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Learning & Leading with Technology November 2000 This month, read the continuation of Lynn McNally & Cindy Etchison’s series about successful technology integration. Also read an argument for including the Internet in curriculum by Judi Harris and articles about multi-age collaboration, electronic portfolios across the curriculum, how to get girls interested in technology, and more.

Features

Software Tools: Strategies of Successful Technology Integrators, Part 2
   by Lynn McNally and Cindy Etchison
Today’s robust computer systems are able to support some very powerful software. What makes today’s software so powerful an instructional tool? Two aspects: multimedia and interactivity.
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Online to Learn or In Line with Standards? An Illusory Dilemma
   by Judi Harris
The choice between the Internet and curriculum-based learning is really no choice at all. You can use online projects to support a variety of curricular objectives. See examples of projects that do just that.
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Student Voices

Girls Take Charge of Technology
   by Kiley Hartshorn
An alternative approach to traditional technology class design gets girls interested in computers.
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In the Curriculum

Social Studies & Language Arts
Bridge Building
   by Elaine Egan
A collaborative project spanning two school districts, three generations, and five grade levels teaches everyone involved about technology, community, and country.
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Multidisciplinary
Make Sweet Music with Electronic Portfolios
   by Duane Duxbury
Electronic portfolios allow students, educators, and family members to see student work and progress.
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Science
Online Simulations: Tools for Inquiry-Based Science Classrooms
   by Kendall Hartley
Many online simulations can help your students understand challenging science topics.
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Photography & Technology Education
Photography Enters the Digital Age
   by Laurence Goldberg
This cutting-edge digital photography course teaches students about current trends and technology.
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Research Windows

A Work in Progress
   by Mary L. McNabb
Reviewing the research on technology-based assessment shows that though much has been learned, there’s still plenty of work to do before we leave the tried-and-true assessment methods behind. Read the first column by L&L’s new Research Windows editor.
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Telecommunications

Mining the Internet
Digital Doorways
   by Glen Bull and Gina Bull
Many wonderful Web sites exist, but how do you and your students keep track of them all? Read about emerging technologies and hyperlink managers currently available to solve this dilemma.
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Engaging Students with Data
   by Cliff Konold, Bob Coulter, and Alan Feldman
Network science projects link students with real-world data and real scientific principles and practices.
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For Tech Leaders

Help Beyond the Classroom: Educational Technologist as Curriculum Specialist, Part 3
   by Kevin McGillivray
As school communities struggle with large-scale technology implementation projects, one pressing issue is how to provide professional development and daily support for teachers. In part 3 of this series, read how to seek support for technology use beyond the classroom walls and a review of the topics covered.
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Software

Software Releases
   by Judi Mathis Johnson
This month, Judi discusses CD-ROM stories in ASL, folktales, 3D science software, and more.
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Editorial

Roles of IT in Improving Our Educational System, Part 3: More About Compelling Applications
   by Dave Moursund
In this month’s column, Dave examines further compelling applications and presents some of your favorites.
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Contributors

Find out about the authors and column editors in this issue.
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See this month’s and previous reader responses to L&L articles. And submit your own feedback.
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Read Rose Reissman’s Smart Tips for technology-using educators.
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