What's New - Research Grants for Learning Technologies

The National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI) will make up to five awards of $15,000 in 2007. Applicants must propose a collaborative study involving at least one researcher and one vendor to examine the effectiveness of a technology product in improving educational results for all students, particularly those with disabilities. Merit will support NCTI grants with in-kind donations of software and services needed to conduct studies on its products.

http://nationaltechcenter.org/rfp/2007.asp

Answers to Your Questions - How to Engage Unmotivated Readers?

My students are not motivated and find reading boring. They have difficulty comprehending themes within the story and often miss the underlying messages. What can I do to help them?

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Grants for Educators - $21,000 to Help Build Libraries

Amazon.com introduces the "Wish for Lit" contest, where the company will give Amazon.com products to 3 winning libraries in the United States. Each winning library will receive a $5,000 gift certificate for Amazon.com products, as well as up to $2,000 of Amazon.com products that are on the library's Amazon.com Wish List.

http://amazon.com/gp/corporate/registry/wish-for-lit.html

Recommended Resource - Earn Your Master's Degree in Education Online

Western Governors University offers flexible Master's Degree programs in education. Their competency-focused approach lets you take advantage of what you already know. Click here to find the program that is right for you.

http://wgu.meritsoftware.com/

Sign Up for a Live Demo

Merit is now offering demonstrations to show how our programs can work for you. The live demos take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. You will see step-by-step how Merit can improve student skills and enhance your teaching.

http://www.meritsoftware.com/contact_us/live_demo/