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TECHNOLOGY he & LEARNING Annual Index e best soft- Exploring the Internet Safely— Intranets: Time for a Web of What Schools Can Do Your Own? By Mary Anne Mather by Peter Weinstein A look at strategies and products for safe What exactly are Intranets and do they surfing. make sense for schools? September '96 Page 38 October '96 Page 50 Summer Software News Special Section: Networking September '96 Page 48 Solutions Tips on building and implementing a computer network. Included: On the (Virtual) Campaign Trail ¢ The Path to Successful Networking by Michael N. Milone, Jr. ¢ Many Paths, One Goal: Real-World Going online to prepare for the election. Networking Tales September '96 Page 63 Feature Articles ¢ Networking Technology Update ¢ Networking Resources on the Net Technology & Learning Presents The Educator's Ultimate World November/December '96 Page 21 the 1996 Teacher of the Year Wide Web Hotlist Award Winners by Odvard Egil Dyrli Presenting The 1996-97 by Michael N. Milone, Jr. T&L's telecommunications columnist's Technology & Learning Announcing this year's state, regional and "ultimate" list of sites for enriching and Software Awards national winners. extending your curriculum. reported and edited by Susan Mclester September '96 Page 16 October '96 Page 44 Learn about the 50 programs that passed the test. PLUS: Home Learning Awards and upgrades to past winners. What Rhymes With Education? November/December '96 Page 36 Articulation, Alliteration, tion, Translation, Class Trips in Cyberspace: No Pronunciation, Punctuati mmunication, Passports Required Motivation, Inspiration, , Dedication, by Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D. GRADUATION. Certification, Virtual field trips and other online out- in November/ December '96 Page58 also available: Rhyming Dictionary and Spell SpanishoEnglish Checker with EZ-Learn® Quiz Translator featuring Ten Years of Excellence Function, "10 key” calculator direct verb conjugation, Our past national Teacher of the Year win- and 26 metric conversions. & 1.2 Million translations MSR $59.95. Educators’ MSR $99.95. - Educators’ ners are an impressive lot. price $30.00 +tax & S&H price $45.00 + tax and S&H January '97 Page 40 Model# WP-3200 Model# TR-2720 Tips and Tools for Building a Purchase both of these products for one low price of 65 School Web Site (plus tax and $4.95 S&H) SII @ 1°800°775-8666 exr.301a A look at the approaches and programs that are making it easy for schools to build "homes" on the Web. Seiko Instruments Visit us on the Internet at: http://Awww.seiko-usa-cpd.com/cpd January '97 Page 25 © 1997 Seiko Instruments USA, Inc. CIRCLE 124 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD 50 TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING MAY/JUNE 1997 http://www.techlearning.com TECHNOLOGY he & LEARNING Annual Index e best soft- Exploring the Internet Safely— Intranets: Time for a Web of What Schools Can Do Your Own? By Mary Anne Mather by Peter Weinstein A look at strategies and products for safe What exactly are Intranets and do they surfing. make sense for schools? September '96 Page 38 October '96 Page 50 Summer Software News Special Section: Networking September '96 Page 48 Solutions Tips on building and implementing a computer network. Included: On the (Virtual) Campaign Trail ¢ The Path to Successful Networking by Michael N. Milone, Jr. ¢ Many Paths, One Goal: Real-World Going online to prepare for the election. Networking Tales September '96 Page 63 Feature Articles ¢ Networking Technology Update ¢ Networking Resources on the Net Technology & Learning Presents The Educator's Ultimate World November/December '96 Page 21 the 1996 Teacher of the Year Wide Web Hotlist Award Winners by Odvard Egil Dyrli Presenting The 1996-97 by Michael N. Milone, Jr. T&L's telecommunications columnist's Technology & Learning Announcing this year's state, regional and "ultimate" list of sites for enriching and Software Awards national winners. extending your curriculum. reported and edited by Susan