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Education World Site Reviews Vol. 12 Issue 31

2008-07-31T09:02:00.001+05:30

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Volume 12 Issue 30
July 29, 2008

During June and July, Education World is reposting some of the best of our A+ reviews from the past school year. Our "summer break" offers a perfect opportunity to take a second look. We will return with all new reviews of essential sites for educators in early August.

WW2 People's War
Vast collection of personal histories about World War II.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-28.shtml

Welcome to Israel
Visit Israel virtually at this site for kids.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-26.shtml

Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Order (and learning) in the court!
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-19.shtml

WW2 People's War
Vast collection of personal histories about World War II.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-28.shtml

REVIEW: A+
Between June, 2003 and January, 2006 the BBC asked its public to contribute stories of their experiences and memories during the second world war to a Web site, and WW2 People's War is the result of that effort. The stories are not intended to give a precise overview or an accurate list of dates and events, but rather to illustrate how a generation remembers the war sixty or more years after its occurrence. Visitors can browse through the entire archive list that is divided into sixty-four categories such as bombings, domestic life, volunteers, working life, location, prisoners of war, and others. A timeline is available that contains fact files which relate to some of the key events of the war from 1939 to 1945. Users can scroll the timeline or jump to a particular year or period using the tabs. The learning zone contains lesson plans based on extracts from stories in the archive for use by teachers, families, and community groups.

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Welcome to Israel
Visit Israel virtually at this site for kids.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-26.shtml

REVIEW: A+
Israel is often in the news, but is probably out of reach for most American students. Now teachers can take their students on a virtual field trip to learn about this country, its languages, currency, geography, and food. Young learners will enjoy following "Srulik," a well-known Israeli cartoon character as he leads them on the virtual field trip to Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee and Eilat, and teaches them about the history, symbols, democracy, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. Included is a postcard game that quizzes students on what they have learned.

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Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Order (and learning) in the court!
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-19.shtml

REVIEW: A+
This site is a one-stop resource for activities related to key Supreme Court cases and concepts that are mandated by state social studies standards. Teachers and students will find background summaries and excerpts of opinions on such cases as "Marbury vs. Madison," "Dred Scott vs. Sandford," and "Brown vs. Board of Education," as well as online activities and lessons and links to the full text of the Supreme Court decisions. These materials are available in three reading levels, one of which is geared to the vocabulary of ESOL students. Teachers will appreciate the section of instructions for general teaching strategies such as case study, moot court, role play, continuum, community resources, evaluating Web sites, political cartoon analysis, and scored discussion.

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Each week, Education World spotlights books of interest to educators. This week, read a brief summary of two more of our "top 50 books for educators."

The Bully Free Classroom
Subtitled "Over 100 Tips and Strategies for Teachers K-8," this useful volume provides well over 100 bite-sized ideas that are quick to read and common-sensical. Bullying, of course, is a terrible phenomenon in schools and famously hard to deal with effectively. So, a relatively brief (166 pages) resource that offers a wide variety of ideas and approaches is probably one of the most valuable items you can have on hand as a teacher in the modern classroom.
Click to learn more or to purchase this book.

Rainbows, Head Lice, and Pea-Green Tile: Poems in the Voice of the Classroom Teacher
These poems deal with the humorous experiences of being an elementary school teacher, and also touch on some of the more human, poignant moments the teaching life brings. One poem, "The Threshold," dramatizes the moment a new teacher is about to step into the classroom to meet a new class of kindergarten students. "...I hesitate/For beyond this door/The future awaits me/ ...I feel a little silly/I can't stand here all day long/After all, they're just children/What could possibly go wrong?"
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If I Could Interview Any U.S. President...

The Best Lesson I Ever Learned

I Got a Postcard from Another Planet

A Week Without TV

The Best Invention Ever/The Worst Invention Ever

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Education World Weekly Newsletter Vol. 12 Issue 31

2008-07-31T09:01:00.001+05:30

Dear Education Leaders,

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Volume 12, Issue 31
July 29, 2008

It's About Time: Teaching Students to Tell Time
Telling time is a skill often relegated to when-the-teacher-finds-time status. But it is a skill as real-life and essential as addition and subtraction -- especially in the age of digital clocks. This week Education World offers five fun lessons focused on teaching kids how to tell time. Included: Links to 20 more lessons for teaching about time.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson312.shtml

Lit to Fit: Literature Lessons for Every Grade
Teacher Marcia Goudie's Web site -- Children's Literature Activities for the Classroom -- directs educators to lessons made to fit the literary works they teach.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson150.shtml

2008 Beijing Summer Olympics: Gold Medal Activities
As the Games get underway, Education World offers you ten gold-medal lessons about the Summer Olympics. Included: Activities that involve students in creating time lines and graphs, writing biographies of famous Olympians, and much more.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson201.shtml

Better Book Reports -- 25 Ideas
Tired of the same old book report formats? Education World presents 25 ideas for you to use or adapt.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson109.shtml

Rock or Feather: A Critical-Thinking Activity
A simple activity can reveal much about the students you work with each day. Students make and defend their choices in this activity. Printable activity sheet included.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson145.shtml

Building on Biographies: Bringing Real-Life Stories
Biographies are the stuff that great classroom activities are made of -- history, honesty, and heroism. With the help of the Internet, every teacher can bring biographies into their classrooms. Included: Ten activities that begin with biographies.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson185.shtml

More Timely Lesson Themes
Science Experiments Straight from the Web
Kids Can W.R.I.T.E. (Write, Revise, Inform, Think, and Edit) -- Activities for Every Grade
A World of Geography Lessons
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson177.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson126.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/soc_sci/geography/index.shtml

Lesson Plan of the Day
See last week's lessons; search lessons by subject.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/dailylp.shtml

News for Kids
News for Kids
See our archive of 100 news stories -- "ripped from the headlines" -- written with your students in mind. Each comes with a complete Teacher's Guide.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/newsforyou.shtml

Learning Game of the Week
Review many skills with the "Concentration" Review Game.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/learninggame/learninggame007.shtml

Friday Fun
Unscramble the four anagrams. What do they have in common?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/friday/friday035.shtml

Vicki Cobb's Show-Biz Science
Discover how "lite" diet drinks live up to their names.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/showbiz_science/showbiz_science021.shtml

From the Math Machine
Time to Move is a fun Web site for teaching measurement and sorting. (Grades 1-2)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/mathmachine/mathmachine011.shtml

Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games With Joanne and Jane
This week: "Baseball Three" teaches multiplying 2-digit numbers.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/boxcars/boxcars030.shtml

Writing Bug
A person you admire is coming to speak at your school -- and you must introduce that person�?�
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug088.shtml

Every-Day Edits
Primary Edits Edit info about animals from A to Z.
Ele-Middle Edits New editing activities month by month.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/animalsAtoZ.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/edit.shtml

Hunt the Fact Monster
Students learn Internet searching skills as they search the Fact Monster.
Primary Hunts
Ele-Middle Hunts
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/factmonster.shtml

5-Minute Fillers
Volume #6.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/fillers.shtml

Best Books for Teaching About�?�
Each week, Education World presents our Editors' Choices for the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes. Check out our choices and add your own recommendations to the Readers' Voices section of this week's themed booklists:
Best Books for Teaching About...
Math Concepts
Communities and Community Helpers
http://www.educationworld.com/a_bestbooks/archives/students.shtml

FROM OUR PRINTABLES LIBRARY

Hunt the Fact Monster
Build reading comprehension and Internet searching skills. Two levels: primary and ele-middle. (Grades 3-9)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/factmonster.shtml

Geography A to Z
Learn about world geography one letter at a time. (Grades 4-8)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/geography_az.shtml

Make Your Own Holiday Work Sheets
Use these holiday templates to make your own activities for any subject. (Grades Pre-K - 5)
http://www.educationworld.com/tools_templates/index.shtml#holiday_editable

Sudoku Puzzles
These popular puzzles build critical thinking skills. Thirty-six puzzles in all. (Grades 3-12)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/sudoku.shtml

Just for This Month!
See our August Month of Fun, August Word Search, and August Coloring Calendar. PLUS: Create-your-own work sheet templates.

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Professor Joe Martin: The Educator Motivator
Who Said You Have to Change?
There's nothing wrong with making mistakes; the problem is when we fail to correct those mistakes based on stubbornness, ignorance, fear, pride, or even anger. Whenever I find myself guilty of that, I describe it as being "stuck on stupid."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/martin/martin009.shtml

Emma McDonald: The New Teacher Advisor
Teaching Special-Needs Students in the Regular Classroom
Although it might feel like it sometimes, we are not alone when dealing with special-needs students. Unlike the old one-room schoolhouse teacher, educators today have a number of support resources available through their schools and districts.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/mcdonald/mcdonald022.shtml

Dr. Fred Jones: Tools for Teaching
Follow Through and Pseudo-Compliance
In the body-language-poker game, teachers fold when they turn away from a situation before the students have folded. Students fold when they abandon pseudo-compliance and actually get back to work. You have to stay in the game until the students fold.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/jones/jones011.shtml

Dr. Ken Shore: Classroom Problem Solver
Understanding School Bullying
Bullying takes place when a stronger or more powerful child intentionally and repeatedly hurts, threatens, or torments a more vulnerable child. Bullying is deliberate, happens more than once, and represents a marked imbalance of power between bully and victim.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore063.shtml

Angela Powell: Getting It Together
Versatile Boxes
Visit your local shopping mart to pick up empty cardboard boxes.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/organization/organization025.shtml

Cathy Puett Miller: The Reading Coach
Integrating Reading and Writing Instruction into Content-Area Classrooms
The 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress reports that less than one third of U.S. high school students read or write at grade level. What can local schools do?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/miller/miller023.shtml

Reader's Theater
Writer's Block
When his teacher assigns what seems like a simple writing exercise, John discovers he's out of ideas -- until characters from his imagination help him overcome "writer's block."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadersTheater/ReadersTheater017.shtml

Reading Tips
Beyond the Spelling List
Add another element to your students' spelling practice.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/tips/tips009.shtml

How Cool Is That!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev149.shtml

Featured Article
Building Communication Before School Starts
Many teachers and administrators have started introducing themselves to parents and students before school starts. Some have even provided "survival kits" to help students weather the first few days of school.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr358.shtml

From the Math Corner
Wendy Petti's "Math Cats Math Chat"
Mathematicians Throughout History
Mathematics did not drop from the sky. We know that, of course�?�but do our students?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat007.shtml

Go Figure
The Bird or the Egg?
How many birds can you hatch from just one egg?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/math/go_figure/go_figure009.shtml

Math Mnemonics
Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mnemonics/mnemonics014.shtml

Teacher Feature
Run the Capitals
George Mussar's phys ed students run the state capitals.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature021.shtml

Strategy of the Week
Pretzels
This primary-grade strategy from the Northeast Foundation for Children focuses on students' kindnesses and results in improved classroom behavior.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy029.shtml

Backpacktivity
Gelatin Fun
Families learn about friction.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/homework/pdfs/backpacktivity_017.pdf

Tips Library
Classroom Management: Storgae on the Cheap
Behavior Management: Hall Passes, Tardiness, Bullying
Motivating Kids: Get to Know Your Students
Book Report Makeover: Sell It!
Homework Tips: No Time for Homework?
Best Idea: Using Mnemonics
Testing Tips: What's a...?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/management_tips/management_tips017.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/behaviortips/behaviortips017.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/motivation/motivation017.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/bookreport/bookreport017.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/homeworktips/homeworktips017.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/bestidea/bestidea017.shtml
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Doug Johnson's Tech Proof
The One-Afternoon Second Life Tour
A tour of "must-see" sights for educators in Second Life, one of the 3-D virtual environments gaining popularity with educators.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/johnson/johnson020.shtml

