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Tools, Tips, Toys & Other Tidbits 800-299-3770 *** Vol. XIV
December 2005

 

in this issue
  • FEATURE: The Power of Play
  • TOOL OF THE MONTH
  • TIP OF THE MONTH
  • TOY OF THE MONTH
  • SPECIAL OF THE MONTH
  • LINK OF THE MONTH

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    TOOL OF THE MONTH

    Be a gameshow professional!

    Gameshow Pro is a fantastic way to lead a professional TV-style game show in your classroom.

    December Specials:

    All software is available at 25% off!




    Or, get the Holiday Bundle: A $3329 value for only $1695!

    • Gameshow Pro 3 - Standard license with 4 games, including Categories, Millionaire, Tic Tac Toe, and Feud ($895)
    • Wheel of Knowledge- Standard license ($395)
    • Question Bowl - Standard license ($395)
    • Gameshow Pro 3 - Runtime license for all 6 games ($593)
    • 3 team wireless slammers ($595)
    • Support plan with free upgrades and free phone support ($456)
    **Wheel of Knowlege and Question Bowl are only available with purchase of Gameshow Pro standard license.

    Note: Add $400 to upgrade to a 5 team wireless slammer system.
    Add $900 to upgrade to a 10 team wireless slammer system.


    To order, call Joyce at 800-299-3770!

     

     

     
    TIP OF THE MONTH

    Help students remember more

    To help students get the most out of your class, introduce the S-C-O-R-E mnemonic for note-taking.

    • Select. Omit trivial and redundant details.
    • Condense. Replace lists with a category term.
    • Organize. Choose headings and topic sentences.
    • Rephrase. Use your own words.
    • Elaborate. Make connections to existing knowledge. (1)

     

    1. Adapted from The Memory Key, Unlock the Secrets to Remembering, by Fiona McPherson.


     
    TOY OF THE MONTH

    Down to the minute!

    Whether you're giving a short presentation, conducting an exercise, a quiz, a brainstorming session, or inviting student presentations, this discreet timing device, Meeting Minder, can help you stay on track. Lay it beside you on a desk or project time onto the big screen by setting it upon an overhead projector.

    Buy now! Price is due to increase on January 1st.

     

     
    SPECIAL OF THE MONTH

    Learn It! Live It!

    Wristbands are a great gift for students, teachers, trainers, parents, coaches, employees, and anyone else who values education.

    These high-quality silicone "Learn It. Live It." wristbands are a wonderful reminder to keep practicing, to apply what you learned, or to continue to learn and grow.

    List Price: $22.00 / dozen

    Sale Price: $18.00 / dozen

    Offer good through December 23rd.

     

     
    LINK OF THE MONTH







    Here's a site that lets you download crossword software for free.

    What's the catch? We couldn't find one! And the reviews were such raves, that we had to try it ourselves. We found it easy to download, install, and use. We hope you like it as much as we do!


     
    FEATURE: The Power of Play
    by Teambonding

    Team building games and training have been played for centuries. The game of chess was created in the 4th Century for teaching strategy to military and political leaders.

    Goldstein quotes Plato, saying, "You learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a lifetime of conversation."

    In this concise article on the Power of Play, find 8 reasons why Play is such a wonderful learning tool.

    Link to article
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