DOT-TO-DOT

A Global Learning Reception at CIS 339
Theme: "Connections"
Dot-to-Dot provides an innovative learning opportunity to connect citizens in our community and the world. Classes share rigorous, multi-media projects using 21st century technology. For educators, it’s an opportunity to see - with complete transparency, how teachers are participating - how we’re imagining the answer to the what’s next for education? Visit http://339dottodot.com/ to watch a brief video
Virtually: Visit Dot-to-Dot online anytime between 1pm and 5pm EST on 6/9/09.
How can I participate in DOT-TO-DOT?
Right now...
Complete the ‘Expression of Interest’ on our Dot-to-Dot site at http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en%26cfg=true%26formkey=cE95aG5NeWkxYkVCWkRuSjU1XzdBSHc6MA..
Mark your location on the Google Map at http://sites.google.com/site/339dottodot/map
Pass on this Dot-to-Dot Save the Date email to others
Soon...
Complete the RSVP we’ll email as we finalize the Dot-to-Dot schedule
Blog or "tweet" about Dot-to-Dot as it approaches
Create a personalized Dot message and have it linked to our Web site

NYSCATE Metro Conference 2009

Discovering Your Digital Destination

On Monday, May 18th and Tuesday May 19th, 2009, educators are invited to come to the Hilton Rye Town Hotel, Rye Brook, New York for the 2nd Annual NYSCATE Metro Conference 2009. This conference highlights the transformation of teaching and learning through the efficacy of technology. Come and particiapte in outstanding professioinal development, networking, information gathering and sharing opportunities.

http://www.nyscate.org/conferences.cfm?subpage=281

Computer Liaison Meetings Cancelled for April & May

Unfortunately all computer liaison meetings scheduled for April and May are cancelled.

DOE Email on your iPhone, Windows Mobile, or Exchange compatible device

Many of you have asked if you can get your DOE email on your cell phone.

Sherif discovered a way to do this and it will work with any phone that has Microsoft Exchange technology for email (the iPhone has it, Windows Mobile phones have it, some Nokia phones have it)...

In the exchange server settings put mail.nycboe.net and use your DOE email username and password.

Contacts, Calendar, Email, and Tasks will all synchronize.

Try it and respond here with your results

Ways to use Twitter in the classroom

March Meetings CANCELLED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MARCH MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED

TLS Educational Software Vendors Webinar!!

Technical Learning Solutions (TLS), a DOE educational software initiative is offering Webinars to show case participating vendors. The webinars will allow teachers to explore different educational software applications which are currently offered through the TLS program and will focus on ways that the software can help educators differentiate their instruction; provide academic intervention; and increase student performance.

Technical Learning Solution (TLS) is a new Department of Education initiative. The DOE has purchased instructional software up front and is now distributing it back to schools at discounted pricing (average discount of 40%).

March 9, 12pm - 1pm
Rosetta Stone
ELA, ELL K – 12

March 10, 11am – 12pm
Gizmos by Explore Learning
Math & Science 3 – 12

March 12, 11:30am-12:30pm
Orchard by Siboney
Math & Science & ELA 4 – 9

March 17, 1pm – 2pm
HMLT Destination - Math
Math, Pre – K – 12

March 17, 11am – 12pm
HMLT Destination - Reading
ELA, ELL, Pre – K – 8

March 18, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Practice Planet by Siboney
Math & Science 3 – 8

March 18, 1pm – 2pm
Aerobics
ELA, ELL Pre – K – 3

March 19, 10am - 11am & 12-1pm
Waterford Early Learning
Math & Science Pre – K – 3

March 20, 11am – 12pm
Tabula Digita
Math K – 12

March 20, 12pm – 1pm
Atomic Learning
Technology training K – 12

March 24, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Learning A-Z RAZ-Kids
ELA, ELL Pre – K – 6

March 25, 11am – 12pm
Pearson – Virtual Science Lab
Science 8 – 12

March 30, 1pm – 2pm
Encyclopedia Brittanica
School Library K – 12

April 8, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Learning A-Z RAZ-Kids
ELA, ELL Pre – K – 6

