A teacher explains how she uses creative inspiration and blogging technology to help students achieve better writing results.

The Amazing Mathematical Object Factory gives verbal and visual examples to help explain discrete mathematics and combinatorial objects (whatever *they* are). It offers creative scenarios and exercises to help abstract concepts become more accessible to younger learners. Includes links to various, creative, math sites.

Schools are giving students access to technology, such as Study Island, via their home internet connections. Students are able to keep up on skills, review, and continue working with education resources even when school is not in session.

This article provides practical suggestions for creating meaningful discussion boards/discussions in courses that rely on skills, such as math, or accounting courses.