Miguel Guhlin: The IT Crowd
Building Your Personal Learning Network
What if you could broadcast learning to a world of learners at will via the Internet? What if you could interact with people, not only face-to-face in your workshop, but also halfway around the world? Pretty exciting, no?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/guhlin/guhlin004.shtml

Brenda Dyck's Blog
You Can Be a Digital Storyteller Too
Just as storytelling underwent a change with the advent of the printing press, storytelling is changing once again to accommodate a generation that is focused on moving images and sound.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/dyck/dyck012.shtml

Lorrie Jackson's Techtorial
Do It With Audacity
Learn how to record, edit, and share sound files with Audacity (a free sound editor for both PC and Mac), and Lame, an mp3 encoder.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial106.shtml

Bernie Poole
Computer-Based Learning and Montessorian Manipulatives
The methodologies applied in Montessori schools are based on a philosophy of education that recognizes children's preference for control over their own learning. Consider the "discoveries" she made about the learning modes of the children she worked with.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/poole/poole003.shtml

Nancy Willard's Cyber Savvy
Online Danger: Prevention and Intervention
It is necessary to consider the ability, authority, and responsibility of school officials when it comes to prevention of, and intervention in, cyberbullying in each of the locations where school related cyberbullying occurs.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/willard/willard007.shtml

Essential Microsoft Office 2007
Lesson 8: More on Access
Learn how to search and query a database and how to create and sort records in Lesson 8 of Bernie Poole's new online book of tutorials, Essential Microsoft Office 2007.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/poole/office_tutorials/Lesson8_2007.pdf

Tech Lesson of the Week
An Out-of-This-World Crossword Puzzle
Students visit an interactive Web site to research the planets and Sun in Earth's solar system, and then create original crossword puzzles based on their research.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techlp/techlp038.shtml

Sites to See
Free Photos on the Web
Looking for copyright-friendly images for presentations and student work? Want hard-to-find historical images or photos from a country halfway across the world? Check out these Web sites filled with images you can use today.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites067.shtml

Template of the Week
A Classroom Newsletter
http://www.educationworld.com/tools_templates/newsletter1.doc

Education in Second Life
An overview of the possible educational uses of Second Life.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/videooftheweek.shtml

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EdTech Tips of the Week
Starring...Digital Video!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech_tips/tech_tips005.shtml
Click here to contribute to our tips library.

What can you do with SchoolNotes? Check out Ms. Juneau's Class.
http://www.schoolnotes.com

From Our Leadership Archive

Recess Before Lunch?
Many schools are seeing the benefits.
Hiring Right
50 great questions to ask in those interviews.
Rewards Can Work
Looking for ways to reward student success? behavior?
Reinventing the Principalship
Eight ideas to reduce stress, entice new principals.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/archives/leadership.shtml

Sandra Harris's BRAVO Principals
BRAVO Principals... Create a Shared Vision for Student Success
Creating a shared vision does not mean telling the faculty what your vision is. Harris walks through steps involved in creating an all-staff Vision Day. Plus ideas for sustaining that vision once developed.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/BRAVO/BRAVO001.shtml

Larry Bell's Somebody Needs You!
Power Verbs Help Ensure Students' Test Success
I have found that when you put the same kinds of "Power Verbs" on regular teacher assessments as appear on most standardized tests, then you have given students a tool that will vastly improve their chances for test success.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/bell/bell005.shtml

The Principal Poet
Mr. Ivan, Education World's Principal Poet, presents this week's poem, "Lost 'n Found."
Based on all the coats and clothes
I see piled in Lost 'n Found,
In my school I half expect to see�?�
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/ivan/ivan029.shtml

Meet the other members of Education World's Columnist Team.

Take Five for�?�
Giving advice to job seekers.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/takefive/takefive026.shtml

Partners for Student Success
Baskets Deliver Homework Help
Evening of activities and baskets of school supplies provide homework support.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/partners/partners025.shtml

Principal Ideas
Rewarding good attendance, auction fund-raising idea, more...
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/ideas/ideas021.shtml

Pawlas on PR
Meeting with school's support team helps build school "family."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/pawlasPR/pawlasPR013.shtml

Instant Meeting
Liven up a dull routine with Handbook Jeopardy.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/meetingidea/meetingideas003.shtml

Grant of the Week
Visit our archive of grant opportunities. http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/grants/additional_grants.shtml

Conventions & Conferences
What's coming up?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/archives/conventions.shtml

Join the Conversation
On our "School Administrators" message board.
http://forums.educationworld.com/

From the Principal Files
Yearlong Themes: Principals Use Them to Build Spirit, Achievement
Does your school use a yearlong theme to motivate students and increase student achievement? Education World's "Principal Files" team shares a dozen ideas to help others see the power and potential of using yearlong, school-wide themes.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin427.shtml

Newsletters 'R Us
Copy and paste this free content into your teacher or school newsletters.

The ABCs of Student Success Helping students achieve from A to Z.

Caught on the Web Sites to share with parents.

Clipart Library Free art to liven up newsletters.

Fun Facts Fun and educational content.

Parent Newsletter Templates A different template for each month.

Math @ Home Math activities for parents and kids.

"QuotED" Educational quotes to inspire.

Parent Pointers Ponder these themed parenting tips. http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/archives/newsletters.shtml

Cooking with Joy
Teacher's Stash
How many times have you left home without breakfast or lunch and longingly eyed the kids' snacks during the day? You never have to go hungry again if you follow these tips for creating a mini-pantry in a desk drawer or filing cabinet.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/columnists/joy/joy009.shtml

Starr Points
Are You a Bully?
A Connecticut school administrator, commenting on his district's decision to include teacher behavior in its anti-bullying policy, complained that it would be difficult to distinguish between bullying behavior and classroom management strategies. What about you? Can you tell the difference between behavior management and bullying?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/starr/starr056.shtml

Wire Side Chat
Author Makes Science Readable, Enjoyable
Finding the textbooks her children brought home uninspiring, Joy Hakim combined her skills as an educator and journalist and began writing texts. Her book, The Story of Science, is a flowing narrative of the evolution of science.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat118.shtml

School Issues Article
Reaching Out to Illiterate Teens
After third grade, reading is less of a subject and more of a tool, as students begin reading for content. But many students enter middle and high school without basic reading skills, dooming their academic careers.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues/issues408.shtml

Soapbox
Standing Up for Average Students
Teacher/coach Tom Krause worries that real learning and the average student's needs are getting lost in the pressures of greater accountability and assessments.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/soapbox/soapbox011.shtml

Healthy Kids Learn Better
Check out our Fit To Be Taught archive for ideas and the latest stories about school wellness, nutrition, and exercise programs.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/fittobetaught.shtml

Education Humor With Regina Barreca
National columnist Regina Barreca brings her timely, insightful humor to Ed World.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/columnists/barreca/barreca.shtml

Wire Side Chat
Not Your Mother's Grammar Lesson
If you find diagramming sentences an ordeal to learn and teach, you are not alone. English teacher Les Parsons in his book Grammarama! offers new strategies for teaching grammar that are more engaging for everyone.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat127.shtml

Education World in the Classroom
Click to read Lessons from Our Nation's Schools, Whatever It Takes,
In A Sub's Shoes, and Teaming Up to Achieve series. http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/schools.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/WIT.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/subshoes.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/teamingup.shtml

NCLB Updates
Wondering what's going on with the No Child Left Behind Act? Peruse our list of news and feature stories about the federal law.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/NCLBupdates.shtml

News for Kids
See our archive of 100 news stories -- "ripped from the headlines" -- written with your students in mind. Each comes with a complete Teacher's Guide.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/newsforyou.shtml

Archive Selection
Check out the stories in the School Issues School-to-Work section.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/sch_to_work.shtml

School Issues Spotlights
Issues Spotlight 1 Online Social Networking
Issues Spotlight 2 Juvenile Justice System
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/glossary/o.shtml#socialnet
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EdScoops: Current Education News Headlines
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Last Week's Survey Results
Should school officials have the right to regulate content on a teacher's personal Web page?
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This week, Education World reviewed three Web sites of interest to educators.

WW2 People's War
Vast collection of personal histories about World War II.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-28.shtml

Welcome to Israel
Visit Israel virtually at this site for kids.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-26.shtml

Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Order (and learning) in the court!
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-19.shtml

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2008-07-31T09:00:00.001+05:30

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Volume 2, Issue 15
July 30, 2008

Emma McDonald: The New Teacher Advisor
Managing Student Talking
It used to be that when students were in the classroom, silence reigned. That changed with the onset of collaborative learning and hands-on learning activities. So, how do you manage the talking in your classroom now without stifling creativity and learning?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/mcdonald/mcdonald021.shtml

Teaching Special-Needs Students in the Regular Classroom
Although it might feel like it sometimes, we are not alone when dealing with special-needs students. Unlike the old one-room schoolhouse teacher, educators today have a number of support resources available through their schools and districts.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/mcdonald/mcdonald022.shtml

Dr. Fred Jones: Tools for Teaching
The Body Language of Commitment
When kids go to school, they already have a Ph.D. in parent management, and all of those skills will transfer to the teacher. They will know what you are going to do before you do it, because you will tell them -- with your body language.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/jones/jones010.shtml

Follow Through and Pseudo-Compliance
In the body-language-poker game, teachers fold when they turn away from a situation before the students have folded. Students fold when they abandon pseudo-compliance and actually get back to work. You have to stay in the game until the students fold.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/jones/jones011.shtml

Professor Joe Martin: The Educator Motivator
Medicate to Educate
What do I tell those teachers who ask me for my secret to staying motivated in the classroom? I tell them to "get medicated." But what I'm referring to isn't a prescription; it's more of a philosophy. It's the secret weapon I like to call "the medicine cabinet."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/martin/martin008.shtml

Who Said You Have to Change?
There's nothing wrong with making mistakes; the problem is when we fail to correct those mistakes based on stubbornness, ignorance, fear, pride, or even anger. Whenever I find myself guilty of that, I describe it as being "stuck on stupid."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/martin/martin009.shtml

Cathy Puett Miller: The Reading Coach
Conferencing With Young Writers: Time, Content, and Purpose
Conferencing with young or inexperienced writers can be challenging. For them to become writers, it must become personal. How can we help students discover that writer within through our conferencing time with them?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/miller/miller022.shtml

Integrating Reading and Writing Instruction into Content-Area Classrooms
The 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress reports that less than one third of U.S. high school students read or write at grade level. What can local schools do?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/miller/miller023.shtml

Dr. Ken Shore
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a new and growing form of bullying that has emerged with the advent of technology. And it's a problem that schools must deal with.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore078.shtml

Understanding School Bullying
Bullying takes place when a stronger or more powerful child intentionally and repeatedly hurts, threatens, or torments a more vulnerable child. Bullying is deliberate, happens more than once, and represents a marked imbalance of power between bully and victim.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore063.shtml

Angela Powell: Getting It Together
Organizing Corrected Work
Getting graded papers home to parents is simple when you have a filing system so easy your students can be in charge of it.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/organization/organization036.shtml

Versatile Boxes
Visit your local shopping mart to pick up empty cardboard boxes.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/organization/organization025.shtml

Each week, Education World spotlights books of interest to educators. This week, read a brief summary of two more of our "top 50 books for educators."