Mclester September '96 Page 16 October '96 Page 44 Learn about the 50 programs that passed the test. PLUS: Home Learning Awards and upgrades to past winners. What Rhymes With Education? November/December '96 Page 36 Articulation, Alliteration, tion, Translation, Class Trips in Cyberspace: No Pronunciation, Punctuati mmunication, Passports Required Motivation, Inspiration, , Dedication, by Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D. GRADUATION. Certification, Virtual field trips and other online out- in November/ December '96 Page58 also available: Rhyming Dictionary and Spell SpanishoEnglish Checker with EZ-Learn® Quiz Translator featuring Ten Years of Excellence Function, "10 key” calculator direct verb conjugation, Our past national Teacher of the Year win- and 26 metric conversions. & 1.2 Million translations MSR $59.95. Educators’ MSR $99.95. - Educators’ ners are an impressive lot. price $30.00 +tax & S&H price $45.00 + tax and S&H January '97 Page 40 Model# WP-3200 Model# TR-2720 Tips and Tools for Building a Purchase both of these products for one low price of 65 School Web Site (plus tax and $4.95 S&H) SII @ 1°800°775-8666 exr.301a A look at the approaches and programs that are making it easy for schools to build "homes" on the Web. Seiko Instruments Visit us on the Internet at: http://Awww.seiko-usa-cpd.com/cpd January '97 Page 25 © 1997 Seiko Instruments USA, Inc. CIRCLE 124 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD 50 TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING MAY/JUNE 1997 http://www.techlearning.com oie get s TECHNOLOGY The & LEARNING Annual Index Looking for the best software in a particular sub- ject area? Need an update on a particular technology trend? Planning your Exploring the Internet Safely— Intranets: Time for a Web of strategies for the next What Schools Can Do Your Own? school year? Technology By Mary Anne Mather by Peter Weinstein & Learning can help. The A look at strategies and products for safe What exactly are Intranets and do they following pages will help surfing. make sense for schools? September '96 Page 38 October '96 Page 50 you to find the articles, reviews, newsbriefs, and Summer Software News Special Section: Networking teaching ideas you've September '96 Page 48 Solutions read in the pages of the Tips on building and implementing a computer network. Included: magazine over the past On the (Virtual) Campaign Trail ¢ The Path to Successful Networking school year. by Michael N. Milone, Jr. e Many Paths, One Goal: Real-World Going online to prepare for the election. Networking Tales September '96 Page 63 Feature Articles ¢ Networking Technology Update ¢ Networking Resources on the Net Technology & Learning Presents The Educator's Ultimate World November/December '96 Page 21 the 1996 Teacher of the Year Wide Web Hotlist Award Winners by Odvard Egil Dyrli Presenting The 1996-97 by Michael N. Milone, Jr T&L's telecommunications columnist's Technology & Learning Announcing this year's state, regional and "ultimate" list of sites for enriching and Software Awards national winners. extending your curriculum. reported and edited by Susan Mclester September '96 Page 16 October '96 Page 44 Learn about the 50 programs that passed the test. PLUS: Home Learning Awards and upgrades to past winners. OUICK.T What Rhymes With Education? November/December '96 Page 36 Articulation, Alliteration, sation, Translation, Class Trips in Cyberspace: No Pronunciation, Punctuati »>mmunication, Passports Required Motivation. Inspiration. Dedication, by Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D. GRADUATION Virtual field trips and other online out ings. November/December '96 Page58 also available: Rhyming Dictionary and Spell Spanish>English Checker with EZ-Learn® Quiz Translator featuring Ten Years of Excellence Function, "10 key” calculator direct verb conjugation, and 26 metric conversions. & 1.2 Million translations Our past national Teacher of the Year win MSR $59.95. Educators’ MSR $99.95. - Educators’ ners are an impressive lot. price $36.00 +tax & S&H