I recently attended a baby shower at which we were asked to bring the expectant mother a favorite children's book instead of a greeting card. As a mother of four and a former kindergarten and first grade teacher (with a fabulous college Kiddy Lit professor), I could have filled an entire home library all by myself. Instead, I spent more than an hour at Borders trying to pick my all-time favorite. (Since the expectant mother is my daughter-in-law, my choice was clearly crucial.) Read more.
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Technology Innovation and K-12 Education
Hewlett-Packard education technology expert George W. Warren reveals the latest technology tools and trends and discusses their possible applications in K-12 classrooms.
The ARTEC Advantage
Joe Underwood's students gain real experience for real careers in film.
Doug Johnson: Tech Proof Game On
The debate rages in our district, as I am sure it does in many, on the role of computer and online games in education. Do your classrooms and libraries support or ban games and gamers?
Brenda Dyck: Brenda's Blog Using YouTube in the Classroom
The power of YouTube only is activated when the teacher has a clear idea of how a specific video clip can be used to introduce a concept or theme, instigate a discussion, or serve as a writing prompt.
Nancy Willard: Cyber Savvy Sex and the Internet
Some significant misperceptions about online sexual predators must be addressed so we can get to the point of providing accurate guidance to address the real concerns.
From the Science Machine
Use Sharks: Myth and Mystery to explore the topic of biology. (Grades K-12)
From the Reading Machine Name That Play reinforces comprehension and recall. (Grades 10-12) From the Math Machine Long Line o' Math Cats is a fun Web site for teaching basic operations and problem solving. (Grades 5-12)
Check out this week's site reviews: Calendars Through the Ages
An overview of how calendars were developed.
Silly Books
Cartoons, comics, children's books, puzzles, and more.
Top 50 States
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A Model for Better Schools
Arizona's Basis charter schools boast 100 percent college acceptance rate and world class academic standards.
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