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Rivers and Wildlife Celebration - Carol Smith

Carol Smith — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The Wild Experience Room will provide free, hands-on, family-friendly activities on Saturday, March 20, as part of the 2010 Rivers and Wildlife Celebration at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska.

The Wild Experience Room, organized by the Tern and Plover Conservation Partnership, will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. "Live critter demonstrations" will include Birds of Prey, from Raptor Recovery Nebraska, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Nebraska Snakes, with Dan Fogel, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Activities will include making bird feeders, folding paper cranes, making bird band bracelets, looking for compost creatures, and more. wild experience room flyer no tabs.pdf

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Gotta Keep Reading - Ocoee Middle School - Jason Everett

Jason Everett — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Thanks for posting this to Facebook Shannon!

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Gotta Keep Reading - Ocoee Middle School

Check out this video- based off the flashmob Oprah/Black Eyed Peas show!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6D9jiEYxzs

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Opportunities to see sandhill cranes - Carol Smith

Carol Smith — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:50:13 GMT

C.S.I.

(Crane Scene Investigations)

The largest gathering of sandhill cranes in the world happens right here in Nebraska! You and your students are invited to become Crane Scene Investigators and learn about these unique birds.

C.S.I. is approximately 2 hours long and is designed with your students in mind and only available from the first of March through the first of April. Dates and times fill fast, so make your reservations early!

Crane Cam

Crane Central

For downloadable educational videos, be sure to check out CRANE CENTRAL on the CRANE CAM hosted by ESU 10. Go to www.rowesanctuary.org The DVD is also available in our Nature Store.

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Senior Project idea from Omaha Westside District 66 - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:11:59 GMT

The following is a link to a description of the Senior Project that the Omaha Westside District 66 teachers shared at the last Library Media Specialists meeting in February 2010. It is located on the 2009 NEMA/NLA conference session handouts.

http://www.nebraskalibraries.org/conference/2009/handouts/Research_Matters.pdf

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Internet Safety & Digital Citizenship Workshop - April 8, 2010 - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:16:15 GMT

Internet Safety & Digital Citizenship Workshop
April 8, 2010
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ESU 10 – Kearney

Register: https://odie.esu10.org/workshops

As the digital world changes and new technologies arise, kids eagerly grasp on to the latest tool or web application with no fear or hesitation. During this workshop we'll explore the safe use of the Internet and digital technologies, i.e. computers, cell phones, mp3 players, etc. We'll also discuss social networking, cyberbullying, digital citizenship (the rights and responsibilities in a digital world) as well as related online curriculum.

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2010 Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship Contest - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:36:24 GMT

The 2010 Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship Contest guidelines and entry form can be found at ESU 10 Internet Safety Contest Guideline 10 frm.pdf

Please note the March 8, 2010 deadline. This is 4 days earlier than what was announced in the Connector.

For more information and contest rubrics as well as the 2009 winners, visit

http://nis.esu10.org/ggillmin/InternetSafety

Contact Graci Gillming for questions - ggillmin@esu10.org or 308-865-5664 x-229.

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Basic Clickers Workshop ~ March 24, 2010 - Carol Smith

Carol Smith — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Basic Clickers Workshop ~ March 24, 2010 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ~ ESU 10 ~ Kearney

One of the hottest items in instructional technology is the use of “clickers” or audience response systems. Students use remotes to answer questions before, during, and after a lesson thereby allowing teachers to get instant feedback about student understanding. Dustin Frank will lead a workshop for eInstruction clickers using the Classroom Performance System (CPS). If you are using eInstruction clickers or want to learn more about what they can do, this workshop is for you! To register go to https://odie.esu10.org/

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E-book Reader Information - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:32:45 GMT

This information was given by Roger Adkins ESU 16, Ogallala, at our Library Media Specialist Winter meeting at ESU 10 on 2/9/10. Go to http://manzana.esu16.org/groups/radkins and click on E-BOOK READER INFORMATION on the right side of page. Roger has filled this wiki with an unbelievable amount of e-book information. Plus check out all the ebook free links!
Enjoy!

