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Use a number line to learn about adding numbers. Several skill levels to choose from. Each game lasts 60 seconds. High score is recorded for each individual player at each level, never compared to other players. Each player works to beat her own previous high score at each level.

Almost everything we do online these days involves passwords and security. It's important to take some steps with your passwords to make them more secure. One simple thing you can do is to change your passwords often. Use different passwords between sites. Try to stay away from common words. A good safe option is to choose four random words. Below is the Wolfram Alpha "estimated years to crack" and passwordmeter.com score.

"We here at the ol' Online Education Database can't promise that following these Twitter feeds by periodicals, bloggers, agents, editors, and writers will score you a coveted publishing contract. But we can promise that you'll more than likely find at least one of them extremely useful when researching the five Ws (and one H) of getting your name out there as an author. And if these don't work, chances are they link up to a microblog that does. And if that doesn't work, then the blame probably sits with you."

"Teachers, do you... Not have enough time for grading? Want useful measurements on student performance? Need a free solution to help? If so, then Flubaroo can help! Grade online assignments in a single step! Get reporting and analysis on student performance! Email students their scores. Designed by a teacher, for other teachers! Read the Overview to learn more Latest News: New and Improved Version Available! (Jan 2012)"

Florida releases Value-added measures of teachers.

"A university study investigating exactly how helpful iPads are in an academic environment has recently shared its findings. The results, which were obtained by Abilene Christian University and shared with TUAW, note that iPad-equipped students actually do excel in their studies. According to the website:"

Computer program helps students with music, literacy skills Students at a Florida middle school are enhancing their musical literacy through SmartMusic, a software program that scores students' attempts to play along with sheet music on a computer screen. Teachers can review the students' work and type in feedback and grades. The program does more than just improve musical knowledge, the school's band director said. "I have seen the results of their growth academically alongside what they are doing musically," he said. The Tampa Tribune (Fla.)