Archive for October, 2006
So What’s With MOUSE Squad Certification Anyway?
By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz on the new MOUSE Squad Certification and Training. Still a little unclear on exactly how it works? Read on:
MOUSE Squad Training is made up of ten modules of learning, each focusing on a unique set of skills important for MOUSE Squad technicians. MOUSE Squad Modules cover everything from […]
Posted: October 24th, 2006 under Students, So What's With?.
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Enroll In a MOUSE Squad Training Near You
This year you can begin earning MOUSE Squad Certification by enrolling in MOUSE Squad training near your school.
Training is offered on a first come-first serve basis, so check the MOUSE Squad Program Calendar and reserve your spot ASAP! All MOUSE Squad Technical Skills Training will be held from 3 - 6 pm with rolling admission. […]
Posted: October 24th, 2006 under Events, Faculty, Students.
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Photos from the October 21st Essentials Training
Click Here for photos from the MOUSE Squad Essentials Training last Saturday. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Tags: mouse squad, photos, training
Posted: October 23rd, 2006 under Odds and Ends, Events, Faculty, Students.
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November MOUSE Squad Training
With November less than two weeks away, here’s a timely reminder to enroll in October MOUSE Squad Certification Training–these are filling up fast!
Remember, in order to attend any MOUSE Squad Training, you must enroll through the online training catalogue.
Read below for links and info for training for the month of November:
Faculty Professional Development Series
November 15, […]
Posted: October 20th, 2006 under Events, Faculty, Students.
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Web Security
Did you ever Google yourself to see if anything comes up? Did you ever wonder if someone can monitor your instant messages and chats? What does it really mean when you click “Install,” “Next” and “Accept”? Isn’t MySpace really everyone’s space? And what exactly is cyber-stalking?
If you can’t answer those questions with confidence you need […]
Posted: October 19th, 2006 under Odds and Ends.
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Computer House-keeping: Adware & Spyware Removal Links
Here is a collection of links to the-best-of-the-best adware and spyware removal tools. Please add a comment to this article if you know of other helpful websites or tools!
Must have these:
Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition – Removes ad-supported software components from your system.
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
Spybot - Search & Destroy – Removes threats to your security and privacy […]
Posted: October 17th, 2006 under Odds and Ends, Ed/Tech.
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Middle School Field Trip to The Museum of the Moving Image
Museum information: http://www.movingimage.us/
Date: Friday, November 10th, 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Description: Due to the popularity of our visit last year, MOUSE is returning to the Museum of the Moving Image for our Fall Middle School Field Trip. The Museum of the Moving Image is a dynamic learning environment where the art, history and technology of film, television […]
Posted: October 13th, 2006 under Opportunities, Faculty, Students.
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One Laptop Per MOUSE Squad?
Imagine a world in which every child had a laptop so that children have a window into the world and a tool with which to think. This is the vision of Nicolas Negroponte, who leads the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project. Negroponte presented the laptop at the National Education and […]
Posted: October 13th, 2006 under Opportunities, Events, Students, Ed/Tech.
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TechWatch: A new window to web-based Video
TechWatch, sponsored by New Dimension Media, is a new eSchool News channel featuring a 20-minute program poised to bring you the latest educational technology news via the web, free of charge.
eSN seems dedicated to embracing online video as a growing medium in business. The debut episode of eSN TechWatch focuses on the exciting opening of […]
Posted: October 10th, 2006 under Faculty, Ed/Tech.
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Welcome New Schools!
Two long-time MOUSE Squad Faculty Advisors are now Principals at new schools– Ben Sherman at East West School of International Studies and Kiri Soares at Urban Assembly Institute of Science and Math for Young Women. Congratulations to Kiri and Ben–I am happy to welcome their schools aboard.
I would like to welcome […]
Posted: October 6th, 2006 under Odds and Ends, Faculty.
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