Instructor
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Articles in March 2001 issue of Instructor
- People are buzzing about. . - What's the Buzz? - book review
by Dana Truby - BrainPOP.com - Web Sites - online education - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Animal science: Teach about animal adaptation with these easy, no-fuss science experiments - Brief Article
by Janice VanCleave - Page-turning plots: Tips and techniques to help students build compelling narratives - Writing Workshop
by Joan Novelli - A single smile: One minute that defined my career - End of the Day - teaching - Brief Article
by Mack Lewis - Compaq Computer grants - Grants - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Space explorers invade D.C. Schools - What the Buzz? - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Dress up your class room contest - Instructor and Ellison's - Brief Article
- Frog & Toad - Theme Unit - Brief Article
by Jacqueline Clarke - Letters to the Editor
- 21st-Century Community Learning Centers - Grants - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Day smoothers: Advice from a veteran teacher on keeping kids riveted during read-alouds and simplifying your morning routine - Ask Mary - Mary C. Rose, teacher - Interview
by Mary C. Rose - March into shamrock season: St. Patrick's Day activities filled with learning and fun - Brief Article
- Power up Powerpoint! Easy tech-based learning activities by teachers for teachers - E-Classroom - Brief Article
- Instructor in your Palm - Grants - Scholastic Wireless, software - Evaluation
by Dana Truby - 8 ways to win: Quick and easy ideas to help struggling students succeed - Reaching Every Child - Brief Article
by Sharon A. Maroney - March is women's history month - Brief Article
- Star software: a roundup of some of the year's best titles for K-8 teachers across the curriculum - Instructor 2001 Teacher's Tech Guide
by Warren Buckleitner - California teacher shortage hardest on poor - Education News - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Who is norm and what's he doing in my class? Norm- and criterion-referenced tests: the differences - Test Wise - Brief Article
by Kathe Taylor - Where do rainy days come from? As spring approaches, take you students out in the rain. Introduce the water cycle process with engaging, hands-on activities! - Activities - Brief Article
- Hardware Best Bets - Instructor 2001 Teacher's Tech Guide
by Carol S. Holzberg - Kindergarten makes a difference - Education News - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Nonfiction 71 top books of the century. . - Book Talk - book review
by Judy Freeman - Young scientists - Activity - Brief Article
by Mary C. Rose - Teacher's tool kit: Six software programs that could change the way you teach - Instructor 2001 Teacher's Tech Guide
by Carol Holzberg - The "more" of tech - Editor's Note
- Cincinnati approves merit pay - Education News - payment according to performance - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Fact & Fiction read aloud; Give your students a boost in content-area reading: Read aloud paired nonfiction and fiction text sets
by Sharon Taberski - Harry Potter brings magic into the classroom - Activities - Brief Article
- Multimedia reference tools: Content-rich classroom encyclopedias on CD-ROM and DVD - Instructor 2001 Teacher's Tech Guide
by Carol S. Holzberg - 300 Incredible Things to do on the Internet. . - Teacher Raves - book review
by Sheila Flaxman - More teachers earn national certification - Education News - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Success for ESL students: 12 practical tips to help second-language learners
by Kenneth Shore - Shapes and patterns with Quilting Math: Make math a challenging, hands-on art activity! - Brief Article
- Tech notes: Noteworthy products to support tech-based learning - Instructor 2001 Teacher's Tech Guide
by Kaaren Sorensen - The Civil War: A New View in Close-Up 3-D. . - Teacher Raves - book review
by H. Amanda Duggan - A passion for teaching - Education News - study on teachers' feelings about their work - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Proactive parent communication: Nervous about talking with parents? Be the one to make the first move - Brief Article
by Sharel Babcock - Grandma Moses - Brief Article
by Bobbi Chertok - Web trends: ASPs & Curriculum providers; Application Service Providers offer educators new tools and content via the Web - Instructor 2001 Teacher's Tech Guide
by Terian Tyre - Rationales for Challenged Books, CD-ROM - Teacher Raves - Evaluation
by Dave O'Neil - Quia.com - educational web site - Brief Article
by Dana Truby - Children & Loss: Teachers serve as a crucial emotional bridge for a child at times of loss. What do we need to know to help students cope? - Brief Article
by Bruce D. Perry - Spring forward - Brief Article
by Bee Cullinan - Dinosaurs on the Web - CyberHunt - Brief Article
by Brad Kloza