computerdisc-l: Re: Student Email (fwd)

["Patti S. Abraham" <psa1@ra.msstate.edu>]

This might be helpful. . .

Dr. Patti S. Abraham psa1@ra.msstate.ed
Professor, Department of Technology and Education
Mississippi State University
Voice: 601-325-2280	FAX: 601-325-7599	Internet: psa1@ra.msstate.edu

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Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 09:15:59 -0500 (CDT)
From: Marilyn Dossett Bowen <mdb7@Ra.MsState.Edu>
To: Connie A. Boutwell <cab11@Ra.MsState.Edu>,
     Robin Ann Burkes <rab3@Ra.MsState.Edu>,
     Patti S. Abraham <psa1@Ra.MsState.Edu>, Glenda N <gware@sunmuw1.MUW.Edu>,
     MsJudy1111@aol.com, Judy Fondren <fondrenJ@yahoo.com>,
     Tiffany Browning <tiffanybrowning@hotmail.com>,
     Dodie Williams <dodie@tilc.com>, Amanda J Goldman <ajg9@Ra.MsState.Edu>
Subject: Re: Student Email (fwd)



                 
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                                 Marilyn D. Bowen
                  mdb7@ra.msstate.edu           Technology & Education
                            Mississippi State University
                          
			Personal Page: www2.msstate.edu/~mdb7
         
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Date: Wed, 29 Sep 99 23:47:55 -0800
From: Jeff Patterson <pixelg@primenet.com>
To: EDTECH - Educational Technology <mdb7@Ra.MsState.Edu>
Subject: Re: Student Email

>I teach a basic computer class at MSU and I tried keypals with my college
>education majors and third grade class.  It started out really good, my
>students loved it.
>
>I found the disadvantages in this situation, my students wanted to hear
>back from their keypal but the third graders didn't get around to their
>turn on the computer quickly.

Marilyn,

   I saw your post on Edtech regarding student email.  I have just 
launched a new service for schools that helps solve some of the above 
problems.   Gaggle.Net is  a free email system for schools.   It's like 
Hotmail, but it puts the control in the hands of the teacher.  

Here is the information:

 Gaggle.Net is a free student email system for schools.   We are 
providing student email accounts similar to Hotmail.  The difference is 
that these accounts can be monitored and controlled by the school.   The 
messages are automatically monitored for inappropriate language and the 
students can be restricted as to whom they can communicate with.  The 
teacher can go in at any time and review all of the student messages.  
Students can use the email accounts from any computer; in the classroom, 
the library or at home.    

Any school or district that wants to sign up can go to 
http://www.gaggle.net.  There is a sign up form on the web site.  The 
service is 100% free for students and schools.


If you like the service, please help by spreading the word to other 
educators.

Thanks

Jeff



WWW.Gaggle.Net - Free student email accounts controlled by your school.

Jeff Patterson
Tel: 818-784-6101
Fax: 818-784-6304
PixelG@primenet.com
http://www.ftcpublishing.com

Developer of Sound Companion for HyperStudio, Lesson Plan Helper and the 
Reading Success for Kids series.