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Hands-on history from the Smithsonian
http://www.si.edu/organiza/museums/nmah/notkid/ubh/00intro.htm “You Be the Historian” is an interactive online exhibit presented by the Hands-on History Room of the National Museum of American History. Elementary and…
‘Y?’ provides a forum for understanding our differences
http://www.yforum.com Designed by Philip Milano, editor of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville and author of several articles on diversity and minority recruitment, “Y? The National…
‘FREE’ is a one-stop shop from the feds
http://www.ed.gov/free “Federal Resources for Educational Excellence” (FREE) is a collection of hundreds of federally supported education resources. Links organized by subject area–such as art, history,…
Internet training from National Semiconductor
http://www.nsglobalonline.com National Semiconductor’s “Global Connections Online” is a free web-based internet training course for K-12 educators. A series of five 30-minute tutorials offers everything you…
‘Ed Web’ captures the issue of school reform
http://edweb.gsn.org Written and produced by Andy Carvin, new media program officer for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, this site explores technology’s role in the school…
‘Web Site Advisor’s Guide’ proves its net worth
http://www.asd2.com/resources/advisor.html Co-written by a former high school principal and a deputy commissioner of education, this site takes you through a step-by-step process for developing a…
There’s no substitute for this resource for subs
http://www.netonecom.net/~garmar/subtips.htm “Substitute Teacher Homepage” is a great resource for the poor folks who regularly find themselves in charge of strange classrooms full of…
New Mexico schools receive surplus computers
Under a program created by Rep. Bill Redmond, R-N.M., school districts that can’t afford computers will receive surplus machines from the Department of Defense. Called SEEDS, for Shared Electronic…
Compaq offers free monitors
In an effort to reduce inventory at its distributor warehouses, Compaq Computer is giving away free 15-inch monitorsÐvalued about $300 apieceÐwith its commercial desktop PCs through the end of May.…
Cisco chair honored by Tech Corps
Tech CorpsÐthe national non-profit dedicated to advancing technology in educationÐhas chosen John P. Morgridge, chairman of the board of Cisco Systems, Inc., to receive its 1998 Leadership in Technology Award. …