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Yes, I agree. It's a wonderful idea. Also, I encourage you to enter the resources you find useful into the resource database for others to find. Thanks, Joyce On Jun 9, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Dave Tisdell wrote: > I think that is a great idea > > Dave > > > David Tisdell. Music Teacher > Browns River Middle School > [log in to unmask] (e-mail) > > >>>Susan Briere <[log in to unmask]> 06/09/08 10:50 am >>> > Greetings List, > > Is there interest in creating a forum on VTcite.org, http:// > vtcite.org/forum, for topics that support integrating/migrating-to > open source software in our schools? Opportunities to use open > source exist in all areas where information technology is used; to > support curriculum, to support computer networks and > infrastructure, as well as to support administrative functions in > our schools. The School-IT listserv is invaluable for reaching many > quickly. An open source forum would have a tighter focus. I'm > tapping into the collective mind to ask your thoughts.. would a > forum provide an effective way to share knowledge and resources, > and, is VTcite the appropriate venue? > > As stated on its website, "VTcite provides resources and topics of > discussion for educators interested in integrating technology into > the curriculum". Uses for open source software include, but also > extend beyond the boundaries of, curriculum. I'd love to see VTcite > continue to grow as a vibrant online community for education/ > educators in Vermont and hope this topic finds a home there. > > Susan Briere > RNESU > > This e-mail may contain information protected under the Family > Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If this e-mail contains > student information and you are not entitled to access such > information under FERPA, please notify the sender. Federal > regulations require that you destroy this e-mail without reviewing > it and you may not forward it to anyone. >