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ERAC Gets SMART for 2011!
Yes, it's true! ERAC has finalized a 2011 preferred pricing agreement with SMART
Technologies to bring members top savings on a wide range of SMART products this year.
This year's offer includes special pricing on the new 800-series of interactive
whiteboard products and on the SMART Table Interactive Learning Centre.
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New Faces � New Synergy
Joining Team ERAC's core staff of 3 are the 'on call specialist contractors' whose
combined expertise tends to technology and product assessment, acquisition and training
in support of our member districts and independent schools. In 2011 new contractor
talent adds both synergy and value.
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Want to Test Drive Digital Media Solutions in 2011?
Are you an ERAC School District contact considering Video Streaming and eTextbook
solutions? Then you are invited to nominate schools to test drive potential solutions
during the winter and spring of 2011.
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Access Your Advantages
ERAC offers preferred pricing and advantages negotiated exclusively for members. Of the 23 initiatives, are you getting yours?
Check Out the 1-2-3-4- advantages highlighted in this issue
Reality Check Helps Students Stay 'Real'!
Teachers and school librarians province wide are making good use of the ERAC-licensed resource from Media Awareness Network called Reality Check! Evaluating Online Information. Available to Grade 9-12...
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Lifelong Cyber Smarts Result of Passport to the Internet Program
Media got up close and personal with the live effects of the Passport to the Internet program in the Kamloops-Thompson School District.
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"Guide"ance Appreciated in Novel Review by Member School District Board
Excerpt from a note from District #78
"A parent queried a novel used as a resource in an English 9 class. She objected to the language and sexual references and she felt her son was embarrassed to read the book."
"...We used the ERAC guidelines to critique the book and suggested its inclusion (ERAC guidelines) as part of the Board Policy."
** Please ensure that ERAC evaluated resources are accepted as Board Authorized in your district.
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Dec. 13 - Look for the updated version of All the
Right Type. More info ERAC Resources page www.bcerac.ca
Dec. 9 - Heard of Microsoft Learning Essentials. Free to ERAC districts who've
purchased Microsoft Office academic license. More info under ERAC resources on web.