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Technology Champions: How John Eigenauer made the ‘teacher’s dream’ come true
One of the greatest benefits to technology in the classroom is that it gives students the chance to be creators as well as learners. And one of the best examples…
Curriculum Leaders Have Crucial Role in Technology Procurement
Curriculum Administrator, June 1998, p. 64 Investments in school technology will be for naught if curriculum administrators don’t voice their concerns and advocate their positions,…
Six Creative Applications For Videoconferencing
Media and Methods Magazine, May/June 1998, p. 37 In the rush to bring technology and Internet hookups to schools, don’t overlook videoconferencing, which brings face-to-face…
Here’s help for managing school web sites
The proliferation of school web sites is a sure sign that educators and students are growing ever-more sophisticated about the internet. But as kids and teachers take an increasing interest…
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…
eRate Progress Report
All applications received during the 75-day filing window have been logged into the SLC’s tracking system and have been reviewed by its problem resolution staff for “obvious errors and incomplete…
To attract tech-wise teachers, savvy school leaders are turning to the internet
School leaders know that the classroom is where the proverbial rubber meets the road. In classrooms, great teaching makes great gains in learning possible. Faced…
Funding fallout: What can you expect now?
Shortly after the FCC announced its decision, the Schools and Libraries Corp. (SLC) released a list of answers to anticipated questions about what the decision will mean for your organization:…
Idaho schools reap technology windfall
In what may be the largest cash gift to a school system from a private foundation, the Idaho Department of Education has been hit by an $80 million windfall to…
eRate History
Feb. 1996 Telecommunications Act of 1996 is signed into law, extending universal service discounts to schools and libraries May 7, 1997 After months of study, FCC releases…