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Does Your Multimedia Projector Make the Grade?

Many schools make the mistake of requiring teachers to share a multimedia projector. These devices can greatly enhance a teaching presentation, so it really does students a disservice when a projector isn’t available on a daily basis. With prices becoming … Continue reading

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Do Physical Globes and Maps Still Have a Place in Today’s Classroom?

It seems like maps are constantly being redrawn. Shouldn’t we do away with maps and globes and just let our students look up boundaries using the Internet? As attractive as this idea may sound, it really isn’t the best plan … Continue reading

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Classroom Performance Systems Make Learning Facts More Fun

If you’re looking for a way to keep your students engaged and motivated while you drill them on facts, you should take a look at classroom performance systems. These technological marvels allow each and every student to participate without being … Continue reading

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Would Your Students Benefit from a Sound Reinforcement System?

As a teacher, you have probably asked your students if they are listening more times than you care to count. But how many times have you asked them if they can hear you? If you think this question is unnecessary, … Continue reading

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Learning Benefits of an Interactive Whiteboard

One of the most effective technologies in terms of student engagement and learning is the interactive whiteboard. This modern enhancement of the venerable blackboard meshes a whiteboard, a projector and a computer. Most typical systems include a touch sensitive whiteboard. … Continue reading

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