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Overview

ListservListserves provide a forum for people with a common interest to share ideas via e-mail.

A listserve is like a glorified mailing list. When you send a message to the listserve (known as the list), everyone on the list receives a copy of your message. On most lists, any reply you make to a message posted to the list also goes to everyone on the list. Much like a round-table discussion.

If you don't want to participate in discussions on the list then you can just read the e-mails without making a response.

There are hundreds of thousands of lists operating on the Internet, covering every interest you could possibly imagine (and some you probably can't!).

The lists below are related to supporting educators and the use of ICT in schools. With maybe the exception of the OZTL list, and some of the Apple lists, these lists are relatively "low volume" - ie you won't be deluged with too much mail.

With the specific nature of most lists, and considering the volume of mail generated by some lists, it is a good idea to configure automatic filing of list e-mails into separate subfolders in your mail client (using the Rules feature), or even setup a separate free e-mail account just for your listserve mail.

 

NSW Computer Coordinators List   Macintosh Education List
NSWCC Listserve
As the title suggests, this list provides a support forum for school Computer Co-ordinators in NSW.

Covers a range of discussions relating to technical and workplace issues which impact on all Computer Coordinators, such as funding and release time.

See also the NSWCC Wiki.
 
MacEd - Macs in Education
This list provides support for users of Macintosh computers in an Education environment. Wide input from all education sectors throughout Australia, and Apple system engineers.

Discussion focuses on not only technical issues, but a variety of technology-related education matters of professional interest.
     
School OSX Administrators   School Admin (SASS)
DETOSX
For teachers and support personnel who are responsible for managing and Developing Educational Technologies on Macintosh OSX networks.

To subscribe, send an email to:
rego at wazmac.com
In the email please indicate the name of your school.
 
SASSPA Members Page
Supports SASS personnel in NSW schools.
   
  Technology Educators
 
Australian Council for Technology Education
An open list for secondary technology educators to build a community.
     
Teacher Librarians   NSW Country Areas Program (CAP)
OZTL_NET
The list provides a forum for teacher librarians and other library staff in school libraries as well as others interested in school libraries to meet, gain assistance and share with colleagues throughout Australia. Topics of discussion include Internet resources, library automation, events and children’s literature.

NSW-TL Listserv
Setup to meet the specific needs of NSW TLs. To join, send your details from the form on the page.

Illawarra T-L Listserv
Ask questions, share ideas and discuss issues of interest for local Teacher Librarians. Click on the Listserv link to join.

See also:
Sue Spence's TL Links.
ASLA
 
CAP Chatter
Listserv and Web Board supporting teachers in CAP schools.

   
  Apple
 
Apple E-mail Lists Directory
There is a Listserv here for any aspect of any Apple product. Particularly useful for those managing Mac OS X servers and networks, etc, or any Apple software.

These lists can keep you informed about new products, software updates, and new Tech Info Library articles, as well as how to get the most from Apple products and technologies.
   
  Linux
 
Linux in Australian Schools
For teachers and network admins using Linux in their schools.
     


 

 
     
 
 
   
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