TOOL FACTORY LAUNCHES 4 TECHNOLOGY BOOKS FOR EDUCATION

Sunderland, VT, June 19, 2008 – Tool Factory’s technology guidebooks have rapidly become a necessity for classroom teachers.  Book topics include podcasting, digital cameras, and fundraising.  Each book is illustrated with simple step-by-step instructions and the accompanying CD includes classroom-ready support materials such as PowerPoint presentations, printable worksheets, teaching guidelines and more!

Tool Factory’s Simple Guide to Podcasting – A quick read gives educators the basics of podcasting.  The Bonus CD includes a PowerPoint presentation to help teach podcasting, along with edit-ready planning worksheets. MultiMedia & Internet@schools magazine described the book as "…the best instruction manual I have ever seen.  The guide provides step-by-step illustrated directions and a comprehensive explanation of what podcasting is and how it works.  I found the history section so fascinating that I made it required reading for my class before we even explored a single project."  (Volume 14, No. 6, Nov/Dec 2007)

http://www.toolfactory.com/products/page?id=PBook

Adventure’s In Podcasting – Incredible Lesson Plans for Your Classroom – Find out how other teachers are implementing new podcasting technology! The best lesson plans from a pool of over 500 submissions were selected and compiled into this fantastic collection.  40 incredible podcast lesson plans are designed to stretch students’ imagination, plus a bonus with CD with editable worksheets makes every resource adaptable to any classroom requirement.

http://www.toolfactory.com/products/page?id=PBook2

Tool Factory’s Educators Guide to Digital Cameras – Based on 7 years of classroom training, this illustrated step-by-step guide was developed as a supplement for digital camera staff development courses. It arms the beginning photographer with all the critical tips-and-tricks for taking professional photographs. Every page is designed to portray the leading concepts “at-a-glance”.  Clear charts and visual examples show the reader how to frame shots and take better photos. Straightforward illustrations point out which buttons are critical for each task. There’s even an 80-slide PowerPoint presentation included on the Bonus CD so that the course can be taught in class the next day!

http://www.toolfactory.com/products/page?id=DCBook

Tool Factory’s Educators Guide to Fundraising – Find a myriad of sources for grant research, plus grant writing tips and Tool Factory’s proven methods for fundraising. Success stories are sprinkled throughout the text.  The Bonus CD contains all worksheets and templates in a printable format.  Simply edit the forms and templates and make them your own! There’s even a fundraising PowerPoint presentation included to help schools run staff development seminar for the faculty!

http://www.toolfactory.com/products/page?id=FBook

Each book and accompanying CD is only $19.99.  Educators will love the illustrations and easy read of each book!

To Order

Tool Factory books are available by calling 1-800-220-8386

Fax purchase order to: (802) 375-6860

Mail orders to: Tool Factory, Inc.
3336 Sunderland Hill Road
Sunderland, Vermont 05250
P: (802) 375-6549

About Tool Factory

Tool Factory is a woman-owned, Vermont-based business with the goal to make a difference in US education by providing superior software. The catalog offers over 150 titles, including a suite of software tools designed to maximize the use of digital imaging in the classroom. Teachers, students, and parents join the Tool Factory staff in testing products to ensure that they are easy to navigate, fun to use, and beneficial to the learning process.

Media Contact: Jennifer Sweeney
Tool Factory Inc., 3336 Sunderland Hill Road, Sunderland, VT 05250
Telephone: (802) 375-6549 Ext. 201 Fax: (802) 375-6860
Email Address: Jennifer@toolfactory.com
Orders: orders@toolfactory.com
Website: http://www.toolfactory.com