The Writing Teacher's Book of Lists
Subtitled, "with Ready-to-Use Activities and Worksheets," this book adds an extra level of practicality to the idea of a book of lists. Interestingly, the activities and worksheets in each section come before the lists of words themselves, which demonstrates the emphasis the book places on its practical features. The lists represent great variety, with some based on traditional groupings, like synonyms, etc., and others based on such groupings as "Advertising Words," "Words of Folklore," or special lists for student writers such as "Traits of Good Writers" and "Books for Students about Writing and Writers."
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Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known!: A Survival Handbook for New Middle School Teachers
One of the books from the revived Weekly Reader presses, this handbook (it's only 110 pages) is a good, brief, practical guide for the middle school educator. Features such as a parent conference checklist, a "5-10-15-20" rule of time management, and other common-sense tips are indeed the kinds of things experienced teachers can usefully offer newcomers. A great balance between the nuts and bolts practicalities and the human aspects of the job, and a book concise enough to fit into your bag!
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Reader's Theater
A Field Trip to Remember
When Allie and Scott accidentally take a wrong turn on a class field trip, they find themselves in a mysterious gallery where they learn some fascinating facts about presidents' pets.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadersTheater/ReadersTheater016.shtml
Writer's Block
When his teacher assigns what seems like a simple writing exercise, John discovers he's out of ideas -- until characters from his imagination help him overcome "writer's block."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadersTheater/ReadersTheater017.shtml

Reading Tips
Let's Party!
Encourage independent reading by turning reading time into party time.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/tips/tips008.shtml
Beyond the Spelling List
Add another element to your students' spelling practice.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/tips/tips009.shtml

Best Books for Teaching About�?�
Each week, Education World presents our Editors' Choices for the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes. Check out our choices and add your own recommendations to the Readers' Voices section of this week's themed booklists:
Best Books for Teaching About... Whales
Best Books for Teaching About... Friendship

Total Reader
How Cool Is That!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev149.shtml

From the Math Corner

Wendy Petti's "Math Cats Math Chat"
Even Teachers Make Mistakes
Last year, when a student caught me in a careless math mistake, I laughed it off and said, "This is the first math mistake I've ever made!" From that point on, students took it as a friendly challenge to catch the math teacher making another math mistake.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat011.shtml

Mathematicians Throughout History
Mathematics did not drop from the sky. We know that, of course�?�but do our students?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat007.shtml

Go Figure
Car Shopping
Which car should Melanie buy? Figure out how far each car has been driven.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/math/go_figure/go_figure008.shtml
The Bird or the Egg?
How many birds can you hatch from just one egg?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/math/go_figure/go_figure009.shtml

Math Mnemonics
The Numerator Is Above the Denominator
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mnemonics/mnemonics013.shtml
Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mnemonics/mnemonics014.shtml

From the Math Machine
Tangram Game
Students click and drag shapes to build a figure.
(Grades K-6)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/mathmachine/mathmachine009.shtml
Star Gazing
Students locate planets by entering the angles at which they can be found.
(Grades 2-6)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/mathmachine/mathmachine010.shtml

Featured Articles
Planning for Your First Day of School
Online resources for a variety of back-to-school planning needs, including welcome letters, bulletin board ideas, and back-to-school activities.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr360.shtml
Building Communication Before School Starts
Many teachers and administrators have started introducing themselves to parents and students before school starts. Some have even provided "survival kits" to help students weather the first few days of school.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr358.shtml

Teacher Features
Family Game Night
Marcia Baldanza's students game their way to greater understanding.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature020.shtml
Run the Capitals
George Mussar's phys ed students run the state capitals.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature021.shtml

Strategies of the Week
Parent Involvement
Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically, and less likely to engage in violent behavior, if their families are involved in their education. In many schools, teachers are working hard to bridge the gap between school and home.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy005.shtml
Pretzels
This primary-grade strategy from the Northeast Foundation for Children focuses on students' kindnesses and results in improved classroom behavior.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy029.shtml

Backpacktivities
Family Collage
Students explore the adjectives that describe their families.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/homework/pdfs/backpacktivity_016.pdf
Gelatin Fun
Families learn about friction.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/homework/pdfs/backpacktivity_017.pdf

Tips Library
Classroom Management: Homework Help
Behavior Management: Be Prepared
Motivating Kids: Contests Count
Book Report Makeover: Character Traits
Homework Tips: Teams
Best Idea: Closure
Testing Tips: The Long and Short of It
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/management_tips/management_tips016.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/behaviortips/behaviortips016.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/motivation/motivation016.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/bookreport/bookreport016.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/homeworktips/homeworktips016.shtml
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The Principal Poet
Mr. Ivan, Education World's Principal Poet, presents this week's poem, "The Lunch Line Pioneer."
In history class last Friday
I learned of pioneers
Who drove their covered wagons
Way out West for years�?�
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/ivan/ivan027.shtml

Brenda Dyck's Blog
The Year of the Laptop
Be wary of our tendency to ascribe magical powers to the technological gizmos of our generation. Tools are just tools unless they are harnessed to effective teaching. Poor teaching with technology attached is still poor teaching.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/dyck/dyck009.shtml

Larry Bell's Somebody Needs You!
Creating a Classroom Culture of High Expectations for All Students
When I was in the classroom my goal was to make every child feel that he or she is the reason I teach. By doing that, I felt I could create a classroom culture that set high expectations for all students. To accomplish that goal, I employed a handful of tools�?�
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/bell/bell003.shtml

Starr Points
No Break Today
Faced with a need to find more time to meet increasing educational standards, 40 percent of schools in the United States have either cut recess or are considering doing so. Eliminating recess, policymakers say, gains more time for learning. But does it gain more learning time?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues217.shtml

Recess Before Lunch Can Mean Happier, Healthier Kids
Recess follows lunch almost as predictably as four follows three, because it always has been that way. Principals who have put recess first, though, have noticed children eat more and behave better after lunch. Included: Ideas for making the change to recess before lunch. http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin389.shtml

If I Were Emperor of Education
Chemistry teacher Dr. Richard Chapleau outlines his formula for school reform, which includes tough measures for teachers and parents.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/soapbox/soapbox009.shtml

Rewards Can Work
Do rewards motivate students? Some say no, but many teachers think they do. Education World takes a look at a wide variety of rewards used by teachers in the classroom. If you are looking for a way to reward successful students or good behavior, you might find the ticket here. http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin119.shtml

Templates of the Week
Classroom Door Sign
http://www.educationworld.com/tools_templates/classroom_sign.doc
A Classroom Newsletter
http://www.educationworld.com/tools_templates/newsletter1.doc

2008 Summer Olympics
The best athletes from around the world are gathering for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. As the Games get underway, Education World offers you ten gold-medal lessons. Included: Involve students in creating time lines and graphs, writing biographies, and much more.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson201.shtml

Techtorials of the Week
Creating a Podcast
You don't need a Mac or an iPod to listen to podcasts. As for creating them, this is one more instance in which it's less important to be a tech geek than it is to be well organized and take your time.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial092.shtml
Do It With Audacity
Learn how to record, edit, and share sound files with Audacity (a free sound editor for both PC and Mac), and Lame, an mp3 encoder.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial106.shtml

Wire Side Chat
Do Good Manners Contribute to Academic Success? Etiquette expert Linda Williams discusses what etiquette is, what educators can do to help students learn proper etiquette and good manners, and how practicing good manners can help children be successful in life. http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat134.shtml

School Doodle
Ready or Not, Here They Come!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/school_doodles/school_doodles73.shtml

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2008-07-31T08:59:00.001+05:30

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July 29, 2008

From Our Leadership Archive

Take Five for�?�
Giving advice to job seekers.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/takefive/takefive026.shtml

Principal Ideas
Rewarding good attendance, auction fund-raising idea, more...
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/ideas/ideas021.shtml

Pawlas on PR
Meeting with school's support team helps build school "family."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/pawlasPR/pawlasPR013.shtml

Instant Meeting
Liven up a dull routine with Handbook Jeopardy.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/meetingidea/meetingideas003.shtml

Grant of the Week
Visit our archive of grant opportunities. http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/grants/additional_grants.shtml

Conventions & Conferences
What's coming up?
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Join the Conversation
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Better Book Reports -- 25 Ideas
Tired of the same old book report formats? Education World presents 25 ideas for you to use or adapt.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson109.shtml

2008 Beijing Summer Olympics: Gold Medal Activities
As the Games get underway, Education World offers you ten gold-medal lessons about the Summer Olympics.
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Lesson Plan of the Day
Click the link above to see dozens of recent Lesson Plans of the Day, including the five lessons below that were posted last week.
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Do the Hokey Pokey - A foreign-language lesson idea. (K-8)
Stage a Debate - Ten strategies for lively classroom debates. (3-12)
Scrap Paper Project - - A lesson in following directions. (3-8)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/dailylp.shtml

Friday Fun
Unscramble the four anagrams. What do they have in common?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/friday/friday035.shtml

Vicki Cobb's Show-Biz Science
Discover how "lite" diet drinks live up to their names.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/showbiz_science/showbiz_science021.shtml

Writing Bug
A person you admire is coming to speak at your school -- and you must introduce that person�?�
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug088.shtml

Reading Tips
Beyond the Spelling List
Add another element to your students' spelling practice.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/tips/tips009.shtml

Teacher Feature
Run the Capitals
George Mussar's phys ed students run the state capitals.
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Should parents have a say in choosing to which teachers their children are assigned?
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Last Week's Survey Results
Do you think your students treat you with appropriate respect?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/survey/survey145.shtml

School District Approves Paddling Students
Starting in the fall, principals in Twiggs County, Georgia, will be able to paddle students who don't respond to detention or other forms of discipline, reaffirming a policy that had lain dormant in the county since 2006. 07/25/08
Source: ABC News
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=5428337&page=1

School Board Bans Student-Teacher Texting, Online Social Networking
The Lamar County (Mississippi) school board recently approved a policy prohibited teachers from texting or communicating with students through Internet social network sites such as MySpace. 07/24/08
Source:CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/21/tech/main4279632.shtml

Students Taking Lead in Green Initiatives
Increasing numbers of environmentally-aware students are leading green initiatives at their schools. A graduate of a Virginia high school got approval for solar panels and raised money for the project. 07/23/08
Source: The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/15/AR2008071503282.html

Grants Aim to Help Middle-Schoolers Prep for College
The U.S. Department of Education approved 24 new grants for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to help disadvantaged middle school students prepare for and pursue a college education. 07/22/08
Source: U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/07/07012008a.html

Students Discuss Asian, Hispanic Students' Performance
Students at Lincoln High School in California have participated in candid discussions about the differences in Hispanic and Asian-American students' academic performance in an effort to close the achievement gap. 07/21/08
Source: The Los Angeles Times
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The top 10 languages spoken in the world

2008-07-28T21:27:00.001+05:30

10. French -- Number of speakers: 129 million
Often called the most romantic language in the world, French is spoken in tons of countries, including Belgium, Canada, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Haiti. Oh, and France too. We're actually very lucky that French is so popular, because without it, we might have been stuck with Dutch Toast, Dutch Fries, and Dutch kissing (ew!).
To say "hello" in French, say "Bonjour" (bone-JOOR).

9. Malay�??Indonesian Number of speakers: 159 million
Malay-Indonesian is spoken - surprise - in Malaysia and Indonesia. Actually, we kinda fudged the numbers on this one because there are many dialects of Malay, the most popular of which is Indonesian. But they're all pretty much based on the same root language, which makes it the ninth most-spoken in the world.Indonesia is a fascinating place; a nation made up of over 13,000 islands it is the sixth most populated country in the world. Malaysia borders on two of the larger parts of Indonesia (including the island of Borneo), and is mostly known for its capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
To say "hello" in Indonesian, say "Selamat pagi" (se-LA-maht PA-gee).

