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  May, 2009 NAMTC Website | Membership Application | Contact NAMTC  

 

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Welcome Spring!

  
   
by Geoff Craven, NAMTC President, Central Susquehanna IU 16
After a long and cold winter in the Northeast – it’s finally here!  As flowers begin to bloom, temperatures climb, and students prepare for their senior prom – it’s hard to believe the school year is rapidly coming to a close.  In another month many of us will already begin preparations for next school year which may include upgrading computer hardware, networks, or possibly implementing new digital content or on-line applications.  For others this time of year may include pursuing professional development opportunities such as learning new skills, maybe implementing Web 2.0 in their classroom.  Whatever the case, one thing is certain - we will soon close the chapter on this school year and open a new one for next.    As we begin to think about next school year – one cannot help but wonder what will be in store for next year.  This past year many schools and ESAs faced economic challenges due to a slumping economy which resulted in cutbacks in many organizations. Some districts have been able to restore program and staffing cuts using federal stimulus dollars while others have invested these funds in professional development and technology.  Regardless of how these funds are being spent by schools, they will have both a short and long-term impact on education and the... Full Article >>
  


 

A Time of Change

Election Results
  
 
by Gary P. Ross, NAMTC Past-President, Lane ESD
Early spring is a time of change.  Depending on your part of the country, it brings melting snow with crocus blossoms poking through, flowering fruit trees, planting of peas, or a return to temperatures that no longer require scarves and gloves.  It is also when NAMTC begins the process of setting its direction for the next biennium.   This starts with the election of the NAMTC President-elect.  In the NAMTC governance structure, the individual who is elected to this position assumes a key leadership role in NAMTC, serving a three year term with the progression from President-Elect to President, to Past-President.  Each job carries... Full Article >>
  

 

Highlights of the 11th NAMTC Leadership Summit (Austin)

Leading in a Digital World
  
 
by Jerry Schnabel, 2009-2010 NAMTC President-Elect, AEA 267
The 11th NAMTC Leadership Summit will be held December 1-2, 2008 in Austin, Texas at the Hilton Hotel. The theme this year is Leading in a Digital World.
Highlights of the program will include:
1.  The NAMTC Exhibits/Digital Marketplace will feature a raffle, continental breakfast and products for Educational Service Units.
2. A Microsoft Research session will give us a peek on what the future may hold and the research Microsoft is... Full Article >>
  

 

NAMTC OnLine Learning Workgroup

Survey Coming
  
 
by Geoff Craven, NAMTC President, Central Susquehanna IU 16
Last year at the NAMTC Annual Summit a small group of participants got together and began a discussion of how NAMTC members can discuss and share on-line learning opportunities with each other.  Recently this group reconvened electronically and continued this discussion and is beginning to take the next steps for sharing on-line learning opportunities with each other.  Beverly Knox-Pipes (MI), Antonio Pagan (MA) and Geoff Craven (PA) have prepared a survey form on on-line learning that will be distributed to all NAMTC members.  This information will be assembled and disseminated through the NAMTC web page.  In addition this group will also be conducting a presentation at the... Full Article >>
 NAMTC OnLine Learning Workgroup 

 

Test Your Web Lingo IQ!

  
 
by Ricki Chowning, REMCAM Michigan
As educators, we are bombarded by “techno” language that has crept into the media, into our lives and into our schools.   You may have seen the innovative and engaging commercial by Sprint,  “Welcome to the Now Network”, stating that “right this minute, 233,000 people are Twittering and 26% of you don’t even know what this is….”         Could you... Full Article >>
  

 

Webinars Provided by NAMTC Corporate Members

Interactive and Travel Free!
  
 
by Betty G. Ehlinger, NAMTC Executive Director
Web-based seminars, called webinars, are interactive with the ability to give, receive and discuss information.  NAMTC is excited that a number of our corporate members are offering free exposure to new products and services by utilizing the technology that brings webinars to the desktops of our members and their staffs.  With limited and restricted travel dollars, it is important that interaction between company representatives and their clients continues.  Building relationships through webinars will provide expanded opportunities as the areas of media and technology evolve in the days ahead. In March, members were invited to participate in a webinar sponsored by VIP Tone.  American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (ARRA) to Fund Next-Gen Services Delivery Infastructure in Educational Services Agencies was the topic.  In April and... Full Article >>
  

 

What's New on the NAMTC Website?

