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Does This Really Work?
The Keys to Implementing New Technology While Providing Evidence that Technology is Successful
By Sara Sawtelle
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Tech Camp Unleashes Creativity and Collaboration
By Joe Bardin
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One Size Doesn't Fill All
Customizing Educational Technology Professional Development
Part IV: Evaluating ETPD Designs
By Judi Harris
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Learning Connections

Learning Connections
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Physical Education
Exergaming: Cardiovascular Fitness in Immersive Virtual Environments
By Daniel Nadler

Physical Education
Using TriFIT to Assess Fitness and Health
By Ken Felker

Language Arts
Going the Distance: E-mail from Norway
By Donna L. Pasternak

Multidisciplinary
Extreme Makeover: Updating Class Activities for the 21st Century
by Rena Shifflet and Cheri Toledo

Science
Blogging Right Along
By Jared Mader and Ben Smith

Science
Searching for E.T.
By Mark Schack

Leading Connections

ISTE at a Glance
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Issue Oriented
Professional Development for Transforming Education
By Anita McAnear
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Readers Respond
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ISTE News
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Point/Counterpoint
Are Digital Portfolios a Realistic Alternative to Standardized Testing?
By Dulcie Zazula, Teresa Egeland, and Tina Hudak
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Voices Carry
Gearing Up for November
By Hilary Goldmann
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As I See "IT"
A Professional Development Menu
By Kimberely Ketterer
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Bloggers Café
Lighting Lamps
By Doug Johnson
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Member Profiles
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• Malinda McCormick
• Scott Merrick

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ISTE in Action
Assessing Technology Use in the Classroom
Mark P. Andrews
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Products & Services

Buyer's Guide
Rubrics and Rubric Generators
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Product Reviews
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• NewSoft WMS 200
• Panasonic PT-F200NTU
  By J.V. Bolkan

What's New
A guide to the latest contests, giveaways, hardware, software, books, and resources for the K–12 classroom
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Coming Soon

August 2008 (Available online approximately August 1)

Transforming School Communities: Effective communication is one of the most important, most overlooked, and least understood areas of school leadership. Consultant Helen Soulé discusses ways in which Web 2.0 tools can be integrated into your district's communicatons strategy.

Going on a Desktop Diet: In the face of mounting financial pressures, how can districts continue to build and maintain networks, integrate systems, and expand resources in a way that is reasonably "budget-proof?" Pawtucket (Rhode Island) School Department director of technology, Michael St. Jean describes how his district converted their aging desktop computers into thin clients.

Connecting Depth and Learning Styles: When used correctly, educational technology gives new meaning and utitlity to long-established educational paradigms. Researcher Matthew Kuhn explores how ed tech allows teachers to tailor instruction to different learning styles.

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