General Information

Thank you for taking the time to check us out!   The link you just followed will enable you to explore and learn about all the programs and features that goodconversations.com offers to students. This is a special link which we do not offer to many people, and it will be available only for a limited time. So while you're here, please take this opportunity to fully check us out! Each subscription to goodconversations.com includes: Unlimited online access to the “Good Conversation!” series of author interview programs (more than 55 programs are currently available, each about 20 minutes long). Unlimited online access to the “All About the Book!” series of discussion programs, featuring books that students are reading in school right now. A Token-Link which we create so your students can access the site without entering a username/password. (You just followed a Token-Link to reach this page!)  The opportunity for students to enter the quarterly “goodconversations.com” writing contest and win prizes. The ability for teachers to submit suggested student activities and discussion topics, and receive a Professional Letter of Recommendation. Access to our ever-expanding “Teaching Resources” pages, which include state standards, author websites and more.

Each subscription to goodconversations.com includes:Unlimited online access to the “Good Conversation!” series of author interview programs (more than 55 programs are currently available, each about 20 minutes long).Unlimited online access to the “All About the Book!” series of discussion programs, featuring books that students are reading in school right now.A Token-Link which we create so your students can access the site without entering a username/password.The opportunity for students to enter the quarterly “goodconversations.com” writing contest and win prizes.The ability for teachers to submit suggested student activities and discussion topics, and receive a Professional Letter of Recommendation.Access to our ever-expanding “Teaching Resources” pages, which include state standards, author websites and more.

How to contact us... For questions concerning: Contact:  Subscription pricing for bulk or volume purchasingIdeas for Topics of DiscussionSuggestions for Programs we offer  Tim Podell Subscription issues or questions about your Token/Link Subscriptions Coordinator Problems or concerns with our website functionality  Webmaster   To contact us by phone: You can also write to us at: 1-800-642-4181goodconversations.comP.O. Box 9144Scarborough, NY 50510  To send us a fax: 1-914-944-8110

How to Purchase a Subscription to goodconversations.comOverview:When you purchase a subscription, it entitles all your students to unlimited access to goodconversations.com from any location with Internet access. We will provide you with a Token/Link you can place on your website. By following this link, your students can automatically LogIn to goodconversations.com without entering a Username or Password. Typically, only one subscription is needed per school building. If you need more than one, are unsure, or have questions about this, please contact Tim Podell before placing your order. More than one subscription can qualify you for discounts, so be sure to ask! More than one subscription requires multiple online accounts; this must be pre-arranged.  Steps to Take:Sign-up for the FREE 2-Week Trial. We require everyone to do this. Although your students won't need to type in a Username, they will see it, so be sure to use a name that reflects your school/library/organization.Do you need more than one subscription? Contact Tim Podell for pricing, because you'll likely get a discount. If you're not sure, contact Tim and ask.Complete this Order Form, and send it to us along with any other needed payment or paperwork. If at any time you need help, contact us. We're here to help  if you need us!

If you'd like to view a sampling of the goodconversations.com website while not connected to the internet, we've created a folder of pages you can use to do this! There's nothing to install. Save it to your hard drive to use it, and simply delete it when you're done. Directions: Click here to Download gc_OfflineDemo.zip (49.7 MB) Save the file to your hard driveDouble-click on this file. WinZip should open up. Extract the files to C: (it will create a folder named gc)Open the file index.htm to begin. This is the home page and will open in your default browser. Note: If the video does not play on the home page (if you see a white arrow spinning), it's because Flash has extra security settings. Do the following:Right-click on the video boxSelect Settings  Click on Advanced (You may have to try clicking on several tabs before you see this button.)Click on Global Security Settings Panel (located on the left)Select Edit Locations, Add LocationClick on Browse for FolderSelect to Always Allow the goodconversations folder that was created. (By default, this is C:gc)Now go back and re-start the index.htm file. The video should play without trouble.Enjoy! Please give us your feedback.