  
 
by Betty G. Ehlinger, NAMTC Executive Director
NAMTC has expanded member services to include the ability to accept credit card payments for dues and other invoiced items.  Based on member requests, the Executive Board authorized a PayPal account so that transactions can be made through the website.  The member application now offers the credit card option through PayPal, in addition to continuing with the acceptance of checks and purchase orders.  If you wish to pay your renewal dues by credit card, you can simply complete the online membership form and make your payment at the same time!  You may use the Join NAMTC... Full Article >>
  

 

NAMTC Corporate Members

  
 
Ambrose Video Publishing
145 W. 45th St.
Suite 1115
New York, NY 10036 		Ph:    212 768 7373 
Fax: 212 768 9282
www.ambrosevideo.com
Annenberg Media
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Suite 302
Washington, DC 20009 		Ph:    240 631 0234 
Fax: 240 631 9546
www.LEARNER.ORG
Benchmark Media
569 No. State Rd.
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 		Ph:    914 762 3838 
Fax: 914 762 3895
www.benchmarkmedia.info
BioMEDIA ASSOCIATES
PO Box 1234
Beaufort, SC 29902 		Ph:    843 470 0236 
Fax: 843 470 0237
www.eBioMEDIA.com
Bullfrog Films
PO Box 149
Oley, PA 19547 		Ph:    610 779 8226 
Fax: 610 370 1978
www.bullfrogfilms.com
Classroom Media, Inc.
37 Ground Pine Rd.
Morris Plains, NJ 07950 		Ph:    973 538 1401 
Fax: 973 538 0855
Cymphonix Inc.
8871 South Sandy Parkway
Suite 150
Sandy, UT 84070 		Ph:    801 938 1530 
Fax: 801 938 1501
www.cymphonix.com
EDmin
5471 Kearny Villa Road
Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92123 		Ph:   858 712 9341x10
Fax: 858 712 9451
www.edmin.com
Film Ideas, Inc.
308 North Wolf Rd.
Wheeling, IL 60090 		Ph:    847 419 0255 
Fax: 847 419 8933
www.filmideas.com
Films Media Group: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education
200 American Metro Blvd.
Suite 124
Hamilton, NJ 08619-2320 		Ph:    800 257 5126 
Fax: 609 671 5777
http://ffh.films.com/
FirstClass--Open Text
38 Leek Cres
Richmon Hill, ON L4B 4N8 CANADA 		Ph:    905 762 6000 
Fax: 905 762 6151
www.firstclass.com
Grace Global Corporation
1933 East Redondo Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108 		Ph:    801 487 6350 
Fax: 801 466 0731
www.graceglobalinc.com
HotChalk, Inc.
1901 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 210
Campbell, CA 95008 		Ph:    888 468 2336  x5
Fax: 888 468 2336
www.hotchalk.com
Human Relations Media, Inc. (HRM Video)
41 Kensico Dr.
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 		Ph:    914 666 9151 
Fax: 914 244 0485
www.hrmvideo.com
International Telecommunication Services (ITS)
2492 Freetown Dr.
Reston, VA 20191 		Ph:    703 476 4468 
Fax: 703 476 2860
www.itmonline.com
Jennifer S. Maydole, Visual Communications
PO Box 245
6320 Flowery Divide
Cashmere, WA 98815 		Ph:    509 782 0232 
Fax: 509 782 3293
jennifermaydole.com
Lightspeed Systems
1800 19th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301 		Ph:    661 716 7600 
Fax: 661 716 8600
www.lightspeedsystems.com
Lucerne Media
37 Ground Pine Rd.
Morris Plains, NJ 07950 		Ph:    973 538 1401 
Fax: 973 538 0855
www.lucernemedia.com
Medianet/Dymaxion Research Ltd.
