Hotmath is offering a
combination of live math
tutoring, video math
lessons, step-by-step
solutions, and math review lessons for pre-algebra through
calculus. Hotmath Tutoring Plus uses a whiteboard with a
built-in online text-chat program that allows students to ask
a live tutor questions 24/7. Annual school subscriptions start
at 75 cents per student, plus $19 per hour for live online
math tutoring. Individual subscriptions start at $49 per year,
plus $20 for each 50 minutes of tutoring.
MORE INFO:
www.hotmath.com/tutoring-plus
K– 2 emergent readers
can use Capstone Press
PebbleGo animal database,
which has more than 200
articles that fit life science
standards, to improve their reading. The database includes
animal audio, video, text, educational games, and read-aloud features. PebbleGo was created with young learners
in mind. The program features easy-to-use searching tools
and introduces early learners to database and research
concepts. The cost is $395 per school subscription. A free
demonstration is available online.
MORE INFO:
www.PebbleGo.com
The Federal Trade
Commission (FTC)
has created a free
website that provides
teachers and parents with interactive games and activities
to help teach kids ages 8–12 about consumer concepts
and the FTC’s role. YouAreHere has online and print materials that can be related to social studies, economics, history,
and language arts.
MORE INFO:
www.ftc.gov/YouAreHere
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Atiz has created the Book-
Drive Pro, a new way to scan
books. This V-shaped scanner
prevents binder stress, lost
time through repositioning and
straightening, and curved and
distorted text. To use it, place a book face-up on the cradle
and cover it with the V-shaped glass magnifying screen.
The built-in Auto Capture Switch will trigger the cameras to
shoot both the left and right pages automatically.
MORE INFO:
www.pro.atiz.com
Teachers will find more
than 500 activities
in Key Curriculum
Press’ online searchable mathematics
library, the Sketchpad LessonLink. Sketchpad activities,
designed for students in grades 3–12, include sketches,
student worksheets, and teaching notes. Teachers can
choose activities based on class size, pair or individual study,
duration, and topic. One-year subscriptions are $119 per
teacher but are discounted for groups of 5 or 10, and unlimited teacher subscriptions are also available.
MORE INFO: www.keypress.com/x22318.xml
NASA and USA TODAY are sponsoring a competition designed to steer students to careers in science, technology,
engineering, and math. The No Boundaries National Competition will award prizes from $500 to $2,000, and the student
group that presents the most creative and informative projects
will get a chance to see a shuttle launch. Details are on the
contest website. All entries must be postmarked by May 15,
2009.
MORE INFO:
www.noboundaries-stemcareers.com
