CMSCE Newsletter - May 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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Hands-On-Math Grades 9-12 April 11, 2007 Presented by Roberta Rim "I thought it was a very well done program and I look forward to implementing some of these problems and activities in my classroom." SMARTBoard in the K-8 Classroom April 26, 2007 Presented by Lisa Thumann "This was really my first time on a SMARTBoard and I'm working it like a pro. Bravo! Thanks, Lisa!" |
| Cool Tools | |
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Zamzar
This is a free online file conversion site. For instance if you need a Word document in pdf form, you upload your original document and within a minute or so, Zamzar sends you an e-mail with a link to download your same file in pdf format. Free and easy to use. |
| Resources for Teachers | |
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Teachertools.org
Don't reinvent the wheel. Use these sample letters and templates to draft letters to parents about discipline, keep wish lists for purchase orders, or even just to print out a welcome back letter for Fall 2007. |
| Student Site of the Month | |
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English Grammar Connection
These are interactive online lessons to improve students' English grammar skills and writing mechanics in grades 4-12. Select the subject and the skill level and then choose the correct answer. |
| Grants | |
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NEA Learning and Leadership Grants
$2000 grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research. Application deadline: June 1, 2007 |
| Conferences | |
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NECC 2007
Plan now for the 28th annual National Educational Computing Conference. Join more than 18,000 teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, teacher educators, administrators, policy makers, industry representatives, and students from all over the world. Dates: June 24-27, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia |
| Upcoming Workshops | |
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Spend some time this summer at the Center!
Download our course listings Check your email boxes later this week for our exciting summer offerings! Look for a special Collaboration Institute (funded by Verizon with participants receiving a stipend to support their summer work), Google Institute, for credit courses in language arts, math and science and a host of other exciting workshops. |
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