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Alice Kurtz reviews eLibrary, a web-based collection of periodicals, images, learning resources, and teacher tools.
Posted 01 May 2009
/ May/Jun 2009
Sally Finley reviews LabQuest Library, a LabQuest-focused toolkit that includes a lab creator, lab organizer, and links to LabQuest device upgrades.
Posted 01 May 2009
/ May/Jun 2009
Charles Doe reviews PebbleGo, a program designed to introduce database skills and research concepts to students in grades K-2.
Posted 01 May 2009
/ May/Jun 2009
Alice Kurtz reviews World Book Student, the redesigned and upgraded version of the World Book Online Reference Center.
Posted 01 Mar 2009
/ Mar/Apr 2009
Sally Finley reviews Biology.com, an online student and teacher edition of Pearson's "Miller & Levine Biology" textbook.
Posted 01 Mar 2009
/ Mar/Apr 2009
Susan Hixson reviews Learning Plans on Demand, an online program that provides teaching tools for differentiating instruction, constructs response assessments, and offers tutorials and practice activities.
Posted 01 Mar 2009
/ Mar/Apr 2009
Charles Doe reviews PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection, a web-based instructional and professional development resource.
Posted 01 Mar 2009
/ Mar/Apr 2009
Sally Finley reviews Adaptive Curriculum, an online library of middle school math and science lessons aligned to national and state standards.
Posted 01 Jan 2009
/ Jan/Feb 2009
Charles Doe takes a look at Teachscape XL, a Web-based digital database with a search engine and tools to create learning materials.
Posted 01 Jan 2009
/ Jan/Feb 2009
Susan Hixson reviews Type to Learn 4, a keyboarding program designed for K-12 students at a variety of skill levels.
Posted 01 Jan 2009
/ Jan/Feb 2009
Sally Finley takes a look at Discovery Education Science for Elementary, an online standards-based science curriculum.
Posted 01 Nov 2008
/ Nov/Dec 2008
Alice Kurtz reviews Timeliner XE, a software program designed to organize data into visual multimedia diagrams such as timelines, sequences, and cycles.
Posted 01 Nov 2008
/ Nov/Dec 2008
Charles Doe reviews School Loop Standard, a Web-based software program for Web site creation and management.
Posted 01 Nov 2008
/ Nov/Dec 2008
Charles Doe reviews the Bamboo Fun Pen Tablet, a computer input device.
Posted 01 Sep 2008
/ Sep/Oct 2008
Sally Finley reviews the NXT Sensor Adapter, a device that enables a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics system to use sensor-based controls.
Posted 01 Sep 2008
/ Sep/Oct 2008
Susan Hixson reviews an online test prep program for the SAT.
Posted 01 Sep 2008
/ Sep/Oct 2008
Charles Doe reviews Animation-ish, a computer program designed to help students create animations.
Posted 01 Sep 2008
/ Sep/Oct 2008
Rhonda Clevenson reviews Smart Talk Español, an interactive learning device designed to help students develop vocabulary, oral language, and word recognition skills.
Posted 01 Jul 2008
/ Jul/Aug 2008
Alice Kurtz takes a look at two new web sites from the Library of Congress.
Posted 01 Jul 2008
/ Jul/Aug 2008
Charles Doe reviews Writing Roadmap 2.0, an online essay scoring tool designed to give students practice in building writing skills.
Posted 01 Jul 2008
/ Jul/Aug 2008
Sally Finley reviews MIND Research Institute Algebra Readiness, a program that provides a visual learning approach for a comprehensive algebra readiness curriculum for grades 6-12.
Posted 01 May 2008
/ May/Jun 2008
Susan Hixson reviews Kidspiration 3, the latest version of the cross-curricular visual learning program for grades K-5.
Posted 01 May 2008
/ May/Jun 2008
Charles Doe reviews Lexia Reading v5, a collection of three software programs combined with management functions.
Posted 01 May 2008
/ May/Jun 2008
Alie Kurtz reivews Learn360, a video streaming service for K-12.
Posted 01 May 2008
/ May/Jun 2008
Susan Hixson reviews DOMA, an Internet-based supplemental math assessment program for use with grades K-12.
