Back to School 2003

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WELCOME to the 158th Issue of EduHound Weekly!

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This week's newsletter is sponsored by T.H.E. Journal

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EduHound Weekly Archives at: http://www.eduhound.com/eduhoundweeklyarchives.cfm

From the Desk of Judi!

This week's topic is:

LIBRARIES ONLINE

Along with the resources featured this week, try locating and visiting your local area libraries. You can browse their catalogs for exactly what you need and in most cases reserve a book, journal, video, etc. using your library card. It's a great time saver!

Some sites to help in this effort: 

• Internet Public Library
  The Internet Public Library (IPL), is a public service organization and learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information.
  http://www.ipl.org
  

• School Libraries on the Web
  This is a list of library web pages maintained by K-12 school libraries in the United States and in countries around the world.
  http://www.sldirectory.com
  

• Questia Online Library
  Provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.
  http://www.questia.com
  

• Bibliomania
  Free Online Literature with more than 2000 Classic Texts.
  http://www.bibliomania.com

Note: Instead of copying and pasting these links into your browser, simply go to www.eduhound.com and select our "Reference" category.

Enjoy!

Judi

EduHound Spotlight Site of the Week!

In honor of Libraries Online, this week's featured site is:

LibrarySpot.com
http://www.libraryspot.com

A free virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information.

Enjoy!

**You can now see our past "Sites of the Week" live on EduHound at:
http://www.eduhound.com/weeklyspotlight.cfm

EduHound Spotlight School/District of the Week!

White County Schools
Cleveland, Georgia
http://www.white.k12.ga.us

See for Yourself & Submit your School/District Today!

**You can now see our past "Schools/Districts of the Week" live on EduHound Schools on the Web at:
http://www.eduhoundschoolsontheweb.com/schoolspotlight.cfm

EduHound Spotlight Classroom of the Week!

Mrs. McClellan's McNificant Second Grade Class
@ McKissick Elementary
Easley, South Carolina
http://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/Mketeachers/mcclellanw/index0304.htm

See for Yourself & Submit your Classroom Today!

**You can now see our past "Sites of the Week" live on EduHound Classrooms on the Web at:
http://www.eduhoundclassroomsontheweb.com/classroomspotlight.cfm

Other upcoming conferences:

• Midwest Education Technology Conference (2004)
  January 26-28, 2004 - St. Louis, Missouri
  http://www.csd.org/metc2004
• 22nd Annual International Conference- Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties (TRLD) 2004
  January 29- 31, 2004 - San Francisco, California
  http://www.trld.com

*For a complete listing of all educational conferences, check out T.H.E. Journal's Calendar at: http://www.theconferencecalendar.com

Ask Judi!

This week features an exciting new Science Web site:

Whyville
http://www.whyville.net

Whyville.net is a free virtual community that engages tweens in learning about science, economics, and citizenship. Whyvillians create their own virtual faces (avatars) and receive a salary of "clams" based upon their participation on the site. With the clams they earn, they purchase "face parts" for their avatar, which are designed and sold to them by other Whyvillians and design, build, and decorate virtual homes. Site includes multiplayer games, and educational activities with sponsorships from organizations such as NASA.

Coming Soon, the opening of the Whyville "mall" and food court.  This coincides with the launch of a major new health and nutrition activity (supervised by nutrition professionals with the University of Texas).  Whyvillians will be responsible for eating properly on the site using virtual food.

For a virtual tour go to  http://www.whyville.net/lounge/tour/WWR.html

Enjoy!

Each week, I'll use this area to answer your questions, post announcements, and provide interesting input! So please email me at EduHoundWeekly@eduhound.com and watch for your answer here!

EduHound Site Updates!

Educators Road Map to the Web

The poster features hundreds of excellent K12 educational resources, categorized by all the major curriculum areas. It's perfect for your computer lab, library, classrooms, or even as an easy at-home reference for educators and students alike!

If you wish to purchase copies of the printed version of T.H.E. Journal's 2003 Educators Road Map to the Web, please see the information found on this page:
http://www.thejournal.com/highlights/roadmap/order.cfm

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Educators everywhere are already using the HotList! They're making their own personal web pages, webquests, assessments and worksheets. We've also provided a direct address for each of your ad free HotLists so you can link it to your already existing district, school or personal education pages.

See for yourself how fast, easy and impressive your own educational web page can be!

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That's all for this week!
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