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions please email Lisa Rodriguez LRodriguez15@schools.nyc.gov

For more information on the software vendors and to register for the webinars please visit the TLS website: http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/dcp/buyingtools/TLS

School Webmaster Training Levels 1 and 2! (CMS)

Hello All -- We have opened two sessions of CMS training. Learn how to edit your school's official DOE webpage (the site that opens when you go to schools.nyc.gov and do a search for your school). Level one is for new webmasters who have never edited their CMS website and level two is for returning webmasters who want to take it to the next level and be in a forum to ask questions.

CMS: School Webmaster Training 2008-2009 (for new webmasters)
Participants will learn how to use CMS to edit their New York City Department of Education school webpage.
Location: IS 228
Sub Title: IS228K for Staten Island / South Brooklyn
Course # 051-09-007-747
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
03/17/2009

CMS: School Webmaster Training LEVEL 2 2008-2009 (for trained webmasters)
Participants will learn how to use CMS to edit their New York City Department of Education school webpage.
Location: IS 228
Sub Title: IS228K
Course # 051-09-007-746
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
04/01/2009

Information from NYIT session

For those of you who missed last week's NYIT graduate information session, here are the handouts. If you need a contact person to inquire further:

Sarah J. McPherson
sarahmcp@gmail.com
smcphers@nyit.edu

NYIT

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Free Math and Science Free Educational Software PD Schedule

Upcoming Workshops for all Schools

OITR: Interactive Whiteboard for Educators
Location: Petrides Complex - Building B
Sub Title: SIISC (FAMIS PAYMENT REQUIRED)
Course # 051-09-007-686
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
02/12/2009


Making Your Data Come Alive: Using Excel to Analyze, Process, and Present Your School's Performance Data 2008-2009
Participants will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to analyze, process, and create visual representations of data for use in presentations, planning meetings, and decision making.
Location: Bay Ridge Learning Support Center
Sub Title: 89th Street Brooklyn (FAMIS PAYMENT REQUIRED)
Course # 051-09-007-748
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
02/25/2009


CMS: School Webmaster Training 2008-2009 (for new webmasters)
Participants will learn how to use CMS to edit their New York City Department of Education school webpage.
Location: IS 228 (NO FEE)
Sub Title: IS228K for Staten Island / South Brooklyn
Course # 051-09-007-747
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
03/17/2009


CMS: School Webmaster Training LEVEL 2 2008-2009 (for trained webmasters)
Participants will learn how to use CMS to edit their New York City Department of Education school webpage.
Location: IS 228
Sub Title: IS228K (NO FEE)
Course # 051-09-007-746
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
04/01/2009

NYIT Graduate School Information Session

To be held Monday, February, 9th at 3:30 at Petrides (Staten Island ISC) Bldg A Room 317, the NYIT Graduate Technology Leadership program and certification information session.

Please RSVP to cazoula@schools.nyc.gov if you will be attending.

Last minute PD opportunity with Brian Mull from November Learning

We're extending a great professional development opportunity to all computer liaisons. We're having Brian Mull from November Learning this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You may attend one of the three days. Brian speaks on innovative uses of web2.0 technologies in the classroom.


OITR: Project ICT February 2009 Meeting
Title 2D Project ICT monthly meeting.
Location: Bay Ridge Learning Support Center
Sub Title: 89th Street Integrated Service Center in Bay Ridge PM session
Course # 051-09-007-684
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
02/03/2009



OITR: PEARLS February 2009 Meeting
Title 2D PEARLS monthly meeting.
Location: IS 228
Sub Title: IS 228K
Course # 051-09-007-681
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
02/04/2009



OITR: Leadership 2.0 February 2009 Meeting
Title 2D Leadership 2.0 monthly meeting.
Location: IS 228
Sub Title: IS 228K
Course # 051-09-007-682
Status: OPEN
Instructional Technology
02/05/2009

January Computer Liaison topics shared

Google Maps / Google Earth: maps.google.com / earth.google.com
Google Apps: www.google.com/a
Techbrarian: www.techbrarian.com
Xtranormal: www.xtranormal.com
ARIS Connect: www.arisnyc.org

Enter to Win the 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards!

