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Technology Funding Alert!

RIMS CTAP News - Mon, 05/12/2008 - 09:47
The latest issue of the Technology Funding Alert is here! For information about grants and other funding opportunities that may support the integration of technology in your district, download the May Technology Funding Alert.

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Google expands their Google for Educators site

RIMS CTAP News - Tue, 05/06/2008 - 10:05
Google announces a new section of the Google for Educators site - dedicated to using their popular Geo Products. Extensive information on Google Sky, Google Earth, Sketch Up, and Google Maps.

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Google Teacher Academy

RIMS CTAP News - Tue, 05/06/2008 - 10:00
Google announces an upcoming Google Teacher Academy, a FREE professional development experience designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies.

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Report: Cyberbullying and Online Teens

RIMS CTAP News - Fri, 05/02/2008 - 16:42
About one third (32%) of all teenagers who use the internet say they have been targets of a range of annoying and potentially menacing online activities – such as receiving threatening messages; having their private emails or text messages forwarded without consent; having an embarrassing picture posted without permission; or having rumors about them spread online.

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ThinkQuest Judges Needed

RIMS CTAP News - Thu, 05/01/2008 - 15:03
ThinkQuest is in the home stretch of judging, and it's become clear they need additional judges. The entire process happens online - and it's very rewarding to those who can take the time to review sites and score using the online rubric provided. To view examples of past entries and award winners, visit http://www.thinkquest.org/library/.

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Survey Season

RIMS CTAP News - Thu, 05/01/2008 - 13:13
Just when we thought it was safe to read our email…

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2006-2007 EETT Formula Grant Period Comes to an End

RIMS CTAP News - Tue, 04/29/2008 - 14:38
The 2006-2007 EETT Formula grant period closes on June 30, 2008. All funds from that grant cycle must be spent or obligated by June 30, 2008, or the LEA will be billed for unspent funds. As a reminder, 25% of all EETT funds must be spent on professional development, with the balance spent on technologies that are tied to the district technology plan.

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Verizon Grant: Equipment Reimbursement Through CSUSB Instructional Technology Masters Program

RIMS CTAP News - Mon, 04/28/2008 - 09:05
California State University San Bernardino, through a Verizon Protégé grant, is making available up to $500 reimbursement for computer hardware or software for those who enroll in the Instructional Technology program and complete the first course by December 10, 2008. In addition, grantees are qualified to be in a drawing pool with a prize worth up to $1500.00 at the annual EdTech Classroom Conference, the first Saturday of November.

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RIMS CTAP 2008 Three-Year Plan Survey

RIMS CTAP News - Thu, 04/17/2008 - 09:28
RIMS CTAP is in the process of creating our new three-year plan and we would like your feedback. We have posted our proposed Goals and Objectives that will drive our work for the next three years. Please review the objectives that we have identified for each of the four goal areas. There is a text box at the end of each Program Area for you to submit any comments you may wish to share. Thank you for your help.

http://share.ctap10.org/formf08/

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EdTechProfile by the Numbers – April 2008: Clue Question / Answer

RIMS CTAP News - Wed, 04/09/2008 - 13:29
Good clue questions and answers are the quick back door entrance to your EdTechProfile account.

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RIMS CTAP Summer Roadshow

RIMS CTAP News - Thu, 04/03/2008 - 09:12
Registration is now available for the RIMS CTAP Summer Roadshow events. Join us in hands-on exploration of a variety of technology tools to support student engagement and enhance instruction in your classroom at one of three two-day events held at Desert Mountain Center, West End Educational Service Center, and Moreno Valley Unified School District. The $40 registration fee allows participants to register for up to four half-day hands-on workshops covering a wide variety of topics for novice and intermediate proficiency technology using educators.

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EETT-Competitive Round 7 Call for Readers

RIMS CTAP News - Wed, 04/02/2008 - 15:03

The California Department of Education is calling for applications for a position on the EETT-C Round 7 grant review panel. Grant reviewers’ travel expenses are covered by the CDE. Applications to be a member of the Round 7 EETT-C grant review panel can be downloaded from the CDE. Reader applications are due to the CDE by April 23, 2008.

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Technology Funding Alert!

RIMS CTAP News - Mon, 03/24/2008 - 12:24
The latest issue of the Technology Funding Alert is here! For information about grants and other funding opportunities that may support the integration of technology in your district, download the March Technology Funding Alert.

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RIMS CTAP Spring 2008 Advisory Survey

RIMS CTAP News - Thu, 03/20/2008 - 09:21

RIMS CTAP is seeking suggestions for possible professional development priorities for the Summer Roadshow hands-on training events to be held in locations throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties during Summer 2008. In addition, Region 10 CTAP is in the process of reapplying for funding for the next three years. As part of our re-application process, we are required to conduct a needs assessment for the school districts to which we provide services. Please complete the short survey to help us better customize our services to meet your needs.

Click Here to take survey

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EETT-Competitive Round 7

RIMS CTAP News - Wed, 03/19/2008 - 08:45

On February 29, the California Department of Education (CDE) posted the Request for Applications (RFA) for the $15 million federal Enhancing Education Through Technology Competitive (EETT-C) grant program. The primary purpose of this EETT-C program is to improve student academic achievement in grades 4-8 through the use of technology. EETT-C is a competitive grant process; LEAs must complete an application which is scored and ranked against other applicants in the region. The top scoring applications will be funded.

Resources from the RIMS CTAP EETT-Competitive Round 7 Rollout Meeting can be accessed at http://ctap10.org/EETT08.

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2008 California School Technology Survey (CSTS) – The crunch is on!

RIMS CTAP News - Mon, 03/03/2008 - 09:46
Congratulations and thanks to JR Rea of Lake Elsinore Unified School District as the first responder to 100% California School Technology Survey completion!

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EETT-Competitive Round 7 Announced

RIMS CTAP News - Mon, 03/03/2008 - 09:10

On February 29, the California Department of Education (CDE) posted the Request for Applications for the $15 million federal Enhancing Education Through Technology Competitive (EETT-C) grant program.

RIMS CTAP will be holding a rollout meeting to provide information and guidance about the Request for Applications on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in San Bernardino.

Applications are due to the Education Technology Office of the CDE in Sacramento by Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

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EdTechProfile by the numbers – February 2008

RIMS CTAP News - Thu, 02/21/2008 - 14:00

Longitudinal data from EdTechProfile

Sites and districts can get longitudinal data on staff that have been updating their EdTechProfile accounts each year.

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Google Seeking Young Artists

RIMS CTAP News - Wed, 02/13/2008 - 12:06
Google has just announced a new competition for students - Doodle for Google offers young artists the chance to design the Google logo and perhaps have their artwork seen by people all over the world. The theme for the U.S. competition is "What if...?" - students also need to write a title for their doodle and a supporting statement of up to 50 words. The grand prize includes a $10,000 college scholarship for the national winner, and their design will take over the Google.com homepage for a day. Other prizes for regional finalists include trips to GooglePlex in Mountain View, California, and t-shirts with their Google Doodle imprinted.

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Library of Congress Sponsors Intensive Study of Primary Sources

RIMS CTAP News - Thu, 02/07/2008 - 10:17
The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its 2008 Summer Teacher Institutes. The institutes provide educators from grades 4–12 across the nation with the opportunity to engage in intensive study and exploration of a specific topic using the staff expertise and facilities of the Library of Congress. Participants will develop strategies for teaching with primary source digital content; engage in inquiry learning in hands-on workshops; learn from Library of Congress subject matter experts; and network with other teachers from across the country to share ideas and experiences.

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