8. Portuguese -- Number of speakers: 191 million
Think of Portuguese as the little language that could. In the 12th Century, Portugal won its independence from Spain and expanded all over the world with the help of its famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry the Navigator. (Good thing Henry became a navigator . . . could you imagine if a guy named "Prince Henry the Navigator" became a florist?) Because Portugal got in so early on the exploring game, the language established itself all over the world, especially in Brazil (where it's the national language), Macau, Angola, Venezuela, and Mozambique.
To say "hello" in Portuguese, say "Bom dia" (bohn DEE-ah).

7. Bengali -- Number of speakers: 211 million
In Bangladesh, a country of 120+ million people, just about everybody speaks Bengali. And because Bangladesh is virtually surrounded by India (where the population is growing so fast, just breathing the air can get you pregnant), the number of Bengali speakers in the world is much higher than most people would expect.
To say "hello" in Bengali, say "Ei Je" (EYE-jay).

6. Arabic -- Number of speakers: 246 million
Arabic, one of the world's oldest languages, is spoken in the Middle East, with speakers found in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt. Furthermore, because Arabic is the language of the Koran, millions of Moslems in other countries speak Arabic as well. So many people have a working knowledge of Arabic, in fact, that in 1974 it was made the sixth official language of the United Nations.
To say "hello" in Arabic, say "Al salaam a'alaykum" (Ahl sah-LAHM ah ah-LAY-koom) .

5. Russian -- Number of speakers: 277 million
Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, and Yakov Smirnoff are among the millions of Russian speakers out there. Sure, we used to think of them as our Commie enemies. Now we think of them as our Commie friends. One of the six languages in the UN, Russian is spoken not only in the Mother Country, but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. (to name just a few places).
To say "hello" in Russian, say "Zdravstvuite" (ZDRAST-vet- yah).

4. Spanish -- Number of speakers: 392 million
Aside from all of those kids who take it in high school, Spanish is spoken in just about every South American and Central American country, not to mention Spain, Cuba, and the U.S. There is a particular interest in Spanish in the U.S., as many English words are borrowed from the language, including: tornado, bonanza, patio, quesadilla, enchilada, and taco grande supreme.
To say "hello" in Spanish, say "Hola" (OH-la).

3. Hindustani -- Number of speakers: 497 million
Hindustani is the primary language of India's crowded population, and it encompasses a huge number of dialects (of which the most commonly spoken is Hindi). While many predict that the population of India will soon surpass that of China, the prominence of English in India prevents Hindustani from surpassing the most popular language in the world. If you're interested in learning a little Hindi, there's a very easy way: rent an Indian movie. The film industry in India is the most prolific in the world, making thousands of action/romance/ musicals every year.
To say "hello" in Hindustani, say "Namaste" (Nah-MAH-stay) .

2. English -- Number of speakers: 508 million
While English doesn't have the most speakers, it is the official language of more countries than any other language. Its speakers hail from all around the world, including the U.S., Australia, England, Zimbabwe, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Canada. We'd tell you more about English, but you probably feel pretty comfortable with the language already. Let's just move on to the most popular language in the world.
To say "hello" in English, say "What's up, freak?" (watz-UP-freek) .

1. Mandarin -- Number of speakers: 1 billion+
Surprise, surprise, the most widely spoken language on the planet is based in the most populated country on the planet, China. Beating second-place English by a 2 to 1 ratio, but don't let that lull you into thinking that Mandarin is easy to learn. Speaking Mandarin can be really tough, because each word can be pronounced in four ways (or "tones"), and a beginner will invariably have trouble distinguishing one tone from another. But if over a billion people could do it, so could you. Try saying hello!
To say "hello" in Mandarin, say "Ni hao" (Nee HaOW). ("Hao" is pronounced as one syllable, but the tone requires that you let your voice drop midway, and then raise it again at the end.)

Postdoctoral research position and Ph.D. position in Structural Biology: in Milano

2008-07-27T22:17:00.001+05:30

A postdoctoral research position and a Ph.D. position in structural biology are
available in the newly established group of Marina Mapelli at the
IFOM-IEO Campus
in Milano (http://www.ifom-ieo-campus.it/research/mapelli.php).
The main interest of the group focuses on the structural and functional aspects
of protein complexes governing spindle orientation in asymmetrically
dividing cells.

Postdoctoral research position
I am seeking a motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow with interests in
structural biology and in mechanisms underlying protein functioning
in cellular processes.
Applicants should have recently obtained a Ph.D. in biochemistry or
equivalent qualification in a
relevant research area. Some experience in recombinant multi-protein
complex reconstitution,
enzymology or x-ray crystallography is desirable.

Ph.D. position
Ph.D. candidates should have terminated their university degree in
Life Science disciplines
(preferably Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry). Some hands-on
experience in biochemistry
or structural biology would be advantageous, but not required.
Willingness to study protein
functions with biochemical and biophysical methods, as well as
interest in learning protein
crystallography is essential.
The Ph.D. position is within the SEMM 'Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine' programme
(http://www.semm.it/).

The Structural Biology Department of the IFOM-IEO Campus is equipped with the
state-of-the-art apparatus for protein purification and
crystallization, including
a nanodrop crystallization robot and an automated imaging system, and has good
access to the synchrotron beamlines. Successful candidates will
benefit from a stimulating
and collaborative environment within the Campus
(http://www.ifom-ieo-campus.it/).

Postdoc applicants should send their enquiries by e-mail to Marina Mapelli
(marina.mapelli@ifom-ieo-campus.it). They should also ask two referees to
send letters of recommendation at the same electronic address.

Ph.D. candidates should apply to the SEMM Ph.D. school within
September 21, 2008
(see guidelines at http://www.semm.it/appli_mm.php).

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Marina Mapelli, PhD
Department of Experimental Oncology
European Institute of Oncology
Via Adamello 16, I-20139 Milan, Italy
tel: ++39-02-9437-5018/5042
fax: ++39-02-94375990
email: marina.mapelli@ifom-ieo-campus.it

Education World's Headlines Newsletter, Volume 7, Issue 30

2008-07-26T15:53:00.001+05:30

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July 24, 2008

Grants to Help Middle-Schoolers Prep for College
The U.S. Department of Education approved 24 new grants under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to help disadvantaged middle school students prepare for and pursue a college education.
Source: U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/07/07012008a.html

Parents Secretly Teaching Kids 'Old' Math
Concerned that their children are missing out on certain critical skills, some parents are teaching their children "old" math procedures -- such as long division -- to supplement new, concept-based curricula.
Source: USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-07-15-old-math_N.htm

Working With Hands Aids Brain Development
British children's brain development is being threatened by their failure to work with their hands in school and at home, a study said. Schools offer fewer hands-on classes, and at home kids play computer games, rather than working on crafts.
Source: MSNBC.com
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25677952

Students Taking Lead in Green Initiatives
Increasing numbers of environmentally-aware students are leading green initiatives at their schools. A graduate of a Virginia high school got approval for solar panels and raised money for the project.
Source: The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/15/AR2008071503282.html

School Board Bans Student-Teacher Texting, Online Social Networking
The Lamar County (Mississippi)school board recently approved a policy prohibited teachers from texting or communicating with students through Internet social network sites such as MySpace.
Source: CBS News.com
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/21/tech/main4279632.shtml

Students Discuss Asian, Hispanic Students' Performance
Students at Lincoln High School in California have participated in candid discussions about the differences in Hispanic and Asian-American students' academic performance in an effort to close the achievement gap.
Source: Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/education/la-me-lincoln16-2008jul16,0,3130880.story

State Calls NCLB Goals Unrealistic
While more Hawaiian students scored higher on standardized tests this year, 60 percent of public schools failed to make adequate yearly progress due to what education officials called unrealistic NCLB expectations.
Source: The Honolulu Advertiser
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080718/NEWS07/807180372

Camp Helps Struggling Readers
A free day camp in northern Kentucky aims to help struggling third- and fourth-graders develop a love of reading. Counselors also focus on growing skills for effective reading and instilling self-confidence in students.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080713/NEWS0103/807130384/1056/NEWS01

During June and July, Education World will highlight some of the best of its archived stories. We will be back with all new content on August 1.

Education Humor With Regina Barreca
National columnist Regina Barreca brings her timely, insightful humor to Ed World.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/columnists/barreca/barreca.shtml

Education World in the Classroom
Click to read Lessons from Our Nation's Schools, Whatever It Takes, In A Sub's Shoes, and Teaming Up to Achieve series. http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/schools.shtml http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/WIT.shtml http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/subshoes.shtml http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/teamingup.shtml

Administrator's Desk Articles
Recess Before Lunch Can Mean Happier, Healthier Kids
Recess follows lunch almost as predictably as four follows three, because it always has been that way. Principals who have put recess first, though, have noticed children eat more and behave better after lunch.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin389.shtml

50 Great Questions for Teacher Interviews
Whether you need to fill five teaching positions or 25, the questions you ask during interviews will be the key to drawing out the personalities of applicants and ultimately selecting the right educators to join your staff. Find your next new hire with a few of these great interview questions.
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Archive Selection
Check out the stories in the School Issues School-to-Work section.
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Each week, we ask readers to cast their votes in The Weekly Survey. Cast your vote in this week's question of interest to all educators.

This Week's Survey Question
Should parents have a say in choosing to which teachers their children are assigned?
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Education World Lesson Planning Newsletter -- Volume 10, Issue 29

2008-07-26T15:52:00.001+05:30

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July 23, 2008

2008 Beijing Summer Olympics: Gold Medal Activities
Citius, Altius, Fortius. Those are the Latin words for the Olympic motto, which, translated into modern terms, means "Swifter, Higher, Stronger." The best athletes from around the world will exemplify that creed as they compete in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. As the Games get underway, Education World offers you ten gold-medal lessons about the Summer Olympics. Included: Activities that involve students in creating time lines and graphs, writing biographies of famous Olympians, and much more.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson201.shtml

Science Experiments Straight from the Web
The Web is brimming with great science lesson ideas.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson177.shtml

Kids Can W.R.I.T.E. (Write, Revise, Inform, Think, and Edit):
Activities for Every Grade
In July of 1965, Snoopy's first line as an author was, "It was a dark and stormy night." We can't all have his wonderful way with words -- written at least -- but we can work on it. How do you help your students overcome their fear of the blank page? How can you make writing an exercise in personal expression, not drudgery? One key to better writing is better writing assignments -- and the Internet has them. Let's tour a few of the finest writing activities that the Web has to offer.
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More Timely Lesson Themes
A World of Geography Lessons
Volcanoes
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Web Literacy: An Important Skill
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Lesson Plan of the Day
Click the link above to see dozens of recent Lesson Plans of the Day, including the lessons below that were posted last week. Just four lessons last week, due to the Independence Day (U.S.) holiday.
Spelling Takes a Hit - An "active" spelling active-ity! (Grades K-5)
Pres. Jefferson's Cipher - Crack the Lewis & Clark code. (3-12)
Tear-Me-Apart Blues - Activity illustrates how words can hurt. (PK�??8)
Kudos by Kiddos - Students award medals for children's books. (3-12)
Earth at Night - Identify 10 cities on an "Earth at Night" map. (3-12)
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Learning Game of the Week
Quiet and cooperative "Unanimouse" spelling review game.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/learninggame/learninggame006.shtml

Friday Fun
With cameras in hand, math word problems come to life.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/friday/friday034.shtml

From the Math Machine
Star Gazing is a fun Web site for teaching angle measurement. (Grades 2-6)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/mathmachine/mathmachine010.shtml

Tech Lesson of the Week
Dangerous Animal Facts
Students identify three facts about a dangerous animal, then record those facts on a printable graphic organizer.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techlp/techlp043.shtml

