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CUE Up! Newsletter :: vol. 1, no. 9 - Spring & Summer Opportunities




CUE Handouts, Webcasts and Podcasts, oh my!

The unspoken fourth "E" of this year's conference theme "Engage, Explore, Express" should be "Extend" as CUE presenters and volunteers have just launched more resources for your use post-conference.
  • 2006 Conference handouts and resources can be found online.
  • The Kidz Online/WestEd webcasts are also posted online.  *CUE would like to thank Microsoft, our sponsor for these webcasts!
  • CUEcast Conference podcasts, presented in collaboration with Cinedlg (Cinema de la Gente), led by Consuelo Molina online, or in iTunes

Share with your colleagues - then plan on experiencing even more at NECC 2006 in San Diego (July 5-7), and CUE 2007 in Palm Springs - Sharing the Summit (March 1-3, 2007).
Upcoming Events
REMEMBER TO VOTE

CUE Board of Directors Ballot open to members from:
April 1-25

Ballot closes at 5:00pm on April 25


CALL FOR PRESENTERS - SUBMIT TO PRESENT@CUE2007!

"Sharing the Summit"
March 1-3, 2007, Palm Springs

Deadlines:
>
June 16, 2006 - Workshops/ Seminars
> Sept. 1, 2006 - Concurrent Sessions

CLICK TO SUBMIT

The Spring OnCUE Journal is out!

"Tell Your Story: Grant Writing to Advance Student Achievement."

Members - click to enjoy additional online resources.


CUE Board Election Update!

All members of CUE will be receiving an email early over the next three days inviting them to participate in CUE's first online election for its Board of Directors, 2006-2009.

Here are the candidates:
(click on each to view their candidacy statements)


Brian Bridges
Modesto, CA
Affiliate Nominated
Central California CUE

Terry Faherty
St. Helena, CA
Affiliate Nominated
Wine Country CUE


Karl Forest
Capitola, CA
Member Nominated
TriCUE

Steve Glyer
Newport Beach, CA
Affiliate Nominated
Orange County CUE


Tanya Goosev
Reedley, CA
Affiliate Nominated
Central Valley CUE
Barbara Keenoy
Downey, CA
Member Nominated
San Gabriel Valley CUE

Get Atomic Learning & netTrekker d.i. through the CUE/CalSAVE Consortium

Did you know that CUE and CalSAVE are currently offering Atomic Learning and netTrekker d.i. through a group volume pricing program for a limited time? Through this special offering, you can order this award-winning product at significantly discounted prices!

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Atomic Learning

CUE and CalSAVE will act as the sponsoring organizations in a group-buy program that enables schools to aggregate their purchases of Atomic Learning and receive a reduced price based on the total volume of licenses purchased through May 15, 2005.  CalSAVE will act as the purchasing partner, coordinating purchase orders from interested schools and districts. 

We are presently working with districts committed to the purchase of Atomic Learning, and the price is currently $1.25 per student and teacher.  This exclusive promotion provides the potential of reaching $.90 per student! 

Key Benefits

  • A library of thousands of short, easy-to-view and understand tutorial movies
  • Access -- free of charge -- for parents, families and non-teaching staff
  • More than 17,000 tutorial movies on over 90 popular applications
  • An array of tutorials available in both closed captioning and Spanish
  • An entire menu of computer application lesson plans – including all our new Lesson Accelerators
  • Home access so you can use Atomic Learning when and where you need it
  • Web-based software training available 24/7
  • Usage tracking that displays which tutorials have been accessed by username and usage levels by site/district

Promotion Windows:

  • March 15 – May 15, 2006

How to Order
Click here for details: calsave.org/companies/atomiclearning/promotion/

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netTrekker d.i.

About netTrekker d.i. – differentiated instruction to help EVERY child learn

Here are just a few ways that netTrekker d.i. helps teachers and school librarians differentiate instruction to help every child achieve:

  • netTrekker d.i. is the latest version of netTrekker, the award-winning search engine for schools.
  • Access more than 180,000 educator-selected online resources organized by readability level and aligned with the California Content Standards.
  • Quickly and easily find resources for general-education students, ELL/ESL students, those working below or above grade level, those with reading challenges, special needs and more.
  • Exciting new features include:
    • Search for Resources by Readability Level
    • Customized ELL Content and Dictionary/Translation Hot Key
    • Safe, School-Friendly Image Search

The following information provides all the details you need to take advantage of these savings:

Statewide Trial Code
http://school.netTrekker.com
Username: ca5di
Password: trial
*code is case-sensitive
Expires on 4/15/06

Promotion Windows:

  • February 15 – April 15, 2006
  • May 1 – June 30, 2006

How to Order
Click here for details: http://calsave.org/companies/nettrekker/

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Who to Contact for Current Pricing Information
netTrekker d.i. Contact: Andria Humpert | ahumpert@netTrekker.com | 877-517-1125 x3002
Atomic Learning Contact: Jeff Clarke | jclarke@atomiclearning.com | 866-259-6890 ext. 270
CUE Contact:  Mike Lawrence | mlawrence@cue.org | 510-814-6630
CalSAVE Contact:  Natalie Hatley | calsave@monterey.k12.ca.us | 831-755-6495

ISTE's NECC Conference: July 5-7, 2006
San Diego Convention Center

Professional Development Opportunities for the Whole Education Team!

Pre-K-12 Teachers -

  • Great new ideas for integrating technology throughout the curriculum
  • Hands-on training with practical and useful technology applications

Technology Coordinators & Staff Developers -

  • Exciting, effective solutions for staff development
  • Proven strategies for technology funding, sustainability, and support

Library Media Specialists -

  • Best practices for promoting information and media literacy
  • Electronic resources for students, teachers and administrators

Administrators & Policy Makers -

  • Leadership development and guidelines for improved education outcomes
  • Assessment of teacher and student use of technology

Teacher Educators -

  • Curriculum ideas for methods courses
  • Models for meeting accreditation requirements

Special Programs include Superintendents Day and Borderlands Project including sessions highlighting Bilingual Education resources and models for technology use addressing the needs of English Language Learners (some sessions will be presented in Spanish).

Go to http://www.iste.org/necc for program details

For registration information go to: http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2006/registration/

Keynotes by Nicholas Negroponte and DeWitt Jones

CUE Members receive same discount as ISTE Members!

Volunteers are needed:
Sign up at www.cue.org/necc06/
Intel Museum Needs You - Immediate Openings for Tour Guides/Classroom Presenters

San Jose/Santa Clara Valley CUE Members - If you are a teacher, a retired teacher or just an excellent educator, this might be just what you're looking for!  Enthusiastic, entertaining and articulate men & women needed for Saturdays + as tour guides/classroom presenters at top technological company in the Silicon Valley. We are looking for people who are outgoing and friendly, with a sense of humor. You must be comfortable speaking in front of an audience of children or adults.

Public speaking experience and Saturday availability are required. Technical awareness is very desirable. We are offering part- and full-time positions with flexible hours and $15/hour starting salary.     

Please send your resume to staffing@exp.tv

vol. 1, no. 9

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