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National School Backpack Awareness Day is September 17. For more information on ergonomics in school, be sure to check out this weeks featured articles on safe and healthful computer use.
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Tech LP of the Week Students practice formatting basics for use in classroom writing activities.

Sites to See Whether your early childhood students know their colors or are still learning them, these age-appropriate sites will grab their attention and keep it. Activities reinforce emerging literacy skills and provide practice in computer mouse use.

A Techtorial Learn how to create a basic Excel spreadsheet and how to use it to record, average, graph, and print students' grades.

Open House Invitation Invite families to attend your schools open house.

Virtual D.C. Sue Baileys virtual travelers use tools of technology.

Ergonomically Correct Are your school's one-size-fits-all computer workstations meant to accommodate all students of all shapes and sizes? A few quick and easy changes can help ensure that all students are comfortable as they type and surf.

Stretch Break for Kids Learn about this free software designed to help children avoid injuries associated with computer use.

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Brendas Blog Are technology initiatives and integration sources of weariness or inspiration for teachers?


Bernie Poole The methodologies applied in Montessori schools are based on a philosophy of education that recognizes children's preference for control over their own learning. Consider that philosophy in terms of computer-based education.

Five for Fun Lots of image "generators" are available on the Web. Most are free and easy to use -- so easy even a technology director can manage them. Here are five of my favorites.

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Gadget of the Week SketchUp allows students and teachers to explore, explain, and present ideas using 3D models.


Better Students Through Technology Technology-planning expert Dixie Conner explains how technology coordinators, by extending the use of technology beyond the classroom, can increase students chances to reach -- and surpass -- today's stringent education standards.

Miguel Guhlin It's not how well a technology director controls the content, but how easily he or she can distribute the authority to end users to maintain their own web-based work.

Responsive Classroom Success A report on one schools success with Responsive Classroom strategies.

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