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· Use a "traceroute" program such as "WhatRoute" (Mac) or Neotrace (PC) to trace the route between your computer and and a website outside of the United States. Include a screen shot showing a map and the text of the specific route taken when contacting the website. Compare your findings with those of others in the class. Are websites always located in the country in which they are registered? What does this show about the nature of Internet-based business and commerce?
· Compare the connection in the CSUN laboratory with your connection at home or school. What are the IP addresses of the computers you are working with? What kind of connections are you working with (dial-up, DSL, cable, 100-Base TX (twisted-pair LAN), 100-Base FX (fiber LAN), etc.)? Compare are your connection speeds.
· Most schools have developed Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) and have installed filters to keep student focused on education. Include text (scan or download is easiest) of your school's AUP and a description of the filters in place. If a school AUP is not available, provide a sample AUP, cite its source, and provide a link. If your are not working in a school, summarize how filters work.
http://www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw/
Websites are not necessarily located in the country of origin. This one however happens to be actually located in Zimbabwe. The .zw indicates that it is a Zimbabwean based site but even that does not guarantee that the server that runs the site is in that country. Internet based commerce can be deceptive as to the source and the validity of the web site. Consumers today have to protect their information and research where they are purchasing their products from. However, the internet also allows for ease of access for not only the consumer but also for the company providing products. Who knows the companies could be based in the country of origin and it is only the website that has been outsourced to another country.
The connection at CSUN seams to be a little faster then my computer at home. I am using a cable modem provided by Road Runner/Time Warner and would not give it up for the world. What surprised me was the various connection speeds from the different severs. Even when using the same sever and the same material I still got vastly different speeds. My IP address is 75.80.30.102
http://www.vcsbsa.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wIga1I%2BOscQ%3D&tabid=126&mid=466
Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office
VCSNET Acceptable Use Policy
Exhibit A
A. Statement of Purpose. VCSNET's purpose is to facilitate communications in
support of education using high-performance computer networking
technology and wide-area telecommunications facilities. To promote the
sharing of educational information, and to provide access to computer
resources for the enhancement of the educational process.
B. Roles for External Network Usage. All users of VCSNet shall comply with
any "Acceptable Use Policy" and any security policies of the Internet Service
Provider used by VCSNet (Attachment A) and any regulations as promulgated
from time-to-time by any Internet oversight organizations. These policy
statements include but are not limited to rules governing routing, use of
network numbers, and network bandwidth.
C. Acceptable Use. VCSNet use must be in support of education and consistent
with the educational objectives of the Ventura County Superintendent of
Schools Office.
D. Unacceptable Use. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or
state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: Copyrighted
material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade
secret. Use for commercial activities is not acceptable. Use of product
advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.
E. Adverse Affects Prohibited. Any use which adversely affects the operation
of VCSNet and jeopardizes the use or performance for other users may be
judged improper by the appropriate Ventura County Superintendent of
Schools Office personnel. Such use could result in loss of access to VCSNet.
F. Protection by Law, Prosecution, Disciplinary Sanctions. The Ventura
County Superintendent of Schools Office invokes the protection afforded by
the laws of the State of California for any and all unlawful access(es) or injury
to any computer, computer system, computer network, computer program,
data and/or data systems, or information and/or information systems to which
VCSNet provides access and/or services.
G. Authorized Use Only and Notice of Monitoring. This network connection is
for the use of authorized users only. In the course of network maintenance or
monitoring, the activities of individuals using the network may be monitored.
Individuals using the network without authority, or in excess of their
authority, are subject to having all of their activities on the network monitored
and recorded.
Anyone using the network consents to such monitoring and is advised that if
such monitoring reveals possible evidence of criminal activity, Ventura
County Superintendent of Schools Office personnel may provide the content
of such monitoring to law enforcement and national defense agencies.
R\Group\BSA\BSA\Policies&Procedures\Internet User Agreemnt
H. Warranties. The Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office makes
no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is
providing. The Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office will not be
responsible for any damages the user suffers as a result of using VCSNet. This
includes loss of data resulting from delays nondeliveries, misdeliveries, or
service interruptions caused by its own negligence, errors or omissions. Use of
any information obtained by VCSNet and/or the Internet is at your own risk.
I. Hold Harmless. The user agrees to hold the Ventura County Superintendent
of Schools Office harmless from any action brought against the Ventura
County Superintendent of Schools Office as a result of the use of VCSNet
except for any action caused by the negligence of the Ventura County
Superintendent of Schools Office.
I am not sure what filters my school uses
(2) Knowing your School: Teachers should have a good understanding of their school, students, and thc communities they represent. Much statistical data can be gained using online resources. *TPE-tip You may wish to develop a case study of your school using this and you personal observations to meet TPE 8.· Develop a written profile of your school and students. Your profile should include the following:
· School distinctives : Study your school website and discuss school history, distinctives and goals.
· Geography: Describe your campus and its community using satellite photos and maps. Using the photos, describe the nature of the community (commercial, apartments, single family homes, industry, etc.)
