Alberta NetBeat : January 2000
ISSN 1481-7640

This is a sample of Alberta NetBeat, a free newsletter designed to provide news, information and opportunities for Alberta libraries and schools to take special advantage of the Internet. January sample issues of Alberta NetBeat are the only ones we post online as the newsletter is sent monthly via electronic mail to subscribers. To subscribe to Alberta NetBeat, please complete the subscription form.

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Alberta NetBeat
An Internet Newsletter for Alberta Schools and Libraries
Vol. 2, Issue 1 January 2000 ISSN 1481-7640
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Happy Birthday to us - Alberta NetBeat is one year old this month! During the past year we've sent out plenty of tips and tricks in an effort to help you manage the Internet better and we hope that you have found them helpful. As we enter into another year, we'll continue passing on wonderful tidbits from the Internet so youcan pass them on again. Better yet, suggest to your friends and colleagues that they subscribe to Alberta NetBeat so they too can benefit every month. Enjoy!
Cynthia Beuselinck, Editor

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In this issue:
1. Web Browser know how
2. Calgary's online directory of computer services
3. Recognizing our Information Professionals
4. Clipart for library web sites
5. Lesson plans for all seasons!
6. Internet Safety Quiz for Children
7. February PD sessions now open for registration
8. Your Beat - Tell us what you think!

1. Web Browser know how
Web browsers have come a long way in the last few years and the versions out now have more features and customization options than we ever imagined would be possible. To help tap into the power of your browser, visit the Browser Tips and Tricks section of the C|net site to find quickie help files and shortcuts for Opera, Netscape and Internet Explorer.
   http://www.help.com/cat/3/310/ht/index.html

2. Calgary's online directory of computer services
Comprehensive and easy to use, the Calgary Computer Directory provides a quick and easy guide to finding computer related businesses and information for the Calgary area. The challenge now is to find a similar service in other parts of Alberta! If you know of a comprehensive directory for any area in Alberta, send it along to the newsletter team (toolboxinet-toolbox.com) and we'll collect them together so you can access them from the Toolbox Resource Kit on our site.
   http://www.theccd.ca/ (Calgary Computer Directory) (no longer active 11/03)

3. Recognizing our Information Professionals
The library field is full of dedicated people who grind away daily to serve their communities. Don't forget to give these information professionals a pat on the back! If you really think you have a shining star, nominate them this year for one of the Awards of Excellence offered by Alberta's library associations.
   http://www.fla.org/issues.html#jeromelist (Library Association of Alberta)
   http://www.aalt.org/award.html (Alberta Association of Library Technicians)

4. Clip art for library web sites
Finding clip art for any web site can be time consuming, but is even worse when you are looking for a special type of image! Fortunately there are clip art web sites dedicated to providing graphics for library environments and here are a few to get you started:
   http://home.istar.ca/~allegrow/libraryclipart.htm (Lynn's Library Clip Art)
   http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/2161/clipart/index.html (Anthony's)
   http://chrisolson.com/ALAsymbols.htm (ALA Symbols)

5. Lesson plans for all seasons!
Created in Alberta, YourMojo is an educational portal with a great collection of lesson plans for K-12 schools. Not only can you use the plans, but you can rate themand contribute to making it faster and easier for educators to find appropriate lesson plans for their classes.
   http://www.yourmojo.com/lrk/lrk.html

6. Internet Safety Quizzes
Helping children become safe Internet users is simply part of the educational landscape. For young people just venturing online, here's an fun and easy interactive quiz from the National Centre for Missing Children that you can use after giving them some of the basic "safe driving" lessons. There are now additional quizzes for adults as well so you can test your own safety savvy as well.
   Internet Safety Quizzes

7. February PD sessions now open for registration
Get 10% off as an early-bird discount, or take advantage of the Toolbox Buddy Program and get sessions for half price! February offerings in Calgary include an Introduction to building web pages and Integrating email into the Junior High curriculum. Want sessions in your area? Let us know by emailing traininginet-toolbox.com (or phone 403.703.4303) and we'll do our best to set something up for you!
   http://www.inet-toolbox.com/training/cr200001.html (Building Web Pages)
   http://www.inet-toolbox.com/training/cr300010.html (Email for Jr. High)
   http://www.inet-toolbox.com/training/tr_sched.html (training schedule)

8. Your Beat - tell us what YOU think!
We hope you have enjoyed this issue of Alberta NetBeat. If you have suggestions or questions, we want to hear from you. Although we can't promise a personal response to every message, we guarantee that our newsletter team considers every one. Email us!
   toolboxinet-toolbox.com

Alberta NetBeat is a free newsletter created to help libraries and schools in Alberta take special advantage of the Internet! Each month Alberta NetBeat will provide you with news, information, and opportunities to help you manage and explore the Net. Topics range from web building strategies, search engines and Internet issues, to contests and projects - anything to help you be a better Internet user and educator.

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