Search for standards-based lesson plans at “Microsoft Lesson Connection”
http://www.k12.msn.com Launched at the National School Boards Association’s Technology and Learning Conference Nov. 10, Microsoft Lesson Connection is a new set of free tools designed to help teachers search for…
Teach your children well
Just as Luke Skywalker had to confront both sides of the Force, so, too, will students who learn to use the wonders of the internet inevitably come into contact with…
Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIIAP)
Contact: National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Room 4096 Washington, DC 20230 phone: (202) 482-2048 fax: (202) 501-5136 eMail: tiiap@ntia.doc.gov web: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/tiiap The…
Newslines— Study: Toxic school bus exhaust harmful to children
Diesel-powered school buses are spewing toxic exhaust linked to lung cancer, asthma attacks, and other respiratory illnesses that threaten the health of children, according to a study released Nov. 19….
Tips for teaching science, math, and technology with laptops
http://www.nsta.org/programs/laptop Responding to the desire of teachers to incorporate technology in the classroom and the growing popularity of laptop computers among students, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has created…
eSN Special Report: Distance education:
Confused by the myriad videoconferencing equipment on the market? Are you unsure if your school system’s network and computers can handle desktop videoconferencing? If you already know all the answers,…
Take advantage of conferences to sharpen your grantseeking savvy
Now that the holiday season is finally over, we can turn our attention to another season of winter and spring technology conferences. This column will offer suggestions for approaching your…
Report: America’s playgrounds earn a C-minus
A new study by the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) rates the safety of playgrounds in 27 states according to criteria such as supervision, age-appropriate design, fall surfacing, and…
“NetTech” provides support in using technology
http://www.nettech.org NetTech, the Northeast Regional Technology in Education Consortium, is a partnership designed to assist K-12 schools in planning, implementing, evaluating, and refining effective educational uses of technology. Led by…