· Socioeconomic status: Include maps showing the socioeconomic status (SES) of the communities contributing students to your school. Discuss two or more prominent SES characteristics of the school population.
· School performance: Include test scores and the Academic Performance Index of your school. Discuss the academic climate of your school, including test scores, API, change in scores, dropout rate, English learners, students requiring special education, etc.
Somis school has a long history dating back to 1895 when the school was first built to serve the Somis community. Unfortunately the school and the town has not changed much since then. Somis is still a small town rural community set into the farmlands between Moorpark and Camarillo. The school is well supported by the community. The school board and school site council are made up of store owners, local business owners and former students who still live within walking distance of the school. The population of the students is comprised of children of the Migrant workers (Hispanic) who work the farm and the children of the Farm owners (white) which leads to a vast divide between the have and have-nots. The maps of the consensus in 1990 show that somis is not like the bordering areas (the exact spot is the one red dot in the % Hispanic shot).
At the end of it all is the API scores for the school. This was a big thing for our school this year because we had been in the program improvement category for 2 years and some big changes in our finances were going to take place if we scored bad. However this year we barely met our marks and actually exited our status of Program improvement. So next year when all hell is breaking loose because NCLB standards took a huge jump and almost every school will be in program improvement we will be back at the first level instead of being in deep trouble.
average family income between $75,000 and $375,000
percentage white population 84% to 100%
percentage Hispanic 37% to 100%
percentage foreign born 37% to 100%
median educational level 14-16 years
(3) College Advisement: Secondary teachers often have the opportunity to advise students on decisions pertaining to college. In many environments, teachers are the only individuals students know who have been to college.· Describe a real or hypothetical student (interests, family SES, personality) who is interested in pursuing a career in a field related to what you teach. Recommend a major and 4-year college and explain the rationale for your recommendation using information found on college websites. Provide active links to the colleges, and quote relevant information.
· Provide a paragraph of advice to the parents of this student regarding financing college. Consider their financial and family situation.
I actually did talk to one of my students and her family about college this past year. She was my best student at the middle school who was accepted into the top band (out of 3) at the local high school. She has her mind set on USC. I thought I might be out of her family’s income range so I suggested a few other schools along with my alma matter. I first told them about the FAFSA. This is the most important place to begin when helping students with their financial responsibility in education because all other groups look at that report to get the official information. I know USC probably is a better learning environment all around but it is hard for me to justify a tuition that is 10 times as much.
(4) Professional Growth: Teachers should model "life-long learning" by attending workshops, reading journals, and participating in professional organizations.*TPE-tip You may wish to research professional organizations and employment opportunities and include plans for professional involvement and career development as part of your Individual Induction Plan required for TPE 13.· Describe a professional conference (related to your field) you may benefit from attending. Describe the purpose and scope of the professional organization sponsoring the conference and provide a synopsis of the conference and one or more selected workshops or presentations you would like to attend. Include a link to the professional organization and to the specific conference.
SCSBOA (Southern California Band and Orchestra Association) is the main organization in the instrumental music field. Almost all of the band directors employed in southern California are members of the organization. This organization is comprised of Musicians and educators currently working in the field and is a great network of people in the biz. They host honor bands, festivals where bands compete, and most importantly they have a conference in both the fall and the winter.
I have attended the conferences in years past but missed them both this past year. There I get to see a lot of old music friends that I have played with in the past along with teachers in my area that I get to network with. Every conference is booked with workshops that deal with specific issues which music educators face. Such as Drum set techniques, how to purchase a good string instrument, getting parents involved, or even performances of new music literature that is being sold. Unfortunately there is not a specific website outlining the conference, the main information is usually mailed out and things usually do not get onto the website as soon as I would like.
(5) Employment: Most schools and districts advertise job openings on the Internet. Teachers should use such resources not only to find employment for themselves, but also to attract others to their schools and thus build strong departments.· Find a job announcement for a teaching position for which you are qualified. Include a screen capture of the advertisement. Describe the school and community using information found on the Internet. Cite your resources.
It does not specify exactly which school needs the Band director but it sounds like it is at one of the high schools because of the 130 member marching band, they might even be talking about a traveling music teacher position. The Santa Monica / Malibu community is made of more of the affluent people of our society. I am not sure I would like working in this type of community because the students tend to be over-privileged and come with an attitude of self importance. I looked at the SMMUSD web site and looked at some of the schools in the area.
(6) Multi-media resources: Numerous educational videos, sound clips, and animations are available on the Internet. Teachers should be able to find appropriate multimedia resources, and link to or download such files.· Identify an audio resource appropriate to teaching your subject (music, speech, animal sound, poem, newscast, etc.). Download the file and embed it in your portfolio, or provide an active link to it. Cite the source and describe how and why you will use it in instruction.
· Identify a video or animation appropriate to teaching your subject. Download the file and embed it in your portfolio, or provide an active link to it. If you provide a link, also include screen captures of key sections of the video or animation. Cite the source and describe how and why you will use it in instruction.
I have used this song in my lessons as an example of a famous trumpet player and I have also had my students perform this song and used this link as a listening example.