Subject: WhaleNet Workshops (fwd)
mike williamson (williams@www1.wheelock.edu)
Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:30:26 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Upcoming WhaleNet Workshops
Please note the following upcoming WhaleNet workshops for educators and
naturalists. Pass the word on.
Thanks,
Brian Forist
Harbor Exploration at UMass-Boston,
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary,
and Wheelock College present
WhaleNet Workshop for Teachers and Whale Watch Naturalists
Wednesday April 21, 1999
9:00am to 3:00pm
University of Massachusetts at Boston
Healy Library Computer Lab
WhaleNet: Telecommunication and Education
Wednesday April 21 (5 MA professional development points)
The workshop includes:
- an introduction to telecommunications technology and web browsing;
- orientation to WhaleNet web site;
- information on whales of New England waters
- hands-on classroom activities;
- instruction on whale watch data collection, posting, and use in
educational
settings (classroom or on the water);
- use of WhaleNet in the curriculum;
- exploration of WhaleNet and related links;
- development of WhaleNet curriculum applications in the subject areas
at various grade levels.
WhaleNet is a student-centered program using computer technology as a
means for learning about whales and their habitats. It stresses the
potential telecommunications has to facilitate and coordinate classroom
learning and provides a source of engaging "hands-on" materials that
students find meaningful and exciting. The main goals of WhaleNet are to
enhance interest in science, develop problem-solving and other critical
thinking skills, increase environmental awareness and develop familiarity
with communications technology.
WhaleNet workshops are free of charge but space is limited so please
register only if you are certain that you will attend. Register by e-mail
or land mail. For information contact: Brian Forist, WhaleNet Regional
Coordinator, (508) 394-2639, e-mail: bforist@capecod.net.
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---REGISTRATION FORM---
WhaleNet Telecommunication and Education Workshop
Wednesday April 21, 1999
UMass-Boston
Mail or e-mail the following information to: Brian Forist at:
bforist@capecod.net
or: P.O. Box 513, Yarmouthport, MA 02675
Name: ___________________________________________________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: ___________________________________________________
Evening Phone: ___________________________________________________
e-mail: ___________________________________________________
School: ___________________________________________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________
Grade/Subject Taught: ______________________________________________
Primary Teaching Certificate: _________________________________________
(Certificate you are currently teaching under)
WhaleNet workshops are free of charge. You will receive a confirmation
notice, directions to the site, and specific workshop information.
Massachusetts Professional Development Points (pdp's) will be issued
after workshop participation.
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CAPE ANN Speciial Iinterest Group: MASS CUE (Computer Users in Education
Thursday, April 8th
Location: Fuller Elementary Computer Lab, 4 School House , Road,
Gloucester,MA
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Topic: WhaleNet Telecommunication and Education for Teachers & Naturalists
Presenters: Brian Forist & Karen Smyth
(Karen is author of the book, Crystal, the Story of a Baby Whale)
Description:
An introduction to the WhaleNet site with emphasis on ways in
which whale naturalists can collect and submit data, teachers and students
can use that data, and other interactive science education projects using
WhaleNet resources. Presentation will be followed with time for discussion
and questions. Refreshments will be served as well as a raffle to win
whale
watch tickets.
(Limited seating. Please call for confirmation).
Contact: RSVP to Cheryl Sullivan, (978)546-3127 (sullivc1@massed.net or
csullivan@elem.rockport.k12.ma.us) or Tammy Morgan, (978)282-3021
(tmorgan@cove.com)
Directions: Take Route 128 North to 1st rotary. Go half way around
rotary
and continue on Route 128 until you reach 2nd rotary. Take first right
off
this rotary. This is the entrance to Fuller Elementary School. Park in
parking lot in front of school near playground area. Enter through main
lobby. Computer lab is located on second floor.