
Canada
British Columbia: BC Transit
Hull, Qubec: Socit du Transport de l'Outaouais ("Outaouais Transport
Corporation" - STO) (in French and English)
Montral, Qubec: Socit du Transport de la Communaut urbaine de Montral
("Montreal Urban Community Transport Corporation" - STCUM) (in French
and
English)
Ottawa, Ontario: OC Transpo (in English and French)
Toronto, Ontario: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
France
Paris: Rgie Autonome des Transports Parisiens ("Paris Autonomous
Transport
System" - RATP) (in French and English)
United Kingdom
London, England: London Transport
United States
Atlanta, Georgia: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
Boston, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA,
familiarly known as the "T")
Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Cleveland, Ohio: Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Dallas, Texas: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Denver, Colorado: Regional Transportation District (RTD)
Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (MTA)
New York, New York: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation
Authority (SEPTA)
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This site features, as well a few links to virtual libraries and to
search
engines.
Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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