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EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
From the New Hampshire Department of Education
Office of Educational Technology
Date:
September 17, 2002
Volume: 2002.09.02
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IN THIS ISSUE
- DTI Course
Still Has Openings
- New E-Rate
Info
- Tech Briefs
Provide NCLB Guidance
- Software
Training Provider in NH
- Satellite
Capacity Provider
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DTI Course Still Has Openings for NH !!!
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http://neirtec.terc.edu
*** Designing for Technology Integration *** a course offered by NEIRTEC,
still has a few openings for NH folks. This is an innovative seven-week
course combining online learning with a two-day face-to-face institute.
The course starts October 9 and ends November 26. A two-day face-to-face
Institute (part of the course) will take place on October 24-25 (Thurs-Fri)
in Lebanon, NH. If interested, please enroll ASAP.
HOW DO I ENROLL?
Visit the web page at http://neirtec.terc.edu.
Click on Enroll. If you have difficulty accessing the website, contact
the NEIRTEC staff (Diane_Hilser@terc.edu).
WHAT IS IT?
The DTI course will give you the opportunity to learn how technology can
be used as a teaching and learning tool that supports student and teacher
inquiry, problem solving, and higher order thinking skills and extends
creative thinking processes. Using the design principles and strategies
called Good Models of Teaching with Technology (GMOTT), this course will
guide you through the design of a unit of practice that can be used in
your classroom, school, or district. Creating this unit (a professional
development workshop or a curriculum unit) will strengthen your understanding
of how to design, use, and promote effective models of technology integration
in your school or district. * * * This is the first of two sessions of
the NEIRTEC DTI course scheduled for the 2002-2003 school year. NEIRTEC
(http://www.neirtec.org ) is the
Regional Technology in Education Consortium for the Northeast and serves
the six New England States, New York, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
1. school-based staff including principals, assistant principals, curriculum
and/or technology integration specialists, library-media specialists,
and teacher-leaders (e.g., teachers serving on a curriculum or technology
committee); 2. central office staff with curriculum or professional development
responsibilities, including directors of curriculum, technology directors,
curriculum coordinators, professional development coordinators, and those
responsible for program evaluation; 3. state department of education staff
with responsibilities for curriculum, professional development, technology,
and/or program evaluation; and 4. staff of intermediate units with responsibilities
for curriculum, professional development, technology, and/or program evaluation.
School or district teams of 2 are encouraged to attend together.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Registration is $200/person. This fee includes all course materials,
continental breakfast and lunch on both days of the face-to-face institute,
and dinner the first evening of the institute. The cost of lodging and
transportation is the responsibility of the participants or their districts.
We will arrange a group discount rate at a local hotel and anticipate
that the lodging cost will be $75 - $85 /person each night. Specifics
about lodging will be sent after you have received your notice of acceptance.
The course is offered for graduate credit. Three graduate credits
will be given for participation in the online course, the face-to-face
institute, and completion of a unit of practice. The cost of the
graduate credit component is $135 and is in addition to the registration
fee.
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E-RATE Forms Posted
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Just received from E-Rate officials:
“The September 2002 Forms 479 & 486 are now posted to the SLD
web site (http://www.universalservice.org).
These include the correct CIPA certifications for libraries and for schools.
The “What's New” recommends the use of these revised forms from
now on but we will NOT reject July 2001 Forms 486. We will accept
Forms 486 dated September 2002 or July 2001.”
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Tech Briefs Provide NCLB Guidance
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The Northeast and Islands Regional Technology Consortium, NEIRTEC, has
created a set of “Tech Briefs” to help applicants understand
the 14 key criteria of the NCLB Title II Part D. Technology Briefs for
NCLB Planners can be obtained at no charge by visiting http://www.neirtec.org/products/techbriefs/default.asp
NEIRTEC's 60-page packet includes a 3-5 page brief on each of the fourteen
issues identified in the U.S. Department of Education NCLB guidance document,
and provides effective strategies, key questions, and selected resources
to inform the application and planning process. Topics in the NEIRTEC
packet include: strategies for improving academic achievement and teacher
effectiveness; parental involvement; professional development; and accountability
measures.
NEIRTEC is one of 10 Regional Technology in Education Consortia funded
by the U.S. Department of Education to provide technical assistance for
state, district, and local leaders, with a particular emphasis on the
needs of schools in underserved urban or rural areas.
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Software Training Provider in NH
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Here’s information from a NH based software training provider: “NE
Software Training Solutions, LLC (NESTS), is a full-service education
provider, specializing in the design and delivery of a full range of desktop,
technical, safety and professional enhancement training courses for businesses,
government entities and individuals. Our diversified services offered
range from traditional instructor-led courses to progressive technology-based
learning programs. We design comprehensive curricula that can blend
classroom experience with hands-on workshops, strategic seminars, and
e-learning programs. Curricula can include customized programs to
meet our clients' specific organizational requirements. At the same
time, we have a flexible approach to training, which allows our clients
to schedule classes at their convenience in half day, full day, evenings
or weekend sessions. NESTS guarantees all training and consultant
services 100%.
NE Software Training Solutions, LLC recently signed an agreement with
New England College to partner and offer a Master of Management –
Information Technology concentration at our facility at 51 Main Street,
Salem, New Hampshire. For more information please visit our Website
at www.nesoftwaretraining.com
or call at 603-894-4801 x114.”
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Satellite Capacity Provider
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Looking for satellite services? The following info comes from Amy Brisson
at the InSight company: “InSight Telecommunications Corporation,
a recognized leader in the satellite and transmissions industry is a primary
source of satellite capacity for U.S. Educational and Distance Learning
Networks. We are the exclusive provider of capacity for Virginia's
Educational Distance Learning Network, one of the nation's top three networks.
Additionally Insight is the distribution source for the West Virginia
Educational Network, Middle Tennessee State, Western Illinois and many
other universities and school districts throughout the U.S.
InSight, who is known for our innovative solutions, offers C-band and
Ku-band capacity on a variety of satellites at very competitive rates.
Our 24/7 Customer Support Center is experienced in supporting the education
community and is available to take orders or assist with questions via
our toll free number. Call 1-888-875-0100 or check out our website
at http://www.insighttelecom.com
to find our more about InSight and how we can assist with your distribution
needs.”
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ET News is sent from the Office of Educational Technology at the New Hampshire
Department of Education. Please note that, while ET News is forwarding
information about technology related products and services, we have not
conducted a formal evaluation of such products/services. We encourage
you to let us know if you find a particular item of high quality and value
to your school. You can find previous issues of ETNews on our web
site at www.nheon.org/oet/etnews.
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Regards,
Cathy Higgins
for the staff at the NHDOE Office of Educational Technology
*** Visit
us on the NHEON.ORG web site at www.nheon.org
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