Blogs: Peggy Benton
NECC Takeaway: Great Science Web Sites and Programs
By Peggy Benton
7/13/06While wandering the exhibit hall at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) last week, I found some new (as well as tried-and-true) science resources. They're worth checking out!
NECC Highlights: Top Web Resources for Teachers
By Peggy Benton
7/11/06The exhibits at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) are housed in an enormous, loud room with vendors eagerly trying to grab your attention and pitch their products. They range from large publishing houses to new software companies and Web site purveyors to providers of full curricula for K-12 schools.
The Power of Digital Storytelling in the Classroom: Telling Stories With Technology
By Peggy Benton
4/21/06The first time I saw Ken Burns's documentary series The Civil War, I was captivated. He used old photos and personal letters to bring this part of our history to life and touch our hearts while we learned.
