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O C T O B E R 16th

October 2000
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FEATURED THEME:
Computer Learning Month
Learning on the Fly: On-Line Tutorials Teach It All!
On-line tutorials allow you to train yourself or your staff -- no fees, no long-term commitment, no messy manuals!
Searching With Savvy: The Best Search Engines for Teachers and Students
There are many search engines that can help you find pertinent, accurate, and safe information, but you need to find one that "thinks" the way you do!
Great Sites for Teaching about Technology
Best on the web for teaching about technology
Technology Center
Technology Toolbox for Teachers

Vocabulary and Spelling: Do Your Students Say 'Boring'?
What greater service can teachers perform than to help students foster their understanding of words? The Internet offers many tools for young etymologists and an abundance of great ideas for teaching vocabulary and spelling. Dig for definitions and pry for pronunciations -- virtual vocabulary has no limits!
Happy Birthday, Noah Webster!
Learn more on the Web about the life of Noah Webster, father of the dictionary (born October 16, 1758). Included -- Dictionary games! Cross-curriculum activities! Skills pages for use across the grades!
Great Sites for Teaching about Words
Reading and Writing Center
Resources, tools and activities for spelling, grammar and more from our Language and Literature Center.

9-12 Literature & Poetry Center
Resources and tools from our Language & Literature Center

9-12 Literature & Poetry Center
Resources and tools from our Language & Literature Center

9-12 Literature & Poetry Center
Resources and tools from our Language & Literature Center