Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Media Council

Media Council met for the last time for this school year. Port Byron, Union Springs, Skaneateles, Weedsport and Auburn were represented. Nick Bennett from WCNY demonstrated the new Canal System materials that are available for teachers. Schools with 4th grade will receive a copy of the DVD. Jerry Wiggins discussed summer service and gave people the chance to see the schedule.

Linda showed new resources. A Close Look at the Planets shows why Pluto isn't a planet. Countries of the World includes 52 countries for intermediate grades. Linda showed part of Myanmar.

Learn360 is the new videostreaming and it was demonstrated. There are images, video clips and full videos. Linda distributed a list of the new projects for 2008-09.

Everyone wished Jean Ferguson a great retirement.

Meetings for next year are October 14, January 13 and May 19.

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