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Modem # for Big Sky is 406-683-7680, 1200b, 8N1
voice is 406-683-7338
address: Frank Odasz or Regina Odasz
Western Montana College
Box 11
Dillon, MT 59725.
BIG SKY TELEGRAPH RESOURCE SERVICES OUTLINE
Big Sky Telegraph offers educators and resource providers:
* Electronic-mail
* Computer Conferencing
* File Transfer
* Online Databases
* Custom Menus
RURAL EDUCATORS' SUPPORT SERVICES
Type 'bbs' at the login for the following rural EDUCATIONAL support
services:
(**) Marks services for sponsors only.
(**) BIG SKY TELEGRAPH'S SOFTWARE PREVIEW/LOAN LIBRARY
- Apple software worth $10,000, for K-8, evaluated for
excellence, mailed on request.
- Check the five+ page listing available in the
(R)esource menu option off the Main Menu.
- Message Regina Odasz in the Software conference for a
two-week software loan.
* PUBLIC DOMAIN APPLE AND IBM SOFTWARE
- Select (F)iles off the Main Menu; type (A)rea for
another files area; type 8 for Resources and look at the
"applepd" file for Apple public domain software.
- Choose from a thousand IBM software programs; request
a specific software type or topic.
- Message Lee Hoyrup in the Software conference.
* ONLINE LESSON PLAN DATABASE
- Your best lesson plans (or unit plans) will be included
in the online database with your name as contributor.
- "Perfect" plans with complete educational objectives are
NOT necessary.
- Montana teachers are known for their creative and
innovative teaching; if every teacher contributed just
ONE plan, we'd have an extensive collection!
* LESSON PLANS FILES AREA
- Select F)iles off the Main Menu; type (A)rea for another
files area; type 5 for LessonPlans
- Download dozens of lesson plans to your classroom.
* THE TELECOURSE PROVIDERS' DATABASE
- Distance learning options are listed by delivery medium
and educational needs.
- At the Main Menu select (A)ccess, 1 for menubbs, 1 for
Rural Teachers' Resource Services, 3 for Educational
Databases, and 1 for Telecourse Providers' Database.
- Contact the provider or organization listed.
* ONLINE ORDERING OF COMPUTER SUPPLIES
- At the Main Menu select (A)ccess, 1 for menubbs, 2 for
Headwaters Regional Network, 3 for Dillon Business Mall,
and 1 for Computer Access.
- Message Gerry Bauer in the PrivateMail conference.
(**) LITTLE BIG LIBRARY
- Children's literature selected and boxed for K-8 will
be rotated by mail every three weeks among participating
online schools.
- Free disk containing the complete Little Big Library
database (coming soon). Individual book ordering will
be available.
- Children's literature questions/requests answered by
Ethel Hawkins, Little Big Library's Head Librarian
- To join this program message Regina Odasz with your
school's name, address, school phone number, your home
phone number, and the number of students with their
grade levels and interests.
- Mailing charges from your school to another only.
(**) TELEWRITING PROJECTS
- Electronic penpals and writing projects for your
students: both statewide and global.
- You and your students will be linked with another
Montana teacher and class.
- From a list of writing ideas, you and your teacher-link
will decide what your groups will write on. Select
(F)iles off the Main Menu; type (A)rea for another files
area; type 7 for the Class files area. Look at
"writing."
- You will exchange your students' writing through
Telegraph and become comfortable with the procedure.
- You may continue writing with the same students or other
Montanan students after your first experience. OR you
may decide to go GLOBAL for the long distance cost of
calling Telegraph.
- Message Regina Odasz with your school's name, address,
school phone number, your home phone number, and the
number of students with their grade levels and
interests.
(**) ADVANCED USERS' CLUB AND CLASS
- This program is designed for persons who have already
taken the Telecommunications for Educators online class.
- With a UNIX id and password, you enter another "door"
in the Telegraph system, opening new resources and
opportunities.
