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Learning & Leading with Technology October 2005 We examine computer-based testing, explore Costa Rica's use of technology in the classroom, and encourage collaboration between a teacher educator and a K–12 teacher. Also: Media Matters, Learning Connections, Product Reviews, and a comparison of low-cost laser printers.

 Helping Teachers Embrace Standards
By Darlene S. Cardillo
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Features

No Longer a Year Behind
By Valerie Stokes
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Lessons from Costa Rica
By Arlene Borthwick and Irina Lobo
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Preservice Partnerships Create Classroom Leaders
By Cathy A. Pohan and Jim Dieckman
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Learning Connections

          Welcome to  Learning Connections
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Computer Science & ICT
Fostering Student Innovation
By Norman Silverman

Multidisciplinary
Sailing the Seas—Virtually
By Arlene Rattien

Classroom Management
Attending to Details
By Dale Beachy

Social Studies
Connecting the Community Using GPS
By Suzie Boss and Wynn Smith

Foreign Language
Abuelita y Yo (Just Grandma and Me)
By Nila Jacobson

Departments

Issue Oriented
Holding Ourselves Accountable
By Anita McAnear
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Readers Respond
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Point/Counterpoint
Should Schools Strive to Be on the Leading Edge?
By Kimberley Ketterer and Rich Gibson
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ISTE News
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Hand in Hand
Taking the Vows
By Marilyn Brooks
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Media Matters
A Vision for the Net Generation Media Center
By Doug Johnson
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Research Windows
What Should We Study?
By Robert Kadel
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Member Profiles
• Donna Szymanski
• SIGTC
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Guest Editorial
Standards Are Essential
By Leslie S. Conery
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Products & Services

Buyer's Guide
Color Laser Printers
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Reviews
TechPaths Curriculum Mapping System
By Barbara C. LaBeau
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TinkerPlots
By Shannon Driskell
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Open Source Solutions: Moodle
By Jay Pfaffman
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What's New
A guide to the latest contests giveaways, hardware, software, books, and resources for the K–12 classroom
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Resources

Links and supplemental info from this issue of L&L
Web links are organized by article title. Go there.

November 2005 (Available online approximately November 1)
With a focus on the future and subsequent effects of technology, we'll look at changes to computing architecture and how they will affect schools, the definitions and implications of podcasting, and intelligence-based tutoring applications to help students succeed.

 

Editorial Calendar

 

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