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Breakthroughs in bioscience, , , a series of articles for general
audiences, "Cloning: Past, Present, and the Exciting Future,"
an eight page booklet by Marie A. DiBerardino, Ph.D. discusses
the breakthroughs in understanding the scientific principles of
cellular development and the potential opportunities to use this
information to save the lives of severely ill people, improve
the quality of life for those suffering diseases, and raise the
standards of nutrition and health. The text is supplemented with
diagrams and a timeline of the research. Reprints are available
through Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology,
Office of Public Affairs, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3998.
Their Website address is www.faseb.org/opar.
Electronic Collaboration: A Practical Guide for Educators features "an 11-step process for making online collaborative projects successful." You'll find information about many Web-based communication tools, tips for moderating collaborations and examples of school-based collaborations. The guide, produced by the Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory, the National School Network and the Teacher Enhamcement Electronic Community Hall is available at www.lab.brown.edu/public/ocsc/collaboration guide, as an online downloadable PDF file and single copies are available by calling LAB Publications Department at 401-274-9548, ext. 782.
Inspiration Software, Inc. awards $500.00 scholarships to ten teachers who actively promote and support visual learning and the meaningful integration of technology. For more information and an application, go to www.inspiration.com.