Does your school demonstrate excellence in math and science?

The yearly Intel Schools of Distinction Awards recognize U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments and implement innovative, replicable programs that inspire their students to excel in the areas of math and science.

Who Wins?
Two categories: Math and Science
18 Finalists: 3 each in grade group: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12
6 Winners
1 Star Innovator for 2009 (one school selected from the 6 winners)

Awards:
Winners receive $10,000 each from the Intel Foundation and more than $100,000 in products and services from the program award sponsors.
The Star Innovator for 2009 receives an additional $15,000 cash grant from the Intel Foundation as well as additional services and products from the award sponsors.

Apply now for the Intel Schools of Distinction Awards
before February 17, 2009!

ISTE Crossroads

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Developing an iSquad Student Support Team for your Schools

Several of you have expressed interest in having an iSquad Student Support Team for your Schools. Lisa Nielsen created an online resource that mirrors the professional development offering. Check it out at: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2008/12/starting-student-support-team-in-your_12.html

Great opportunity from Google Earth

Greetings Teachers,

We hope this newsletter finds you feeling jolly as you prepare for the upcoming holiday break. But, before you leave your classrooms, we wanted to share a couple of special programs we think you and your students will really enjoy:

First up, the Google Earth and SketchUp teams are excited to announce the first-ever Google K-12 curriculum competition for educators in the US! Launched November 12th in conjunction with the new Ancient Rome 3D layer in Google Earth, the competition brings together a thrilling new feature in Google Earth with your imagination and teaching expertise! A joint effort between Google, the Rome Reborn Project, and Past Perfect Productions, the new Ancient Rome 3D Layer in Google Earth allows users to view and explore over 6700 3D buildings as scholars determine they stood in 320 AD. If you ever dreamed of walking along the same streets as Constantine or gazing up at the Coliseum as it stood in ancient times, you'll be amazed at what you can experience behind your keyboard! The curriculum competition is a chance for you to gain recognition (and a fabulous prize package!) by reconfiguring new or time-tested curricula using the new technology. All grade levels and subject matter are accepted, and any electronic file format is welcome. Be sure to visit our blog post for more information. Visit earth.google.com/romecontest for competition details, frequently asked questions, and registration links. The competition deadline is February 9, 2009, so get those creative juices flowing now!

And for children of all ages - naughty or nice, here at Google, we're keeping our eyes on the sky in search of a jingling sleigh led by reindeer and carrying scads of presents, and a man in a big, red suit. But we're making it easier for you to find Jolly Ole St. Nick by once again partnering with NORAD on the 2008 NORAD Tracks Santa website. From now until Christmas eve, you can read about the history of the Santa Tracker, see a countdown to take-off, view updates from Santa's Village, and play holiday-themed games – a new one released each day – at the Kids Countdown link. The fun really begins on December 24th when at 3am PST, Santa lifts off into the northern sky to begin his trek around the globe. NORAD tracks his progress in real time, marking his stops and his current location in Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google Maps for Mobile. In addition, strategically-placed Santa Cams feed videos of his flight to YouTube and to the NORAD Tracks Santa video page.

Visit www.google.com/educators for more information about these and our other programs. And be sure to stay tuned for the exciting projects we have in store for you in 2009.

Until then, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Warm Regards,
Cristin Frodella

Google K-12 Education Outreach

Google for Educators
http://www.google.com/educators

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Agenda for Computer Liaison Meeting at Bay Ridge

8:30 Exploring Google Applications
10:00 Tabula Digita - Ntiedo Etuk
10:45 Destination Reading & Math - Ray Borno
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Continuation of Google Applications
2:30 Feedback & Survey