Vicki Cobb's Show-Biz Science
This cola taste test may surprise you.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/showbiz_science/showbiz_science020.shtml

Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games With Joanne and Jane
This week: "Slide Over" teaches subtracting 3-digit numbers.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/boxcars/boxcars029.shtml

Writing Bug
I have never been so angry as the time...
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug089.shtml

Backpacktivity
Family Collage
Students explore the adjectives that describe their families.
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Go Figure
Car Shopping
Which car should Melanie buy? Figure out how far each car has been driven.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/math/go_figure/go_figure008.shtml

Math Mnemonics
TThe Numerator Is Above the Denominator
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5-Minute Fillers
Forty volumes of activities -- for turning transition times into into meaningful moments.
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Best Books for Teaching About�?�
Each week, Education World presents our Editors' Choices for the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes. Check out our choices and add your own recommendations to the Readers' Voices section of this week's themed booklists:
Best Books for Teaching About...
Friendship
Whales
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Readers Theater Scripts
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Where in the World Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt?
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Just for This Month!
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Dr. Ken Shore: Classroom Problem Solver
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a new and growing form of bullying that has emerged with the advent of technology. And it's a problem that schools must deal with.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore078.shtml

Larry Bell's Somebody Needs You!
Simulated Test Days Are Key
You never want to surprise at-promise kids when they have to take a standardized test. By planning simulated test days, you work out the kinks and kids know what to expect. When the actual test day comes around, they can relax and focus on the job at hand.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/columnists/bell/bell004.shtml

The Principal Poet
Mr. Ivan, Education World's Principal Poet, presents this week's poem, "The BIG Test."
When teacher said, "There'll be a test"
My stomach did a flip.
"The test will be tomorrow."
My mind began to slip�?�
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Cooking with Joy
Two Quick Takes On Cake
Cakes don't have to be saved for birthday parties or other milestone occasions. Nor do they have to be elaborate or expensive to bring their special touch to a meal. Joy Rotondi provides recipes for two quick, comfort-food cakes.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/columnists/joy/joy008.shtml

Wendy Petti's "Math Cats Math Chat"
Even Teachers Make Mistakes
Last year, when a student caught me in a careless math mistake, I laughed it off and said, "This is the first math mistake I've ever made!" From that point on, students took it as a friendly challenge to catch the math teacher making another math mistake.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat011.shtml

Featured Article
Planning for Your First Day of School
Online resources for a variety of back-to-school planning needs, including welcome letters, bulletin board ideas, and back-to-school activities.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr360.shtml

Teacher Feature
Family Game Night
Marcia Baldanza's students game their way to greater understanding.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature020.shtml

Partners for Student Success
Folders Help Families Join and Remain in the "Fold"
Parents stay informed and in touch through folders from school.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/partners/partners024.shtml

School Issues
Do Good Manners Contribute to Academic Success?
Etiquette expert Linda Williams discusses what etiquette is, what educators can do to help students learn proper etiquette and good manners, and how practicing good manners can help children be successful in life.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat134.shtml

Strategy of the Week
Parent Involvement
Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically, and less likely to engage in violent behavior, if their families are involved in their education. In many schools, teachers are working hard to bridge the gap between school and home.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy005.shtml

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The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation
A Smithsonian site celebrating human ingenuity.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-16.shtml

Planning Kid2Kid Videoconference Projects
Simple but effective: A booklet, from a Michigan district, on videoconferencing ideas.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-12.shtml

America at a Crossroads
Great PBS site for some current current-events discussions.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-09.shtml

This Week's Survey Question
Should school officials have the right to regulate content on a teacher's
personal Web page?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/survey/survey131.shtml

Last Week's Survey Results
Do you think your students treat you with appropriate respect?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/survey/survey145.shtml

Each week, Education World spotlights books of interest to educators. This week, read a brief summary of two more of our "top 50 books for educators."

The Teacher's Calendar
Chase's famous Calendar of Events -- that huge book journalists use to help them develop filler material for their newspapers by doing funny little stories on National Hog Calling Day -- has many spin-offs, and one is this extraordinarily useful annual calendar for teachers. If you simply used this calendar to assign a brief research report every day of the school year, which would give each student in a class of 30 six assignments during a 180 day school year, would make this book well worth its price. Enjoy!
Click to learn more or to purchase this book.

Rookie Teaching for Dummies
Of course, we don't read the Dummies books because we really are dummies -- real dummies don't read at all! We read them for their irreverent and yet practical advice, and this example is no different. From the introduction, where the author stresses that he's not going to give you tear-jerking stories, education theory, or salsa recipes, through to the top-ten lists that conclude Dummies titles, this book is fun and also functional.
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These classroom games span the grades and the major subject areas -- and inject a healthy dose of fun into the serious business of teaching and learning. Looking to fill the end of a hectic day with something fun and educational? Looking for a great reward for students that will make valuable use of free time? Looking to reinforce basic skills with a fun activity? These games will fill the bill!

Included in this 80-page booklet you'll find these games and more:

Math Facts Race (Math, grades K-8)
You Can Count on Spelling (Math and Language Arts, grades K-12)
Find It... Fast! (All Subjects, grades K-12)
Concentration Review Game (All Subjects, grades K-12)
The Dictionary Game (Language Arts, grades 3-8)
Play Ball: A Major League Review Game (All Subjects, grades K-12)
Friendly Feud (All Subjects, grades K-12)
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Education World Humor Newsletter Volume 7, Issue 30

2008-07-26T15:27:00.001+05:30

Dear Education Professionals,

Welcome to the Education World's Education Humor Newsletter. This newsletter is published weekly as a free service by Education World®. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up to receive our weekly mailing of G-rated jokes and other humor related to the "education world."

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July 24, 2008

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SPECIAL SUMMER EDITION OF THE HUMOR NEWSLETTER:
EDUCATION WORLD SUMMER HUMOR MEMORIES
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Three Poems from the Kids' Point of View

I Know Everything

I should be happy.

I should feel like a king.

My teachers don't get it,

But I know everything.

School days are slow

And the boredom is rough.

Why don't they know

That I know all this stuff?

I know it all, the meat and the fluff.

Though no one thinks I do.

They think I am just coasting,

They think I'm lazy too.

"You don't know this stuff."

They say and they scowl.

"It's more like you've given up.

You've thrown in the towel."

"If you know it so well,

Then why don't you soar?

Why are your grades

So doggoned poor?"

Well, it's hard to stay focused.

Sometimes I don't listen.

But why should I try?

It's not new stuff I'm missin'.

My scores aren't so great

The tests, I just wing

It's so hard to study

When you know everything.

Someday, my attendance< /o:p>

And knowledge will pay off.

I'll graduate and the teachers

Will ease up and lay off.

'Til then, I'll endure.

I'll be bored every day.

I won't work for points

It just isn't my way.

So I may bomb the tests,

And the homework, I fumble.

But my bad grades keep me

Intellectually humble.

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Graduation

(Sung to a school anthem type of tune you make up as you go along)

Our year-books we all au-to-graph

We've really had a blast

With grad-u-a-tion in our path

We march in-to the past

Our teacher starts in snor-or-ing

She stays out of our hair

Our school-work we're ig-nor-or-ing

We're choosing what to wear

We'll march to Pomp and Cir-cum-stance

Our pictures will be snapped

We'll have a grad-u-a-tion dance

Our hands will all be clapped

We'll talk old times, nos-tal-al-gic

Old nick-names we'll revive

Like, Chrissie's called Pink Li-ip-stick

And Chris is Mis-ter Jive

The fu-ture looms be-for-ore us

But we must not be quailed

That last ex-am in chor-or-us

Dumb luck that no-one failed

The book-ish and the ve-ry cool

Are bonded, friend to friend

To meet once more in mid-dle-school

And

All

A-

Gain!

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The Skills We Learn Today

Whenever teachers ask me stuff

I have no clue about

I stutter, mutter, sputter, utter

nonsense my way out

It's really quite a clever trick

they leave me there to snore

after I've made such noises

no one's ever heard before

Years from now when I'm pursuing

the career20I'd like to ride

all the way to easy street

to be admired far and wide

The same approach, I'm sure,

will keep those big wheels a'turning

and I'll look back and thank my teacher

who let me wriggle out of learning

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postdoc positions available: Department of Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics at Texas Tech University

2008-07-26T09:10:00.000+05:30

Postdoctoral positions available immediately in a membrane transport and structural
biology laboratory. Our new laboratory in the Department of Cell Physiology and
Molecular Biophysics at Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Lubbock is
well equipped with the state-of �??the-art equipment for robotic high throughput
membrane protein crystallization. Our current focus is on crystallization and
structural determination of bacterial and human sugar transporters. Highly
motivated candidates with a strong background either in protein X-ray
crystallography, or in biochemistry and biophysics are encouraged to apply. More
information is available at
http://www.ttuhsc.edu/SOM/physiology/faculty/Guan/guan.aspx. Salary is competitive
based on experience. Please submit a CV and contact information for three references
to Dr. Lan Guan through TTUHSC�??s website (http://jobs.texastech.edu), requisition
#77090 or #77091.

Lan Guan
Assistant Professor
Department of Cell Physiology & Molecular Biophysics
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
3601 4th Street, STOP 6551
Lubbock, Texas 79430

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Research associate position to work in the Membrane Protein Laboratory, Oxfordshire

2008-07-26T09:09:00.000+05:30

Research associate position to work in the Membrane Protein
Laboratory, Oxfordshire

A post-doc position is available to work in the Imperial College
Membrane Protein Laboratory
(http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Science/MPL/default.htm) at the Diamond
Light Source Synchrotron,
Oxfordshire (http://www.diamond.ac.uk). The Imperial College membrane
protein structures group
are world leaders in crystallisation and crystallography of membrane
proteins. In particular, the group
has a proven track record working with membrane transporters,
respiratory and photosynthetic
membrane protein complexes. We are looking for a post-doc to work
with Dr Liz Carpenter, Dr
Bernadette Byrne and Prof. So Iwata as part of the European Drug
Initiative on Channels and
Transporters (EDICT: http://www.edict-project.eu/), funded by the
European Union framework 7
program.

The project will involve the study of metabolite/ion transporters by
X-ray crystallography and
the focus of the research will be potential drug targets. The
research associate will be responsible
for expression, purification, crystallization and X-ray
crystallographic studies on a series of targets.
The Membrane Protein Laboratory at Diamond is a state-of-the-art
facility for crystallization and
crystallography of membrane proteins, with a fully automated Thermo
Fisher crystallization system
and a fluidigm microfluidics system. This post is available
immediately and is funded for 35 months.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Liz Carpenter
(liz.carpenter@imperial.ac.uk).

For more information and an application form please follow the link
below:

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Please send applications and your cv to Mrs Mutsuko Grant
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Monaco Shows Europe How To Be Environmentally Friendly: by Roger Munns

2008-07-26T08:56:00.001+05:30

Monaco Shows Europe How To Be Environmentally Friendly

by Roger Munns

Financial paradise Monaco has led the small countries of the world in the campaign to heighten awareness of environmental issues since Prince Albert became Sovereign in 2005, and has launched a radical plan of its own to cut carbon emissions.

One of the first acts Prince Albert took when succeeding to the throne upon his father's death was to sign the Kyoto Protocol.

Along with the USA and Australia, Monaco was one of the few countries not to sign up to the treaty intended to cut greenhouses gases.

Included in a campaign by Prince Albert to protect the environment has been an expedition to the Arctic to see for himself how global warming has begun to melt the glaciers, and shortly after his return he started a foundation to study rising sea levels and how to address what he sees as environmental challenges.

