Hello all! We are looking at trying to go one to one with computers next school year and we just want to feel out others to see what they are doing. Some questions that have come up are: Does the school provide a case to each student? Do the students and parents have to sign a waiver? What kind of insurance do you have for the computers? Are the students allowed to take the computers out of the building? If anyone has any advice, we would really appreciate it. You can email me at holmyers@esu10.org or call the school (North Loup-Scotia) at 308 245 3201 or leave your suggestions as comments. Thanks so much for your help! :)

I just received this information from Carrie Turner/NEMA.  For those of you who are not on the NEMA listserv, I thought I would post for you to see.
Susan Sandoval/ESU 10

The Unquiet Librarian blog
I see people asking about eReaders on this listserv and wanted to share a blog by Buffy Hamilton. She indicates why she is switching from Kindles to Nooks:
Carrie Turner
School Librarian
Westside High School
carrieturner@westside66.org

I would like to know if any libraries have Nooks or Kindles that they check out to students and where they download the ebooks from.  I have been exploring the GI public library website and see that they offer this service as well as other libraries across the state.  Also reading about Overdrive and other services for ebooks.  Please let me know what libraries across the state are doing as far as ereader services for students.  Thanks.  Kathy Mann, Burwell Public

For a free trial, just go to www.fichannels.com and click on the free trial button and choose either instant or 5 day. 

The subscription includes unlimited access for all teachers within each building as well as a generic login for student use.  This site contains around 50 full length titles (with at least 13 more being added soon), hundreds of segments and hundreds of pages of downloadable teacher resources.  As well as external links to other teaching resources.  Film Ideas has partnered with the National Jump $tart Coalition and the FDIC.  This site is also recommended by the Texas Education Agency and the Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas.

If you previewed this website please go to our ESU 10 Online Evaluation site. We need to hear from you to make a decision for purchase.  Click here  https://sites.google.com/site/imatpreview/

I am looking for a secure website that can be used to upload videos to and then share with only a few select individuals.  Let me know if you have any suggestions.

Thanks,

Jeanne

iPod Touch/iPad Workshop

September 22, 2010

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ESU 10 – Kearney, NE

https://odie.esu10.org

 
This Thursday, September 22, Lisa Pospishil of Norfolk Public Schools will be at ESU 10 to share her expertise in using iPod Touches and iPads in education as well as work with ESU 10 teachers to incorporate the use of the iPods/iPads into school curriculum. 

Teachers should bring an iPod Touch as well as a laptop (for researching and taking notes), and should have a working knowledge of using an iPod Touch and/or an iPad.  The workshop will not cover the basics of iPods or iPads and will focus on reading, although the material will apply to other subject areas as well.

Cost is $25 per person. 

When registering, click on the TASTE Workshop.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

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Graci Gillming 
Technology Training Coordinator
Educational Service Unit 10
Bus: 308-865-5664 X-229
ggillmin@esu10.org

 

This two-minute preview clip by Human Relations Media  GETTING IN: The Truth About College Admissions is an excellent resource with helping students make those hard decisions easier about choosing the right college. Target grade level 7-12. If you would like to view the full 23 min. version, please contact Susan Sandoval at ssandova@esu10.org 

 Description:  Follow four real teens as they navigate the college application process—developing a solid college list, filling out applications and, hopefully, getting into their colleges of choice. Program also taps guidance counselors and university admissions officers for insider advice on the smartest steps to take in an increasingly competitive application process. Viewers learn how to catch a college’s attention: choose challenging classes, build a strong transcript, and get involved in the types of extracurriculars that colleges value. Program stresses how important it is to select the right schools to meet individual needs. When it comes time to apply, the teens and experts reveal the secrets of a winning personal statement and the benefits of standout recommendations. Also demystifies financial aid by explaining the process behind obtaining loans, grants, scholarships, and more.

We currently give away our ink cartridges for recycling and I have been thinking about starting our own recycling project.  I would like to use a company that pays cash instead of earning points towards purchases.  Does anyone have a recommendation for me?  Thanks!

Sue

I read somewhere about a reading competition in Nebraska where students are given a list of books to read and divide it up by class and then compete with other schools to answer questions similar to quiz bowl.  I can't find my notes, but would like to try and join the "reading bowl" or whatever it's called next school year.  If this event sounds somewhat familiar, would you please let me know the real name and some contact information for a school to join.  It seems like maybe Lexington and some other nearby schools had "reading bowl" groups.

Thanks in advance for any help you may give me on shedding light on this!
Debby

I just received 4 Nooks and 2 Nook colors for our schools but am having a little trouble...I understand that I can check out books from participating libraries but for the life of me I cannot figure it out! If anyone has done this and can give me a few pointers I would REALLY appreciate it! Thanks in advance! :)