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Teachers Learn Technology At Summer Tech Camps
Technology-oriented summer camps have become common for kids, and now some school districts are providing that option for educators, too. The idea behind these…
‘Virtual high schools’ challenge the precepts of traditional schooling
Virtual high schools, in which students complete courses over the internet without ever meeting the teacher or stepping inside a building, are cropping up all across the country.…
How to Turn Television into Your Educational Ally
Teachers can use students’ love of television to enhance the classroom experience and bring in levels of expertise that would not be available otherwise.…
Seven Tips for Using Digital Images in the Younger Grades
Incorporating digital images into the primary school classroom using digital cameras, scanners, or web cams can enhance students’ understanding of concepts and get …
Eight Great Reference Sites
The author gives her eight picks for the best web sites devoted to helping students complete their homework assignments and research school projects online:…
Mini-Amplifiers Finding a Place in Classrooms
As is the case with most electronics, the cost of amplifiers has fallen at the same time quality has improved. As a result, elementary …
Teacher Recertification Is Starting to Require Technology Training
As part of a trend toward ensuring that courses are taken to meet recertification requirements for teachers, some states now include technology as one…
‘Transparent’ Approach Helps School Achieve Teacher Education Goals
San Carlos School, a private K-8 school run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Monterey (Calif.), started a program to train its teachers in using …
Summer school takes on a high-tech flair in Colo.
From eSchool News staff and wire service reports Summer school never seemed so good or challenging as the classes being offered throughout Colorado this year. Gov.…
Dole distributes an abundance of information on nutrition
http://www.dole5aday.com/menu/nutrition/menu.htm This site is an excellent resource for science or health teachers who want to impart the necessity of nutritious, well-balanced diets to their students. The “Dole 5-a-Day” site…