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School Librarians - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:59:44 GMT

Did you notice the name change in our Community? Because of the official name change from Library Media Specialist to School Librarian, that occurred during the ALA Midwinter Meeting (see article below) it was only right that our Community showed the respect in changing its name also.

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Board of Directors voted at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, to officially adopt for the profession the title School Librarian. A recent AASL survey indicated confusion, misperceptions, and inconsistencies about various job titles in the school librarian profession. The AASL Affiliate Assembly requested that the AASL Board of Directors choose a title for its professionals that is clear to other educators, administrators, and the public, and that presents a common nomenclature for all publications and advocacy efforts.

AASL leadership reviewed the data and identified the advantages and disadvantages of the various titles. After a focused and extensive discussion, the AASL Board of Directors voted to adopt school librarian as the title which reflects the roles of the 21st-century school library professional as a leader, instructional partner, information specialist, teacher, and program administrator.

As the overarching strategic goal of AASL is to achieve universal recognition of school librarians as indispensable educational leaders, AASL will work to advance and promote the title school librarian, and will open dialog concerning stakeholders’ needs, wants, and preferences; the current realities and evolving dynamics of the professional environment; the capacity and strategic position of the association; and the ethical implications relevant to this decision.

The American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), promotes the improvement and extension of library services in elementary and secondary schools as a means of strengthening the total education program. Its mission is to advocate excellence, facilitate change and develop leaders in the school library field.

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Interactive Whiteboard & Clicker Showcase at ESU 9 Hastings - Feb 3 - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

On Feb. 3, ESU 9 is bringing in four vendors to demo interactive white boards, clickers and tablets. If anyone in your district is thinking about purchasing this type of technology, this would be a great opportunity to compare products and to learn more about the new features.

If you are interested, please register at http://esu9.org/ by Friday, Jan 29.

The vendors will be:

            Engaging Technologies: Dustin Frank - Clickers, InterWrite & Wireless tablets
            CCS Presentation Systems: Ed Pullen - SmartBoard and other new products
            Haddock: Dan Reid - Promethean ActivBoard
            Polyvision: Douglas Liszka -  Eno Interactiv

If you have any questions or to register, feel free to email or call.

Wayne Wiens

Technology Systems Support Specialist

Educational Service Unit #9

402.463.5611

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Career and Technical Education 2.0 ~ April 08, 2010 - Carol Smith

Carol Smith — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

This workshop is designed to demonstrate and utilize technology integration tools specifically for the career and technical education classrooms. Featured throughout the day will be web resources, software, and other technology that encourage the use of 21st Century skills for students.

Conference Rooms E & F - South Wing
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This workshop is one that was rescheduled from December due to the weather.

Click to register https://odie.esu10.org/

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Help finding framed print & book recommendations - Noreen Berger

Noreen Berger — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:32:27 GMT

Hi! A friend who teaches in Columbus had a request, and I wasn't sure how to help. The library para at her school died recently of cancer. She loved books and also moose. The staff wanted to get a framed print of a book's cover with a moose on it to put in the library as a memorial to her. My friend thought of Jan Brett's Annie and the Wild Animals and I have thought of several other books with moose on them. Does anyone have any ideas where they could find something like this?
   On another topic, I have several Sarah Dessen books and also bought My Sister's Keeper by Jody Picoult. My high school girls love those books & I would like to get some more by those authors. I would appreciate any recommendations on the best of the books by them that are appropriate for high school age. (basically I need to avoid sexually explicit passages, in particular).
   Thanks for the help on either topic!

Noreen Berger
Greeley-Wolbach Public School
nberger@esu10.org

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Feb 9 Media Specialist Agenda - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:30:19 GMT

Library Media Specialist workshop Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Theresa
Gosnell, Jana Brawner and Carrie Turner from Westside High School in
Omaha will present ‘bringing the library into the classroom’ a very
forward thinking approach to the 21st Century Learning.

Also you won't want to miss Roger Adkins ESU 16 "showing and telling" the 4 styles of
E-books; Ron Cone HDTV-Blue Ray connections and John Stritt Part 2 on
Virtual Fieldtrips. Another full day of discovering new ideas to bring back to your library.

