EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY NEWS
From the New Hampshire Department of Education
Office of Educational Technology
Date: February 10, 2003
Volume: 2003.02.01

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IN THIS ISSUE
- Intel K-12 Mentor Teacher Training
- Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators Website
- Heinemann Online Courses
- Computers in the Schools Program Moves to NHDOE

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INTEL K-12 MENTOR TEACHER TRAINING
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http://nheon.org/pt3/documents/IntelK12Application.htm

"Linking Technology and Curriculum"
Sign up now for 40 hours of training for K-12 teachers!
Sessions: March 3 through April 14, 2003
Project New Teachers is collaborating with Intel, Microsoft, and Southern NH University to offer technology integration sessions specifically for K-12 teachers who can help model technology use in the classroom for new and soon-to-be-new teachers during their student internship and first year of teaching. Participating teachers will receive five days (from February to May 2003) of training, software (Microsoft Office XP Professional, Encarta Encyclopedia), a resource book, a 32MB USB pocket drive to store your files, and a $500 stipend. The cooperating teacher's school district will receive $1,000 per teacher to cover the teacher's stipend, travel costs, and the cost to hire substitute teachers for the five training days. This opportunity is limited to 20 teachers. Visit the web link for details and an application form, or contact Cathy Higgins at chiggins@ed.state.nh.us with your questions.

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CHILDRENS BOOK WRITERS and ILLUSTRATORS WEBSITE
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http://www.teachingbooks.net

TeachingBooks.net: Children's Book Writers, Illustrators and Curricular Resources Cyber-spaced to You!

Nick Glass at TeachingBooks describes this site as follows: "TeachingBooks.net introduces everyone to children¹s book writers and illustrators via virtual author programs, anytime, anywhere. These movies are filmed on-location and feature interviews, illustrator demonstrations, book readings and much more. TeachingBooks.net travels to the studios of the best children¹s book writers and illustrators and produces comprehensive multimedia author programs that include original, professionally edited movies, in-depth written interviews, and a collection of pertinent Internet links. With the click of a mouse, subscribers can see world-renowned illustrator David Macaulay sketch an example from his best-seller The Way Things Work; hear Newbery and National Book Award recipient Jack Gantos read from Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key; and watch reining Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner share the genesis and original artwork for The Three Pigs. To date, TeachingBooks.net has interviewed 18 of the most important children¹s book writers and illustrators, and is releasing a new program each month!

"You can: Watch original, five-minute movies of authors and illustrators in their studios, access discussion guides to thousands of quality children¹s books, listen to audio interviews with hundreds of authors and illustrators, ask questions of renowned book creators, browse sortable database tables, link to thousands of reliable children¹s literature websites, receive customized emails that instantly inform and connect subscribers to curricular resources relevant to their needs. To access the website, go to http://www.teachingbooks.net and click the Free Trial login. For more details, contact Nick Glass at 608 257.2919 or nick@teachingbooks.net.

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DESIGNING for TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
COURSE STILL HAS OPENINGS
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http://www.HeinemannU.com

HeinemannU: Online Professional Development Literacy Courses

Vicki Boyd at Heinemann describes the online courses offered at HeinemannU as follows:
"These flexible online professional development courses are developed by nationally recognized educators and authors, such as Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, Ellin Keene, and Jim Burke. Join an online course individually or with a group of colleagues, where you will work through a series of readings, assignments, and reflections. Practical, classroom-oriented lessons help you integrate new strategies into your repertoire, one step at a time. Explore topics such as:
" guided reading,
" creating a literacy environment,
" independent reading,
" using mini lessons,
" working with second language learners, and more!

HeinemannU allows you to access the course 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Self-paced courses enable you to begin course work at your convenience, through rolling enrollments, for four months of access. Earn CEUs/clock hours at no extra charge, or choose a graduate credit option through our university partners. Visit http://www.HeinemannU.com for course descriptions, fees, and credit information. Or call 800-541-2086 x1290 or email: administration@heinemannu.com."

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CITS PROGRAM MOVES TO NHDOE
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http://www.state.nh.us/cits

Computers in the Schools Program

A new staff member has joined the Office of Educational Technology within the Division of Program Support. David Salmon is the Program Coordinator for the Computers in the Schools Program (CITS). Due to the closing of the Governor's Recycling Program, the CITS program is being relocated to the NH Department of Education. Bringing this program into the Office of Educational Technology is a logical next step for CITS, as the purpose of this program is to provide refurbished, upgraded computers to NH public schools. You can view details about this program at www.state.nh.us/cits . David brings some great technology skills with him, as well as a wealth of knowledge about technology recycling efforts. We're happy to have him with us!

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Regards,
Cathy Higgins
for the staff at the NHDOE Office of Educational Technology

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