5515 Cogswell St.
Halifax, NS, B3J IR2 CANADA 		Ph:   9024221973x182
Fax: 902 421 1267
www.medianet.ns.ca
Microsoft Research
45 Liberty Blvd.
Great Valley Corp Ctr., Suite 210
Malvern, PA 19355 		Ph:   4255381041x8104
www.microsoft.com
Movie Licensing USA
10795 Watson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63127 		Ph:    877 321 1300 
Fax: 877 876 9873
www.movlic.com
Netchemia, LLC
3500 West 75th St.
Suite 350
Prairie Village, KS 66208 		Ph:    913 789 0996 
Fax: 800 877 9586
www.netchemia.com
netTrekker d.i.
15 Triangle park Drive
Cinncinnati, OH 45246 		Ph:    877 517 1125 
Fax: 513 731 1710
www.netTrekker.com
New Dimension Media, Inc.
307 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60601 		Ph:    312 642 9400 
Fax: 312 642 9805
www.ndmquestar.com
One Call Now
726 Grant St.
PO Box 598
Troy, OH 45373 		Ph:    937 875 0385 
Fax: 937 335 3887
www.onecallnow.com
Phoenix Learning Group, The
2349 Chaffee Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63146 		Ph:   314 569 0211x10
Fax: 314 569 2834
www.phoenixlearninggroup.com
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
2100 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202-3785 		Ph:    703 739 5394 
Fax: 703 739 8487
www.shoppbs.org
RTI Research Technology International
4700 Chase Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL 60076 		Ph:    847 677 3000 
Fax: 847 677 1311
RTICO.com
SAFARI Montage
7 E. Wynnewood Rd.
Wynnewood, PA 19096 		Ph:    610 645 4000 
Fax: 610 645 4040
www.SAFARIMontage.com
School Improvement Network
8686 South 1300 East
Sandy, UT 84094 		Ph:    801 566 6500 
Fax: 888566 6888
www.schoolimprovement.com
SchoolFusion
999 18th St.
Suite 2150
Denver, CO 80202 		Ph:    800 906 0911 
Fax: 866 461 8766
www.schoolfusion.com
ServiceMaster of Green Bay
3201 Market St.
Green Bay, WI 54304 		Ph:    920 336 7411 
Fax: 866 800 9753
Sound Video Solutions
3296 Shellers Bend, #148
State College, PA 16801 		Ph:    815 308 0014 
Fax: 716 684 7997
www.svsny.com
Spoken Arts, Inc.
195 South White Rock Rd.
Holmes, NY 12531 		Ph:    845 878 9600 
Fax: 845 878 9009
spokenartsmedia.com
Sunburst Media
2 Skyline Drive, Suite 101
Hawthorne, NY 10532 		Ph:    888 367 6368  x
Fax: 914 347 1531
www.sunburst-media.com
Tek Data Systems Co.
1111 West Park Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048 		Ph:    847 367 8800 
Fax: 847 367 0235
www.tekdata.com
Tequipment Inc.
95 Toledo St.
Farmingdale, NY 11735 		Ph:    516 922 3508 
Fax: 631 293 4951
www.tequipment.com
VEA Inc. (Video Education America)
10 Mitchell Place, Suite 103
White Plains, NY 10601 		Ph:    866 727 0840 
Fax: 866 727 0839
www.veavideo.com
VIP Tone
1600 Harber Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502 		Ph:    866 901 8663 
Fax: 510 522 3467
www.edutone.com
Visual Learning Co.
25 Union St.
Brandon, VT 05733 		Ph:    802 247 3214 
Fax: 802 247 6951
www.visuallearningco.com
Weston Woods/Scholastic
143 Main St.
Norwalk, CT 06851 		Ph:   203 845 0197x23
Fax: 203 846 2793
www.scholastic.com/westonwoods
X2 Development Corporation
350 Lincoln St.
Suite 1103
Hingham, MA 02043 		Ph:    781 740 2679  x2
Fax: 866 297 3623
www.x2dev.com
 


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