- You may take the advanced class (no charge this fall)
and learn how to become a Telegraph Operator, your
community's online service provider.
* AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
- Regular postings of international human right violations
direct from Amnesty International.
- Incarcerated, non-violent men, women, and children
need you to write letters for their human rights every
couple of weeks, if you can spare the time and postage
($.75 to $1.50). Your students are welcome to write
also.
- If your community does not have a letter-writing group,
and you wish to join the Dillon group, please message
Regina Odasz or John Rogan. Other AI members are online
from Dillon and Helena.
WESTERN MONTANA COLLEGE'S RESOURCE SERVICES:
* WESTERN MONTANA COLLEGE'S RESOURCE PERSONS
- Technical Computer Assistance
- Larry Hyslop, microcomputer center director, will
answer your computer questions.
- Science kits and videos
- Check the science files in the (R)esource files area
off the Main Menu.
- Message John Rogan in the Sciencelab conference.
- Math and science Apple software applications, questions,
and suggestions
- Message Otis Thompson in the Software conference.
- Language Arts faculty
- Message Dick Turner (composition, literature) in the
Skywriting conference.
- Message Jane Maddock (American literature, ethnic,
and gender issues) in the Skywriting conference.
- Message Eve Malo (reading, early childhood
education) in the Skywriting conference.
- Adult literacy, computer literacy, rodeo
- Message Iola Else in PrivateMail.
- Western's Continuing Education Program
- Message Sue Jones in PrivateMail.
* MONTANA RURAL EDUCATION CENTER
- New Rural Drug Education Program funded.
- Message Dick Sietsema in the PrivateMail conference.
* WESTERN MONTANA COLLEGE LIBRARY
- Inter-library loans from many western U.S. libraries.
- free ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center)
searches.
- free customized bibliographies from the LaserCat
database.
- Message Ann Eifert, online librarian, or Mike Schulz,
Head Librarian, in the Library conference.
* SOUTHWEST MONTANA SPECIAL EDUCATION CO-OP
- Message Ann Rogan, Dillon director
- Message Kelly Evans, Deer Lodge director
* WESTERN MONTANA COLLEGE's Online Classes:
- Microcomputer Telecommunications for Educators or
Businesspersons, 1 credit for $75; self-study is free.
- Message Frank Odasz for more information.
- Computer Literacy on the IBM PC, 2 credits for $120
- Message Larry Hyslop for more information.
- Information Access Skills for Rural Educators, 1 credit
for $75; MicroTelecom. for Educators is a prerequisite.
- Message Margy Kernan for more information.
- Freshman Composition is available for advanced high
school students and adults ready to begin college
coursework.
- Message Regina Odasz for more information.
MONTANA STATE LIBRARY'S SERVICES:
* Information Services Department
- Message Darlene Staffeldt in the MTSTATELIB conference.
* Blind and Physically Handicapped Department
- Message Barbara Ridgway in the MTSTATELIB conference.
* Natural Resource Information System
- Message Jon Sesso in the MTSTATELIB conference.
* Library Development Department
- Message Sheila Cates in the MTSTATELIB conference.
MONTANA OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION'S SERVICES
* Distance learning program resources using audio, data,
and video technologies
- Message Ron Lukenbill, Facilitator
* OPI's educational film and videotape database
- At the Main Menu go to (A)ccess, 1 for menubbs, 1 for
Rural Teachers' Resource Services, 3 for Educational
Databases, and 2 for OPI's Film library Database.
- Voicecall Jim Meier at 1-444-3170.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
* Select (A)ccess off the Main Menu; go to Educational Services
menu, and select Technology Education.
- Message Scott Davis or Mark Rogstrad in PrivateMail.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSONS READY TO HELP:
* Message these folk in any conference.
