CMSCE Newsletter - November 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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Technology Tools in Newark Schools October 1-4 Presented by Lisa Thumann "This was an excellent presentation. Lisa had a wonderful interaction with the audience. There was a little something for everyone no matter what the skill level. There was a high level of energy displayed." College Connections with Bob Nahory October 11, 2007 Presented by Judy Bornstein (as written by a 4th grader) "I would love to do this project again! It was awesome! I can't believe That Doc Bob invented the fiberoptic laser! That was so awesome! This was not a good project... this was an awesome project!" |
| Cool Online Tools | |
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YouTubeX
YouTubeX.com allows you to download YouTube videos and save them to your computer. You can also save videos from iFilm, Google Video and MySpace Video as well. |
| Resources for Teachers | |
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Graphpaper Generator
Save yourself money and a trip to the store! Print graph paper free from your computer. This site is perfect for science and math homework, craft projects and other graph paper needs. All graph paper files are optimized PDF documents requiring Adobe Reader for viewing. |
| Student Site of the Month | |
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FactCheckEd.org
FactCheckEd.org is an educational resource for high school teachers and students. It’s designed to help students learn to cut through the fog of misinformation and deception that surrounds the many messages they’re bombarded with every day. Also check out http://www.factcheck.org. |
| Grants | |
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Captain Planet Foundation
The Captain Planet Foundation supports hands-on environmental projects for children and youths to encourage innovative programs that solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Grant range: $250-$2,500. Ongoing deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. |
| What's New at the Center | |
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Finally, FREE School-Safe Email & Blogs! Please join us on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 8:30am in welcoming Tim DiScipio, Co-Founder of ePals. If you are looking for a way for your students to connect and collaborate through e-mail, and a way to create and maintain safe blogs for schools and classrooms, then you are going to want to hear about ePals. In September, ePals announced the availability of its award-winning, SchoolMail™ and SchoolBlog™ services FREE of charge to educators and school systems globally. The Center invites NJ administrators and technology coordinators to join us for breakfast on November 27 to learn all about this great new initiative. Please register now to reserve a seat. (Course # 112707b) |
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Please register online or print out a copy of our Registration Form.
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