Posted 01 Mar 2008
/ Mar/Apr 2008
Sally Finley reviews LabQuest, a handheld data collection tool that can be used as a stand-alone device or a computer interface.
Posted 01 Mar 2008
/ Mar/Apr 2008
Sally Finley reviews Evolver Pre-Algebra for grades 6-12.
Posted 01 Mar 2008
/ Mar/Apr 2008
Charles Doe reviews WordBuild Elements Level 1, a spiraling vocabulary curriculum for grades 3-12.
Posted 01 Mar 2008
/ Mar/Apr 2008
Rhonda Clevenson reviews GeoSafari Quiz Bowl, an interactive electronic educational game that simulates a television game show in the classroom.
Posted 01 Jan 2008
/ Jan/Feb 2008
Charles Doe reviews Fluent Reading Trainer (FLRT), a Web-based program that helps students increase reading speed while improving or maintaining reading comprehension.
Posted 01 Jan 2008
/ Jan/Feb 2008
Susan Hixson reviews Knowledge Adventure Activity Builder, an online teacher tool.
Posted 01 Jan 2008
/ Jan/Feb 2008
Charles Doe reviews a DVD-based program designed to illustrate editing techniques and principles.
Posted 01 Nov 2007
/ Nov/Dec 2007
Sally Finley reviews Tool Factory Podcasting, a Windows-based program that provides the tools needed to create and publish podcasts.
Posted 01 Nov 2007
/ Nov/Dec 2007
Charles Doe reviews the tool package that includes Encarta Premium, Encarta Kids, Microsoft Math, Learning Essentials and more.
Posted 01 Nov 2007
/ Nov/Dec 2007
Susan Hixson reviews Rapid Resources, an online teacher's tool for differentiating instruction.
Posted 01 Nov 2007
/ Nov/Dec 2007
Sally Finley reviews Holt Virtual Investigations, a science simulation available in middle school and high school editions.
Posted 01 Sep 2007
/ Sep/Oct 2007
John Drag, Jr. reviews Simon S.I.O. (Sounds It Out), a tutor-led phonics intervention program for students of all ages who may be experiencing difficulty in mastering phonological awareness.
Posted 01 Sep 2007
/ Sep/Oct 2007
Susan Hixson reviews World Book Advanced, designed for use in high school and beyond. This database also has been used successfully in middle schools.
Posted 01 Sep 2007
/ Sep/Oct 2007
Charles Doe reviews TeacherFilebox.com, an online collection of instructional resources for PreK-6 educators.
Posted 01 Sep 2007
/ Sep/Oct 2007
Susan Hixson reviews an online math curriculum for middle school students.
Posted 01 Jul 2007
/ Jul/Aug 2007
Charles Doe reviews the Radius Audio Learning System, a hardware product that plays CD-ROMs and reads digital activity cards to process information and student responses.
Posted 01 Jul 2007
/ Jul/Aug 2007
Sally Finley reviews Science Online, a comprehensive subscripton database from Facts On File, Inc.
Posted 01 Jul 2007
/ Jul/Aug 2007
Alice Kurtz reviews a mutidisciplinary program containing the award-winning documentary "When the Levees Broke" and a companion curriculum guide.
Posted 01 Jul 2007
/ Jul/Aug 2007
Sally Finley reviews InspireData, database software focused on the concepts of visual learning and data literacy.
Posted 01 May 2007
/ May/Jun 2007
Charles Doe reviews The Bridge of Vocabulary, a program that includes a book with 100 vocabulary activities and a companion CD-ROM that provides more than 300 additional activities.
Posted 01 May 2007
/ May/Jun 2007
Reviewer Alice Kurtz takes a look at Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society, a ready-reference database that examines today's major social issues.
Posted 01 May 2007
/ May/Jun 2007
Susan Hixson reviews Study Island, an online program that delivers curriculum content and assessment features tied to state standards.
Posted 01 May 2007
/ May/Jun 2007
Alice Kurtz reviews Virtual History - Ancient Egypt, a CD-based computer simulation designed to allow students to experience life in the Egypt of 4,000 years ago.
Posted 01 Mar 2007
/ Mar/Apr 2007
Charles Doe reviews Great Source iwrite, a free Web-based writing resource for grades 5-12.
