--- Forwarded Message from Karl Fisher <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 08:57:19 -0500 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Karl Fisher <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #6305 Scola or Dish TV? ------------------ Dear Barrett & LLTI, We have Dish TV at two of our language houses. The French house has TV-5 and the subscription is about $100 per year. The Spanish house has a 12 channel package and is about $400 per year. We subscribe through the commercial division of Dish network. So far we have been satisfied with the reception & programming. Best, Karl Fisher University of the South Sewanee, TN > >Dear Colleagues, > The IT Director at my high school told me that there is not adequate >funds to bring Scola to our brand-new language lab. She has talked to >the local Dish TV representative and believes that, using some of the >specialty packages, we can receive the same quality programming for less >money. > >I have my own opinions but little first-hand experience. Can someone give >me some guidance before what money we do have wanders over to some other >department. > >Many thanks, >Barrett Brown >Maggie Walker Governor's School >Richmond, VA