Articles written by Tom Wolsey
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Texting Rate Doubles
Text messages more than doubled in a comparison of December 2007 and December of 2008 according to a recent government report.
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Review - Invictus
Clint Eastwood ably directs the story of a difficult time in South Africa and the African continent.
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Galisteo--Artists, Landscape, and High Desert
Less than thirty miles from Santa Fe, visitors to New Mexico will find Galisteo, home to many artists.
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Basic Stuffing Recipe for the Slow Cooker
With safety concerns for stuffing a turkey, cooks need a safe way to prepare stuffing for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals.
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USS Midway Museum in San Diego
Along the Embarcadero in San Diego, naval and maritime history enthusiasts will find the USS Midway.
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IM, SMS, Texting – A Glossary for Teachers
With the rise of personal electronics, a sea of acronyms for different messaging systems can quickly swamp teachers whose students use the technologies regularly.
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The US Embargo Against Cuba
An embargo on trade with the island nation of Cuba has existed in some form since 1958.
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The USS Makin Island
At Naval Base, Coronado, the most recent addition to the United States Navy's amphibious assault ships was commissioned for active service on October 24, 2009.
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How to Use Wikipedia at School
Teachers and parents are often concerned when students use Wikipedia as a source of information. However, collaboratively-written resources may be useful academic tools.
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Fatehpur Sikri Abandoned City in Northern India
Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.
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Sailing Aboard the America
The longest winning streak in sports history is The America's Cup, named after the yacht America.
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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Pico de Gallo
The portobello mushroom offers a large surface for fillings and fits well on the grate of a grill or BBQ.
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Review – A Buffalo in the House by R.D. Rosen
R. D. Rosen writes the remarkable story of a buffalo in need of a home, the humans who take him in, and the extraordinary battle to save the North American bison.
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Purposes for Feedback on Student Work
Feedback on student work can serve a variety of purposes that help close the gap between the current level of performance and the expected learning objective.
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Feedback on Student Work Builds Relationships
Closely related to the types of feedback, the qualities of feedback can affect student achievement. Qualities that build relationships are more likely to be useful.
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Feedback on Student Work
Teachers commonly provide feedback to students on their work. However, if they are aware of the types of feedback they can improve its quality.
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Fort Baker Near San Francisco
At the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge visitors will find a historic fort dedicated to coastal defense, first-rate accommodations, and beautiful views of the Bay Area.
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Stuffed Mushrooms on the Outdoor Barbecue
Mushrooms are not often thought of as food for outdoor grilling; however, stuffed and grilled mushrooms make an outstanding party food.
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The J. Paul Getty Villa and Getty Center
The Getty Museums in Los Angeles are an important attraction for art, architecture, and garden aficionados.
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Advantages of the Bareboat Charter
Have you ever thought you would like to skipper a boat? Bareboat charters allow the experienced boater to take the helm.
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What is Academic Vocabulary?
Knowing the categories of vocabulary helps teachers plan lessons that promote effective use of academic language among their students.
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Advantages of E-readers
E-Readers offer several advantages over traditional paper-based textbooks. E-Readers, or e-textbooks, are a means of providing texts to students via digital devices.
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Traveling to the Basque Country
On the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country offers travelers a warm sense of community, historic buildings, and a multinational business unlike any other.
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Spell Check and Writing Tasks in High School
Technology is sometimes blamed for declining spelling proficiency of high school students. However, spell check and related tools may help students.
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Temecula Wine Country in California
California wines are well-known, and the Wine Country of Temecula Valley contributes to the state's rich heritage of wineries and entertainment.
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Off-road in Anza-Borrego State Park
The wildflowers of Anza-Borrego State Park are well-known, but remote areas of the park offer spectacular flowers long after those on the valley floor have faded.
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Using PowerPoint to Encourage Learning
PowerPoint tools often lead to teacher-centered instruction and lecture. However, presentation software can be used in many other effective ways.
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Podcasting for Students
Podcasting may sound like something for the tech guru, but almost any student with a computer and microphone can create and share podcasts as an mp3 for other file type.
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Using Course Management Systems
Course management systems such as Moodle provide a suite of tools to improve communication, manage routine tasks, and build bridges between traditional and new literacies
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Texting Benefits for Teens
Parents and teachers often worry about the effect of texting on teens' social development and command of written English. However, texting may provide benefits.
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Alternatives to the School Computer Lab
Computer labs are a common approach in many schools, but there are alternatives to ensure that students have technology when they need it.
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Involving Parents in High School
Parents want to participate in school, a significant part of their children's lives. There are several ways schools might connect with high school parents.
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