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e-Learning for Educators - Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools: In this workshop, participants will be exposed to many of the tools of the Read/Write Web and will get the chance to experiment with new tools each week.; Take this course: Begins January 26.

basic interpersonal communication skills: Social language first used by English (or foreign) language learners.

Spanish-English picture dictionary: Developed by J. D. Alexander, this picture dictionary provides a quick reference and communication tool for teachers greeting immigrant children who speak little English. Each page includes a clear photograph or illustration captioned in both English and Spanish....; Format: document/book

Blogging: an introduction: Weblogs, or "blogs" for short, have many uses in education, as tools for publication, research, administration, and more.; Format: article; By Bobby Hobgood.

Try to see it my way; I'll try to see it yours: This lesson includes guided class discussion and a hands-on activity demonstrating the importance of clear communication in avoiding misunderstanding and conflict. Students use wooden blocks in a building activity that allows them to actually experience the difference in their own and another student's perception and understanding of verbal building instructions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Guidance); By Karen Osborne-Rowland.

Discuss it with discussion boards and forums: This "Teacher Time Saver" looks at free tools for creating Web-based discussions.; By Bobby Hobgood.

Collaboration and Teaching in a Virtual World: Online course syllabus: Syllabus for the course Collaboration and Teaching in a Virtual World which is designed for educators who want to familiarize themselves with multi-user virtual environments, or MUVE’s.

Bulletin boards and other displays: Using your bulletin boards as a teaching tool — not just as decoration.; By Denise Young.

Play with purpose: Electronic whiteboards make the internet an active communication vehicle of engagement and learning.; By Jace Hargis and Tuiren Bratina.

Using handheld technologies in schools: Originally marketed as a personal organizer for on-the-go business executives and ardent technophiles, personal digital assistants (PDAs) have evolved into handheld computing devices and have become one of the most ubiquitous electronic devices. Can these computing devices also be used to help fulfill the promise of educational computing? This series of articles from SEIRTEC is devoted to exploring the possibilities of handheld computing in K-12 schools.

Communicating information and ideas: a philosophy of writing: In Writing for the Web, page 2; Many kinds of writing can be adapted for the web, but it's important to know what you're trying to communicate.; By David Walbert.

Zoo integrated unit: The unit uses the North Carolina Zoological Park as a teaching tool rather than as a nice place to visit. It can be used by a single teacher or multiple teachers of different subjects, and it is aimed at 7th and 8th graders.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies); By Craig Smith.

Information literacy: not just for students: Good Internet research skills are important for teachers, too. This article provides an introduction to "information literacy" concepts and a list of references for teachers and media specialists.; Format: article; By Diane Kester.

"We the People": Students will gain a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution by exploring the language of the Constitution.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Karen Creech, Terri Hodges, Megan Lawson, and Mary Ostwalt.

Evaluating multimedia presentations: A PowerPoint presentation is just another form of communication, and the same rules apply to multimedia that apply to writing or verbal communication. This article offers guidelines for using and assigning multimedia presentations in the classroom and includes a rubric based on the Five Features of Effective Writing.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

English language learners: An introduction to LEARN NC's resources for teachers and administrators working with students with limited English proficiency.; Format: bibliography/help

Research and strategies for problem-centered math: In Problem centered math, page 7; A bibliography of research-driven strategies for teaching problem-centered math at all grade levels.; By Libby Montagne.

Writing workshops with Microsoft Word: Microsoft Word's reviewing functions enhance communication as students revise drafts of their writing projects.; By David Ansbacher.

The Binational Migrant Education Program: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 3.1; The Binational Migrant Education Program helps students, teachers, school administration, and parents manage the education of students who move between the United States and Mexico.; By Jennifer Whytock.

Field trips in context: Opportunities abound in North Carolina for hands-on interdisciplinary learning experiences.; Format: article; By Lesley Richardson.

Back to the future!: In this lesson plan, students research the history of an important invention and present what they've learned through an annotated timeline, historical fiction journal accounts, and VoiceThread technology.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Information Skills); By Diane Ruby.

Planning a successful (and educational) field trip: The world can be your classroom -- but ensuring that your field trip is a productive learning experience for students takes planning. This article helps you prepare your students, yourself, and others for a successful field trip.; Format: article; By Bobby Hobgood and Lesley Richardson.

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