Jan 23 2008
Internet Explorer 7
IE7 coming at you (whether you like it or not) Posted by Robert VamosiWith its February 12, 2008, Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft has decided, for security reasons, to push out In
Archive for January, 2008
Jan 23 2008
Spark Notes
Spark Notes is a website with tons or notes on just about any subject. Sorry Cliff Notes, but you are a thing of the past. Spark Notes is an online version of Cliff Notes in a way. Students and teachers can look up Study Guides for Writing, Literature, Math, Science, 
Shakespeare, Test Prep, etc. You do not need an account to view the material. They’re free. If you wish to download the article, you can purchase it for a small fee.
Think about all of the struggling students trying to figure out what Shakespeare is trying to say. With Spark Notes you’ll have no fear. No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare’s language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today.
Need help writing out a Binomial Expansion?, not a problem. You can find sample problems on Spark Notes. Okay, if you know what a Binomial Expansion is, then you are either a Math Major or you need to get out more often. In any case, ceck out the site. I’m sure you’ll find it very useful. Go to www.sparknotes.com.
Jan 22 2008
FRONTLINE: Growing up Online | PBS
In “Growing Up Online,” FRONTLINE peers inside the world of this cyber-savvy generation through the eyes of teens and their parents, who often find themselves on opposite sides of a new digital divide. From cyber bullying to instant “Internet fame,” to the specter of online sexual predators, FRONTLINE producer Rachel Dretzin investigates the risks, realities and misconceptions of teenage self-expression on the World Wide Web.
The show airs tonight and will also be broadcast online. Don’t forget to watch it. For more details go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/
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January 2008
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Local District 4 Tech Meetings
Thursday, January 17, 2008 Local District 4
Welcome back from Winter Break. Hope you had time to reflect and enjoy your time off. We will resume our Technology Coordinator meetings on January 17. We’ll have our meeting at the Local District 4 office. These meetings are voluntary, but I encourage you to send your Technology Coordinator. Make sure you check my blog on a regular basis for more information.
InfoTech 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008 LA Convention Center
This year’s theme is “Excellence Through Innovation.” Start planning and get those projects going. If you plan on participating, please let me know so that I can reserve a spot for your school. I will keep you posted of any deadlines you will need to meet. We are also looking for teams from elementary, middle and high schools to participate in a Digital Chef Competition. The topic for the competition has not been established yet. Elementary and Middle schools will work on the project at their school site and present the final product at InfoTech. High school teams will work on the project the day of the conference. I hope your students can work under pressure. More details will be coming soon. I will post information on my blog as it becomes available. Http://ld04.edublogs.org
Professional Development
U.P.D.A.T.E
• ONLINE – Powerful Projects–Project-Based Learning: on 01/12/2008 [08:00 AM - 12:00 PM]
Course No: (55.21.617) Location: ITD ITTB-ELA II
Proficiency Level: Proficient/Integrate Address: 2151 N. SOTO STREET Los Angeles CA
• Lights, Camera, Action! Create Cross Curriculum Lessons: 01/16/2008 [04:30 PM - 07:30 PM]
Course No: (55.21.592) Location: 68TH ST EL
Proficiency Level: Proficient/Integrate Address: 612 W 68TH ST LOS ANGELES CA
• Basic Applications & Concepts of Video Conferencing: on 01/17/2008 [04:30 PM - 06:30 PM]
Course No: (Video Conferencing-#1) Location: SOTO LAB #2
Proficiency Level: Introductory Address : 2151 N. Soto St. Los Angeles CA
• Computer Basics for the Beginning Technology User: on 01/19/2008 [08:00 AM - 03:30 PM]
Course No: (55.21.570) Location: ITD-ADM TRNG-ZELZAH
Proficiency Level: Introductory Address : 6505 ZELZAH AVE RESEDA CA
These are only a few of the classes offered through our U.P.D.A.T.E. Program. Go to http://lz.lausd.net and use your single sign on account to log in.
AlphaSmart News
AlphaSmart has upgraded their equipment. They now have programs available to improve writing skills, you can give quizzes, use them as voting devices and much more. The AlphaSmart is now called NEO. There are two versions. The NEO and NEO2. The NEO2 model has wireless printing capabilities.
If you currently have AlphaSmarts at your school and would like to upgrade them to the newer model, AlphaSmart currently has a Donation program to recycle your old AlphaSmarts and get $50 credit towards the purchase of a NEO or NEO2. There is a flyer in your packet with more information.
