The Image Gallery is provided as a complimentary
source of high quality digital photographs available from the Agricultural
Research Service Information Staff.
Oldie but a decent one from the government for images and pictures. Remember that with most government sites you are free to use the pictures but some such as NASA do require that you cite the source.
Urban high school's rare feat: No dropoutsCamden, N.J., school built around student's passions, community project
The schools are small and very different from traditional schools. MetEast has just over 100 students — less than one-tenth the enrollment at each of the city's comprehensive high schools. The educators are called "advisers," not teachers, and they advise the same group of students all four years.
Classes are built around the idea that students will learn by following their passions. Students do internships. Graduation requirements include a senior project with the aim of doing some good for the community.And four times a year, every student makes a presentation to a panel that includes students and adults from outside the school.
It's a great organization in Long Beach, CA that educate youth on the use of MAC computers and making short films. Some of these kids have created great short films from writing the script to finish.
Google Documents just got more teeth --- the introduction of themes makes creating a document online even easier.I'm a big fan of Google Documents, maybe t...
We constantly search for new ways to employ technology in the service of teaching and research. Most users, however, be they faculty, staff, or students, do not approach technology the same way we do.
First, a technology must be evident to the user as potentially useful in making his or her life easier (or more enjoyable). Second, a technology must be easy to use to avoid rousing feelings of inadequacy. Third, the technology must become essential to the user in going about his or her business.
“Technology of the Week” posters. We actually advertise some of the useful and interesting things that faculty can do with a particular technology.
It is imperative to market new technologies in positive and encouraging ways.
Faculty faced with increasing numbers of students and demands for accountability see their workloads going up and up. The last thing they want to confront is another task.
we have to show them how the enhanced communication made possible through technologies such as Web 2.0 will enhance their efficiency, productivity, and ability to teach and learn.
Oil spills in the Baltic Sea have continued to drop off in recent years as a result of various authoritative measures, revised legislation and improved aerial and satellite surveillance. Ross Davies takes a closer look at the region's success story Some years back, the Baltic Sea had something of a reputation as being a cradle for oil spills.The figures speak for themselves.