Monaco travel guide YourMonaco.com comment that given the Principality's position in the Mediterranean, concern at rising sea levels should come as no surprise.

'There are plans at an advanced stage to build an island off Monte Carlo, which will change the Monte Carlo map, and the district of Fontvieille is largely reclaimed from the sea.'

The island is expected to be complete in ten years time, and will include the first new hotels in Monaco for some time.

Prince Albert recently spent time with fellow royal and campaigner for the environment Prince Charles.

'Most notable of all', comment YourMonaco, 'Prince Albert chose a mansion in the Kalorama district of Washington D.C. to serve as Monaco's U.S. Embassy - Monaco's first independent embassy outside of Europe. Up to now it hasn't been necessary for Monaco to have her own representation in the U.S. - France has always looked after Monaco's interests. But it serves as a useful base for him to entertain politicans on Capitol Hill and get his environment message across. Expect to see more of Prince Albert in America in the coming months and years!'.

Weather In Monaco

With Prince Albert punching above Monaco's weight abroad, he has been no less active at home to prove his green credentials, and a radical plan has been introduced to cut carbon emissions, and to reduce the number of cars on the streets of Monte Carlo.

The domestic campaign began with the Monaco Yacht Show 2005, held each September, with the event successfully becoming carbon neutral. To encourage the thousands who commute to Monaco every day from neighbouring France and Italy the railway station is one of the best in Europe, with frequent and reliable services.

'For those who work in Monte Carlo and travel in from Nice and her surrounding villages five days a week, it's both cheaper and quicker to take the train - the trains are modern and comfortable and it's rare for seats not to be available even during the rush hour', claim YourMonaco.com. 'Once people are in Monaco the local transport service is equally quick and efficient. Virtually all routes are well planned and easy to understand, and the most you have to wait for a bus is ten minutes, often it's just a couple of minutes - which isn't exactly a hardship given the weather in Monte Carlo!'

With many major companies and the banks in Monaco also looking to see how they can improve their own environmental records the business community view the steps as prudent ones.

The routes are planned to incorporate tourist needs, with many passing by the Hotel de Paris in Casino Square and the Columbus in Fontvieille, two of the best known and popular Monaco hotels. Fares have been reduced to one Euro, making public transport in Monaco among the lowest priced, comfortable and frequent in Europe.

With the overall aim to increase bus usage by 20 per cent, the Principality is also funding five new duplex trains with a thirty per cent increase in train services, and in an innovative attempt to persuade commuters to leave their cars at home will provide free electric cycles at car park schemes.

'The one time of year you might see fast cars being encouraged is of course for the Monaco Grand Prix in May', conclude YourMonaco, 'But overall it's Prince Albert who will be able to claim the winners rostrum among European leaders for the environment.'

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Which Greenhouse Building Do You Need For Your Greenhouse Project: by Christpoher Jay

2008-07-25T12:27:00.001+05:30

Which Greenhouse Building Do You Need For Your Greenhouse Project

by Christpoher Jay

In the past it was assumed that all greenhouses were massive glass and metal structures that required a great deal of space, and care to keep them in good working order. Today's selection of available greenhouses is much more expansive, however, with options available for a variety of different levels of expertise and amounts of available space. Are you looking for the best possible greenhouse for your needs and situation? Consider the following options that are available to you as far as green house buildings and greenhouse projects go.

When beginning a greenhouse project, the first consideration to make is how much space you have. If you are a homeowner and have a decent yard to work with, then a medium sized greenhouse is usually best. There are also small and even miniature green house building options for people who have less space or who do not think that they can utilize all of the space in a medium sized building. There are also larger green house building options available, but unless you have an over abundance of free space and serious dedication, it is better not to start out with something larger than what you can handle.

The next consideration to make when beginning any greenhouse project is what materials you would like your green house building to be constructed from. Traditional greenhouses were constructed mainly from glass and metal. Now there are a myriad of other options available, leaving it up to you what materials you use. For example, in terms of the type of frame your green house building is constructed from, your options include the following:

- Aluminum or other high quality, maintenance free metals offer greenhouse frames that can withstand a great deal of weather without rusting. Aluminum is especially popular because these frames can be combined with a variety of different coverings, including traditional glass, polycarbonate and plastic.

- High Quality Woods like Red Cedar are ideal for dry climates or for people who want aesthetically pleasing green houses. Wood is naturally an insulating material, absorbing heat during the day and then releasing it when it is most needed. Wood is capable of rotting, however, which means that it requires a level of care beyond what other frame materials may need.

- Plastic or PVC green house frames offer simple assembly without much expense. These green house building frames are also the easiest to move. The one thing that you need to understand though is that these greenhouse frames must be anchored down in areas with high winds, as they are light weight and can be tipped over or pushed around in heavy weather.

The third and final consideration to make when it comes to choosing the features for your greenhouse project is what material to cover the framework with. You essentially have three primary choices here: Glass, Plastic and Polycarbonate.

- Glass: Glass is the most ideal covering from greenhouse projects which is why it has been the traditional choice for so long. However, glass is not the economical choice and people who are working on a budget may be limited to other alternatives.

- Plastic: Plastic is a sturdy and versatile material for green house building covering, but it does not offer the same level of clarity that polycarbonate or glass offer, so visibility is largely limited.

- Polycarbonate: This is an inexpensive option, and provides clarity close to what is offered by glass. Unfortunately, polycarbonate coverings need to be replaced regularly as they are not as sturdy as other materials.

About the Author

Greenhouse building is something you need to know about before attempting any greenhouse project. Stop in at http://www.typesofgreenhouses.com so you can make the right decision.

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Mastering Your Mind Power: Determining What You Really Want: by Harold L Lowe

2008-07-24T21:24:00.001+05:30

Category: Self Improvement

Mastering Your Mind Power: Determining What You Really Want

by Harold L Lowe

Let us take a moment to review some of what we have discussed so far.

�?� I have stated my position that no matter what your life circumstances are, you have all the mind power you need in your possession right now to immeasurably improve those conditions.

�?� Generally, your life circumstances are not really your fault, although this is not meant to give you license to blame others either.

�?� It is up to you to either continue doing what you are now doing or to take positive actions to improve your life outcomes including more money, if you choose.

�?� To bring about meaningful changes in your life requires a COMMITMENT TO CHANGE and a PROCESS.

�?� There are many processes available from the many books, audio CDs, and DVDs on the market created by personal development authors, but the commitment can only come from you.

If you have not chosen a process for change from one of those sources, feel free to adopt the one I recommend in these articles that has served me well. I call it The 180 Degree Life, wherein you literally begin to think and act in the exact opposite of your present habitual patterns.

If you have chosen to adopt this 180 degree life, you should have prepared a list of things, conditions, and people you do not want in your life any longer. I suggest that you now take that list and on the right side of the sheet, write a statement that represents to you the exact opposite of each of those items.

For example, you may have written on the left side of your sheet that your relationship with your significant other stinks. On the right side you might write that you desire a loving, caring, fulfilling relationship with a significant other. In another example, you may have written on the left side that you do not have enough money. On the right side, you could write that you desire to be financially rich. For each item you list on the right side of your sheet, write a brief paragraph defining what that particular desire means to you.

Once you have completed your list on both the left and right side of the sheet or sheets of paper, take another clean sheet and list all of the DO NOT WANT things on it. This time the items do not have to be on a particular side of the sheet. Do the same for the DO WANT items along with the defining statements you have written.

After you have separated your DO NOT WANT list form your DO WANT list, it is time to perform a little ceremony. Take the DO NOT WANT list and shred it into very small pieces and flush them in small groups down the toilet, making sure that each group of shreds does not plug up the plumbing. There is a psychological reason for doing this. You are figuratively flushing the things you DO NOT WANT out of your mind and out of your life. What remains is what you truly do want.

This I know for sure. You can claim or re-claim control of your own mind power. You are the most miraculous of all living beings on earth. You are the owner of a mind that is so stupendous, that as you truly begin mastering your mind power and consciously using it, there is no dream that you can dream that you cannot achieve.

About the Author

Harold L Lowe retired at age 62 when his six-figure income position was eliminated. He is now studying The New Think And Grow Rich with the author, Ted Ciuba. To Claim A FREE Copy Of The Book That Inspired The Movie/DVD/Book, The Secret, Go To: http://www.MasteringYourMindPower.com

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The IIT and Prejudice: by Devraj Sinha

2008-07-24T21:20:00.001+05:30

The IIT and Prejudice

by Devraj Sinha

As with any parent of a student aspiring to become a good engineer, even I was worried. Especially with so many options available to complete the graduation from and so many entrances to face it was ever more important for the students to make the right choices. IIT-JEE was and still is the most precious engineering entrance that any aspiring student would want to get through. It's easier said than done.

When my son decided to appear for the IIT-JEE all I could think of was the extra hard work he would have to put in to succeed in it. I was pondering about how to ease his efforts. I was determined to make a contribution towards his future and ambition. I researched a lot through all available sources.

There were many tutorials giving good training to appear for the IIT-JEE but what I was looking for was the best one among them. Being from a remote location away from the big cities it was going to be a tough ask. Then, one fine day I received information from a friend about askiitians.com. A little visit to their site caught my interest and I decided to discuss it with my son.

This was a subsidiary firm of TransWeb Educational services Pvt. Ltd, providing all kinds of educational services. What interested me most was that the methodologies of teaching were online-interactive-realtime learning sessions, problem solving sessions and strategy sessions. This meant all I required was good internet connectivity. There was no hassle of traveling to far away cities for my son. He could get the tuition at home. Even my son seemed to like the idea. And we decided to get him enrolled on askiitians.com.

I believe it was one of the most intelligent decisions of my life. While other tutorials have a few ex-IITians involved in the teaching process at askiitians.com all the instructors were ex-IITians. This meant the quality of guidance received by my son was the best available. He too was showing a lot of interest in the way of teaching. I could see improvement in his performance as well as his confidence about taking on the IIT-JEE. They were not only preparing him for the IIT-JEE but also for other engineering entrances.

They are offering various courses and you can choose the one suitable for your children. I am glad I decided to get my son tutored by askiitians.com. The counseling sessions are not only useful for the aspiring student but also for the parents as it gives a good idea about what to expect and how to prepare you for what is expected. The people giving the counseling are the one's who have been there and done that so whatever counseling you get is the right one.

With the help of askiitians.com and the hard work my son put in today he is completing his engineering from an IIT. I don't think it would have been possible, without askiitians.com, for my son to prepare properly and succeed in IIT-JEE. Not only did he succeed in IIT-JEE but in every engineering entrance exam that he appeared for. Askiitians.com has been a boon in my life.

About the Author

Devraj Sinha, From Lucknow For more information, please visit: http://www.askiitians.com

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Education World Site Reviews Vol. 12 Issue 30

2008-07-24T21:09:00.001+05:30

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July 22, 2008

The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation
A Smithsonian site celebrating human ingenuity.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-16.shtml

Planning Kid2Kid Videoconference Projects
Simple but effective: A booklet, from a Michigan district, on videoconferencing ideas.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-12.shtml

America at a Crossroads
Great PBS site for some current current-events discussions.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-09.shtml

The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation
A Smithsonian site celebrating human ingenuity.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-16.shtml

REVIEW: A+
The Lemelson Center site is a great way for students to start learning about the history of invention and innovation. Visitors may want to start by clicking on the featured invention and reading the article, then move on to more stories about inventions. If you are looking for a particular resource, then the drop down menu at the top of the page leads to special sections for students, teachers, inventors, historians or museum visitors. These annotated lists feature articles and exhibits of specific interests. The Centerpieces area features virtual interactive exhibits on such topics as the quartz watch, the invention of the electric guitar, wearable and implantable inventions for the human body and others. The video and audio area offers podcasts about the artificial heart, solar powered transportation, video games and more. Included is a podcast activity guide for teachers to download. The resource section is not to be missed especially by teach ers. It includes free multimedia and print materials for classroom use as well as research opportunities, invention stories index, online articles, archives, a database of invention archives in the U.S., oral and video histories, books, and Web sites.

