1. LSTA meeting and public hearing scheduled
2. Wisconsin receives Intel® Foundation grant for 2009
3. "Wisconsin Connects" classrooms from throughout the world
4. Art museums and galleries donate books to distribution effort
5. Website of the Week -- HubbleSite
6. Calendar
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1. LSTA MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
Wisconsin's LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Advisory Committee will meet in Madison on Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 and 9, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4402 East Washington Avenue, Madison, to discuss grant categories for LSTA projects to take place in 2010.
As a part of the meeting, there will be a public hearing beginning at 1 p.m. on April 8 for interested persons to make suggestions on the LSTA program for 2010. Final guidelines for the 2010 LSTA program will be developed in April 2009. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be submitted by letter, fax, or e-mail to Terrie Howe, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841; fax number (608) 266-2529; email address
teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov. Testimony must arrive by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, for inclusion in the hearing.
2. WISCONSIN RECEIVES INTEL® FOUNDATION GRANT FOR 2009
For the second year in a row, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has received an Intel® Foundation grant to build capacity in states to implement their programs in conjunction with the Intel® Teach Program national training agency Learning Point Associates (LPA). The grant will be administered by the Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) team.
The $43,500 award will assist DPI in building capacity for schools in the state to deliver one or both of the Intel® Teach Program courses, Essentials 10 and/or Thinking with Technology, by providing local training for educators across the state to deliver the Intel® Teach Program courses.
The training in Wisconsin will be conducted by Wisconsin educators in conjunction with the Intel® Teach Program national training agency Learning Point Associates (LPA). The Intel® Teach Program engages both teachers and students in the development of 21st century skills and the integration of technology for teaching and learning. Teachers and students collaborate, analyze the quality of information, problem-solve, and communicate using online resources and technology tools.
For additional information on the program or courses, contact Stuart Ciske, technology consultant on the IMT team, at (608) 267-9289 or
stuart.ciske@dpiwi.gov).
3. "WISCONSIN CONNECTS" CLASSROOMS FROM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton has announced the "Wisconsin Connects" project which will allow students in classrooms across the state to connect with other classrooms all over the world. The project was announced at the Wisconsin Educational Media Technology Association (WEMTA) annual conference and is a partnership between the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and ePals, a global community of collaborative learners, teachers, and academic experts in over 200 countries and territories.
"'Wisconsin Connects' gives students access to high-tech tools that will provide entry to other cultures, build relationships that strengthen America's stature in the world, improve global understanding, and position Wisconsin students to develop their global competencies at a young age," said Lieutenant Governor Lawton. "Participating students will improve their communication and internet technology skills and become better prepared to compete in a 21st century global economy."
WEMTA will hold a web meeting with Victoria McEachern of ePals on the "Wisconsin Connects" initiative on Wednesday, April 8, from 7:00- 8:00 p.m. CDT. Reserve a seat for the web meeting soon at
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/735097674 as space is limited.
More information about "Wisconsin Connects" is available at
http://www.epals.com/connects/usa/wisconsin/.
4. ART MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES DONATE BOOKS TO DISTRIBUTION EFFORT
The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (DUC) is a nationwide effort that distributes brand-new books on contemporary art to rural and inner-city libraries, public schools, and alternative reading centers completely free of charge. These books are donated from some of the foremost art museums and galleries across the country.
If you are a public institution in a rural, inner-city, or underserved community, you are eligible to receive these free materials.
You may learn more about the program, browse the selection of titles, and place an order for books on our website at
http://www.ducprogram.org.
Institutions are encouraged to place an order from the remaining 2008-09 catalogue stock. The DUC will be launching the 2009-10 catalogue of books in June--by placing an order now, your library will be added to the email list and will receive an announcement once the new books arrive (at which time you may place a new order).
All books are shipped completely free of charge!
If you have questions about the program or the ordering process, feel free to contact the DUC program at
info@ducprogram.org or (212) 255-2919.
5. Website of the Week
HubbleSite --
http://hubblesite.org/ -- Public education site from the Space Telescope Science Institute, which features a showcase gallery of images, the latest news, technical facts and figures, and more.
6. CALENDAR
April 1-30, 2009 - School Library Media Month
April 8-9, 2009 - LSTA Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
April 12-18, 2009 - National Library Week
April 21-24, 2009 - Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians Annual Conference, Green Lake
May 6-8, 2009 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries Spring Conference, Wisconsin Dells
May 15, 2009 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Stevens Point
June 8, 2009 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee, Madison
June 28-July 1, 2009 - National Educational Computing Conference, Washington D.C.
July 9-15, 2009 - American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago
October 12, 2009 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee, Madison
October 20-23, 2009 - Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, Appleton
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Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (609) 266-8770
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn M. Wise (608) 266-6439
Last updated on 4/3/2009 10:08:40 AM
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