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Technology in Education: 170 Ideas and Resources for Teachers This site is exactly what it says. There are links to all sorts of activities that could help you integrate technology into your classroom. Visit http://www.ael.org/rtec/ideas.htm.

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Up to Ten Over 600 educational games as well as practical ideas and advice for parents are offered at this site. Obviously it's directed to children "up to ten" years old. Visit http://www.uptoten.com.

Where to Do Research Taking a class? Have your students doing research? This site lists 53 categories. Each category offers a list of places where teachers and students can go to get the information they are seeking. Check out http://www.wheretodoresearch.com.

Free Software for Teachers and Schools Registered versions of software from Sheppard Software are completely free to teachers and schools. The software covers subject areas such as presidents, states, algebra, SAT review and more. You must have an e-mail address to order. Go to http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/teachers.htm.

Rebecca's Web Picks

Television Production: A Comprehensive Online Cybertext in Studio and Field Production, by Ron Whittaker, Ph.D. If you are a TV production teacher, you will enjoy the rich content on this site. In addition to more than 70 modules and readings and materials, you'll find interactive tests and crosswords, puzzle quizzes and video projects. Go to http://www.cybercollege.org/tvp_ind.htm.

PBS KIDS: Make a Short Younger students can become involved with television production by using this site from PBS. The Studio Tour takes students (and teachers) through the steps to a complete project. Check out http://pbskids.org/bts/makeashort/.

West Loogootee Elementary School See this page for links to multiple activities related to using the web safely. You can even e-mail your questions and comments to West Loogootee's teachers and staff. Go to http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/index.html.