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Planning Kid2Kid Videoconference Projects
Simple but effective: A booklet, from a Michigan district, on videoconferencing ideas.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-12.shtml

REVIEW: A+
Videoconferences allow teachers and students to connect to people and places that may not otherwise be accessible to them such as zoos, museums, guest experts and other classrooms. This booklet that has been created by educators in the field includes an introduction that describes what videoconferences are and the different types. The booklet also provides project templates that can be used to start your classroom project by just plugging in your own curriculum information. Project ideas include exchange projects, academic challenges, data collections, debates, product/solution development and many more. Additionally, users will find tips for finding a partner, presentation, preparing questions, evaluation strategies, and a bibliography of resources.

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America at a Crossroads
Great PBS site for some current current-events discussions.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2007/r1107-09.shtml

REVIEW: A+
This site is the complement to the PBS Television series by the same name. Although it is geared to a general audience, there is lots of content appropriate for high school students. The series consist of fourteen documentaries that explore such topics as firsthand accounts of American servicemen and women through their own words, the complicated mixture of emotions that characterizes European views about Americans, and the U.S. strategy in Iraq. Visitors to the site can view video clips of the documentaries, watch the video diaries, explore an interactive timeline of events that shaped the modern Middle East, and download a discussion guide. Educators will want to check out the educators' page for middle and high school lesson plans and a classroom integration guide as well as additional resources.

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Math Facts Race (Math, grades K-8)

You Can Count on Spelling (Math and Language Arts, grades K-12)

Find It... Fast! (All Subjects, grades K-12)

Concentration Review Game (All Subjects, grades K-12)

The Dictionary Game (Language Arts, grades 3-8)

Play Ball: A Major League Review Game (All Subjects, grades K-12)

Friendly Feud (All Subjects, grades K-12)

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Volume 11, Issue 28
July 23, 2008

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EDUCATION JOBS SUMMARY
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Teaching Position - Nationwide
* Early Childhood

Teaching Position - Ohio
* Special Education

Teaching Positio n - Michigan
* Special Education

Teaching Position - Arizona
* Music

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School:
Children's Literacy Initiative

Email:
HR@CLIontheweb.org

Category:
Teaching Position

Deadline:
Until Filled

Job Title:
Early Childhood

Description:
Flex Hours
Opportunity to participate in the professional staff development of elementary school teachers in the use of CLI's Comprehensive Balanced Literacy concepts in the classroom through modeling, observing and coaching teachers in the application of innovative and effective literacy strategies, techniques and programs. Promote learning by conducting educational workshops and presentations. Guide teachers in setting up child centered, literacy rich classroom environments. Identify grade level learning objectives and create/prepare educational materials to use in support of those learning objectives. Make recommendations to teachers on content development and classroom management. Observe, model, and co-teach and plan with teachers on effective lessons utilizing CLI's "Best Practice" comprehensive literacy strategies and methodologies in the classroom.

As a member of our collegial team of educational professionals, you share ideas on enriching children's learning experiences and creating enthusiasm for literacy as the building block for learning throughout their lifetime. CLI provides an excellent training program including an initial orientation and three day Institute complimented with extensive training materials and quality books followed up throughout the school year with "Developing the Professional Developer" workshops, seminars and regional meetings. Institutes and training are held in CLI's state-of-the-art Conference Center at headquarters in center city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

~ Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Reading ~ At least 5 years teaching experience in Pre-K to 3rd grade classrooms ~ Application of core/advanced Comprehensive Balanced Literacy concepts in Pre-K to 3rd grade classrooms ~ Ability to conduct and deliver effective, professional development workshops and presentations ~ Strong interpersonal skills ~ Reliable transportation ~ Desire to make a difference HOURS Part-time, flexible, DAYTIME SCHOOL HOURS, Monday through Friday according to your schedule as an Independent Contractor.
LOCATIONS
Positions are available in Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, White Plains, NY, New York City, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For consideration, E-mail cover letter including hourly rate requested (a must to be considered) and Word or PDF format resume to HR@CLIontheWeb.org. Please note that phone calls cannot be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer

Please visit our website at www.CLIontheweb.org

Contact:
For consideration, E-mail cover letter including hourly rate requested (a must to be considered) and Word or PDF format resume to HR@CLIontheWeb.org. Please note that phone calls cannot be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer

Please visit our website at www.CLIontheweb.org

Region:
Nationwide

Country:
USA

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School:
Winterfield Venture Academy

Email:
mycareer@heritageacademies.com

Category:
Teaching Position

Deadline:
Until Filled

Job Title:
Special Education

Description:
Position: Special Education Teacher
Location: Toledo, Ohio

Application Instructions:
To apply, please fill out the online application on our website at www.heritageacademies.com/career

Duties:
This role will provide specifically designed instruction to individuals with disabilities in a resource room setting; adapting and developing materials to match the special needs of each student. The Special Education Teacher will identify students with special needs, organize student caseloads with an effective IEPC system, and establish and implement strategies to deal with disabilities.

Accountabilities:
Teachers will be held accountable for the student achievement and growth in their classroom, establishing relationships with both students and parents, and participating in all aspects of class and school planning. Candidates should be self starters with effective classroom management skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for education.

Certification and Experience:
Candidates should have experience working with Special Education students. A Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a valid K-12 Ohio teaching license for Special Education is required.

National Heritage Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact:
Visit our website at www.heritageacademies.com/career to fill out an online application.

Region:
Toledo, Ohio

Country:
USA

Comments:
Applications are not accepted at school locations - only via our website. Thank you!

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School:
Saginaw Intermediate School District

Email:
esparzat@sisd.cc

Category:
Teaching Position

Deadline:
July 31, 2008 or Until Filled

Job Title:
Special Education

Description:
POSITION TITLE: Inclusion Specialist-Teacher Consultant (CI)

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: One, full-time position, 187 days for the 2008-09 school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Shall assist in the identification, evaluation, educational placement, and training of pre-school and school-aged children with mental impairments.
2. Shall satisfactorily meet the expectations of all local district constituents utilizing services as provided by this position through the SISD.
3. Shall attend IEP meetings for referred students and caseload students.
4. Shall serve as a resource person for the teacher working with low incidence children within the general school setting or cross-categorical program.
5. Shall work on behalf of a student who, because of his/her impairment, is having difficulty adjusting to general school setting or cross-categorical program.
6. Shall assist the teacher in acquiring special materials or equipment that will contribute to the education of the mentally impaired child.
7. Shall be responsible for writing and monitoring the goals and objectives of selected students.
8. Shall assist the staff in making classroom accommodations to the curriculum.
9. Shall assist school in creating and implementing behavior intervention plans.
10. Shall assist the family of a low incidence student in understanding the student's educational, emotional, and vocational needs through phone calls and contacts.
11. Shall train paraprofessionals working with the impaired student in the general school setting or cross-categorical program.
12. Shall keep local school administration informed as to the status of the included student within the district.
13. Shall serve in a highly flexible manner, dependent upon the stated needs and requests of the constituent school districts.
14. Shall be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
15. Shall be willing to produce materials for teachers that may not be readily available through commercial means.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To provide a monthly report to supervisor.
2. To use proper phone etiquette at all times.
3. To provide data for needed reports.
4. Other duties assigned by the Director and or supervisor as deemed necessary and appropriate which are in accordance with contractual rules and legal guidelines.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. The requirements as outlined under R 340.1790 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education effective June 6, 2002, for either full or temporary approval.
A. Special Education teacher approval (CI).
B. Master's Degree.
C. Three years experience (at least two years in special education).
D. Knowledge and/or experience with mentally impaired or other low incident children.
2. Knowledge or experience with general education curriculum preferred.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Must have conflict resolution skills.
5. Leadership skills to work effectively with staff, school administrators, and outside agencies in the delivery of special education services.
6. Ability to work well and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, school administrators, the community and advocacy groups.
7. Ability to function in a total organizational context.
8. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
9. Ability to keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.
10. Ability to work in a site-based decision-making system that utilizes teams and collaborative decision-making processes.
11. Ability and/or willingness to learn and utilize basic keyboarding computer skills.
12. Must have dependable transportation.
13. Must have good references.
14. Must have good attendance record.

Contact:
Tracie Esparza
Personnel Assistant
Saginaw ISD
6235 Gratiot Road
Saginaw MI 48638

Region:
Michigan

Country:
USA

Comments:
FRINGE BENEFIT PACKAGE: Competitive fringe benefit package that offers health, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance. Excellent alternative programs in exchange for health insurance. Professional development training is provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of transcripts. Please send to: Director of Personnel, Saginaw ISD, 6235 Gratiot, Saginaw, MI 48638. An application may be obtained on line by going to the SISD web site at: www.sisd.cc

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School:
Greasewood Springs Community School

Email:
lrbegay@greasewood-inc.net

Category:
Teaching Position

Deadline:
Until Filled

Job Title:
Music

Description:
Exciting, rewarding, unique, professional position for a music teacher. Four Navajo P.L. 100-297 grant schools, providing services for children in grades K-8, have joined in a collaborative effort to procure a highly-trained, innovative, professional music teacher to provide services to the four schools. This position will require an independent, self-motivated, highly-organized professional who will enjoy the challenge of creating and developing music programs at the four schools and providing services to each school on a rotating basis. These schools are located in a beautiful, rural area of Northern Arizona and will provide a positive professional challenge to the right person. If you are that person, please contact us so that we may share our vision with you and hopefully join with you in a partnership to achieve that vision.

Contact:
Lorraine Begay
lrbegay@greasewood-inc.net
HC 58, Box 60
Highway 15
Ganado, AZ 86505
Phone (928) 654-3331
Fax (928) 654-3397

Region:
Arizona

Country:
USA

Comments:
Please send, email or fax resume.

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How to Choose a Legitimate Online Education Institution: by Harris Jhosta

2008-07-22T22:08:00.004+05:30

How to Choose a Legitimate Online Education Institution

by Harris Jhosta

Online education is one of the best things that the internet has to offer. Thanks to online education, people who would have never thought they could get the education they have always dreamed of are now achieving their educational goals. Whether it is working adults, advanced students or senior citizens, people everywhere are singing praises about online education. However, it is extremely important to realize that not all online education is the same. Although there are lots of very good online education institutions, there are plenty (if not just as many) online education programs (which are nothing more than scams) trying to take some of your money. In order to avoid wasting your time and money on a scam, it is mportant to understand how to choose a legitimate online education institution. By educating yourself on what to look for in a legitimate online education institution, you will be able to easily discern online programs which will truly help you get ahead in life from those that will do nothing more than set you back a couple months and a few hundred dollars.

When evaluating online education institutions, the most important thing you should look for is accreditation. If an online college degrees program presented by an institution, it should be an accredited institue. If it is not legitimate and is actually nothing more than a scam, then it will not be accredited. Although it seems overly simple, it really is that simple to identify what is good and what is not. If an institution is accredited, it will not be difficult to find out. Because of the prevalence of scams on the internet, almost every accredited program will proudly display it on the home page of their web site. These programs know that they are in a field filled with frauds, so they want to make sure that you can trust that they are legitimate. If you have to search around an online education institution's web site to determine whether they are accredited or not, then ninety-nine percent of the time they are not. Although it is possible (even though rare) for an institution to fake the fact that they are accredited, it is the best starting point to weed out potential frauds.

