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EDTECH - Educational Technology (Moderated)
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This Week at Tapped In (November 15-21)
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...Professional Development for Educators: This Week at Tapped In (November 15-21) ****************************** ********* Tapped In Learning Hub Professional Development Series - This series of events, which includes several introductory tours, continues through April 2010 and is intended to provide a support system for educators who are not sure how to... more »
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OMG! More Reefer Madness ~ Just Say "No"
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...No, I have not yet gotten my breakfast or coffee - but this in my email inbox from Enough is Enough. These folks are very active in Virginia. "It seems that everyday, we receive another report of a missing child. Regardless of age, race, gender, location, or academic achievement, no child is immune. While the vast majority of cases of abductions do not involve... more »
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Attack the Cyberwalls ;-)
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...Sylvia Martinez, GenYes, has published a blog that was related to a vendor session at the NYSCATE conference called, "The Enemy Within: Stop Students from Bypassing Your Web Filters". "Students are not the enemy" [link] I just posted the following comment.... more »
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Operation Prevent Funding for Internet Fear - update and "on hold"
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...Hi all, I have been trying to sort out what might be happening in DC. Last week when I sent the messages trying to explain the issues with this legislation, this was done very intentionally. There was a conference in DC and Rep Wasserman Schultz's staff person was presenting. I blind cc'd he and Sen Menendez's staff with the messages that I sent to... more »
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Slight correction - FCC
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...I said "regulations." I should have said "proposed regulations." Confession: It is still morning my time and I have not yet had my breakfast or coffee. ;-) Also I already received a question from an elementary teacher about keeping records and what needs to be taught. Here is my response: You do not need to keep records. In the prior regulations, that they have... more »
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Again - NOT appropriate Internet safety education!
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...[link] Not developmentally appropriate. Not accurate. Fear-based messaging has never been proven to be effective in preventing risk behavior. This kind of instruction will prevent schools from embracing Web 2.0 technologies. Reefer Madness ~ Just Say "No" approaches will not protect young people and... more »
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FCC proposed regulations for Internet safety education
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...Hi all, The FCC has published its regulations for the Internet safety education. These are available here: Here is the operative provision: A. Subpart F-Universal Service Support for Schools and Libraries. The following sections of Subpart F are revised as follows: 1. Amend § 54.520 to read as follows:... more »
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How Do I Create An EBSCOhost Mobile Profile In EBSCOadmin?
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...Colleagues How To Configure The EBSCOhost Mobile >>> /Gerry In order to use EBSCOhost Mobile, administrators must first create an EBSCOhost Mobile profile in EBSCOadmin and add databases to the profile. To create an EBSCOhost Mobile profile: 1.Log into EBSCOadmin at [link]. 2.Click the Customize Services Tab and choose the desired user group... more »
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EBSCOhostR MobileT Now Available
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...Colleagues/ Houston , We Have Reached The Tipping Point >>> /Gerry Ipswich, MA (PRWEB) November 10, 2009 -- EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) is bringing its EBSCOhost(r) databases to users-even if users are on their smartphones. EBSCO has released EBSCOhost(r) Mobile(tm) allowing researchers to access their EBSCOhost(r) databases via smartphones and... more »
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Moodle Multimedia plugin
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Good morning! I'm hoping there are a few Moodlers out there who might be willing to share. My school district's Moodle install has grown leaps and bounds, and we're looking to more substantially support the management and delivery of multimedia through it. Right now, we're using a plugin called... more »
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