9:15 – 10:30    Omaha-Westside High School

11:45-12:15 Lunch –

12:30-1:30      E-Books - Roger Adkins, North Platte ESU 16

1:50-2:30        HDTV- Blue Ray conversion – Ron Cone

2:35-3:00        Virtual Field Trips Part 2 – John Stritt

3:00                End of day

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February 9, 2010 - Library Media Specialist Workshop - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Media Specialists Theresa Gosnell and Carrie Turner, along with Jana Brawner Sr Project Coordinator from Westside High School in Omaha will be our presenters. They presented at the NEMA Conference in October on Friday morning, "Research Matters! Becoming the Key Component in Your School's Research Curriculum." Their message is 'how to bring the library into the classroom’ a very forward thinking approach to the 21st Century Learner. Discover how two media specialists working collaboratively with a Project-Based Learning Coordinator, created meaningful learning opportunities for their students. We hope that you can join us that day to glean from what they have to offer.

I asked Theresa how this will benefit the elementary and middle school grades and her response was... " We will be talking about the TRAILS online test that we use, and there is now a 6th grade version. We will also be talking about Noodletools which is great for
elementary. Finally, we will be discussing ways to get to know teachers and strategies for working with students. I think those areas will be beneficial to staff at the elementary level."

Theresa Gosnell
Teacher Librarian
Westside High School

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Codec Lifesize Trainings Level I and II - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:24:44 GMT

John Stritt developed a schedule of trainings for the codec Lifesize unit that are now on the ODIE Workshop calendar. If you are interested in one of these trainings, please register at
https://odie.esu10.org/workshops .

Level I: This Level I video conferencing in-service will introduce participants to the Lifesize video
conferencing technology. This includes:

    how does a Lifesize codec differ from other video conferencing hardware/software
    how to operate your codec with your Lifesize Remote Control
    how to make a connection
Equipment Requirement:   Participating sites must have access to a Lifesize video conferencing unit.

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Level II: In Level II, we will review basic remote control functions and advanced operations related to the Lifesize technology. This includes:

    introduction to a directory for connecting to different sites
    connecting peripheral technology such as a computer to the codec
    how to do basic troubleshooting when you have connection problems.
Equipment Requirement:   Participating sites must have access to a Lifesize video conferencing unit.

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NEW Wikipedia Site "WatchKnow" For Students - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:19:20 GMT

WIKIPEDIA CO-FOUNDER DESIGNS WIKI-STYLE DIRECTORY OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR
CHILDREN, Memphis, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2009) – Dr. Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia, has launched a new website designed to gather and organize educational videos for students ages 3 to 18. The site, www.watchknow.org, launched in October and currently features more than 11,000 videos across 2,000 categories on subjects such as math, science and history. The nonprofit site features new software, specially developed for the site by Dr. Sanger, which allows wiki-style collaboration among users. "Think of it as YouTube meets Wikipedia, filtering out everything but quality educational videos," says Dr.Sanger. "WatchKnow.org links together content from traditional sites, and also allows users of the site to improve the organization of the video categories, which makes finding the video you need much easier."

For your convenience, you can find this also on the ODIE Library Feature List odie.esu10.org

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First Sunday's at Rowe Sanctuary! - Deanna Stall

Deanna Stall — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Looking for something other than shopping this Sunday? Come on out and join us for our December First Sunday @ Rowe starting at 1:30 p.m. http://rowesanctuary.org/first%20sundays.htm

With native grasses and fallen leaves rustling in the breeze and the symphony from flocks of birds streaming south, late fall is a great time to explore Rowe Sanctuary. This month’s program will take advantage of this natural music by offering a workshop called ‘The Music of Nature - The Nature of Music’ presented by former UNK professor of music Annabell Zikmund, and Rowe Volunteers Susan Elmore and Jackie Flohr.

Other activities include nature hikes and marshmallow roasting on an open campfire!

For more information:
Keanna Leonard, Education Director
Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary
44450 Elm Island Rd
Gibbon, NE 68840
308-468-5282

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Kindle Issues - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Deanna Stall found an interesting blog on * Kindles and thought I'd share this, with her permission.

