DLC Newsletter: April 2007

Rejoin by June 1 to Win Free Membership Fees

If your school rejoins by June 1, it'll be automatically entered in a contest to win up to $3000 in membership fees. To learn more about 2007-08 membership and the contest, click below:
http://www.learningcommons.org/join/
http://www.learningcommons.org/join/contest.php

And please help us spread the word about membership by telling a friend:
http://www.learningcommons.org/join/share.php

Improve Student Learning with DLC Resources

We've aligned DLC resources to powerful teaching. Powerful teaching refers to observable teacher behaviors in the classroom that lead to improved student achievement, as shown by research-based evidence. Click below to access resources that support powerful teaching:
http://www.learningcommons.org/educators/tr/pt_alignment/

Explore the Power of netTrekker d.i.

One of our new resources for the 2007-08 school year is netTrekker d.i., but you can start using this resource now. Learn more:
http://www.learningcommons.org/educators/library/nettrekker.php

Want to Dig Deeper into a Resource?

Or if you'd like to dig deeper in a specific way, schedule a customized training:
http://www.learningcommons.org/educators/ss/requesttraining.php

Small School Benefits from the DLC in Creative Ways

See how Orcas High School is taking advantage of DLC resources. Learn from your peers!
http://www.learningcommons.org/about/stories/2007/04/orcas.php

Apex Server Change

Apex changed its server configuration, so if you have any problems accessing ClassTools or Apex online courses make sure your network isn't blocking any of the sites listed here:
http://www.learningcommons.org/tech/reqs/requirements#apex

All of the links from the DLC site still work fine; however, you may encounter problems once you're within an Apex resource.