The End of eLibrary Funding?
FN SchoolNet Needs Your Opinion
http://fnschools.ca/node/50
by Denise Williams
Most First Nations schools aren't using the free eLibrary. It might be that schools don't know about it, and it might also be that schools have a reas on for not using it! Either way, FN SchoolNet would like to hear from YOU, please help by reading this article and submitting your comments to our eLibrary blog. Tell us what's best for YOUR school: keep eLibrary or use the resources for...
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SchoolNet's FREE Online Resource Room
Share, Learn, Inspire ICT in the classroom
by Denise Williams
First Nations schools across BC are using different on-line resources like websites and blogs to build their own capacity and their students' awareness of Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Integrating technology into your school's curriculum can be easy; so why re-invent the wheel?! The Resource Room is a dynamic place for educators to share resources and learn from each other. Read more about this initiative...
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First Nations Pilot Schools Ready to Launch BCeSIS
British Columbia electronic Student Information System
http://www.fnschools.ca/node/29
by Denise Williams
BIG NEWS!
The pilot group of First Nations schools has completed transfering thier school data into BCeSIS and finished training. They will "go live" with BCeSIS in September 2008! Learn how you can benefit...
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Developing an Aboriginal Youth Media Team
Provincial AYM Team at Gathering Our Voices 2008 in Victoria, BC for Spring Break
http://www.bcaafc.com/index.php?option=com_content...
by Denise Williams
In March, we invited Aboriginal Youth from across BC to come on board with a new initiative to promote technology and media careers (link to the announcement) . We started a provincial Aboriginal Youth Media (AYM) team by choosing 7 eager Youth to cover Gathering Our Voices  2008 in Victoria, BC. The AYM Team joined over 800 delegates to participate in a lively, interactive conference on Sport, Health and Wellness. They dilligently did their part by taking pictures, videotaping and interviewing delegates. Meet the team here...
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First Nations SchoolNet News
What is this e-zine about and how can I use it?
by Denise Williams
“We recognize the importance of supporting and encouraging First Nations educators and leaders to enhance their Internet and Communication Technology (ICT) skills," said FNESC President Tyrone McNeil in December 2007 when we launched this free e-zine. If you're new, check it out...
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Do You Get Caught in Cyber Black Holes?
Interesting article in LiveScience.com!!!
by Clara Moskowitz, LiveScience Staff Writer
You’re pounding the keyboard, double-clicking away, sighing and grumbling, but to no avail: That devilish little hourglass icon refuses to give way to the Web site you’re trying to reach. Most Internet users have encountered trouble reaching online destinations, but they often attribute the problem to their wireless network cutting out or a server momentarily going down. Sometimes, though, the problem is more mysterious. Learn about cyber black holes...
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AYM Team Articles: "Let's Talk About Sexism, Baby" and "Memories of the First Day"
Aboriginal Youth Media Team Articles from the 2008 Gathering Our Voices Conference
by Kristin, Denise, and the Aboriginal Youth Media (AYM) Team
Read these diverse stories from Aboriginal Youths' unique perspectives! Get a glimpse of their personalities, their resilience, and eagerness to learn. Feel their desire to create a better future for themselves and their communities. See which topics THEY found important… like “Let’s Talk About Sexism, Baby”, “My First Interview”, "Trying Things for the First Time" and read excerpts from Youth Chaperones' Experiences, according to the Medicine Wheel...
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