In this practitioner-focused article, the authors present a mathematical writing activity for preservice elementary school teachers. The products of this activity, referred to as "journals," are detailed, representation-rich explanations of problems solved in small groups. These journals were originally exchanged across institutions in a…

The EduLab model is a "new" educational model that integrates technologies in educational contexts comprising full equipped classrooms with attractive and easy-to-use technological resources. This model tries to promote a dynamic and more effective teaching and learning process. For this purpose, the model provides teachers training and…

Describes Internet use for electronic mail projects in elementary education. Discusses typing directly versus composing offline, and the effect of electronic letter-writing activities on improving grammar, spelling, social studies, science, and mathematics skills. (AEF)