Just did a quick search for * Kindles in libraries and here is about the most recent thing I saw right off the top... I didn’t dig into anything really. I have inferred that the Kindles can be loaned out
but the materials ON those kindles is of course, the question. Some talked about locking down the material so material can’t be added or deleted without permission. This is a blog focusing on Kindles.

http://ireaderreview.com/2009/06/16/libraries-lending-kindle/

* A Kindle is a thin electronic device used to download e-books wirelessly and read them. It is manufactured and sold by Amazon.com

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Dangerously Irrevelant - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

I just finished reading this article (see link below) called Dangerously Irrelevant that speaks about the librarians roll and where it fits in the technology world. I highly recommend that you take the time and
read it also.

http://tinyurl.com/ykgr8cw

I'm interested in your thoughts about this.

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ESU 10 Now Has GPS Units! - Deanna Stall

Deanna Stall — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ESU 10 has purchased 15 Garmin eTrex Legend GPS units for teachers to checkout and use with their classroom! They can be checked out through ODIE!

More can be found in the description on the Media Library:
https://odie.esu10.org/library/MediaItemDetails.aspx?MediaItemID=54607

Also at: http://blog.esu10.org/gps Here you can find out more about the Global Positioning System devices as well as how-to's and instructional materials to go with the GPS's.

Let us know what you think! How will YOU use the GPS Devices with your students? Are you already doing a GPS project that you would like to share? Share this and other instructional materials here on this community!!!

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14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce Valenza - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:01:51 GMT

A must read for LMSs

14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce Valenza

http://www.techlearning.com/editorblogs/23558

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Update Teachers on ODIE (Past & Present) - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:52:44 GMT

Just a reminder...new teachers need to be updated in ODIE from your Lan Manager, especially if they are coming from another school in the ESU 10 area. This will help guarantee that when they order an item it will be delivered to their new school and not the one they came from. If they are first year teachers they will need an ODIE account and also a Power Media account. Also those teachers that have moved on need to be updated also.

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Wordpress Updates - Jason Everett

Jason Everett — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WordPress Site for updates and information
Check out this website for current announcements, news, account requests, feature requests, training resources, and workshop information. Wordpress @ ESU 10 Blog Site

Mobile Support in WordPress @ ESU 10
Districts purchasing and supporting mobile computing now have the option of making their Wordpress site mobile accessible. Great for providing content to these mobile devices without having to sync them on an continual basis. Read more...

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Need book & website recommendations... - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:55:05 GMT

We have a living unit dedicated to youth (13-19) who are locked in for behavioral problems. The library in the living unit needs some fresh books and we would like to include motivational books as well as paperbacks with positive messages. We will also need some at low reading levels. I have Seven Habits for Teens, We Beat the Streets and a couple of others, but would like some input from NEMA
members. Please send me any suggestions of books or websites, other than ALA or Guysread.com, that might be helpful. Thanks!

Sue.Divan@nebraska.gov
Library Media Specialist-G.E.D. Instructor
West Kearney High School at Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC)

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Media Annual Newsletter 2009-2010 - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:03:46 GMT

ESU10 Media & Delivery Service

UPDATE REMINDER
Teachers who are new to your school this year need to be updated in ODIE. This update will help
guarantee when a Media item is ordered from the online catalog it will be delivered to their present school and not delivered to their previous school. If they are first-year teachers they will need to set up an ODIE account. A Power Media account will also need to be set up for them either through their Library Media Specialist or Susan Sandoval mediacenter@esu10.org .

Inclement weather. When it is too dangerous for the route to be traveled, all the items that were to be delivered that day will be canceled unless you call or email by the next day and ask to have them reordered.

Michael Miller is our full-time courier. He will be at each school approximately the same time each designated day. He delivers up to 25-46 schools each day; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please remind teachers to use the items before the due date, and have the items in the pickup area before Michael arrives.

Media Online Catalog: If you do not know how to connect to our Media online catalog through ODIE, contact Susan. Free in-service on how to use the catalog is available to all schools. https://odie.esu10.org

HOW DO I EXTEND MY MATERIAL?
Logon in ODIE and go to the Library link. On the left column (pink side) open My Reservations. Find the title that you would like to extend for 1 additional week by clicking on the blue EXTEND button. A message will be generated and sent to our Media Center. Your extension will be accepted or denied. If it is denied, a message will be sent to you stating the item could not be extended. Your online request needs to be sent no later than the day before your pick up date to be accepted. You can always call the day of your route before Michael arrives also.

