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Edith Hamilton and Mythology
Edith Hamilton, born August 12, 1867 was most famous for her vivid expressions of Greek mythology and literature. She has been recognized as the “Greatest Woman Classicist” gaining instant success with her first publication, The Greek Way, published in 1930. … Continue reading
The 100th Anniversary of Machu Picchu
This week marks the 100th year anniversary of Machu Picchu. The rediscovery of the “Old Peak” was made by an American historian, Hiram Bingham. His search of the hidden Incan city in the Urubama jungle began with rumors of a … Continue reading
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Association for Library Service to Children
The Newbery Medal for Children’s Literature is awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Each year, since 1922, the Association chooses one author who is believed to have made the most notable contribution to American Literature for … Continue reading
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All the Words in the World. Pronounced.
Want to make the words in your SMART Notebook file talk? Forvo is a great online resource that acts as a pronouncing dictionary. Words and names are recorded and pronounced for you to listen to and download as MP3s. With … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by many cities across the United States and throughout Mexico. The day is meant to be more than just mariachi music, chips and salsa, and a reason to socialize. It is meant to celebrate the … Continue reading
Won’t you join us for a QWIKI?
So, you may be asking yourself, “What is a QWIKI and will you still respect me when its over” . . . ok enough of the double entendre. QWIKI (http://www.qwiki.com) is an amazingly slick information tool and this will be … Continue reading
Using the SMART Board to Address AAC, Language, & Literacy in the Classroom
Join Dr. Carol Goossens and Patricia Snyder, MA CCC/SLP, on Dec 2nd at Abilities! SMEAL Learning Center, as they demonstrate six creative ways an SLP and teacher can collaborate using SMART Board Interactive Whitboard to conduct differentiated, group intervention within the classroom … Continue reading
Turn your SMART Board into ELECTION CENTER 2010
Here are a few data visualization tools that you could use to create your own classroom Election Center (of course you will need to find your own snazzy theme music). The following interfaces when coupled with the Transparent Background option … Continue reading
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SMART Introduces New Class of Interactive Whiteboard
CALGARY, Alberta — October 19, 2010 — SMART Technologies announces the SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboard, a next-generation series that will provide the most natural and intuitive user experience yet on a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. The new 800 … Continue reading
