I'm back!!!

Summer break is over and I'm back in the loop, ready to roll!  I look forward to researching, surfing and pursuing new lessons, resources, etc. for you to utilize in your classroom.  As always, please feel free to share your thoughts and special finds with all of us.  Just shoot me an email, mduff@csisd.org or reply on this blog.  Your feedback and input are welcome anytime.
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Fonts and Printing Cost

In the current issue of Consumer Reports they compared the use of fonts and how much you can save in ink and toner by using certain fonts.  Did you know you use less ink using the Times New Romans font than any other font?  Coming in close behind is the Calibri font.  Verdana is way down the list.  Who knew a font could make such a difference!!!

Smart Tech for Secondary Teachers

The SMART people at SmartTech have made it very easy for you to find the secondary lesson files teachers have submitted to their site.  These lessons are outstanding and provide you with a great resource for all core classrooms.  Now they have a page for online resources that work well with the Smart Board.  Click on the Smart Tech link above to review the links available and categorized between elementary and secondary.

Best of luck to all teachers beginning another new school year and best wishes to all first year teachers.  You are in for a wonderful career!