Power Media Plus (PMP) ®
Power Media Plus is our VOD streaming provider. It can be obtained through ODIE Media Catalog. If you do not have a PMP account please contact your Library Media Specialist or Susan Sandoval at mediacenter@esu10.org

NROC (National Repository of Online Courses)
As the name suggests NROC is an online courseware and is designed to be incorporated into a learning management system (LMS) i.e. Angel/My eLearning, Moodle, or Black Board. ESU 10 suggests using NROC content for supplemental course activities to enhance the existing material in high school courses.

Satellite Programming All NDE programs (NCLB, ARRA, School Budget, etc) will be available on-line in the Media Catalog. You will also be able to stream live the day of the program at this website: http://tv.esu10.org/channel1/

Lamination Our laminator is 27” wide (3 sheets of 8x10 paper will fit the width of the laminator) and the cost is $.50 per ft. Always fill out an order form before sending your items and send your items in the provided large blue zipper bag, regardless of the size of item.

Duplication rights on videos. If a video has an ( R ) at the end of the title, it signifies that it is restricted from duplication. All duplications need to be duplicated at ESU 10 only.

Media Staff:
Ron Cone, Media Technology Director
Susan Sandoval Information Specialist
Michael Miller Route Courier

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AASL 25 best web sites for teachers - Jackie Davis

Jackie Davis — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Thanks to Judy Henning & Deb Levitov for sharing these - jd

(in bookmark format)

AASL.pdf

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Free webinar: Cell Phones as Instructional Tools - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:06:57 GMT

Free Live Webinar:
Cellphones as Instructional Tools
Thursday, July 23, 3-4 p.m., CST

Free registration is now open at
http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html.

Cellphones have been called "the new paper and pencil" or "the new laptop," and they could be in the hands of as many as 10 million to 15 million schoolchildren in the next few years. For their instructional potential and ability to connect students to the Internet, mobile devices are quietly making their way into schools in the United States and abroad. What does your district, school, or classroom need to make this technology leap? Guests will discuss policy and implementation issues and offer practical curriculum ideas for every subject.

Guests:

Elliot Soloway, professor, School of Information, School of Education, and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan

Liz Kolb, education technology instructor, University of Michigan and Madonna University; author, Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education

Ron Myers, principal, Trinity Meadows Intermediate School, Keller, Texas

Related stories:

Students Turn On Their Cellphones for Classroom Lessons
Mobile Devices Seen as Key to 21st-Century Learning
Adding a Touch of Technology
This webinar will be moderated by Elizabeth Rich, online editor of teachermagazine.org and Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook.

Register for this free, live event at http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html.

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Advice on Automated Library Systems - Debra Moninger

Debra Moninger — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:39:36 GMT

I will be the new librarian at a K-12 school this fall. Currently, the library is not automated. I would like advice on a good automated library system. As with most schools, we are on a very tight budget and I want the new system to be effective. Any advice would be truly appreciated!!

1. What is your automated system?

2. What do you like about it?
3. What don't you like about it?
4. How big is your school?

Debby Moninger

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Instructional Technology Vendor Showcase - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ESU 10 is hosting an Instructional Technology Vendor Showcase on Monday, April 27 to assist you in the decision-making process of how to spend your ARRA monies.

There will be a morning and afternoon session, each starting off with a panel of NDE personnel to share info about the stimulus monies.

Although no registration is required, ODIE does have information as to the day's events. Visit https://odie.esu10.org

Check out the Instructional Technology Vendor Showcase flyer (2).pdf

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NETA 2009 room host volunteers needed - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:08:40 GMT

You have the wonderful opportunity to help at NETA this year. ESU 10 is hosting the DAPPER II room and are in need of 11 volunteers to:

- be at the room early to welcome the presenter(s).
- provide support and aid as needed to the presenter(s) (distribute handouts, etc.).
- make sure the room is ready for the next presenter(s).
- There's nothing to it! And for your efforts, you'll get a FREE NETA T-shirt...and more importantly you've done your civic duty for a great organization.
Check the schedule at http://www.netasite.org/conf2009/schedule.html and search for Dapper II. Take note that there's also a Dapper I & III. Look for a session you'd like to attend in that room and let me know which one it is (day and time). If you'd like to do more than one, just say so. If you don't care, tell me what sessions to avoid.

