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character web: Organizing tool in which students identify primary traits of characters in books and plays in a visual or graphic format.

LEARN NC fall conferences: Access information about our annual fall conference, including archived web sessions, conference agendas, and session handouts.

Interactive conference 2009: LEARN NC’s fall 2009 interactive conference was held October 1, 2009, in Chapel Hill. Educators participated both in person and via the Web. If you missed it, everything is archived here -- Adobe Connect sessions, handouts, and more.; Format: (multiple pages)

Interactive conference 2010: LEARN NC’s fall 2010 interactive conference was held October 14, 2010, in Chapel Hill. Educators participated both in person and via the web. We'll post the archived sessions here soon; in the meantime, you can view the conference agenda and access the handouts.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Using Adobe Connect: This page provides information about using Adobe Connect web conferencing software.; Format: article/help

Reaching every learner: Differentiating instruction in theory and practice: This series of articles, which balance theory, research, and practice, address a variety of topics within differentiation through text, graphics, and video.; Format: series (multiple pages)

LEARN NC white paper: Hosting a hybrid online conference: This article explains how LEARN NC conducted its 2009 Fall Interactive Conference, which had both an online and a face-to-face component.; Format: article

How do special education students benefit from technology?: Students with disabilities can benefit greatly by using technology in the classroom. This article examines the use of assistive technologies with special education students.; Format: article; By Kris Zorigian and Jennifer Job.

Camp Earth bound: Problem solving and finding for fun: Students will work together in small groups of four to six students to solve the following word problems. Their solutions will require them to practice interview techniques and create a database and/or spreadsheet of their results. This information will be the basis of the answers to the following eight word problems. Skills such as area, cost, calorie count, ratio, percentage and scale, as well as persuasive writing will be applied.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics)

Teaching the European Union: This article presents the European Union — often seen as an "extra" in instruction — as an integral part of the government, economy, history, and culture of Europe. It offers background on the EU, and ideas for deepening understanding of the EU every time you teach Europe.; Format: article/best practice; By Regina Higgins.

A window on the world: Using Skype in the classroom: This article explains the basic technical requirements for getting started with Skype, a web-based videoconferencing tool. Several suggestions for how to use Skype in an educational setting are included.; Format: article/best practice; By Cindy Phthisic.

Deaf learners and successful cognitive achievement: In Reaching every learner: Differentiating instruction in theory and practice, page 3; This article surveys relevant literature on the cognitive potential of deaf learners and asserts that, under appropriate conditions, support, and instruction, deaf students can succeed in inclusive settings. Includes a list of ideal instructional conditions for deaf students in the inclusive classroom.; Format: article/best practice; By David S. Martin, Ph.D..

Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history: This middle school lesson uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

From Now On; the educational technology journal: A collection of education technology articles and publications. Includes information on workshops related to curriculum, No Child Left Behind, technology planning, and staff development. (Learn more); Format: website/general

American Association of School Librarians: The website of the national professional organization for school library media specialists and teacher librarians. Includes useful resources to facilitate the work of school library media professionals. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: American Library Association

Once upon a time rethought: Writing fractured fairy tales: Students listen to fairy tales, identify common characteristics, and select a fairy tale to be re-written in this lesson. After a discussion of familiar fairy tales and the elements that are required for a story to be a part of this genre, students group... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

TED: Ideas worth spreading: This site publishes video clips of “ideas worth spreading” for free access on the web. The topics range widely, and could potentially be integrated into a variety of subjects. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: TED Conferences

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction: The official site offers links to curriulum, policy, consultants, services and news from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: NC DPI