Administrators/IT Coordinators

Schedules/Planning Time

Kelli M — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:16 GMT

Hello! My district has been looking at ways to increase planning time in our elementary buildings and we are in need of sample schedules/descriptions. Can anyone share their daily schedules or descriptions of how their day works and how planning time is incoprorated? Thanks so much!

What technology is used in classrooms around the world?

Shelli N — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:48:39 GMT

I am a technology director in a small school district in the state of Texas. I would like to know what types of technology is standard in classrooms around the world. How does your school pay for those items?

Help Please! What do students call teachers in your country?

Os D — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:56:42 GMT

In Italy pupils, in primary school, call me maestra = teacher.
And in your country? How do students call teachers in the classroom?
How could I let me call during my English lesson? I need suggestions...

Thanks to everyone.

Maria

Do teachers like to share philosophies with how to teach Science? Economics?

Barbara C — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:30:20 GMT

Hi World Educators, Do you like to share ideas on philosophies on how to teach Science and Economics...? Barbara C. Virginia USA

Looking for exchange visits for teaching techniques and sustainable projects

Alex K — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:16:23 GMT

I am seeking a school in any of the following countries: Canada, USA and Italy. I intend to visit any school willing to host me to observe how some lessons are taught to see how we could also modify or vary our teaching techniques. Also share with the school how project on sustainable developments, problems and suggested solutions and sample the views of your children and take back home to my children as well. We have done one with a school in UK and was very educative on the part of the children.

Teacher exchange

Burcu G — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:03:15 GMT

Hello

I'm an English Teacher in Turkey and I'm interested in teacher exchange programme. Please write me if you're interested in.

Thanks

Class wanted to chat with - read blogs, etc.

Glen M — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:27:27 GMT

I am a teacher of a Digital Year7/8 class (11-12 year olds) in Hamilton, New Zealand. We are looking for other classes around the world who use blogging as we try and put a lot of what we are doing up on our blog ( http://digimax09.21classes.com ). Would love for some classes to read through our blog on a regular basis, and we could do the same leaving comments and helping each other with our learning. Hopefully this might sound like something you could be interested in.

Cheers

Glen

Exchange-appareillement-intercambio

espejo c — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:38:48 GMT

Hi everyone, salut tout le monde, hola. I am a history-geography teacher in French. I teach in a Spanish public school (pupils aged 12-16). My students belong a plurilingual program, so they study different subjects in English, French and Spanish. In this moment I have two groups (14-16 years old) of 30 students interested in emails and trip. We normally do exchanges with French cities but now we are looking for English speaking countries or bilingual states (f.e. Canada). So, if you are interested or you can help me with this project, I would really appreciate it. My school is in Granada, south of Spain and it is one of the best of the city. Students are polite and hard worker.

Nice to hear about you soon

Carlos

Changing the teacher of monitored student email accounts

Bruce R — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:00:34 GMT

Hi all

I have setup a number of student email accounts and commenced an email exchange. I now want to pass responsibility to another teacher in my school who has an epals account. Can anyone tell me if this possible and if so how I can do it.

Thanks

Bruce

Information on Young Students and Computer Usage

Amanda S — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:33:21 GMT

I am writing from the United States and am interested in learning about different countries experiences with young students and their computer use. Specifically, at what age do students in your school/country start using the computer in school, and what type of computer use are they engaged in? Could you please also list the country you are discussing. Thanks, I look forward to the information. Amanda

Romanian school looking for partner school for ICT, computer, culture project

Aida C — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:35:58 GMT

Hello,
My name is Aida Ciuca and I’m teaching computer science in “Henri Coanda” High School, Craiova, Romania.
Our’s sudents age is 14-18 and they learn computer science, computer programming, math, English, French and so on.
We want to invite your school to be partner with us along 1 year. We can develop many interested projects together on ICT Integration in Education , culture, computer in students life and so on.
We would greatly appreciate any others ideas.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards,

Conference: Integrating Technology into 21st Century Classrooms

Lee N — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:51:05 GMT

October 8-9, 2009

An interactive technology conference for preschool through secondary school educators

Join The Langley School for a two-day series of inspiring presentations, mini-workshops, classroom observations, and Q&A with Langley teachers, students, and administrators on how to best use 21st-century digital tools.

Spend two days participating in hands-on, classroom-tested, technology-rich learning environments that will engage students and improve learning. Langley teachers constantly engage in professional growth and remain at the forefront of educational innovation, developing cutting-edge curriculum in all subject areas and providing positive models for students, colleagues, and the community at large.

Click here to register online now! Early Bird Special: Register by September 10, 2009, and receive 10% off the two-day workshop fee.

You may also register using our PDF registration form which allows you to type directly into the form. Once you have electronically entered your information, simply print, add your signature, and mail to The Langley School, 1411 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 or fax to (703) 790-9712.

