[Year 12 IT Apps] New Job- Not a Teacher Anymore!

Thu Mar 6 09:14:41 EST 2008

or using IWBs as screen projectors.  The fact is if the staff and schools that take on interactive whiteboards don't follow up with training then it is a waste of time and especially money.  I'll be making sure every school that purchases a IWB smartboard from me follows through with the training.  It's a must.  

Zach Alexakos

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Mark Scott
Sent: Thu 3/6/2008 7:04 AM
To: 'Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List'
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Feeeling more and more like a dinosaur each day.

Nothing wrong with the Smartboards.

It is just how they are implemented that gets up my goat.

Most use them as a teaching tool not a learning tool.

Same thing goes for projectors.

Mark Scott
Luther College

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Alexakos, Zach Z
Sent: Wednesday, 5 March 2008 4:26 PM
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Mark, 

I gather you still consider interactive whiteboards as glorified chalkboards?  It wasn't long ago I remember that many a teacher was complaining about laptops, computers and other digital devices.  C'mon Mark you're a 21st Century leader of IT teaching not a baby boomer dinosaur!

Thanks, 
Zach Alexakos

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Mark Scott
Sent: Wed 3/5/2008 2:54 PM
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Well done, Zach

I look foward to not buying anything from you.

Good Luck
Mark Scott

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Alexakos, Zach Z
Sent: Wednesday, 5 March 2008 2:35 PM
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Thank you Kevork, 

It's been a pleasure working with you and knowing you over the years and this is also true of everyone on the list, and I won't be disappearing from the scene completely.  The teaching side has become harder and harder and unfortunately my last post was not a happy one especially in 2007.  The reality is that ministers and education department officials don't know what it is like to teach in dysfunctional communities or do know but don't know what to do and so engage in "buck passing"- the real destroyer of community and society.  

What really got me the job was my ability to work outside the school, fantastic lists such as these, contributions to VITTA, success at state and national competitions for my students etc.... Just goes to show that you might be working in a school with dud school administration, but you can still be a successful teacher in poor schools with appalling socio-economic status regardless of the obstacles put in your way- well, to a point.  

I look forward to seeing you all at conferences and other gatherings in the near future.  

Zach Alexakos

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Kevork Krozian
Sent: Wed 3/5/2008 9:55 AM
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Hi Zach,

 I am sure I speak for everyone when I say thanks for all your hard work, humour and contributions over the years.
It must be hard to cut the cord as it were from teaching but you have to do what is best for you.

Look after yourself and stay in touch

Best Wishes

Kevork Krozian
IT Manager , Forest Hill College
k.krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au
http://www.fhc.vic.edu.au <http://www.fhc.vic.edu.au/> 
Mobile: 0419 356 034

>>> "Alexakos, Zach Z" <alexakos.zach.z at edumail.vic.gov.au> 4/03/2008 8:22 pm >>>
Hello all,

I've started a new job as an education consultant- so if you have a need
for interactive whiteboards (Smartboards) and associated visual
equipment, (you name it, I'll have it) then you can give me a call on
0409 540 608 or email me at z.alexakos at electroboard.com.au

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank people on the lists for
their help over the years, (the years have flown by!)- it's been
tremendous, and without this support life would have been so much harder
than it already is.

Regards,

Zach Alexakos

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