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4 Ways to Balance Winter Break Fun, Test Prep Posted: 23 Dec 2013 07:25 AM PST Winter break offers a great opportunity for extra SAT preparation before the January and March exams, as high school students have one fewer item on their plates: school. While social expectations are often high during winter break, it is possible for students to enjoy themselves while remaining productive. 1. Enjoy social time -- with boundaries: The frivolity of winter break is contagious.

Techology Trends for Teachers to Try in 2014 Posted: 23 Dec 2013 07:19 AM PST How do we stop that?" says Rich Lamb, an assistant professor in the College of Education at Washington State University. 1. 3-D printing: Once considered a far-fetched technology, 3-D printers are about to go mainstream. "I've seen them used in elementary schools all the way up to high schools," says Lamb, who researches educational technology. Using the high-tech printers, teens can build complex gear mechanisms, conduits for water and even water filtration systems, Lamb says.

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