Technology & Learning - February 2008 - (Page 2) FEBRUARY 2008 Features 14 Cover Story: No Limits Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Digital technologies have opened up unimagined environments for students and teachers. Here’s a look at best practices using today’s technologies. Alec Couros, PhD Ensuring protection and teaching responsible behavior while maximizing the learning power of participatory Web sites in schools. 20 Safety and Social Networking Cover: foreground photo ©Sergey Berezin/Dreamstime.com; background ©Bram Janssens/Dreamstime.com 24 CoSN Delegation Visits Scandinavia A collaborative report from the CoSN delegation’s visit to three Scandinavian countries in November of 2007. Products 8 Product Guide 12 Reviews Classroom Management Systems Jeffrey Branzburg Maximizing control of a roomful of computers: Guide to newest classroom management software. The XO Laptop Jeffrey Branzburg The One Laptop Per Child Foundation’s pioneering XO computer balances low price with kid-friendly features. Online www.techlearning.com Web 2.0 Enhances Learning How to meet the needs of our digitally-literate clients by using Web 2.0 tools. Home Schoolers and Advanced Placement Why shouldn’t home-schooled students be able to take Advanced Placement courses? With this software they can— and do. What Are You Doing in that Computer Lab? An award-winning educator offers creative ways to make students’ time in the computer lab educationally sound and rewarding. Google Maps Wikified Mapping has become a national pastime now that we have tools to zoom into any location. Learn how to do collaborative mapping with a combination of Google Maps and wikis in our Professional Development feature. 36 What’s New Vicon Industries Roughneck V910 impact-resistent camera domes, Mariner Software’s StoryMill 3.0 writing/creativity titles, Lenovo and SAS collaboration, Vernier Software & Technology workshops, and more. Departments & Columns 4 Editor’s Desk Two Views on Innovation Susan McLester 28 Higher Ed Tech Tips for Campus Leaders Dr. Scott McLeod Strategies for academic deans to stay on top of new technologies. 34 Bottom Line Grant Writing for Beginners: Part 2 Dr. Douglas Brooks More tips on writing an effective grant application. 6 News & Trends 26 LOY Profile Series An Indiana teacher uses technology to feel the history. 30 Integration Technology= Math Success Harry Grover Tuttle Online resources help students explore and solve math problems. 40 Emerging Tech Supersmart Robots Michael Simkins Evolutionary capabilities of next-gen robots. 2 | www.techlearning.com http://www.techlearning.com http://www.techlearning.com
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