Email me at ggillmin@esu10.org to let me know which sessions you'd like to host.

Thanks for your help! More specific details will follow as NETA nears.

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NDE Programs - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:35:33 GMT

Did you know you can stream NDE programs through the ODIE Media Library? All
programs that are aired through satellite are captured and placed online for
viewing…such as NCLB updates, NSSRS Data Collection updates, School Budget,
NASDSE Special Ed, etc. After logging into ODIE https://odie.esu10.org open the Library link
on the left (pink) side and the Feature Page automatically will be opened.
Scroll down to NDE 2008/09 Programs and click on that title. The next
page will open up all the programs that have been captured for streaming. It
will no longer be necessary to have a copy made of the program by using this
service. If you have questions about this or would like to continue to have a
copy made of the program, contact Susan Sandoval ssandova@esu10.org or call her direct line
308-237-2280.

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Lead in Books--CPSA - Judy Henning

Judy Henning — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Susan Sandoval asked me to speak to the issue of the Consumer Product Safety Act concerning exposing children (12 & Under) to lead. This includes lead in books. Read Tuesday's article in the Nebraska City newspaper:

http://www.ncnewspress.com/archive/x1959823637/Librarian-quarantines-books

Please note that nothing has to be done for another year while the Consumer Product Safety Commission reevaluates their ruling. AASL lobbyists in Washington have been assured that provisions will be made for libraries. At worst, books with a 1985 copyright (the year lead ink was banned in books) will have to be weeded from the collection—and if they are that old, they probably need to be discarded anyway. At Kearney Public Schools this would affect all elementary and middle school libraries, because it includes children 12 and under. We need to keep watch on this so we are prepared for what the ruling is on February 12, 2010. I sincerely hope libraries are exempt from the ruling, because it will set back our mission to instill a lifelong love of learning and reading in children.

Not an authority on lead in book, but I'm beginning to think I am. ;- )

Judy Henning
Kearney Public Schools Director of Media Services

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Oliver Twist from NET1 - Jeanne Pope

Jeanne Pope — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Did anyone by chance record "Oliver Twist" from Masterpiece Classics on NET1 on February 22? I have the episode that aired on February 15, but missed the last one.

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Two training opportunities... - Deanna Stall

Deanna Stall — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Please share this! Two things …

1.   Dustin Frank from eInstruction will be here at ESU 10 on Thursday
and Friday for training sessions on clickers (classroom response
system) beginning at 9AM. These can be taken independently of one
another. Please pass along the word to others at your school that
might be interested in this training!

•   Thursday February 26, 2009 - Basic Clicker Training

•   Friday February 27, 2009 – Advanced Clicker Training

2.   Science 2.0 workshop is this Wednesday! All teachers of science
are welcome! Even if they have been to this workshop before, please
come again! We have something new at each of these 2.0 workshops! It
is a great opportunity to get together with other science teachers to
collaborate and share the marvelous learning being done in our schools
of central Nebraska!

Please use ODIE to register for these trainings as soon as possible! https://odie.esu10.org Lunch is provided!

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Book Collection Deals? - Susan Sandoval

Susan Sandoval — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

I am in need of a good resource to find prices on book collections i.e. classics. Is there possibly a publisher that might have put together a series bundle...a package deal?
Thanks for your help,
Susan Sandoval

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Library Automation Systems - Ron Cone

Ron Cone — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:17:15 GMT

I am curious what schools are using for their library automation software There are a few schools who might like to convert from the card catalog to a database type system with bar code scanners and such.

Please comment indicating what software do you use and if you like it. Any other helpful comments would be appreciated?

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Any recommendations on a durable, long-lasting camcorder? - Jeanne Pope

Jeanne Pope — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any suggestions for a camcorder that can hold up to the wear and tear of being used to video tape sporting and other school events. I currently have two Sony DCR-DVD108s and one is flashing an error message that can't be fixed without sending it in for $140 to have it looked out. That price is 1/2 of a new camera of a newer model. I would like to have something that last more than a year and 1/2.

