Friday, August 1, 2008
Videoconferences
We have added video conferences aka Virtual Field Trips to our Media Catalog. These are video conferences that have been used in our BOCES. They have had good evaluations. Contact Tony Abbatiello for more information. Districts that participate in the Distance Learning service have the equipment in their districts to receive these interactive programs. The form to book video conferences is available on our website. It must be signed by an authorized administrator so that we can schedule your conference.
Friday, July 11, 2008
New Medianet Service
We have begun to add links to websites in our Medianet catalog. There are links to election sites such as CNN and MSNBC. A teacher can click on the link and go automatically to the website. Try it by searching for CNN or MSNBC in the media catalog.
We are also adding links to teachers guides on videos and DVDs. We began with PBS American Experience. Search for "New York Underground" to find one of these links. Click on the Resources link to be taken to the site.
We will be adding more links. If you find a link that you would like added please email to lnichols@cayboces.org
We are also adding links to teachers guides on videos and DVDs. We began with PBS American Experience. Search for "New York Underground" to find one of these links. Click on the Resources link to be taken to the site.
We will be adding more links. If you find a link that you would like added please email to lnichols@cayboces.org
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
2007-08 Copies
We have the final copy count for the year. We did 26,524,296 copies. Our busiest months were September, January and May.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
End of the Year Media Stats
Our new media catalog gives us some interesting information on usage for the 2007-08 school year.
51% of the "shipments" in June were digital
37% for the year were digital
The top 50 titles make up for 35% of the total bookings
73% of the booking was done online by the teachers
22% of the shipments were returned late
75% of the top 15 unavailable titles were Disney titles including Bill Nye
51% of the "shipments" in June were digital
37% for the year were digital
The top 50 titles make up for 35% of the total bookings
73% of the booking was done online by the teachers
22% of the shipments were returned late
75% of the top 15 unavailable titles were Disney titles including Bill Nye
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.
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.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
LTAC Meeting
The LTAC meeting was held at the CNYRIC at noon. Auburn, Cato-Meridian, Jordan-Elbridge, Moravia, Southern Cayuga, Union Springs, Weedsport and the CNYRIC were represented.
Dwane Wildrick from SVS presented the AVRover and Onfinity to the group. Paul Blair from Skaneateles says that he has AVRovers and that they are very popular with the teachers.
Jerry outlined summer service. He is still in the process of completing the schedule.
Ann outlined the training for OPALS and her recommendation for wireless barcode scanners for replacements as the old ones wear out.
Tony and Mike talked about the new web filter at the Regional Education Center. It is the same one used by the RIC. Tony asked about blocking YouTube and everyone is blocking it. Tony asked about use of student workers to help with computer services.
Tony talked about the distance learning schedule for next year. There are 13 courses ready to go. American Sign Language and Mandarin are two that are being looked at but we will need to hire a teacher. Rick explained that CNYRIC has signed on to the statewide RIC network. This will give us access to Internet2 as well as access to other regions of the state for DL.
Tony discussed virtual field trips and the need to schedule in advance.
Rick talked about the new CNYRIC location (and later led a tour). Rick said that the RIC is looking into providing a service for e-mail archiving.
Linda talked about using NovaNet for credit recovery for students. It will be presented to the high school principals group next week.
Linda discussed videostreaming and the use of servers within the WAN to minimize problems with Internet bandwidth.
Dave and Sandy discussed a loss of bandwidth which has been occurring for the last few days. Rick asked for more information.
We thanked Rick for the great lunch. The next meeting will be September 18, at 10 am in the distance learning room.
Dwane Wildrick from SVS presented the AVRover and Onfinity to the group. Paul Blair from Skaneateles says that he has AVRovers and that they are very popular with the teachers.
Jerry outlined summer service. He is still in the process of completing the schedule.
Ann outlined the training for OPALS and her recommendation for wireless barcode scanners for replacements as the old ones wear out.
Tony and Mike talked about the new web filter at the Regional Education Center. It is the same one used by the RIC. Tony asked about blocking YouTube and everyone is blocking it. Tony asked about use of student workers to help with computer services.
Tony talked about the distance learning schedule for next year. There are 13 courses ready to go. American Sign Language and Mandarin are two that are being looked at but we will need to hire a teacher. Rick explained that CNYRIC has signed on to the statewide RIC network. This will give us access to Internet2 as well as access to other regions of the state for DL.
Tony discussed virtual field trips and the need to schedule in advance.
Rick talked about the new CNYRIC location (and later led a tour). Rick said that the RIC is looking into providing a service for e-mail archiving.
Linda talked about using NovaNet for credit recovery for students. It will be presented to the high school principals group next week.
Linda discussed videostreaming and the use of servers within the WAN to minimize problems with Internet bandwidth.
Dave and Sandy discussed a loss of bandwidth which has been occurring for the last few days. Rick asked for more information.
We thanked Rick for the great lunch. The next meeting will be September 18, at 10 am in the distance learning room.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
New Digital Media
You may have noticed that we have loaded Learn360 titles, clips and images into the media catalog, Medianet. They are available for streaming or downloading. You can search by NYS learning standards for digital materials. Your login to Medianet will automatically take you to Learn360 also.
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