A Practical Journal of Technology for Education, including Multimedia, CD-ROM, Online, Internet & Hardware in K-12 September 2002 • Volume 9, Number 4 The complete table of contents for this issue is provided here, with links to selected full-text articles and news. Contact Information Today, Inc., custserv@infotoday.com, for the full text of other articles of interest ($$). Copyright © 2002, Information Today, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cover Illustration by Erica Pannella

Supplement to September Controversies and Issues: The Media Center's Role in Teaching the Art of Debate An MMS White Paper Sponsored by: [see other MMS White Papers]

Editorial

DirectConnect • The Quiet Power of Relentless Growth
Ferdi Serim — Page 6
 

The Online Educator

Taking the Leap into Meeting State Standards
Lorie Ann Lee, with Sarah McKee and Margie Martinez — Page 12

No Child Left Behind—The Implications for Educators
Interview with Mike Eisenberg by Ferdi Serim — Page 26

CyberBee • Games Children Play
Linda C. Joseph — Page 30

Beyond Toolishness: The Best Ways for Teachers to Learn and Put New Technologies to Good Use
Jamie McKenzie — Page 34

Four Years of Portability: Perspectives on a Laptop Program
Joanne Barrett — Page 46
 

Practical Matters

The Media Center • The Evolution of a Curriculum: Yes, You Can Manage iMovie Projects with 170 Kids!
Mary Alice Anderson — Page 17

Student-Generated Multimedia Projects in the Classroom
Tim Green and Abbie Brown — Page 20

Computer Backups: The Gotcha Factors
Plus ... an MMS Online Extra — More Tips, Hints and Procedures to Help You Sleep Better!
Russell Smith — Page 40

The Networks • I Just Got Comfortable with a Wired Network...And Now We're Thinking About Going Wireless!
Rob Reilly — Page 68
 

Reviews/Products Tested

The Reference Shelf • A Back-to-School Grab Bag
Jean Reese — Page 44

Product Reviews • Electronic Resources for Schools compiled
Kathie Felix — Page 51

Hardware — Page 51
Apple iMac G4 • Mike Ballard
GeoSafari U.S.A. Search • John Drag, Jr.

Elementary/Middle School Software/Web Sites — Page 55
Cosmic Reading Journey • Susan Hixson
Elementary Zone • Reading A-Z.com • Charles Doe

General Interest Software/Web Sites — Page 60
Kreative Komix Comic Book Maker: U.S. History •  Agnes Dunn
National Geographic Online • Alice Kurtz
Tool Factory Workshop • Sally Finley
 

Departments

NewsWatch
Kathie Felix — Page 10

NetWatch
Kathie Felix — Page 11

TitleWatch
Kathie Felix — Page 50
 

Index to Advertisers
 
 

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