December Newsletter - Soundz of the Holidays

December Newsletter - Soundz of the Holidays
 

Soundzabound Brings American Idol and Nik to NYSCATE
On Sunday November 23rd, NYSCATE (New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education) kicked off the 2008 Annual Conference with a bang.  Soundzabound sponsored the evening of entertainment, featuring season 7 American Idol finalist Alyssa Coco and New York’s favorite cover/show band Nik and the Nice Guys.
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Luella Elementary School wins NSLMPY:
Soundzabound partners, Anne Wallace and Nancy Hooper (Media Specialists) at Luella Elementary School in Henry County (GA), win the National School Library Media Program of the Year.  
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Introducing the Free Digital Citizenship and Creative Content Curriculum.This free curriculum was designed to increase awareness and understanding of the rights connected with creative content. Only through education can students gain personal respect for creative rights and grow to become good digital citizens.

Your Feedback Greatly Needed:
Soundzabound is constantly striving to provide the highest quality staff & professional development workshops.  Lisa Scherer (Director of Professional Development) is asking you, our media & tech specialists on the front lines, how we can tailor workshops to fit your
 specific copyright / multimedia needs.  Please email suggestions to lisas@soundzabound.com .
  
       Soundzabound - Coming To A Town Near You:                 
Here's where we'll be in December:

MN - TIES  Dec. 7th-9th
TN - TETC   Dec. 11th-12th

December's Free Song Download:
From the upcoming "Global Indie Band & Artists" -Volume 6 release - Check out the Renegade Jane song "Honest Rock & Roll".   Just click the pic, and look for it on the left side of the page.

 

 

 

 

Suggestion for Funding Soundzabound Library:
Many specialists have stated that they really need a resource for compliant music, but budgets have been cut or spent.  We have found that PTO/PTA organizations will gladly buy our music library as a school gift from their fund-raising efforts(an inexpensive peace of mind policy).  Print our online brochure for the President of the organization.

Questions about Copyright Compliance?
Having problems deciding if you're compliant or falling within fair use guidelines?  Use the following link to alleviate those questions. 
Copyright.gov 

Featured Article:
Reading Past the Headlines - Pointing to, Yet Looking Beyond the Code Of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education  Full Story

Featured Video:
Interview With District Digest  featuring co-founder Barry Britt in Collier County, FL.


Tech Tip: Voice Thread
Have you wanted to find a way to critique or share PowerPoint presentations with others?  Would you like students in your class to be able to upload their presentations to receive feedback from others in their class or outside of the classroom.  Check out:
VoiceThread

Copyright Compliance, Pod-Casting, Video/ Movie-Making, Web 2.0, etc.. 
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