2003-2004
NEWSLETTERS


Back to School 2003

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WELCOME to the 159th Issue of EduHound Weekly!


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From the Desk of Judi!

NOTE: Wishing you all a safe and joyous holiday season! Our next issue will be on January 8, 2004

This week's topic is:

WINTER
Winter officially begins Monday, December 22, 2003 at 2:04am EST.

Some sites to help in this effort: 

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

Enjoy!

Judi


EduHound Spotlight Site of the Week!

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


The Old Farmer's Almanac
http://www.almanac.com

Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has published useful information for people in all walks of life: tide tables for those who live near the ocean; sunrise tables and planting charts for those who live on the farm; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; and forecasts for those who don't like the question of weather left up in the air.

Enjoy!

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EduHound Spotlight School/District of the Week!


Mountain Lakes High School
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

http://www.mtlakes.org/hs/index.htm

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EduHound Spotlight Classroom of the Week!


Mr. J's 6th Grade Class
@ Columbus Middle School
Columbus, Montana

http://www.teacherweb.com/MT/Columbusmiddleschool/mrdanenjohannes/index.html

See for Yourself & Submit your Classroom Today!

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Educational Conference Planning

Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) 2004
January 22-24, 2004
Orlando, Florida
http://www.fetc.org

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's question comes from Leslie:

"I'd like to focus more on critical thinking and problem solving skills. Can you please feature some applicable sites?"

Certainly, Leslie

Here are some sites to get you started:

  • Big6: An Information Problem - Solving Process
    The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information to specific needs and tasks.
    http://www.big6.com

  • ENC Online: Inquiry and Problem Solving
    Articles and related materials on this theme show how classroom teachers encourage their students to become inquirers and problem solvers.
    http://www.enc.org/topics/inquiry/

  • MATHCOUNTS: Problem Solving Strategies
    There are many problems within the MATHCOUNTS program that may be considered quite simple when attacked by problem-solving strategies detailed here.
    http://206.152.229.6/Problems/strategies.html

  • AskERIC: Problem Solving--A Part of Everyday Thinking
    The purpose of this activity is to help students master the process of applying critical thinking to each and every problem/task that confronts them in their daily undertakings.
    http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0057.html

Good Luck!

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!


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