price $45.00 + tax and S&H January '97 Page 40 Model# WP-3200 Model# TR-2720 Tips and Tools for Building a Purchase both of these products for one low price of 65 School Web Site (plus tax and $4.95 S&H) SII @ 1°800°775-8666 eExr.301a A look at the approaches and programs that are making it easy for schools to build "homes" on the Web. Seiko Instruments Visit us on the Internet at: http://(www.seiko-usa-cpd.com/cpd January '97 Page 25 © 1997 Seiko Instruments USA, Inc. CIRCLE 124 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD 50 TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING MAY/JUNE 1997 http://www.techlearning.com i + . ve ee Ps > a5 : im) * Fig } ' ‘ o R 7 i . * 5 ae £ i . : P . x r - * re , ore . i ‘ ‘eae F . z . sit c s > , * , bie ’ + fs : ie a s ‘ rv . ' , . ‘ * ; ¥ a a aA 4 fer ¥ rn . ;a ae ! roe oh r ae : ’ é r 1 Sal : > =f , yaties aaa d fi is e- . t r ‘ ‘ be ev a f aE oes oa J P - “+ * j 2 F ® : “ . ; my } ; ” ar r ad ‘ - , v3 t . t 1996-1997 index Five Easy Tools for Aspiring ware publishers—and on what market The Technology & Learning Web Builders analysts say schools have been up to in 1996-1997 Annual Index the past year. by Leslie Eiser, Judy Salpeter, Roxanne Find the articles, reviews, newsbriefs, and Schneider, and Peter Weinstein March '97 Page 22 teaching ideas you've read in the pages of A review of some of the newest, easiest- the magazine over the past school year. to-use HTML editors. The Cybrid Experiment May/June '97 February '97 Page 27 by Susan Mclester Page 50 The CD-ROM with an online connection: Directory of Company Web Sites An update on sites created by software is it the best of both Mwaorrcldhs ? '97 Page 48 What Works: and hardware companies and other mak- Success Stories ers of technology products for the education market. Computers in Motion: Special Global Education in a February '97 Page 52 Section on Mobile Computing Connected World by Jean Shields and Carol Holzberg, Ph.D. by Arli Quesada News Extra: More than News on mobile computers and the ways Using electronic resources, young people Boxes—New Options in innovative schools are putting them to are exchanging ideas about global issues. Hardware work. September '96 Page 24 April '97 Page 20 by Jean Shields The low-down on important announce- Special Ed Success Stories ments from Apple and Compaq. Who Does What in Your by Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D. February '97 Page 62 Some examples of the dramatic impact District...and Why? technology can have on students with by Kim Carter special needs. industry Snapshot: Where Are Here's how your colleagues around the October '96 Page 35 We Headed? country responded to questions about by Judy Salpeter their titles and roles. We report on our recent survey of soft- April '97 Page 30 Home Grown and World Famous: Creating Compelling 90% Special Online Projects Section: by Mary Anne Mather The story behind some internationally- e Education Of ‘Teachers Anytime, known school-made sites. November/December '96 Page 12 Anywhere Make Copies by Arli Quesada Distance learning Students Swing Into Action to success stories. Protect the Environment From Books * UTpecdhantoel ogy by Arli Quesada Read how Earth-conscious students and Here’s a look at the teachers are using the latest technology to technology for dis- take on a tremendous challenge. tance learning. January '97 Page 19 Specify Book Copying by Peter Weinstein May/June '97 Integrating Technology: The On Your Next Duplicator Page 23 Challenge and the Promise Introducing the first affordable book-copying by Ann H. Orwig duplicator—the Ricoh VT2250. It makes teachers’ Summertime, Suggestions for integrating technology jobs much easier by allowing them to make copies and the into the curriculum in a meaningful way. directly from books. They’ll love the speed and ease Reading is February '97 Page 38 of use, as well as the ability to print up to 11 colors. Easy You'll love the price, plus the wear and tear Teach Your Teachers Well: T&L's frequent you'll save on your copier. For more information, writers