Put to the Test Co:Writer 6 from Don Johnston
For some students, writing comes easy. For others, it's an elusive skill. Co:Writer 6 helps level the "writing" field, enabling students who struggle with writing and spelling More..
Put to the Test: Dell 3330dn Laser printer
The Dell 3330dn prints up to 40 ppm print speed with a true 1200x1200dpi (max) print resolution. The built-in duplexing and low cost per page--along with the quick start-up speed--make More..
Put to the Test: HP DX9000 Touchsmart Business PC
The HP TouchSmart Business PC is an all-in-one, touch-enabled desktop PC for businesses that could also be used in a number of classroom circumstances. The dx9000 model is a 22-inch More..
Put to the Test: Absolute Software Geofencing
Geofencing is a feature available now with Computrace Complete by Absolute Software.  Geofencing allows users to create predefined boundaries to contain the physical location of More..
Put to the test: Camtasia for Macintosh from Techsmith
Microsoft PowerPoint and classroom chalkboards, once considered tools of choice for student presentations, now seem so 20th century. Today's Web 2.0 savvy youngsters want to share More..
Put to the Test: Flowol Computer Programming Tool
The Flowol program teaches computer programming by using carnival rides (mimics), as tools. Students develop the flowchart for various carnival rides to make them run successfully. More..
Put to the Test: Ginger
Ginger supports all struggling writers, including those who have learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and English language learners. Ginger uses patent-pending technology to More..
Put to the Test: Faronics Power Save
Faronics Power Save is a utility that is installed on computers so users can determine its power usage then adjust the device for maximum power savings and maximum availability. More..
Put to the Test: KACE System Management KBOX
The new KBOX Systems Management and Deployment Appliance now works with current and forthcoming versions of Windows and Mac OS, including Windows 7 and Snow Leopard. A network More..
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Exploratorium to Go

Jitterbug Activity
Make a motorized toy that seems to dance-- a Jitterbug--using a recycled CD and a DC motor. More..

Grant Guru

Tip #44: Scoring Criteria, Rubrics and the Writing Process by Gary Carnow
 Sponsored by Scoring criteria are often included in the grant request for proposals. More..

IT Guy

How to avoid background noise in our podcasts by Conn Quinn
We’re trying to create podcasts in our class, but we’re having a really hard time recording More..

Leaders' Edge

Your Flowing Data: Using Twitter to Track Your Life
In a recent post, Alan Levine discussed the use of a web tool called Your Flowing Data. More..

PDQ

Magnetic Poetry and More: Interactive Language Arts
How do you help your students to love words? You already have lots to do to teach students More..

QuickFlicks

Tracing on Template Layers
Advance your  knowledge of Illustrator CS4 with this tutorial on template layers. More..

Site of the Day

Celebrate Copland and the American sound
 Tomorrow marks the anniversary of America composer Aaron Copland's birth (1900). In this More..

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