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Partnering with the public library on web 2.0 tools for student research.
May 1, 2009... So, you've made it through another school year filled with programs, book talks, and-oh, yes-research projects, when the teachers simultaneously descend on the library with students in tow to begin their reference work. The number of places to turn for materials grows exponentially, leaving...

Using games and simulations in the classroom.
May 1, 2009... [When we started looking into the Software & Information Industry Association's best practices report on gaming in education with an eye to capturing some of its wisdom in an article for this issue of Multimedia & Internet@Schools, we quickly found a piece by Lee Wilson on his Education...

Get your special education brain in gear.(THE MEDIA CENTER)
May 1, 2009... Special needs students-those with physical, behavioral, cognitive, and learning disabilities- represent a diverse range of learners. Because of the nature of our job, we media specialists must provide resources that meet their needs. RECENTLY, a friend of mine was overwhelmed by the task...

eLibrary.
May 1, 2009... Company: ProQuest, LLC, 789 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Phone: (800) 521-0600; Internet: www.proquestk12.com. Price: Contact ProQuest for pricing information. A free trial version is available. Audience: K-12 teachers, media specialists, and students. Format:...

LabQuest Library.
May 1, 2009... Company: Vernier Software & Technology, 13979 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005. Phone: (888) 837-6437; Internet: www.vernier.com. Price: Free of charge. (LabQuest sells for $329.) Audience: Grades K-12 Format: Web-based resource with text and graphics. ***** REPORT CARD...