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NewProducts RECORDED BOOKS Black Dog Opera Library www.recordedbooks.com Audio recordings, $41.75 per title These high quality audio productions feature accomplished vocalists, conductors, choirs and orchestras that can enhance a music appreciation course. Each title consists of three CDs, an introductory CD with rich background information about the composer and librettist, and historical and cultural information about the period. It also includes character analysis, biographical information on each lead performer and plot synopsis. Currently available are Aida, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Il Trovatore, La Bohème, La Traviata, Madama Butterﬂy and The Marriage of Figaro. Recorded Books offers free shipping and a 15 percent discount if all eight titles are purchased. Black Dog & Leventhal published the original books. IGNITE LEARNING! Social Studies COW www.ignitelearning.com Hardware/curriculum, $6,800/one subject, leasing $3,800/ﬁrst year; $1,000 subsequent years COW (Curriculum on Wheels) includes projector, hard drive, speakers and headphone jack. It plugs into a wall outlet and can be rolled from class to class on demand. The social studies courses are organized into units and topics, covering Early American History, Texas History, World Cultures and World History. All the contents correlate with multiple-state standards for teaching social studies. Each topic contains thousands of movies and animations ﬁlled with songs, lesson plans with stated learning objectives, and key vocabulary terms and detailed instructions. Activities engage students in critical thinking and problem solving as they apply knowledge to complete graphic organizers, collaborate on projects or explain concepts in their own words. Flexible unit assessments can also be handed out individually or completed by the whole class. Besides social studies, there is a science COW, and in August a math COW will be available. POLYCOM RMX 2000 www.polycom.com, Modular system, Starts at $53,000 This real-time media conferencing platform simpliﬁes the delivery and management of multipoint video and uniﬁed conferencing services within enterprises and through service provider IP networks. Built on a reliable and scalable advanced telecom computing architecture, it is optimized for use on IP networks and designed to be at the heart of a uniﬁed communications network. The system offers installation wizards to help IT managers conﬁgure, install, manage, service and administer it. There is automated system surveillance with predeﬁned proﬁles and standard Web interfaces. NEW CENTURY EDUCATION New Century Math www.ncecorp.com Curriculum, $2,000/single user; $50,000/30-user networked lab This math program assesses individual student skills, prescribes appropriate instruction targeted to a student’s weak skill areas and continually assesses progress. Teachers can also assign lessons aligned to district curricula, textbooks or state test objectives. Features include photos, graphics and animations to help students understand abstract math concepts through realistic manipulatives and to connect math with real-life situations and contexts. Step-by-step tutorial instruction is also offered, along with a formalized approach to problem solving, strategies of mental mathematics, and use of online tools and audio instruction for feedback at all levels. 70 May 2007 District Administration http://www.recordedbooks.com http://www.recordedbooks.com http://www.ignitelearning.com http://www.polycom.com http://www.polycom.com http://www.ignitelearning.com http://www.ncecorp.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - May 2007

Contents
Editor’s Letter
Letters
News Update
Inside the Law
Curriculum Update
Administrator Profile
District Profi le
Focal Points for Pre-K8 Math
Games Students Play
Healthy Choices
Tragic Lessons
Learning with Personal Media Players
New Products
Computer Literature
Problem Solution
Professional Opinion
Speaking Out
Online Edge
Calendar of Events
Research Corner

District Administration - May 2007