Posted 01 Mar 2007
/ Mar/Apr 2007
Susan Hixson reviews WebLesssons, an online multimedia resource that replaces the typical browser window with a student learning path.
Posted 01 Mar 2007
/ Mar/Apr 2007
Sally Finley reviews First in MATH, a Web site that provides access to the 24 Game series, mathematics fact practice, test preparation, and critical thinking skills activities.
Posted 01 Mar 2007
/ Mar/Apr 2007
Sally Finley takes a look at the Super Size Me: Educationally Enhanced DVD, a combination of the award-winning documentary and interactive learning features for students in grades 6-12.
Posted 01 Jan 2007
/ Jan/Feb 2007
John Drag, Jr. reviews Math'scool, a pre-algebra program that can be used with students in grades 3-8.
Posted 01 Jan 2007
/ Jan/Feb 2007
Charles Doe reviews WriteBrain, a Web-based multimedia writing program.
Posted 01 Jan 2007
/ Jan/Feb 2007
Susan Hixson reviews Rand McNally Classroom, a Web site designed for teaching the K-12 curriculum in social studies, history and geography.
Posted 01 Jan 2007
/ Jan/Feb 2007
Reviewer Charles Doe takes a look at TeenBiz3000, an Internet-based reading and writing supplemental program for grades 9-12.
Posted 01 Nov 2006
/ Nov/Dec 2006
Reviewer Sally Finley takes a look at Blue Zones: Quest for the True Fountain of Youth, the latest online exploration from Questmaster Dan Buettner.
Posted 01 Nov 2006
/ Nov/Dec 2006
Reviewer John Drag, Jr. reviews Straight Curve Mathematics Series 2, a Web-based math program for grades 3-5.
Posted 01 Nov 2006
/ Nov/Dec 2006
Reviewer Alice Kurtz takes a look at American History Online, a database for 7th grade - high school learning.
Posted 01 Nov 2006
/ Nov/Dec 2006
Susan Hixson reviews Let's Go Learn/Reading, a K-12 diagnostic assessment program.
Posted 01 Sep 2006
/ Sep/Oct 2006
Charlie Doe reviews the Nova5000EX, a full-featured tablet computer or electronic learning slate that can be categorized somewhere between a handheld unit and a laptop computer.
Posted 01 Sep 2006
/ Sep/Oct 2006
Reviewer Alice Kurtz takes a look at Issues and Controversies in American History, a subscription database from Facts on File News Services.
Posted 01 Sep 2006
/ Sep/Oct 2006
Reviewer Sally Finley writes about MathAmigo 4, a standards-based math software program.
Posted 01 Sep 2006
/ Sep/Oct 2006
Alice Kurtz reviews PLATO's semester-long online program for high school History and Geography coursework.
Posted 01 Jul 2006
/ July/Aug 2006
Sally Finley takes a look at Simulation Explorer, a collection of six science simulations presented at two levels of difficulty based on variables.
Posted 01 Jul 2006
/ July/Aug 2006
Charles Doe reviews Type to Learn Jr. New Keys for Kids, a keyboarding program for students in grades K-2.
Posted 01 Jul 2006
/ July/Aug 2006
Susan Hixson takes a look at Cosmeo, the Web-based homework help resource from Discovery Education.
Posted 01 Jul 2006
/ July/Aug 2006
The Development of the Industrial U.S. Reference Library, published by UXL, covers the history of America during the second half of the 19th century, a time when the country began its march toward the role of the wealthiest and most powerful industrial nation in the world.
Posted 01 May 2006
/ May/June 2006
The Califone DVD50-PLC is a portable DVD player with a 7-inch screen, two headphones, cables that connect the unit to a television and/or sound equipment, an AC adapter, a rechargeable battery pack, and a remote control.
Posted 01 May 2006
/ May/June 2006
Science Diagrams is a drawing program that provides access to more than 200 pre-constructed and edit-ready science-related diagrams, as well as the tools to create new diagrams.
Posted 01 May 2006
/ May/June 2006
The Education Desktop is a customized Internet portal for teachers and students that provides access to education-appropriate applications and tools.
