Tech Update

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As the news begins to focus on the upcoming Presidential Election for the United States, this is a perfect time for lessons that correspond to events in our country. Visit the American Presidency for lessons and resources focusing on various aspects surrounding the United States Presidency and the election process. Be sure and visit the The Whitehouse for Kids where students can be President for a day and explore a voting booth. You can also take a virtual tour of the White House. The Presidential Campaign Game from Education World for grades 9 -12 is another site you do not want to miss!

9-11 Remembered:

Digital History: September 11, 2001 is a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S.
September 11, 2001, Documentary Project from The Library of Congress gives eyewitness account, reactions, and opinions that followed the events of September 11.
September 11 Digital Archives shares personal stories, pictures, and a video tribute.
September 11: Lessons and resources for classroom teachers
9/11/2001: The Day that Changed America has grade level appropriate lesson plans.
From the PBS NEWSHOUR "Remembering September 11" consists of writing activities, small group activities and discussion questions
Glencoe Social Studies has developed map lessons based on the theme Remembering 9/11
Education World has an extensive list of lesson ideas for September 11.

On Friday, August 22, 2008, the Tennessee State Board of Education adopted the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) NETS-T, refreshed technology standards for our teachers. Click here to view the standards.

Online magazines are an excellent way for administrators and teachers to stay on top of the latest issues that affect education. Listed below are some of the best:

Education Update Online is a free monthly publication that covers education in New York, but also has topics relating to all educators.
The American School Board Journal offers readers topics related to school management, policy making, student achievement, and school leadership.
Technology & Learning Online - a resource for Technology Leaders focusing on K-12 educators
The Teacher Magazine is another resource for k-12 educators.
Follow Education Week's coverage of the 2008 campaign to learn how the candidates stand on education.

September Events

.Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September.
September 9 is Grandparents Day
September 17 is Constitution Day honoring the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
September 23 is the Autumn Equinox. This day marks the beginning of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere. Equinox is the term for the two times of year when the Sun's position makes day and night of equal length in all parts of the Earth.
World Space Week
Grandparents Day
National food safety education month
Better Breakfast Month

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Welcome to Tech Update, our online collection of resource for educators and students.

Follow Education Week's coverage of the 2008 campaign to learn how the candidates stand on education.