Conference highlights include:

Keynote Speakers

The conference kicks off each day with a keynote address from a leading technology expert. October 8 features Dr. Kathleen King – award-winning author, digital media/instructional technology expert, and co-host of the 5 million listener podcast, “The Teachers’ Podcast” – who will discuss how to prepare teachers to function inside a brave new world filled with technological possibilities. On October 9, Don McNamee from Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand, will share his expertise via live videoconference, discussing how new television tools such as Slingbox and Livestation can be put to good educational use.

Interactive Workshops

Attendees may select up to seven of the nearly 30 interactive workshops to attend during the two-day conference. Topics range from videoconferencing and podcasting to robotics and green-screen technology. All workshops are led by experienced Langley faculty or outside experts and are held in 50-minute blocks.

Tech Playground

At the end of each day, you will have the opportunity to browse our tech playground which features numerous 5- to 10-minute mini-sessions. As you rotate through the stations, you will discover how teachers found a single tech integration item useful in the classroom.

Q&A/Panel Discussion

Join us for an interactive session at the end of the conference on Friday, October 9 when we will use personal response systems to learn from you and with you. A panel of teachers will be available to field answers to your burning questions and offer their hands-on, classroom-tested words of wisdom.

For more information about the Creative Pursuits conference, including how to register online, click here.

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Ayuda: Looking to Collaborate on Information Tech and Culture Project

lety alexandra v — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:07:38 GMT

HOLA A TODOS. Soy docente del área de informática de octavo grado de la Escuela Normal de Bucaramanga " Colombia" me gustaría contactar a un@ profesor para trabajar en intercambios pedagógicos con proyectos colaborativos, los chicos estan en edades de 12 a 15 años, y el proyecto colaborativo en informática estaría enfocado a conocer otras culturas a través de la web.

lety alexandra valencia prada letyalexandra2@epals.com

Principals or Head-Masters

Robb R — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:37:48 GMT

I would be interested in corresponding with other principals or head-masters from other schools.

2008-09 School Year Partner Schools: United States

Jamie B — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:30:30 GMT

I am creating a class wiki for my middle school students here in the United States and I would love for other students from around the world to come online and communicate. Wiki's are collaborative in nature and students can post from their computer and discuss topics that help facilitate their understanding of the different cultures of the students participating. Hopefully we can get schools interested from all 7 continents and let the students look at the differences and similarities of middle school students around the world. I have middle school gifted students who range in age from 11- 14. Please contact me if you are interested in this project. jamieldbrock@epals.com

Full Storage

Matthew L — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:36:16 GMT

I am always getting the "Webmail account storage is full" note even though I have emptied most of my folders. Help!!

All Countries Invited to Submit Students' Writing to Our International e-book

Calin R — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:47:08 GMT

Dear fellow educators from across EU and worldwide,

It is our pleasure to introduce to you the international project (agreed and having the recommendation of the Romanian Ministry of Education) and the launch of WKS "World Kids Stories" e-Book issue 1 (247 pages) - the first international e-Book writen in world people MOTHER TONGUE ! - with texts and contributions from 4 continents:

- North America: USA (US Colorado)

- Europe: Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, UK

- Africa: Zambia

- Asia: India

(Fully tested and also designed to be read on mobile devices and iPhone screens, the e-Book has working links too, and it is available for free download at: http://www.ejournal.fi/veniamincostachi)

Please also check WKS e-Book 2nd issue updates.

The project is open to: Kids. People from 8 ... to 80 years old.

To everyone who still feel their mind and spirit open to the world's present issues and future’s challenges.

That is:

- KIDS writing tales and trues stories for kids and about their lives

- YOUTH also writing tales and stories about their daily lives and teens’ world

- PARENTS who want to get involve in this worldwide educational multimedia environment, also facing both communities and family issues and challenges

- TEACHERS who want to share their educational and personal views, ideas, and living experiences

– PUBLIC PERSONS, leaders, TV stars, famous people from across the world who want to see their voices heard worldwide as uniques life experiences.

If interested to join the project and to be published into the WKS World Kids Stories e-Book next issue, feel free to contact us !

prof. Calin Rudeanu

Educational Projects Coordinator

(WKS e-Book project mentor)

Skype: calinrudeanu

Class wanted from anywhere: New Zealand

Courtney G — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:50:05 GMT

Hi. We are an awesome class in West Auckland New Zealand! We are currently looking for other classes around the world and in New Zealand that we could talk to. We are always up for a challenge and love to talk about any subject you choose. We are currently learning about the Olympics and personal excellence. If you would like to chat drop us an email! Room 14 Teacher Courtney

Problem Uploading Profile Icon

Keith A — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:47:08 GMT

Hi I'm having a problem uploading my profile icon. I get the following message:

The selected file /tmp/tmp_08mH0X could not be uploaded, because the destination is not properly configured.
Failed to upload the picture image; the pictures directory doesn't exist.

How do I create this directory? Or do I?

