How To

How To: Using Microsoft Word Like a Pro, Part 5
By Daniel Lake
Learn how to use text fields, checkboxes, and drop-down menus from the Forms Toolbar to create more impressive documents.

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From the Classroom

Bravely Go Where Few Have Gone Before with Digital Portfolios
By Elizabeth Beagle
Writing portfolios meet the twenty-first century. Students have access to a variety of technologies so why not use their world to enhance and evaluate their writing?

Handhelds and Special Needs Students
By Karen Vitek
Handheld computers can be effective in assisting students with disabilities in improving their skills. Find out how in this article from a special education teacher.

Blended Model in the Elementary Classroom
By Lisa M. Abate
One teacher set up an online classroom space to fit with her traditional classroom and shares her experiences.

Leadership Articles

Best Practices for Connecting with Students Online
By Sherry McAuliffe
Creating a child-centered culture and environment is the main guiding principle of the Florida Virtual School. Read this advice on the many ways to engage the students online.

Making Connections through Online Student Clubs
By Mary Mitchell, Kay Ruhle, and Doris McManus
How does one take the distance out of distance education? These educators share their experiences with online clubs.

Ideas and Opinions

Computer Integration: A Student Teacher's Experience
By Katie Powers
Pre-service educators have to find ways to integrate technology into classrooms that really aren't theirs. Here's one success story.

Cyber Security
By Steven E. Miller
Security is about the way the organization deals with people, policy, and technology. Read about providing security online.

Web Tour

Data Security: Fighting Off Cyber-Hackers
By Carol Holzberg
Here's information on computer security threats and what you can do to defend against adware, spyware, Internet hackers and the more than 500 PC viruses discovered each month.