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In this issue's first Commentary, George Watson of the University of Delaware tells how technology can enhance problem-based learning (PBL). Using 'real world' problems, students acquire life-long critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and they learn where and how to seek appropriate resources. Watson describes his use of a course Web site, electronic communication among student groups, controlled discussion forums, collaborative space, and whiteboard capabilities to enhance instruction. And it's not just the students who benefit—Watson observes that with the Internet, inspiration for creating a problem can come from international newspapers, available online with breaking stories and local human-interest sidebars. As students gain a deeper understanding of world problems, they develop more creative, comprehensive solutions.

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Bali/Bangkok, 20 August 2008 - An innovative regional agreement is beginning to turn the tide for the 'ancient mariners' of the world's oceans.

Marine turtles traverse the seas for thousands of kilometers, returning after decades to nest in the same area where they entered the world as tiny hatchlings.

They are threatened by degradation of critical habitats on land, interaction with fishing gear at sea, and excessive harvesting of eggs and for meat.

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Social studies teachers now have a new resource to help them integrate 21st-century skills into their lessons: a free online document that maps various social studies projects, tasks, and outcomes to corresponding skills--such as problem solving and critical thinking--that are becoming increasingly important for 21st-century success.

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