CMSCE Newsletter - October 2006
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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Videoconferencing Workshop September 18, 2006 Presented by Judy Bornstein "Wonderful resources and contacts. You provided invaluable materials for projects and collaboration." Annenberg: Algrebra September 26, 2006 Presented by Roberta Rim "The materials and content we covered are very relevant and can be easily transferred to my classroom. Roberta encourages and fosters great discussion and sharing. " |
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| Helpful Hints | |||
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Visual Thinking and Learning with Inspiration
Check out the new "keyword search" for symbols in Inspiration 8.0. If you've already upgraded, you'll be able to use this new feature to quickly find symbols to better express ideas. The new 8.0 version has over 1000 symbols and access to more than a million more through its online resources. Visit www.inspiration.com for more information and join us on November 1st for our Inspiration 8.0 workshop. |
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| Resources for Teachers | |||
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Your Homework.com
This free website makes it easy for any teacher to post homework assignments and build web pages for students and parents, enhancing communication between school and home! |
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| Student Site of the Month | |||
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The Artist's Toolkit
Here students can explore the tools that artists use - like line, color and balance - to build works of art. Students can watch animated demonstrations, find examples of artistic concepts at online musuems and create their own compositions. |
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| Grants | |||
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Target Corporation
As part of the Target commitment supporting education, the innovative new Target Field Trip Grants program will award up to 800 educators grants of $1,000 each to fund a field trip for their students. Applications must be submitted electronically by November 1, 2006 |
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| Conferences | |||
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K12 Online Convention: Unleashing the Potential
This online convention is for teachers, administrators and educators around the world interested in the use of Web 2.0 tools in classrooms and professional practice. Dates: Oct. 23-27 and Oct. 30- Nov. 3 |
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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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