education June 2006

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Fwd: [K12OSN] classroom teachers
by Steve Hargadon 29 Jun '06

29 Jun '06

On 6/29/06, Daniel Howard <dhhoward(a)comcast.net> wrote: > A thought: How about a web site for teachers with lesson plans posted by > teachers (www.OpenLessons.org or similar) where those of us more > familiar with some of the OSS apps available (or can take the moments to > search or email schoolforge collegues to find apps) can then integrate > the OSS apps into the lesson plans? Basically, teachers just do what > they're already doing (lesson plans) and we help them find OSS apps to > enhance the lessons. The site can have other info besides lesson plans > useful for teachers using OSS in classrooms of course. Both Openlessons.org and Openlessons.com are taken, the latter being a site with resources for learning about FLOSS programs, but not really for educators. I've made a link on the K12OpenSource.com site for "Lesson Plans" that goes to the wiki http://openlessons.wikispaces.com and that could serve as a good place for this. I posted Daniels initial email there. If someone wants to outline the categories for the lesson plans, we can be on our way. We can also promote this at NECC big time. Steve -- Steve Hargadon steve(a)hargadon.com 916-899-1400 direct www.K12Computers.com - (Refurbished Dell Optiplexes for Schools) www.TechnologyRescue.com - (Linux Thin Client Solutions) www.LiveKiosk.com - (Web Access and Content Delivery Solutions) www.PublicWebStations.com - (Disaster & Shelter WebStation Software) www.SteveHargadon.com - (Blog on Educational Technology)

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Mailing List for K-12 Open Source Questions
by Steve Hargadon 27 Jun '06

27 Jun '06

On one of the technical Linux/Open Source lists I am subscribed to, a teacher complained about the lack of a mailing list for Free and Open Source Software for the non-technical users in schools. As I'm working currently on a book on the use of Free and Open Source software in K-12 schools, and I think the complaint is reasonable. So, I have started a mailing list for this purpose at http://groups.google.com/group/k12opensource. While responses at the beginning will be limited, I'll announce this list at NECC in our Open Source lab and during our Birds of a Feather session on K12 Open Source as well. I'm also starting a wiki that we'll make public in the next few weeks as well that will hopefully add to the resources in this arena. For those who are interested, there are other K12 Open Source resources available at the following websites: http://k12edcom.org http://www.K12LTSP.org http://www.K12LTSP.com - K12LTSP map http://www.K12Linux.org http://www.K12OS.org http://www.technologyrescue.com http://www.stevehargadon.com - Open Source in Ed Blog Steve -- Steve Hargadon steve(a)hargadon.com 916-899-1400 direct www.K12Computers.com - (Refurbished Dell Optiplexes for Schools) www.TechnologyRescue.com - (Linux Thin Client Solutions) www.LiveKiosk.com - (Web Access and Content Delivery Solutions) www.PublicWebStations.com - (Disaster & Shelter WebStation Software) www.SteveHargadon.com - (Blog on Educational Technology)

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RHCE Exams connection know-how
by Claude Yu 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

Hi there, I hope if someone knows and advises me on this. If I were to practise Fedora Core 5 2006 instead of Redhat Linux(any version), will I be able to match to all the study points of RHCE exam. Are they meant almost the same ? Points are I seem find nowhere to download the latest Redhat to practise with, I mean a free version, that can be even better for me to make a prompt switch to match their study components exactly. As a matter of fact, can anyone tell if there is a Linux Exam for Fedora users and the study points for that exam? Pls reply to my email: claudeyu(a)optusnet.com.au and your help will be mostly appreciated. Best regards, Claude YU

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Volunteers Still Needed for Open Source Lab at NECC 2006
by Steve Hargadon 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

We're still looking for some more volunteers to help with the Open Source Lab at NECC 2006, July 5 - 7 in San Diego. Those who volunteer get free entrance to the show and exhibit hall (you have to register regularly to attend any sessions outside the Open Source Lab, however). Students who volunteer get lunch each day! Information about the Open Source Lab is at http://necc2006.pbwiki.com. You can sign up there as a volunteer, or look to see all that we have going on. This is a very unique opportunity, as we have great support from NECC, a 25-seat lab/lecture area, a terrific lineup of speakers. an open source email garden, and six hand-on Open Source booths to showcase Free and Open Source Software. We really do need help. If you are close enough to attend, we'll take you for any amount of time you can give! No prerequisites for volunteering--if you are willing to learn and be helpful, we'll take you. Many thanks! Steve -- Steve Hargadon steve(a)hargadon.com 916-899-1400 direct www.SteveHargadon.com - (Blog on Technology, Education, & Computer Reuse) www.K12OpenSource.com - (Blog on Free and Open Source Software in Schools)

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Open Source and Education Book
by Bryant Patten 02 Jun '06

02 Jun '06

On Jun 2, 2006, at 12:00 PM, fedora-education-list-request(a)redhat.com wrote: > I had a great session with the editor on the FLOSS in Ed book Steve - That is great news! I really think an Open Source and Education book will make a huge difference - both for transmission of information (many people hate reading long texts from screens) and perhaps more importantly for legitimacy reasons. 'If there is a book written about it, then it must be important' is a common sentiment. BTW - I saw a copy of the June Scholastic's Administrator magazine yesterday. The cover article is 'THINK BIG - 10 radical ideas to try next year'. One of the 10 ideas is 'Trash Windows and go Open Source" by Jim Hirsch (p.28). And so the drum beat continues.... See you in July. Bryant

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NECC 2006 Open Source Lab Wiki
by Steve Hargadon 01 Jun '06

01 Jun '06

I've just finished placing a wiki for the Open Source lab at NECC 2006 at http://necc2006.pbwiki.com/. July 5 - 7 in San Diego at the San Diego Convention Center. It should be a really fun event. We are still looking for volunteers to help staff the six booths that we will have, or to just come and help at the lab. The initial conference reception is being held in the same part of the convention center as the lab, so we're going to get lots of good exposure. Please contact me if you want to help in any way. Steve -- Steve Hargadon steve(a)hargadon.com 916-899-1400 direct

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