Thursday, May 01, 2008

New Links on our web for the week of May 1, 2008 Leisure Recycling Center "literally anything and everything you could want to know about recycling including green shopping links, home recycling options, nearby recycling centers, and links for a few key recycling web resources." (LIB) Muskegon Links Third & Western photo slideshow Flickr slideshow of the changes along Western Ave. Teacher Resources Math Gateway of the Mathematical Association of America "Created through a partnership with the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), the Math Gateway was developed by the Mathematical Association of America. The site provides a veritable cornucopia of information for educators and those who are curious about anything from algebra to the history of mathematics. Visitors can start their exploration through the site by using the search engine at the top-left hand corner, or they look at the "Content Highlights" displayed prominently here. Some of these highlights include tips for writing an interactive mathematics text, using statistical samples from a real estate database, and so on. The site also encourages visitors to register for membership, which will allow them to create their own personalized library of resources. Rounding out the site is a selection of tips for searching the materials here and a fun "This Day in Mathematics" feature." (SR) Alice "Alice is a teaching tool designed as a revolutionary approach to teaching and learning introductory programming concepts. The Alice team has developed instructional materials to support students and teachers in using this new approach. Resources include textbooks, lessons, sample syllabuses, test banks, and more. Other authors have generously joined our efforts, creating additional textbooks." (LIB) Web Tools 4 U 2 Use "A wiki for school library media specialists to learn about cool new web tools, see how they can be used in school library media programs, and share ideas and success stories." (WILT) 3:15:59 PM

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