Technology & Learning November 2007 - (Page 2) NOVEMBER 2007 Features 16 Cover Story: Linux Makes the Grade 26 Virtual Learning 2.0 Cover Illustration by Marty Baumann (www.martybaumann.com). Melissa Houston How open source technology is sweeping the nation—and why educators are so excited about it. Sara Armstrong Virtual schools are becoming the preferred way of teaching in the 21st century. Tom McHale Students initiated the one-to-one program at Mt. Abram Regional High School in Strong, Maine. 30 The Maine Event Products 8 Product Guide Clickers Rule! Susan Bush and Susan McLester Rapid responders are the new classroom essential. Online www.techlearning.com Blogs for Teachers and Administrators Dr. Janet Buckenmeyer and Dr. David Freitas The days of professional isolation are over. Today, interact with millions of colleagues through blogs. Tips for Digital Storytelling Jon Orech Using digital images to tell a story is not just creative but fun. Tips to make the end product worth watching. Keep Information Gathering Honest Andrew D. Pass How can schools select information resources to replace outdated textbooks? 12 Reviews Elluminate Live Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Real-time online conference rooms for educators on the move. Also: MINDSTORMS NXT—a robot-building kit for middle and high school students. 45 What’s New ClassMate Reader, Neo-Flex Mobile WorkSpace, Hotmath’s Instant Messaging, CM1-USB Digital Microscope, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 and Premiere Elements 4. Departments & Columns 4 Editor’s Desk March of the Penguins Susan McLester 38 Higher Ed The Importance of Being “Clickable” Scott McLeod An online presence is key to being relevant. 44 Bottom Line A Guide to Online Fundraising Colt Lapham and Lance Trebesch Tips to maximize your ROI using Web-based tools. 6 News & Trends 35 School CIO An interview with SRI International’s Jeremy Roschelle; Eduventures’ report on research management; and an excerpt on cyberbullying. 40 Integration Livening Up Foreign Language Harry Grover Tuttle Technology enables language learning in authentic situations. 48 Emerging Tech Second Earth Wade Roush See what happens when the Web is integrated into virtual reality. 2 | www.techlearning.com http://www.martybaumann.com http://www.techlearning.com http://www.techlearning.com
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