CMSCE Newsletter - January 2007
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education
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| Celebrating Success at Integrating Technology | |||
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SMARTBoard in the Math Class December 1, 2006 Presented by Debbie Gries "Thanks again for a great workshop. I immediately took what I learned and used it with my students." Higher Order Thinking Skills Through Mathematics December 8, 2006 Presented by Regina Marcus "Excellent variety of games, questions and website resources. Well Done - thank you for all your hard work and your flexibility." |
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| Helpful Hints | |||
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Google Calculator
Do you need to quickly convert units of measure or find the square root of a number? Try Google Calculator. Just visit www.google.com and type what you are looking for in the search box. An example might be finding the number of "hours in a month". Type this quote in the search box and then click enter. Your answer from Google will be 1 month = 730.484398 hours. Try it!! |
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| Resources for Teachers | |||
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Quiz Lab
Quiz Lab makes it quick and easy to create and assign online quizzes. Create your own or choose from a ready-made library. Also, learn how Quiz Lab can be integrated into assessment, learning and practice, enrichment and remediation, classroom management, and motivation in your classroom. Sign-up for their free 30-day trial. |
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| Student Site of the Month | |||
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Pest World for Kids
This web site explores pest ecology as the intersection between human-created habitats and animal needs for food and shelter. The site is offers information resources, interactive learning games, and lesson plans that support National Science Standards. |
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| Grants | |||
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The NEA Foundation
NEA grants for professional development experiences support public school teachers and public education support professionals. These PD opportunities must improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. Grants are available to fund individuals in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research as well as to groups for collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2007 |
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| Conferences | |||
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Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference
Each year PETE & C brings together over 1500 participants interested in new technology and how it can benefit their school districts. Dates: February 11-13, 2007 in Hershey, PA |
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| Upcoming Workshops | |||
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Please register online or print out a copy of our Registration Form.
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