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NewProducts THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET • Carol Patton and Ken Royal LEARNING RESOURCES Radius Audio Learning System www.learningresources.com Learning system, $229.95 Radius Audio Learning combines CD technology with advanced reading cards to provide customized, step-by-step instruction. Students load a CD into the device and slide any of the corresponding cards into the reader slot. They are then guided through multiple levels of learning. An interactive audio feature provides immediate feedback for self-checking and reinforcement, enabling students to hear up to two minutes of their own responses. CD card sets retail at $39.95 and are correlated to state, national and provincial standards. The sets for English Language Learners include a Spanishlanguage audio support feature. SCHOLASTIC Summer Reading BUZZ! www.scholastic.com/ summerreading Online program, free This Web site offers interactive book logs, activities and a reading community where children can connect and share information about books. Some activities include Book Buzz Wallpaper, which helps kids create and customize their own desktop computer and interactive message boards where they can chat about books and role-play their favorite characters. They can also play Flip for Reading, an origami reading game, or use E-cards to create and share book reviews. Sweepstakes prizes are also offered. GE SECURITY Itemiser www.gesecurity.com/safeschools Hardware, $40,000-$45,000 The Itemiser is a portable narcotics and explosives detection device that can pick up telltale molecules of contraband in residue and vapors as well as on skin, clothing, parcels, bags, vehicles and other surfaces. By processing both positive and negative ions, it can use a single sample to test simultaneously for the presence of all targeted drugs and explosives. Its dual mode detection can cut sampling and analysis time in half. Features include a user-friendly interface, folding touchscreen, easy-carrying handle, and built-in printer for instant hardcopy results. FACTS ON FILE History Online Databases www.factsonﬁle.com, Reference materials, $310-$550 Six history databases have been completely redesigned with a new user-friendly interface, powerful cross search and browse function. They include American History, African-American History, American Indian History, American Women’s History, Modern World History, and Ancient and Medieval History. With the new Learning Centers, students can find ways to explore the vast amount of database content. Search results are now organized within tabs and by record type. Special features boxes in each database highlight specific topics of interest and provide quick links to related materials. 66 May 2007 District Administration http://www.learningresources.com http://www.learningresources.com http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading http://www.gesecurity.com/safeschools http://www.gesecurity.com/safeschools http://www.factsonfile.com http://www.factsonfile.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - May 2007

Contents
Editor’s Letter
Letters
News Update
Inside the Law
Curriculum Update
Administrator Profile
District Profi le
Focal Points for Pre-K8 Math
Games Students Play
Healthy Choices
Tragic Lessons
Learning with Personal Media Players
New Products
Computer Literature
Problem Solution
Professional Opinion
Speaking Out
Online Edge
Calendar of Events
Research Corner

District Administration - May 2007