Once you have found an online degree program that is accredited, the next step in your evaluation should be non-biased, third-party reviews. This means you need to find reviews of the online education institution other than those proudly displayed on their web site. This can easily be accomplished by doing a little searching on Google or Yahoo. Honest reviews from individuals who have already had experience with that institution are a great way to not only determine if they are legitimate, but to also get a feel for what the program is really like. Although the institution's can say whatever great things they want about themselves, without reading reviews from other real people, you will never truly get a feel for what the program has to offer and entails.

The finally step in evaluating an institution is common sense. In reality, this step should be employed throughout the entire evaluation process. If a program seems to good to be true or raises a flag in your head, then you should avoid that specific institution. Nine times out of ten, your gut feeling will lead you in the right direction, so do not be afraid to follow your common sense. By following the steps listed above, you will not only be able to weed out the bad online programs, but you will also be able to select that one that best fits your situation, needs and goals.

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How to Find the Top Online Nursing Program: by Amanda Jones

2008-07-22T22:08:00.003+05:30

How to Find the Top Online Nursing Program

by Amanda Jones

If you want to know how to find the top online nursing program, the answer can best be summed up in one word: research. Why is this? There is not one top nursing program for everyone. Some people are interested in obtaining entry-level designations, such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Others are looking for masters programs in nursing or doctorates, both of which are available online. However, no matter what type of degree you are seeking, the following information can help you determine how to find the top online nursing program for you.

Ratings and Rankings

If you are interested in a preliminary search, one option is to use the school ranking information provided by companies who provide this information. One of these is U.S. News and World Report, which conducts school research and provides much of this information free on its website at http://www.usnews.com/usnews/rankguide/rghome.htm. Another option for ranking information is provided by the National Institutes of Health at http://www.nih.gov/.

Accreditation

Any program you choose should be accredited. The two organizations that accredit nursing programs are The National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (http://www.nlnac.org/) and The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

NCLEX Preparation

Another issue to consider in how to find the top online nursing program is whether or not, and how well, the program prepares you for the NCLEX exam. State boards to determine how well a person is prepared for nursing practice use the NCLEX exam, or the National Council Licensure Examination. This exam is taken on computer, and if you pass a certain number of questions correctly during the first part of the exam, you will pass. If not, you have an opportunity to continue testing to demonstrate your knowledge. If you fail the exam, you can retake it after a certain amount of time. However, how to find the top online nursing program, which includes ample research into a program, will lead you to a program that will prepare you for this exam.

About the Author

To learn more about the benefits of an online nursing program, Amanda Jones recommends Nursing Degree Guide. Please see Comparing Online Nursing Programs for more information.

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How to Prepare for a Test: by Brian Stocker

2008-07-22T22:08:00.001+05:30

How to Prepare for a Test

by Brian Stocker

Preparing for a test can be an agonizing experience. There are just so many things you have to remember, so many things to memorize and so many things to read. One way of making preparation for a test easier is to understand the type of the test that will be taking. How to prepare for a test can be much easier to answer when you know what type of test to prepare for.

If you are taking a standardized test, there will most likely be multiple choice as well as an essay question. Here are some tips on how to study for these two types of questions.

General Tips:

Identify key ideas. By identifying key ideas you are able to assign headings or keywords for important information. Key ideas are literally, the key to understanding and recalling the main thrust of the course. You can think of the key idea as the thesis statement or the summary.

Understand important information. By understanding, we mean rereading your notes to fill in the gaps in the information. After that, expound on the main idea in your mind. Articulate as much information about the key ideas as you can.

Organize main ideas as headings and include supporting information. This will help you quickly absorb the main ideas and the supporting information by keeping them short and easy to recall.

Tips for Preparing for Multiple-Choice Type of Questions:

The most important thing to do in preparing for a multiple choice exam is by acquainting yourself to this test type. The best way to do this is by finding sample tests and taking them.

Develop a device that will help you save time when you take the test. The one check, two check system can be useful. One check is placed before the questions that you can't seem to remember the answer to, two checks for questions that are quite long and that will take much of your time. Mark an answer on the answer sheet, then after the time allotted, you can go back to these questions. Developing a device such as the one check, two check system will prevent you from wasting precious time during the test.

Set goals and time allotments. Ask your teacher the weight of the questions and allot your time based on that weight. Give more time to questions that have the greater influence on your grade.

Practice identifying key words in the questions. Practice makes perfect and multiple-choice type questions requires you to be critical in identifying key words in the questions. Accustom yourself to locating these key words and marking them.

Many, but not all tests, will have more multiple choice questions than anyone can answer in the time alloted. The best strategy for this is to go through and answer all the questions that you positively know the answer. Then go back and answer all the questions you are fairly sure of. Then all the questions you are less sure of. Continue going through the entire test in this way.

Preparing for Essay Type of Test

Essay questions require viewing the course in a wider perspective. Being able to effectively answer essay questions requires a clear knowledge of the relationships between the key ideas in the course. To achieve this, you must review the key ideas on a broader level and establish their interconnectedness. The emphasis is on the relationships between ideas rather than details.

Create diagrams, maps and visual representations of the relationships between ideas. This will help you recall the concepts and relationships more easily.

Acquaint yourself with the keywords. Keywords in the question are composed of several action words. These words must not be mistaken as interchangeable because one is not the same as the other. Each keyword also requires certain answers that cannot full satisfy another keyword. Such keywords as identify, compare, argue, explain and assess.

Identify different ways of connecting the answer to the question. Here are a few different ways to connect the question and the answer. Compare the two by illustrating the differences and similarities between ideas. Argue by passing judgment on a particular topic and then justifying your position. Most often, this also requires stating the two opposing sides. Explain by going beyond repeating to a more detailed discussion of the idea. Finally, assess the idea by evaluating the idea and interpreting it.

Finally, PRACTICE. Practice, practice, practice. Though there are some that are comfortable in taking essay types of questions, there will always be those who find it hard. Practice can make you more at ease with this type of question.

Knowing what type of test you will be taking can be crucial on how you will do on the test. Certain types of tests also have certain ways of approaching it. Multiple-choice tests require a more recall-based approach. It requires both strategy, critical thinking and memory. Essay tests on the other hand require viewing ideas from a big-picture perspective, rather than on details. Despite their differences, both require practice -- a lot of practice.

About the Author

Brian Stocker is a former teacher and Psychologist. He has written widely on education and testing. Visit his website Test & Exams Preparation for information and articles on test preparation and how to study.

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Introduction to Earning an Online Nursing Degree: by Amanda Jones

2008-07-22T22:07:00.001+05:30

Introduction to Earning an Online Nursing Degree

by Amanda Jones

Earning your nursing degree online can help you reach your career goals and enter a rapidly growing industry. Jobs in health care are expected to continue to be in demand, and nursing careers offer a wide range of possibilities. Additionally, online nursing programs also offer a wide range of opportunities. This introduction to earning an online nursing degree will help you get started.

Set Your Goals

What kind of nursing degree are you interested in obtaining? There are a number of choices. Bachelors and masters programs are abundant online. If you know that you wish to become a Registered Nurse, you may want to consider an undergraduate degree. Many quality schools offer programs for all levels of nursing degrees.

About Online Learning

No introduction to earning an online nursing degree would be complete without some information about online learning! This format works great for many people, but it is very different from learning in a traditional classroom setting. While most schools offer a variety of support tools, learning online takes a great deal of commitment on your part. While many programs offer options for interacting, learning online may feel "lonely," and you need to motivate yourself and stick to deadlines. Many classes are asynchronous, meaning that you read materials and submit assignments on your own time (although assignments usually have due dates). If you are not comfortable with this, online learning may be difficult. Further, learning schedules are just as demanding as in a traditional classroom format.

Benefits of Online Learning

An introduction to earning an online nursing degree must also include some information about the many benefits of learning online. For those with busy schedules, online learning allows you to learn from home on your own time. It also allows you to attend a school that you might not be able to otherwise, such as if you live across the country or in a rural area. Because there are so many online nursing programs from which to choose, you can find a program to meet your needs.

About the Author

To learn more about earning an online nursing degree, Amanda Jones recommends Nursing Degree Guide. Please see How to Earn an Online Nursing Degree for more information.

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Introduction to Online Nursing Continuing Education: by Amanda Jones

2008-07-22T22:06:00.002+05:30

Introduction to Online Nursing Continuing Education

by Amanda Jones

In order to maintain licensure or certification, those in the nursing profession need to complete continuing education courses, also known as CEUs, or Continuing Education Units. Many CEU programs are available online, which makes obtaining CEUs much easier for many people. If you are new to online education, this introduction to online nursing continuing education will point you in the right direction.

Organizations to Know

The first stop along the introduction to online nursing continuing education is important organizations to know. One is the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or ANCC. This organization is the leading nursing credentialing organization in the U.S. When investigating continuing education courses, whether online or otherwise, an ANCC certified program is a good option. Information is available at http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/

Another organization with useful information for nurses seeking CEUs is the American Nurses Association, or ANA. Their website is http://www.nursingworld.org/.

Types of CEUs

The next stop in the introduction to online nursing continuing education is the available options. One of the more exciting parts about CEUs is that you can find courses on virtually any aspect of nursing. If you specialize, you can choose CEUs that are directly related to your field. This option also allows you to learn about areas where you are not as familiar and want additional information or a "refresher" course on a certain aspect of nursing.

Be advised, however, that some states require that you complete certain CEUs. Before you choose only programs of interest, check with your state to determine if you need to complete a mandatory program first.

Accreditation

When choosing online CEU options, choose a provider that is accredited. You also need to be sure you understand what is required to earn the CEUs. Some online providers offer CEUs free of charge, but before you choose one of these options, ensure that the course meets all of your requirements.

While you still need to conduct thorough research into any CEU provider you are contemplating, this introduction to online nursing continuing education will help you get started.

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To learn more about online nursing continuing education, Amy Jones recommends Nursing Degree Guide. Please see Earning a Degree with Online Nursing Continueing Education for more information.

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Introduction to Online Nursing Schools: by Amanda Jones

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Introduction to Online Nursing Schools

by Amanda Jones

Online nursing schools are available to all nurses who are looking to expand their academic horizons. These programs offer degree programs in LPN, RN, bachelor of nursing, master of nursing, and also a PhD program in nursing. Choosing a program depends on several factors. If a person wants to become a nurse, they will have to see if the program accepts those with no prior nursing experience. For those who are returning to school, they have to decide which direction they want to take their career. A nurse can obtain their RN license after going to school for two years, or they can stay and earn an RN with a four-year degree. The more education a nurse has, the more they could earn.

Online nursing schools offer many programs to those who would like to specialize in a certain area of nursing. For those who want to work in burn units, child wards, elderly care facilities, or the forensic science field, continuing one's education will help them get the jobs they are the most interested in having. Enrolling in one of these programs is similar to enrolling at a college or technical school. A nurse will have to provide transcripts from other institutions they attended and then supply a work history if applying for programs that require prior work experience. Many programs do require this, especially higher level education such as a master's degree. One or two personal references may be needed depending on the program.

Once accepted, the school will send the computer requirements needed to receive all class requirements, online videos and other correspondence an instructor might send. Online nursing schools are primarily work at one's own pace but time management is up to the student and all assignments must be completed in the time allotted. There is more time given than in a traditional class room setting, but it is still expected that people put in the work needed to complete the degree. An online nursing degree can be a wonderful asset to anyone's career.

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To learn more about online nursing schools, Amanda Jones recommends Nursing Degree Guide. Please see Top 5 Online Nursing Schools for more information.

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