The ISTE web site is overflowing with great information on the organization's publications, professional development and teacher resources. You'll find a great variety of resources about distance learning, grants information, software and hardware. Best of all, the site is well structured and easy to navigate. Terrific websites just for middle school teachers. There are currently 115 organizations who have joined the GEM Consortium and are making their collections available through The Gateway, including The New York Times Learning Network, Utah Education Network, and ED's Oasis .
Kids have to read for comprehension, problem-solve, and search for information.
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