share some Successful Strategies for Staff please call us at 1 800 63 RICOH. book titles that Development provoke their by Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D. THE NAME T KNOW thoughts and help Ways in which schools and districts across them stay current. the country are helping teachers make the May/June '97 most of new technology. Percentage based on Ricoh Study. © 1997 Ricoh Corporation. Ricoh Corporation does not endorse or condone unauthorized copying of copyrighted material Page 39 March '97 Page 34 CIRCLE 126 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD 52 TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING MAY/JUNE 1997 http://www.techlearning.com From Kindergarten to College— The Internet Grows Up What's the Story? Partnerships That Span the by Peter Weinstein by Donna Maurer Cazet Years A look at some of the newest offerings for Four kid-friendly new titles that help pre- making the online experience a little more and early readers put together their own by Michael N. Milone, Jr. manageable. letters and animated tales. Telecommunications and interactive technology are making it easier than ever for March '97 Page 42 February '97 Page 8 K-12 students and teachers to view insti- tutions of higher ed as learning partners. Brave New Multimedia Up-Close Art Appreciation April '97 Page 44 by Jean Shields by Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D. We round up products that will help you Students can now examine the world's Computer Technology—It's a and your students harness the power of masterpieces electronically via engaging Girl Thing multimedia. interactive presentations. April '97 Page 37 by Carol Holzberg, Ph.D. February '97 Page 16 Computer-sawvy technologists around the country hope to provide female students Software Roundups By the Numbers with more opportunities for real world by Charles Parham success. Show Biz Goes to School Seven pre-school and elementary titles May/June'97 Page 42 by Leslie Eiser that get students hooked on finding and Your students can write, direct, produce, enjoying math in the world around them. and even star in multimedia theater cre- Technology Update March '97 Page 8 ations with three hot new CD-ROM releases. Beyond Computers: Alternative September '96 Page 8 The Solar System and Beyond Multimedia, Internet, and by Paul Fleisher Calculating Devices College-Bound Students explore astronomy in these two by Jean Shields by Mike Keisling and Susan Mclester CDs. Computers aren't the only things that are, Four college search programs that can March '97 Page 16 well, computers. help reduce the September '96 Page 32 unknowns and bring GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN some joy back into Streamline Your School with planning for college. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Management Tools October '96 by Susan Brooks Page 11 AND DISTANCE EDUCATION Organize your professional life, with a little help from the latest teacher-pro- Toe-Tapping ductivity and school management soft- Titles for Tots A master's and doctoral program that canb e pursued from home ware. UNIVbyE dRistSanIceT edYuc ation without interrupting your career. by Donna Maurer Cazet October '96 Page 27 Your primary-grade students can rock out @ International access by internet and/or local telephone Now Presenting: High-Tech with Shari and Lamb © Summer institutes (held in July) Tools for High-impact Chop or Elvis Pigsley @ Field-based practicums and his barnyard Presentations pals. @ Nationally recognized faculty and distinguished by Eamonn O'Donovan guest lecturers October '96 Thanks to an array of projection devices Page 19 and presentation software, your lessons For more informwriate tor icalol tnoll, fr ee: can be enhanced with multimedia United States and Canada (800) 986-3223, Ext. 7031 resources. Multimedia ESROR UE-mTailH: fEligAhtvS@aiTpha .acast.nova.edu January '97 Page 52 Math NOVA by Gregg Whitnah SOUTHEASTERN Four fun secondary Technology for Everyone: Pe cegpagit school mathematics NOVA Assistive Devices for Students products that FCAE with Special Needs encourage students Ed.D. Program in and Distance Education by Michael N. Milone, Jr. to see math as a tool 3301 College Avenue This month, we look at tools that help for exploring the Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 meet the needs of special education stu- world. dents. January '97 eRuaNAszosvoac )iSaotui tonh eaosft Ceorlnl eUgneisv erasnidt y iSsc hoaoclcsr etod iatweadr db yb atchhee lCoro'msm, ismassitoern' s,o ne dCu'c ati . February '97 Page 44 Page 8 doctoral degrees. Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, . age, Nondisqualitying handicap, religion or creed, of national or ethnic origin CIRCLE 127 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD http://www.techlearning.com TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING MAY/JUNE 1997 53 ndex Print Creativity Packages Software Quick Picks Science/Social Studies by Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D. Indian in the Cupboard Today's print programs provide more Art/Music graphics and fonts, classroom-friendly (Viacom NewMedia) September '96 Page 13 features, Internet connections, and more. Music Doodle Pad April '97 Page 8 (Harmonic Vision) January '97 Page 15 Wide World of Animals Early Reading Adventures (Creative Wonders) by D. Kay Ingram Career Education September '96 Page 13 Four programs that use lively animation, Career Explorer original music and well-designed activi- ties to spark kids' imaginations. (The Bridges Initiatives) SkyTrip America May/June '97 Pagelé May/June'97 Page 8 (Discovery Channel Multimedia) October '96 Page 22 FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY. Critical Mass: America's Race To UNLIMITED ACCESS. Build The Atomic Bomb (Corbis) October '96 Page 22 HIGHER TEST_SCORES! His Name Was Lincoln (Sunburst) January '97 Page 14 Rainforest Researchers (Tom Snyder Productions) January '97 Page 15 My First Amazing World Explorer (DK Multimedia) January '97 Page 14 World Tour (Headbone Interactive) AT 1/10 THE COST OF A PC - IT’S HOT! February '97 Page 23 20,000* BRAINCHILD PORTABLE LEARNING COMPUTERS NOW IN SCHOOLS! Discovery Works: Science Processor Simple & Friendly - Computer Lab Access Solved! - For the (Silver Burdett Ginn) All software works the cost of a learning station, you get 10 February '97 Page 21 same way. Plug in a Brainchilds and 30 software cartridges with the cartridge, turn it on, same software as in the lab. Extend learning and go! Brainchild anywhere, anytime. 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BRAINCHILD The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Science Fiction 1-800-811-2724 PORTABLE LEARNING COMPUTER — October '96 Page 24 WWW.BRAINCHILD.COM CIRCLE 128 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD http://www.techlearning.com Romeo & Juliet: Center Stage ¢ Challenge Grant Recipients ¢ Fair Use Guidelines for (Sunburst Communications) Announced Educational Multimedia February '97 Page 22 ° More Restructuring in the ¢ More News on the Technology Stellaluna Online World Literacy Challenge Fund (Broderbund) ° 1997 Fiscal Year Spells Good ¢ Virtual Learning Gets Real April '97 Page 17 News for Educational February '97 Page 50 Technology Math ¢ Recent Technology Report ¢ Honors for Technology-Using Cards Show Good Grades Algebra Smart Schools January '97 Page 50 ¢ Merger Fever Continues (Princeton Review) April '97 Page 18 lop Winner! Multidisciplinary Blocks in Motion nology and Learning (Don Johnston) February '97 Page 21 Software Excellence Award 1996-1997 TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING Reference Software SCHOOL ING SOFTWARE AWARD The IBM World Book 1997 TOP WINNER Multimedia Encyclopedia, Deluxe Edition IBM — April '97 Page 19 Newsline ¢ More Free Wiring for Schools —But This Time it's Cable! Federal Funding Levels Higher than Expected Department of Ed Publishes Long-Range Technology Plan Language Arts Solutions NetDay Goes National September '96 Page 30 LITTLE PLANET Visit theL ittle Planet Times™! 