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365 Photos! - Deanna Stall

Deanna Stall — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

This looks like a great project and would be fun to do with your
students. The idea is to take a photo each day! You could gear this
toward a certain type of curriculum or theme if you wanted! The kids
would get into the routine of this and you would be pulling out that
camera more often! For more on this project go to:

http://photojojo.com/content/tutorials/project-365-take-a-photo-a-day/

Also see The 10 Most Stunning Photo Blogs - http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-10-most-stunning-photo-blogs/

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Libraries 'in the Age of Google' - Jason Everett

Jason Everett — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:29:51 GMT

Here is an article from CNG News that I thought you might find interesting: http://tinyurl.com/88uxke

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Hi8 video cassettes for sale - Jeanne Pope

Jeanne Pope — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Does anyone need Hi 8 video cassettes for a digital video camera? I had ordered a whole bunch a couple of years ago and then our video cameras croaked. I think I have about 20-25 brand new tapes available.

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Google LIFE Photos - Deanna Stall

Deanna Stall — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Google is hosting photos from LIFE! Search millions of photos from LIFE's archives from as early as the 1750s. Go to http://images.google.com/hosted/life or add "source:life" to any image search on Google.

Let us know what you think!

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Wikipedia Controversy - Jason Everett

Jason Everett — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Teaching Administrators about Wikipedia

This is the blog of Dr. Scott McLeod, coordinator of the Educational Administration program at Iowa State University and director of the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE).

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Any Suggestions for organizing AR books? - Jeanne Pope

Jeanne Pope — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

I am in the process of converting from the desktop version of Accelerated Reader to the online version of Renaissance Place. Currently I have my AR books sorted by reading level for the elementary students. Books with reading levels 0.8-2.2 are in crates with the rest on shelves. With having access to thousands of more quizzes, I may not have as much room in the AR section for all of the books. I am curious as to how other medai specialists who use Ren. Place organize their AR books. Thanks.

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Editing videos on a PC recorded on a digital DVD camera - Jeanne Pope

Jeanne Pope — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Does anyone know of any free software that can be used to edit videos taken on a digital dvd camera? For some reason, Windows Movie Maker does not support that format.

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Skype Info - Deanna Stall

Deanna Stall — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:03:53 GMT

Here is the information that Josh sent us. He was telling us about the recorders and such for Skype so here you go...!

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Here is a blog post with lots of different choices, both platforms: http://labnol.blogspot.com/2006/06/how-to-record-skype-conversations.html

Also, Beth Still @ ESU 13 metioned Pamela for Skype & Katie Morrow recommended the Ecamm Call Recorder; both are mentioned in the above link.

Thanks for letting me join in! Hope everyone has a great afternoon!

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Weeded books! - Barb Keep

Barb Keep — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:45:38 GMT

Hello everyone!

I have been weeding books in our library! What can I do with them or where can I take them??!!!

Barb Keep
Elm Creek

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Texting while driving study - Graci Gillming

Graci Gillming — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:16:24 GMT

Motorists who send text messages while driving are "significantly more impaired" than those who drive drunk, even at the minimum legal limit for alcohol, according to a British study.

The study showed that drivers' reaction times deteriorated by 35 per cent and they saw a 91 per cent decrease in steering ability.

Read more at:

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/09/22/texting-driving.html

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ARKive Free educational multimedia resources - Nathan McClenahan

Nathan McClenahan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Arkive Education

http://www.arkiveeducation.org/

Hey, try this out, I find it quite useful.

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About the Media-Specialists Community - Nathan McClenahan

Nathan McClenahan — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine if you will, a coffee shop. In this coffee shop there are many people conversing enthusiastically. As you listen to the conversations, you notice they are talking about topics related to media. Soon you recognize faces as your fellow media specialists across the state.

That is the purpose and goal of the media specialists community. It is a place for you to listen to and participate in conversations related to your trade. Only problem is, it is missing something... Yes, it is missing YOU. Please sign in with your odie account to gain membership. You can get email notices of conversation updates. You can easily enter your own article to get the conversation started. Ask a question, share a resource, gripe....It's your coffee shop, so grab a cup and join in.

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