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FEATURESTORY EPALS CLASSROOM MATCH EPALS, INC. Through Classroom Match, teachers can connect to either a project or a classroom and communicate with other communities online. This program is free and allows classes to communicate from just about any country around the world through emails and blogs. Of course, teachers need to make sure they supervise correspondence, but Classroom Match is indispensable in helping students connect with others around the globe. The program provides lesson plans that contain essential questions, objectives, elements, reflections, and a calendar for a specific project. Within a project, the same structure is provided to all participants and a calendar allows teachers to coordinate dates for the projects. One of the best features, according to one judge, is the translator on all the email pages that DISCOVERY EDUCATION ASSESSMENT DISCOVERY EDUCATION This easy-to-use assessment system allows teachers to predict their students’ test performance and to use this information to differentiate instruction and improve student learning. The program can be used for math, language arts, and science tests, for grades K-12. The practice tests provided are designed to predict where students will fall on standardized test scores, and the program provides teacher-friendly reports that help educators see areas on which they need to concentrate more. Proficiency levels are identified for specific skills for each student. RTI, ESA, and College Readiness solutions are also available. Predicts with 80-90 percent accuracy. $8-$11 per student, www.discoveryeducation.com/assessment E-RATE MANAGER FOR APPLICANTS FUNDS FOR LEARNING LLC This program is an awardwinning online tool that helps E-rate users simplify their paperwork, track funding, and stay informed on deadlines. The program also has built-in help on dealing with all the forms in E-rate, thereby helping education organizations manage the sometimes complicated process of E-rate funding. Judges enjoyed the comprehensive services of the program, which include providing background information and trends in funding through tables that can be downloaded. Starts at $249 per year (based on student population), www.fundsforlearning.com allows students to communicate with others, surpassing any language barriers. ePals Classroom Match is an excellent way for students to make meaningful connections with others and work on a project of common interest. Free feature within the ePals Global Community, www.epals.com 18 | TECH & LEARNING http://www.discoveryeducation.com/assessment http://www.epals.com http://www.fundsforlearning.com

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