4.we bs itfe orst udents- byst udents it.i ‘wtwewp tanetco m Preparing Teachers for the 21st Century PU @ & 4 @ I N c® Calls Over the Internet? Department of Ed Cuts the REF NO. 00007 The Ribbit CD-ROM Sampler Paperwork with Online includes an animated SingAlong and a Companion Book to use News in your classrcom today! CyberSurfari Returns October '97 page 42 Watch and listen as Ribbit sings about his secret wish, then print books for all your students to "Being There" Without the practice reading. Jet Lag PLUS! You can browse our easy- Macintosh Forever? to-use interactive demo of the Technology and the Baby award winning Ribbit Collection™. Boom Echo EdNET Announces 1996 Call tollf ree (800) 974-2248 Industry Awards Available only to elementary schools November/December ‘96 Page 56 CIRCLE 129 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD http://www.techlearning.com TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING MAY/JUNE 1997 55 e FCC Receives ¢ Internet Stats Making News Columns/Opinions Recommendations on School © National Digital Library and Library Internet Rates Under Construction The Editor's Desk: ¢ Free Wireless Channel Now April '97 Page 54 Leading by Example September '96 Page 6 samme March '97 Page 18 * OHnilgihn eC oDuretc ency Heads for the The Online Connection: * Government Leaders Ramp ¢ The Envelope, Please Resolutions for a Happy New Year! Up School Technology ¢ Computer Donation Programs September '96 Page 14 Commitment May/June '97 Page 58 The Leadership Role: The George Bailey Guide to Education Spending September '96 Page 86 |! The Editor's Desk: Putting Schools First October '96 Page 6 Link The Online Connection: | Successful Grant Proposals through Online Resources October '96 Page 6 Connect yourwayto the Mth Viewpoint: I Haven't Heard the Fat Lady Sing... Annual Technology + Learning Conference October '96 Page 73 At the National School Boards Association’s 11th Annual Technology + Learning The Leadership Role: Conference in Denver, you'll discover new ways to stay one step ahead of your The Electoral College Goes to School education technology needs. Join more than 2,000 educators and find out how October '96 Page 82 they’re solving the problems you face. Hear what visionaries in education — like Roger C. Schank, a leader in multimedia interactivity and applications; Alvin The Editor's Desk: Poussaint, noted Harvard psychiatrist who's developing a kids’ educational TV It May be Good, but Will it Sell? series; Sherry Turkle, expert on how computers affect ANy human identities and relationships; David Thornburg, ‘ vy November/December '96 leading expert in educational futures, multimedia, com- r Page 6 munications, and whole mind education, and others — have to say about the future of education technology. The Online Connection: Essentials for Telecommunications Staff Pick up ideas on raising funds for technology, and find TECHNOLOGY+LEARNING Development practical ways to meet students’ and teachers’ needs. CONFERENCE November/December '96 byt heN ationalS choo!B oardsA ssocation’ Page 7 To Find Spionnsosrted fortheT rostero Ife chology toEd ucation The Leadership Role: Out More... ee Seana te ee ae Educational Software: Forces and Trends Yes! I'd like FREE information about the Technology + Learning jeuice| | ls Conference. Please send me ____ brochures. (One for November/December '96 every member of my team!) www.nsba.org/T+L | Nene Page 78 Link) —_ Organization__ The Editor's Desk: (800) 950-6722 fjA dtress__ Just One More Award? Gonnech) aaS January '97 Page 6 “4 E-mail - , : : Fax-on-Demand (888) 267-5394 Mail to: NSBA, attn: J. Knickerbocker, 1680 Duke Streef, Alexandria, VA 22314-3493 The Online Connection: . document #216 BS eFaex to: (E70S3) 548E-5560, Eattn: J. KnickeSrboScokr e carl l: (a800 ) 950e-6e72 2 216 } "And the Winner is...": Finding the Best Web Awards Programs November 5-7, 1997 # Denver, Colorado January '97 Page 18 CIRCLE 130 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD 56 TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING MAY/JUNE 1997 http://www.techlearning.com