============================================================= TeAch-nology.com's-Weekly Tips For Teachers **Issue #22** "The Web Portal For Educators!" We're up to 2743 subscribers http://www.teach-nology.com ============================================================= This newsletter is only sent to the users of TeAch-nology.com, but feel free to forward it to all your friends. ============================================================= TeAch-nology staff have been very busy creating new and exciting web tools editions for teachers. Visit one of our newest creations: The SQ3R Chart Generator- http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/sq3r/ ============================================================= 1. Teaching with Technology Site of the week- GradSchools.com- http://www.gradschools.com/ Gradschools is a service of Educational Directories Unlimited (EDU), an online service provider. 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(When I used a Mac I just used a video plug from the monitor to the TV, although there was only one iffy resolution that I would use. Now I have a fancier PC and not even a single open port off the monitor.)." TeAch-nology.com's Response: The device you are looking for is termed a "VGA-TV Converter." There is an array of VGA-TV converters to choose from. The difference between each model, besides minor bells and whistles, is resolution. The higher the resolution, the better the picture quality. One thing to keep in mind is that your TV is never going to give as good a picture as your monitor, at least with our current state in technology. The colors are usually off. You should also try to just use light colors on your display, they come out better on the TV. As far as which manufacture to go with, we would recommend FOCUS Enhancements. They are the industry leader in this sector. They make a quaility product at an afforable price. 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Just go to http://www.teach-nology.com/mega_search/ Good luck! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> A question from Anonymous: "I am currently a computer science instructor at a private school in Brooklyn, New York. I am looking to go to graduate school to receive my masters in computer technology in education. As higher education can be expensive and a teachers salary meager, can you tell me if there are any fellowships, grants, scholarships, MONEY for existing instructors/teachers to further educate themselves in the areas that they teach?" TeAch-nology.com's Response: There are so many teachers who are searching for funding opportunities these days. Although there are many funding sources, it is important to know and to be clear about what you will use funding that is available. It is very competitive and you have to know how to apply in order to have a good chance to receive any funding. 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