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KET EncycloMedia launched a major web interface change on Monday, June 5, 2006 http://pbsmail.org/ct/I7zCMI11vmIt/
New features that will make your browsing and implementation of
resources easier and more enjoyable include:
New Video Content
*More than 1,000 new titles to be added over the course of the
Summer and Fall 2006, including: Foreign Language, Secondary
Math, Science and Language Arts Current events videos *High-quality
videos from leading educational publishers
including: Discovery Channel, Channel 4, BBC, and Math Mastery
Improved Search and Enhanced Site Design
*Improved search functionality for more accurate results,
faster.
*Dynamic drill-down navigation menu drives targeted search
results. Ability to search by keyword, subject, grade or
curriculum standards
Create and Innovate with New Teacher Tools
*New Assignment Builder and Quiz Center support creation of
teacher-selected content for student access
*New Writing Prompt Generator tool works with any image on
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New Teacher Preferences
Select content personalized to grade and subject
*Create a customized homepage to view weekly updates of new and
most viewed videos
*Archive created assignments, quizzes and writing prompts in
personal folders
Teacher-Managed Student Access
*Encourage student exploration with teacher-selected
assignments, quizzes and media publishable to the Student Center
where students can access from anyplace.
*Student usernames and logins allow easier tracking of student
activity
New Media
*Appeal to different learning styles with our expansive audio
library of sound effects, songs and animations, searchable by
keyword
*Animated textbook diagrams help add dimension and intrigue to
key concepts
*New library of primary images of shapes, colors and objects.
New images of historical events and cultural figures
New Upgrades to Administration Tools
*New Server Manager and Network Manager allow for easier
management of server storage space, content downloads and
auto-updating of the software application to save you time,
giving greater content control
Professional Development Enhancements
*Video Library of Best Practices includes topics such as
differentiated instruction, technology integration, classroom
management, and parental involvement
*New Live curriculum-based Web Seminars on science, language
arts, social studies and literacy led by visionaries in
education technology
*Technology integration demonstrations provide weekly teaching
tips and "classroom quick start" ideas as well as "how-tos" on
using leading educational software including: Inspiration,
iMovie, Adobe Premiere Elements, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
KDE Focus----------
The Kentucky Department of Education is now posting
standards-based units of study that integrate KET EncycloMedia
resources on the department web site. Kentucky teachers are
encouraged to share their own!
For more information, contact:
Michael Miller
500 Mero Street, 18th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-2106
Fax: (502) 564-9848
Michael.Miller@education.ky.gov
Featured Kentucky School and District User News----------
Holly Adams, teacher, Cooper Whiteside ES, about KET
EncycloMedia: "I love the fact that it [KET EncycloMedia]
correlates with state standards. My students love the visual and
interactive aspects of the lessons. My lessons are so fun and
alive to teach! We're having a great time. I work in a school
where my children are not exposed to the world. They don?t take
trips with their families and sometimes are only aware of what
goes on in their own homes. Because of this resource, my
students can travel the world and are exposed to vocabulary that
they would not have otherwise. It helps their reading
tremendously because they understand vocabulary"
Southwestern, Pulaski County Schools, Principal Boyd Randolph's
reaction to KET EncycloMedia, "If I had had this [KET EncycloMedia] 15
years
ago, I may have never left the classroom."
KET Education Consultants are standing by, offering free
in-school workshops in basic to advanced training in the use and
classroom integration of KET Encyclomedia. Our staff is working
to include information on using the KY Virtual Library and other
useful online services with KET EncycloMedia.
Contact
information is at http://pbsmail.org/ct/W7zCMI11vmIr/.
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