First Nations SchoolNet News

Friday, December 14, 2007 Issue 1 - The Launch of First Nations SchoolNet News   YEAR 1 ISSUE 1  
TOPICS
From the FN Schools Team
Did you know...
SchoolNet Events
Ideas & Initiatives
Tech-e Tips
Global Tech News
RHR - Readers Helping Readers
ARTICLES
*RELEASE* FNESC to Launch Free On-Line Magazine
The Infrastructure of First Nations SchoolNet
Tech-e tips: The Top 5 Basic Computer Troubleshooting Tips
NEW! Council of Youth Journalists
Social Networking Websites
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Some Basic Features You Should Demand When Buying A PC
SchoolNet readers and partners sharing success stories
What is an e-zine?
FNESC Conference SUCCESS - Over 800 Delegates
This month's news...
*RELEASE* FNESC to Launch Free On-Line Magazine
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) Supporting ICT Skill Capacity Development

“We recognize the importance of supporting and encouraging First Nations educators and leaders to enhance their Internet and Communication Technology (ICT) skills," says FNESC President Tyrone McNeil. "It is our hope that beginner to advanced users will find First Nations SchoolNet News to be informative and useful...”
[FULL STORY]
 
The Infrastructure of First Nations SchoolNet
From The Ground Up
by Denise Williams

A detailed look at how First Nations SchoolNet is funded and implemented in British Columbia.
[FULL STORY]
 
Tech-e tips: The Top 5 Basic Computer Troubleshooting Tips
Basic tips if there's a glitch in your computer
by FNESC SchoolNet team

Tech-e tips: Send us your favourite resources to share with others! Tech-e tips will be practical, short tutorials like keyboarding tips, creating flickr accounts, saving bookmarks, etc. Check out this first article to learn the basics of troubleshooting...
[FULL STORY]
 
NEW! Council of Youth Journalists
Looking for Members!!
by Denise Williams

Wanna send us a story? A call out to youth who have something to say about technology and education in their community.
[FULL STORY]
 
Social Networking Websites
Beware of Predators! Stay Safe On-Line
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21436457/
by Denise Williams

The social networking phenomenon! Facebook, MySpace, Bebo... is it safe to participate in these social networks?
[FULL STORY]
 
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
First Nations SchoolNet Workshop
by Denise Williams

Did you know that the First Nations SchoolNet program offers a free one-day workshop on integrating computers into the classroom? A practical idea for any school that is interested in implementing computer use. Find the link to the free workshop inside...
[FULL STORY]
 
Some Basic Features You Should Demand When Buying A PC
A great article from the Wall Street Journal
by Denise Williams

This article authored by Walt Mossberg, a trusted voice of the Wall Street Journal, explains what a buyer should be looking for when buying a PC. Look inside...
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SchoolNet readers and partners sharing success stories
Here's a place for anyone who is interested to share successes, tips, pictures and resources related to information and communication technology. Submit your stories and pictures to Denisew@fnesc.ca  
 
What is an e-zine?
New communication tool to connect SchoolNet partners
by FNESC Team

First Nations SchoolNet has programs and events that support First Nations educators, researchers and administrators. We need to keep you informed about upcoming conferences, deadlines, contests, policy changes and more! Learn about how e-zines can help distribute information each month...
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FNESC Conference SUCCESS - Over 800 Delegates
13th Annual Provincial Conference. November 22-23, 2008
by Denise

Were you at this year's FNESC conference at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC? Read some comments and send us yours!
[FULL STORY]
 

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Published by Denise Williams, SchoolNet News Project Manager
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