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Established to further theoretically driven research on learning in museums. Site includes a
comprehensive annotated literature database and a list of university course syllabi dealing with
informal learning and learning in museums.
http://www.museumlearning.com/
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The Exploratorium Institute for Inquiry
Provides workshops, programs, on-line support, and an intellectual community of practice which
afford science reform educators a deep and rich experience of how inquiry learning looks and feels.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/IFI/index.html
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Social Studies Education: National Council for the Social Studies
Social studies resources and information.
http://www.ncss.org/
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Dialogues in Methods of Education
An informal community of educators interested in open dialogue about their problems related to
teaching. Two-day conferences are held in March and October. The primary interest is in searching
for solutions to the "everyday problems" of classroom teachers.
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/dime/
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Collaborative Action Research Network
Devoted to action research; has a web site, discussion list, annual conferences.
http://www.uea.ac.uk/care/carn/
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TERC
A nonprofit R&D organization committed to improving mathematics and science learning and
teaching; TERC is internationally recognized for creating innovative curricula, fostering teacher
professional development, pioneering creative uses of technology in education, contributing to
educators' understanding of learning and teaching, and developing equitable opportunities for
underserved learners.
http://www.terc.edu/
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Global Schoolhouse
A major contributor to the philosophy, design, culture and content of Internet-based learning;
collaborates with individuals, schools, businesses and community organizations to design, develop,
and manage collaborative learning projects.
http://www.globalschoolhouse.com/
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Whole Language Umbrella
A group that studies whole language theory and practice in teacher support groups, encourages
collaboration among teachers, researchers, parents, administrators and teacher educators, and
promotes whole language theory, curricula and policies.
http://www.ncte.org/wlu/
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Science Learning Network
Community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a
new model for inquiry science education. Contains a variety of inquiry posed problems, information,
demonstrations, and labs.
http://www.sln.org/
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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
Supports a network of educators interested in undergraduate biology. The curricula provide
opportunities for students to learn biology by posing problems, developing answers for their own
problems, and persuading their peers that their answers are valid and useful.
http://bioquest.org/
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Four Directions
A community of people across 19 schools interested in educating Native American students.
Multimedia presentations created by students and lesson plans integrating technology and culture
are shared in a common database.
http://4directions.org
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