July 2004
Newsletter
edited by teacher, speaker and author Marjan Glavac.
Canada Day July 1
Independence Day July 4
Fete de la Bastille (France) July 14
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With the end of another school year and summer holidays finally here, it’s time to
relax, recharge and reconnect with family and friends and work on those special
projects. My special project that I’ll be working on is my latest book: How To
Make A Difference: Inspiring Children To Do Their Best.
If you’ve ever wanted to write a book, visit Vice Principal Glenn Dietzel’s site:
http://www.AwakenTheAuthorWithin.com/teleseminar_mg.htm
Glenn has been a great coach and motivator for my latest book. I highly
recommend his services! I only wish I had him for my previous 2 books!
Whatever your plans are, have a safe and fun summer!
Marjan Glavac
editor, The Busy Educator’s Newsletter
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In This Issue:
* SELF-ESTEEM GAMES (GR. 4- UNIVERSITY)
* FIFTY PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES EXPLAINED
(GR. 4-UNIVERSITY)
* ONLINETEACHERED.COM'S COURSE & DEGREEFINDER
(K-12 TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS)
* LITERACY CONNECTIONS (TEACHERS)
* MORE THAN MATH (GR. 3-5)
* THE PEST RANGERS (GR. 3-6)
* THE NORTHEAST NEVADA TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM (TEACHERS)
* MS. QUINTERO'S SECOND GRADE CLASSROOM (GR. 2)
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SELF-ESTEEM GAMES (GR. 4- UNIVERSITY)
http://www.selfesteemgames.mcgill.ca/index.htm
Can computer games help raise self-esteem? Absolutely. In a world-first study,
researchers from McGill University’s Department of Psychology in Montreal
Canada have created and tested computer games that are specifically designed
to help people enhance their self-acceptance.
The games have catchy names such as Wham!, EyeSpy: The Matrix and
Grow Your Chi. All three games were developed by doctoral students from
McGill’s Department of Psychology: Jodene Baccus, Stéphane Dandeneau and
Maya Sakellaropoulo, under the direction and supervision of Mark Baldwin,
an associate psychology professor.
The team’s first research results on Wham! will be published in the peer-reviewed
journal, Psychological Science in July. Publication of research on EyeSpy:
The Matrix is forthcoming in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.
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FIFTY PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES EXPLAINED
(GR. 4-UNIVERSITY)
http://www.une.edu.au/psychology/staff/malouff/problem.htm
A very comprehensive essay written by by John Malouff, J.D., Ph.D. Senior
Lecturer, University of New England School of Psychology, Armidale, Australia.
Great strategies here that will help you and your students problem-solve anything.
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ONLINETEACHERED.COM'S COURSE & DEGREEFINDER
(K-12 TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS)
http://www.onlineteachered.com/
OnlineTeacherEd.com's Course&DegreeFinder is a single, time-saving
directory of regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United
States that offer certificate programs, undergraduate degrees, graduate
degrees, doctoral programs and professional development courses in the
field of education in a distance-education format.
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LITERACY CONNECTIONS (TEACHERS)
http://www.literacyconnections.com/index.html
Literacy Connections provides a wealth of information on reading,
teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, and adult literacy. There are
recommended resources that are useful for teachers, volunteers, and directors
of literacy programs. Topics include the language experience approach,
phonics, word study, and the best in children's literature.
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MORE THAN MATH (GR. 3-5)
http://www.morethanmath.org/
More Than Math integrates the visual arts into the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
mathematics curriculum using works of art from the collection of the Asheville
Art Museum as the basis for problematic mathematical tasks using NC Standard
Course of Study goals and objectives. More Than Math introduces and explores
concepts shared by mathematics and the visual arts such as pattern, symmetry,
proportion, perspective, balance and geometric form and stresses the importance
of each individual’s perspective. Eight hands on interactive activities makes this
an appealing site for students and teachers teaching math.
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THE PEST RANGERS (GR. 3-6)
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/learninggames.html
Pest Commander Pete needs your help! Join the elite Pest Rangers and search out
pest problems in a typical home. Using special super hero gear to see through solid
walls and spot the invisible, can you outwit the insects and rodents who have made
your house into their home?
The Pest Rangers is the latest feature on the PestWorld for Kids Web site,
sponsored by the National Pest Management Association and developed by
Educational Web Adventures and FCF Schmidt Public Relations, Inc.
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THE NORTHEAST NEVADA TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM (TEACHERS)
http://www.elko.k12.nv.us/nntc/
The Northeast Nevada Technology Consortium is funded by the EETT
(Enhancing Education Through Technology) grant and is made up of five
counties: Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, and White Pine. The goal of
the consortium is for the teacher use of technology in education to
improve student learning and enhance the efficiency of the educational
system. The Northeast Nevada Technology Consortium is dedicated to
providing training opportunities for teachers in the area of technology.
The NNTC website is designed to help K-12 teachers by providing web
sites of interest as well as projects that have been created by teachers
for teachers. There are also many tools available for the teachers such
as PowerPoint presentations, Web Quests, templates, and How-To Guides.
There is also a section for parents who are looking for information.
This easy-to-use website is updated often and is easy to navigate.
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MS. QUINTERO'S SECOND GRADE CLASSROOM (GR. 2)
http://www.classwebsite.org/
Ms. Quintero's Second Grade Classroom Website was created primarily as a
resource for her second grade students and their parents. It is a website where
the students can extend their learning outside the classroom and use the Internet
in a variety of ways. This website serves as a terrific resource for other
educators as well. Inside this website you'll find a showcase of student's
projects, parent and teacher tips, educational links, classroom newsletters,
online activities and projects. Thanks to technology and the use of the Internet,
Ms. Quintero's parents, as well as all her guests, can stay up to date with the
latest classroom happenings.
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Mr. Marjan Glavac author “The Busy Educator's Guide To The World
Wide Web” Completely Revised and Updated 2ND Edition (Foreword by
Dr. Harry Wong) LONDON, Ontario Canada ISBN 0-9683310-1-7 200 pages
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