Thanks

Keith

Using ICT in Education?, UK

John F — Mon, 16 Dec 2002 11:54:03 GMT

Hi I'm John I am seeking ePAL teachers with whom to collaborate with on developing and using ICT & Multi Media in the classroom as a learning support system, for all subjects and age groups. Hope to hear from other teachers in the UK or around the world. John F

Establish an American school?, Tbilisi, Georgia

Lia M — Wed, 04 May 2005 03:57:43 GMT

Dear Administrators My name is Lia Mestvirishvili. I am a principal of Georgian-American Secondary REBER SCHOOL. Tbilisi. The Republic of Georgia. We teach subjects in Georgian and in American English Languages. I am looking for a partner - American Teacher who wants to establish American school in Tbilisi. As there are many American kids who's parents live and work in Tbilisi. And there are no schools for them where they could study all the subjects in their native language. I have a big experience in teaching. But I need a partner - native speaker. I hope that will be a great job. sincerely Lia Mestvirishvili

Help! Looking for quick Reading Placement Tests.

Juan L — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:23:55 GMT

Does anyone know where can I find free quick placement tests on reading skills?

Thanks-

Juan Carlos londoño Matta

from Colombia-South America

Partner from the UK urgently needed to take part in synchronous CMC experiment for the following school year

Elisavet D — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:19:10 GMT

I'm an Enlgish language teacher from Greece and I am currently working on my PhD: The effect of the use of communication software on the development of students' oral skills (both receptive and productive)".

I will be conducting an experiment next year, as part of my research, and a class of English native speakers is urgently needed as a partner.

There is going to be a class of Greek students-learners of English as a foreign language, around the age of 16, that will be communicating through Skype, once a week, for one school hour with English native speakers of about the same age, discussing topics that teachers are going to select/ design on a mutual basis.The experiment will start in September 2009.

If you're interested in taking part in this, please do not hesitate to contact me: BettyDevetzi@epals.com

SPANISH TEACHER LOOKING FOR A UK SCHOOL TO WORK FREE AS SPANISH ASSISTANT.

JOSEFA R — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:57:25 GMT

Hello, I am going to ask a license in order to stay in England a year. To get this, I need a school where the Spanish language is studied and documentation that this school wants to take me as a FREE assistant in the teaching of Spanish. The school in England does not pay to me because my country pays me for this work, so if your school or another school that you know, wants to take me for this FREE work, please tell me as soon as you can. I need to know it in a week because I have to make my project with all the dates and the permission of the Director of the English school which would like my help.
Please ask me soon.

Exchange Administrators?, Nepal

Kamala D — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 04:14:06 GMT

Hello ePALS, I am Kamala, a graduate in Geography and Economics an administrator teacher of a private school of Asia Nepal (Pokhara). Nepal is a developing country. I am one of the repotted teachers of my locality. I have heard that the teaching style of western countries and Nepal is vast different. So that I am keen interested to know the teaching ways or school of western countries. My as well as our school's administrator body's main goal is to develop our school as Western countries standard. So I want to link with the administrator /teacher of our school develop the friendship. Share ideas and exchange visit. Exchange visit will be fruitful to western countries too because it is a good opportunity to know about the developing country's culture teaching quality and others. If you are interested, email me KAMALA

Administrators/IT Coordinators

Schedules/Planning Time

What technology is used in classrooms around the world?

Help Please! What do students call teachers in your country?

In Italy pupils, in primary school, call me maestra = teacher.And in your country? How do students call teachers in the classroom?How could I let me call during my English lesson? I need suggestions...Thanks to everyone.

Maria

Do teachers like to share philosophies with how to teach Science? Economics?

Looking for exchange visits for teaching techniques and sustainable projects

Teacher exchange

Class wanted to chat with - read blogs, etc.

Exchange-appareillement-intercambio

Changing the teacher of monitored student email accounts

Information on Young Students and Computer Usage

Romanian school looking for partner school for ICT, computer, culture project

Conference: Integrating Technology into 21st Century Classrooms

October 8-9, 2009

Conference highlights include:

Keynote Speakers

Interactive Workshops

Tech Playground

Q&A/Panel Discussion

Ayuda: Looking to Collaborate on Information Tech and Culture Project

Principals or Head-Masters

2008-09 School Year Partner Schools: United States

Full Storage

All Countries Invited to Submit Students' Writing to Our International e-book

Class wanted from anywhere: New Zealand

Problem Uploading Profile Icon

Using ICT in Education?, UK

Establish an American school?, Tbilisi, Georgia

Help! Looking for quick Reading Placement Tests.

Partner from the UK urgently needed to take part in synchronous CMC experiment for the following school year

SPANISH TEACHER LOOKING FOR A UK SCHOOL TO WORK FREE AS SPANISH ASSISTANT.

Exchange Administrators?, Nepal

In Italy pupils, in primary school, call me maestra = teacher.
And in your country? How do students call teachers in the classroom?
How could I let me call during my English lesson? I need suggestions...

Thanks to everyone.