Clo Wiltse Appleworks databases, Home Econ. software
Ruth Carlstrom Project Learning Tree, Aquatic, Science ideas
Cathy Nickisch Apple public domain software
Carl Purdy Special education software/interactive fiction
Leonard Mapston Earth sciences/mineral taxonomy teacher
Bonnie Boggs Project Wild, Learning Tree, Aquatic, Preschools
Andy Schiedermayer Math for Young Astronomers
John Forsyth Natl. Geographic Network, Breadnet, ed. bbs's
Margy Kernan Library Specialist, Helena High School
Michael Jatcznski Forest Service Computer Specialist
Jack Degolia Forest Service Public Affairs
Smokey Bear Conservation Resource Coordinator, Penpals
Dan Hawkins MT Telecommunications Bureau - Public Safety
Office
BIG SKY TELEGRAPH'S BUSINESS SERVICES:
Type 'hrn' at the login for the Headwaters Regional Network's
Rural Business Support Services and Community Support Services:
SOUTHWEST MONTANA'S AGRICULTURAL INCUBATOR
* Seven Southwest Montana Agricultural and Economic Development
Offices are online.
* Agricultural files, software, and advice are available.
- Select (F)iles from the Main Menu; type (A)rea for
another files area; type 2 for the Agrifiles area.
* Message Director Bonnie Conley in the Agriculture conference,
or Karl Ohs, Director of MAGPIE Agricultural Group.
HEADWATERS RESOURCE, CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
* Southwest Montana economic development profiles database
- Select (A)ccess off the Main Menu, 1 for menuecon, 2 for
Headwaters' services, 1 for the Headwaters Database.
* Rural Economic Development Assistance
* Small Business Support Services and Counseling
* Grant Writing Assistance
- Message Emily Callaghan.
* Grassroots Leadership Assistance
* Message any of the following resource persons in the
Headwaters conference:
Ted Dodge, Director, Headwaters RC&D
Emily Callaghan, Grants specialist
Corrine Killoy, Office Manager
Joan Angelly, Office Manager
SOUTHWEST MONTANA COUNTY OFFICES ONLINE:
Nancy Wheeler, Soil Conservation Service, Whitehall
Dave Martin, Powell County Progress Office, Deerlodge
Peggy Schluter, Soil Conservation Service, Philipsburg
Sheila Laslovich, Anaconda Development Corp., Anaconda
Mike Barron, Soil Conservation Service, Sheridan
Raelen Williard, Information Now, Helena
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
* Small Business Support Services
* Training Videotape
* Message Jerry Christison in the Headwaters Conference.
WORK AT HOME INFORMATION
* Information sources on how microcomputers and
telecommunications can provide you with quality home
employment
* Message Lee Hoyrup in the WorkatHome conference
HANDICAPPED SERVICES INFORMATION
* Free telecommunications equipment available from US West
* Online training available
* Specialized information and resource persons
- At the Main Menu, go to (F)iles, select (A)rea change,
8 for ReAbled files
- At the Main Menu, go to (A)ccess, 1 for menuecon, 3 for
Community Support Services, 3 for Persons with
Handicaps.
* Message Ralph Martin, Bob Bryant, or Gerry Bauer in the ReAble
conference.
WOMEN'S CENTERS STATEWIDE
* Crisis hotline 800 Numbers
- Select (A)cess off the Main Menu, 1 for menuecon, 3 for
Community Services, 2 for Women's Center.
* Personal Assistance
* Online microcomputer skills training programs and loaner
microcomputers are available.
* Message Jody Webster in the Women's conference
WEDGO (Women's Economic Development Group)
* Small business startup support, training and services
- Message Barbara Burke in the Women conference
MEDICAL CLINIC: MEDICAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED OR REFERRED
* Ask questions of qualified medical personnel.
* Dozens of hotline 800 numbers
- At the Main Menu go to (A)ccess, 1 for menubbs, 3 for
Community Support Services, and 2 for Big Sky Community
Clinic.
- Message Tom Fallang.
Frequent updates to this outline are available online.
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