Simplify your collection of web resources

...easy and fun website for tracking websites

by Layne Henn

Use Trackstar to collect a list of websites you can use in your lesson planning. Also check out other teachers "tracks" so you don't have to recreate the wheel!. From their website: TrackStar is your starting point for online lessons and activities. Simply collect Web sites, enter them into TrackStar, add . . . read more

Online Adventures in Politics

...eLECTIONS, a cool way to learn government

by Layne Henn

I recently saw the updates to the Cable in the Classroom game called eLECTIONS. It is really cool. I know some of our teachers already do this in Sioux City and they are going to enjoy the updated site. . . . read more

finally, Microsoft's answer to Google sky

..browsing the universe from your computer.

by Layne Henn

I wrote about this a few months ago: ( click here for the old article ) But now it's official : Microsoft WorldWide Telescope http://wwtelescope.com/ Eschool News article Layne read more

Office got you down?

tips for working with Microsoft Word

by Layne Henn

Here's a few quick tips for working in word from a blog that I read often: http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/06/09/6-productivity-tips-for-ms-word/ Also, There are quick tip sheets that are FREE to district employees for using all . . . read more

sick of powerpoint?

by Layne Henn

Today, I found something that I think is going to be a big improvement to the world of presentations. It's called SlideRocket and it will be knocking powerpoint (and Keynote) way out of the ring. Google is going to wish they . . . read more

Teaching with Technology Summer Institute

ATTN TEACHERS!! The Teaching with Technology Institute courses are listed with dates and times in the attached brochure. These courses can be registered for by going to the website: www.nwaea.k12.ia.us and clicking on the Professional . . . read more