Posted 01 May 2006
/ May/June 2006
Susan Hixson takes a look at updates to the math portion of ST Math + Music from MIND Institute.
Posted 01 Mar 2006
/ Mar/Apr 2006
Freedom on the Move, Continuing the March Toward a More Perfect Union offers students a multimedia experience focused on the important historical events associated with the civil rights movement, as well as an exploration of the issues of discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
Posted 01 Mar 2006
/ Mar/Apr 2006
Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office, a software tool that provides education-specific scaffolding for students and teachers using Microsoft Office applications, is reviewed by Charles Doe.
Posted 01 Mar 2006
/ Mar/Apr 2006
Gradebook2, an assessment package available in a single-user edition, is reviewed by John Drag, Jr.
Posted 01 Mar 2006
/ Mar/Apr 2006
Reviewer Susan Hixson examines P.E.T. Learning Styles Solution, an online program based on the work of Carl Jung that evaluates teaching and learning styles.
Posted 01 Jan 2006
/ Jan/Feb 2006
Sally Finley takes a lookat Go! Motion, a motion detector that connects directly to a computer's USB port to collect position, velocity and acceleration data for moving objects.
Posted 01 Jan 2006
/ Jan/Feb 2006
Reviewer Charles Doe takes a look at the Mobilepresenter BT, a wireless tablet used to annote presentations and run computers while a teacher or presenter is moving around a room.
Posted 01 Jan 2006
/ Jan/Feb 2006
Reviewer Charles Doe examines The New Classroom Jeopardy!
Posted 01 Nov 2005
/ Nov/Dec 2005
Reviewer Susan Hixson takes a look at ULtraKey 5.0 keyboarding software.
Posted 01 Nov 2005
/ Nov/Dec 2005
Reviewer Sally Finley examines the Valiant Roamer Robot.
Posted 01 Nov 2005
/ Nov/Dec 2005
Reviewer Alice Kurtz takes a look at MyTeacherAssistant.com.
Posted 01 Nov 2005
/ Nov/Dec 2005
Susan Hixson reviews Key Skills for Reading: Vocabulary Development, a multimedia program on CD-ROM for grades 1-3.
Posted 01 Sep 2005
/ Sep/Oct 2005
Charles Doe reviews Read & Write 7.1E Gold, a floating toolbar designed for use withWindows-based software programs.
Posted 01 Sep 2005
/ Sep/Oct 2005
Sally Finley reviews the EcoLog XL portable data logger.
Posted 01 Sep 2005
/ Sep/Oct 2005
Charles Doe reviews FASTT Math, software available on CD-ROM for network and stand-alone use.
Posted 01 Sep 2005
/ Sep/Oct 2005
A review of Differentiated Instruction: Success for Every Student, a free online professional development resource.
Posted 01 Jul 2005
/ Jul/Aug 2005
A review of Predictive Assessment Series, an assessment tool for K-12.
Posted 01 Jul 2005
/ Jul/Aug 2005
A review of the companion Web site for the PBS/NOVA "Saving the National Treasures" television program.
Posted 01 Jul 2005
/ Jul/Aug 2005
A product review of "Fractions with Professor Von Strudel," math software for grades 2-6.
Posted 01 Jul 2005
/ Jul/Aug 2005
A product review of Deltora, a Web site for ages 9-12 that supports the Deltora novels by Emily Rodda.
Posted 01 Jul 2005
/ Jul/Aug 2005
Teaching Mathematics to All Students is a professional development course that combines Internet-based training content with CD-ROM video elements.
Posted 01 May 2005
/ May/Jun 2005
Discovery Health Connection is a Web-based subscription service that provides a digital library of health and prevention resources for K-12 teachers including curriculum guides, worksheets, videos, and extension activities that address nine health and prevention issues for students.
Posted 01 May 2005
/ May/Jun 2005
Soliloquy Reading Assistant 3.0 helps students improve reading skills by providing additional practice at reading aloud at school, supplementing teachers' reading lessons. The program listens to students as they read, provides intelligent intervention when needed, and reports student performance to the teacher. Both grade-level reading material and excellent managing software is available.
