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Leaders Direct: Management: Effective Meetings
This resource contains a brief list of things to keep in mind to make your meeting more effective.
PBS
Colorin Colorado: Preparing El Ls to Be 21st Century Learners
This research article shares the importance of incorporating technology for ELL students, alongside non-ELL pupils. Strategies to facilitate a 21st Century technology-enhanced classroom are included.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Meetings That Deal With Conflict
The site provides guidelines for facilitating a meeting that deals with conflict.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Roots of Radical Islam, Central Asia [Pdf]
The author examines how regional Islamic religious communities are reacting to the actions of their governments that they see as unfair and non-responsive to their issues. Uzbekistan is given major attention. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Jordan & Its Islamic Movement [Pdf]
An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Top Down Reform in Morocco [Pdf]
In this article, the authors look at efforts to effect democratic reforms from the "top down" and how they are faring in a society in which there are little restrictions on governmental power. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
PBS
Pbs: Multiple Methods of Reading Instruction
This article surveys three strategies to incorporate into classroom repertoire. They include guided reading, choral reading, and readers' theater.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Do the Right Thing
Choose to do the right thing when faced with tough decisions. This website helpd you use good judgment by providing simple questions and example situations. Includes ideas for writing and activities as well as notes for parents.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Of Fish and Brain Health
Research has shown that what a mother eats while pregnant has a significant affect on the health of her child. A study, reviewed in this article, examines the pro's and con's of including fish in expectant mothers' diets.
Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: Decision Simplification Techniques
Site provides thirteen separate techniques to simplify decision-making processes. Excellent information.
Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: Biases Affecting Information Processing
Author discusses eleven separate biases that can affect decision making. Also provides several factors at the bottom of the page which negatively influence decisions.
Other
Quality Digest: Self Directed Work Teams: A Competitive Advantage
Article describes self-directed work teams as an innovative way to approach employee management. Designed around "whole" projects, these teams manage their own work and handle obstacles themselves, fostering independent thinking and a...
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Tel Aviv University: Mime
This technical article explains MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions). MIME is a specification for enhancing the capabilities of standard Internet electronic mail. It offers a simple standardized way to represent and encode a wide...
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Yuman Language Family Summit Conference
Site describes a family summit conference of the Yuma language. Presentations include "Learning Mohave is Fun, Fun, Fun," "Quechan Creation Story, "and "Traditional Practitioners of Today."
Other
Texas Indians: The Texas Apaches
This article details the history and way of life of the Apaches in Texas. It describes their interactions with the Spanish explorers, how they were treated like slaves at the Spanish missions, and how their resentment drove them to...
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Texas Indians: The Concho Indians
This article discusses the culture of the Concho Indians, who mainly lived in northern Mexico, but also in Texas. It describes the impact of the Europeans on their way of life, their food sources, clothing, and shelter.
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Texas Indians: The Jumano Indians
This article details the history, the tribal ancestry, and the different branches of the Jumano Indians. It describes their way of life, and their interactions with European explorers.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Tea Party Activists Protest Taxes, Big Government
The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....
DOGO Media
Dogo News: A Humanoid Robot to Debut at Japan Bank
Article reports on a humanoid robot that will soon be greeting customers at banks in Japan. Includes video.
Other
My Perfect Resume: Before You Search: The Riley Guide
Are you looking for activities and resources to help you prepare for your job search? Learn to explore your options, prepare for the search, investigate education/training options, and find Internet resources.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Breast Cancer
Use this site to learn about cancer of the breast. This article explains the signs and treatment for this type of cancer.
BBC
Bbc: Profile Kahled Meshaal
A brief profile of Kahled Meshaal, an important Hamas leader. Also provides links to related topics. (8 February 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Yemen Fears Return of Insurgency
An February 5, 2007 analysis of the potential for a return of an insurgency in northern Yemen by Shia tribesmen. Also provides links to recent BBC stories on Yemen.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Cheese Made in Stilton Can't Be Call Stilton
Article reports on why cheese made in the village of Stilton cannot be called Stilton cheese.
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