Learning & Leading with Technology

Summer 2001

Although L&L is on hiatus during the summer (actually, we've been working on September, October, and November since May), there are a few articles that just didn't quite fit into the print version that we decided to post here this summer. Enjoy!

Metric Backpack
By Bob Albrecht and Paul Davis
The Starship Gaia column editors have put together a grab bag of useful, fun, and handy activities, charts, and resources. Download their original file in RTF (rich text format) and enjoy!

Swing Low, Swing High Sweet Chariot
By Clint Luscombe
Using Maxis' Widget Workshop—The Mad Scientist's Laboratory, the author shows how pendulum properties can be the basis for middle school math and algebra lessons. (Note: Maxis no longer actively markets Widget Workshop.)
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Field Lessons
By Philip J. Bossert
The author takes a look at the Ohana Foundation's Technology and Education Leadership award winners. Twelve school districts from across the United States won and in this article, you can find out why.
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September 2001
Cynthia Peterson leads off the first issue of Volume 29 with an article on student-created WebQuests. Joyce Valenza tells us what isn't available on the Web in our second feature. Don't miss Dave Moursund's final L&L editorial! Checking out the Editorial Calendar for more information on September and upcoming issues.

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