Posted 01 May 2005
/ May/Jun 2005
Key Skills for Reading: Spelling & Phonics, part of the Key Skills series, is a multimedia program that offers creative ways to learn and practice phonics and spelling skills. The program's multi-leveled activities are designed to meet national standards for language arts.
Posted 01 May 2005
/ May/Jun 2005
Take It to the Computer: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs provides center activities for writing using practice exercises, graphic organizers, and a drawing program.
Posted 01 May 2005
/ May/Jun 2005
This Web site features information and activities related to the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race held in Alaska each March--this year starting March 5
Posted 01 Mar 2005
/ Mar/Apr 2005
Kid's College is an online program designed to motivate students to practice skills and reinforce classroom activities. The program uses a sports theme to capture the students' attention and to encourage them to continue to answer questions and gain points.
Posted 01 Mar 2005
/ Mar/Apr 2005
EasyTech, available in English and Spanish, provides a series of instructional lessons that integrate technology into the core curriculum. Working at their own pace, students complete activities while learning how to use a variety of technology tools for their curriculum-related products.
Posted 01 Mar 2005
/ Mar/Apr 2005
Call to Freedom is a complete, online American history textbook covering pre-Columbian America to the present. It offers all of the features, content, and extensions of a traditional print textbook and includes a variety of tools that create an interactive environment for student learning.
Posted 01 Mar 2005
/ Mar/Apr 2005
Canvastic is a publishing tool that combines paint, draw, and text tools and can be used to created single page-sized documents or slideshows. The program offers easy-to-understand text, draw and paint tools, and a clear interface. Canvastic is customizable for use with younger students and has none of the "toy" features that are common with paint programs for this age group. The download package includes backgrounds, clipart, templates, and some sample lessons in several content areas.
Posted 01 Mar 2005
/ Mar/Apr 2005
Pinpoint is a Web-based research utility tool for K-12 schools and libraries. The product allows users to simultaneously research school library resources, subscriptions, and Internet sites and harvest age-appropriate annotated resource lists.
Posted 01 Jan 2005
/ Jan/Feb 2005
The Neo is a portable, lightweight, and inexpensive computer "companion" that looks like a keyboard with a small screen attached.
Posted 01 Jan 2005
/ Jan/Feb 2005
BrainPOP is a subscription-based Web site that provides standards-based animated educational videos on a variety of topics in Math, English, Science, Health, Technology, and Social Studies.
Posted 01 Jan 2005
/ Jan/Feb 2005
The Science CSI kit is a collection of digital science tools accompanied by a science curriculum.
Posted 01 Jan 2005
/ Jan/Feb 2005
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has teamed up with Pearson/Scott Foresman to create two grade-specific primary source CD-ROMs, Colonial Williamsburg Primary Sources for grades 1-3 and for grades 4-6. The materials allow students to explore historical research using documents, pictures, stories, and artifacts through multimedia activities.
Posted 01 Jan 2005
/ Jan/Feb 2005
A comprehensive, integrated suite of CD- and DVD-burning tools.
Posted 01 Nov 2004
/ Nov/Dec 2004
Handles scanning and provides the ability to work with virtually any photography application.
Posted 01 Nov 2004
/ Nov/Dec 2004
3dChor Kids provides young students with an introduction to basic animation.
Posted 01 Nov 2004
/ Nov/Dec 2004
Posted 01 Sep 2004
/ Sep/Oct 2004
PLATO Intermediate Writing Process and Practice is designed to supplement and support the teaching of writing in the middle school years. The program contains levels of lessons with a focus on many of the specific writing skills set by NCTE and the Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning Lab.
Posted 01 Sep 2004
/ Sep/Oct 2004
Go! Temp is a science tool that provides students with the opportunity to collect, examine, and calculate data using a sensor probe. The program allows data to be saved, displayed, graphed, analyzed, and recalled.
Posted 01 Sep 2004
/ Sep/Oct 2004
The Blobs, an interactive animated program with narration by Jane Horrocks, helps students learn basic number, letter, color, and beginning word skills.
Posted 01 Sep 2004
/ Sep/Oct 2004
An easy-to-use educational software program that enables secondary education teachers and college instructors to bring U.S. demographic data into the classroom.
Posted 01 Nov 2004
/ Nov/Dec 2004
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