Welcome to CMSCE - The Center for Mathematics, Science & Computer Education

Celebrating Success at Integrating Technology

Using Geometer's Sketchpad to Enhance Geometry Instruction
January 8, 2007
Presented by Iuliana Radu
"I really enjoyed having the ability to explore some actual mathematical problems in order to demonstrate the functions of the software. Thanks for a day well spent!"

SMARTBoard for High School Math
January 10, 2007
Presented by Lisa Thumann
"Lisa was fantastic and I have so many activities now that I will be able to use immediately in my classroom."

Helpful Hints

Internet Explorer
Ever notice sometimes you right-click on a link and open a new window and it's not full screen? This usually occurs because IE remembers the last window size when closed. Follow these steps to fix the issue:

1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer except for one.
2. Right-click on a link in the page and select: "Open in New Window"
3. Close the first browser window using the [ X ] (upper right corner)
4. Resize the window manually by dragging the sides to the desired size.
Note: Do NOT click the Maximize button, you must do it manually.
5. Hold down the Ctrl key and click the Close button (upper right)

Resources for Teachers

Educational Bookmarks for Black History Month
The Grosse Pointe Public School System in Michigan has posted a comprehensive list of websites and activities to share with your for Grades K-5 students during Black History Month.

Student Site of the Month

Primary Games
At PrimaryGames.com students can access educational games, coloring pages, interactive e-books, holiday activities, musical postcards, crafts, stationery, puzzles, certificates and more!

Grants

2007 Intel Schools of Distinction
Intel's mission is to identify schools that exemplify the best of the best and serve as role models to other schools across the nation. The competition focuses on identifying schools with learning environments that promote 21st century learning skills, such as digital literacy, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration as a benchmark for academic excellence in mathematic and scientific achievement.
Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2007

Conferences

21st Annual NJECC Conference 2007
The focus of The New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative's 21st annual conference will be "Technology Challenges 2007 - New Software, New Computers, New Assistive Devices, and 1:1 Initiatives".
Date: March 13, 2007 in Montclair, NJ

Upcoming Workshops

Please visit the NESEA website to register for the 2007 Junior Solar Sprint workshops. The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association hosts an annual model solar car competition for Middle School students. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

For CMSCE workshops, please register online or print out a copy of our Registration Form.

Coming Soon...
We're very excited to announce that Lisa Thumann was recently accepted to the Google Teacher Academy! Only 50 teachers in the tri-state area were selected to attend this certification training. Please look for upcoming workshops from Lisa sharing the wealth of free educational utilities from Google. (To view the video Lisa was required to create as part of her application please click here.)