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The article is for elementary school. It is somewhat basic, but it might be a conversation starter for a staff meeting. Also, it has links to other resources. (Make sure you go to page 2.) "These are the new citizenship skills for our students. While we shouldn't stop teaching children how to say "please" and "thank you," and bullies will still exist in the face-to-face world, it is vital that we treat online safety and digital citizenship with the same amount of seriousness and attention."

"Privacy Concerns for ClassDojo and Other Tracking Apps for Schoolchildren" Interesting article by the NY Times.

In these short video tutorials from KQED learn the basics for how to use free online tools for teaching and learning. The following tools can be incorporated into the classroom to convey information visually, make persuasive arguments and allow for a variety of collaborative opportunities.

This is a website that features some very important materials and resources on teaching kids and students about digital citizenship. Digital Citizenship resource is prepared and owned by NSW Department of Education and Communities (Australia) and is available for for free but under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Australia Licence.

"When I went to school, we learned how to dissect a frog," said Partovi, now 41. "It's equally important to know how to dissect an app, to know what a cookie is or what a GPS is. It's important not just for people who want careers in computers, but for a future president, or a future journalist - anybody who is going to have a knowledge career."

Reading website for emerging readers. Free reading games, ideal for interactive whiteboards. Online guided reading stories and teaching resources with lesson plans.

"Teach your kids how to prevent bullying whether it happens at recess or online. With these resources, your students will learn strategies to help them feel safe in any environment. We'd like to give a special thanks to everyone who uploaded resources specifically for this collection. We're also excited to include Blendspace lessons and wikis (below) in a TES collection for the first time"

"LANSING -- The Michigan Department of Education says the future of student testing is an exam produced by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. For some students across the state, however, that future has already arrived."

Navigate college admissions like a pro with Khan Academy's evolving resource! Inside, find advice that is relevant for all college applicants in addition to portions tailored for high potential students who are worried about whether they can afford higher education.

5 Math Manipulatives for your Digital Toolkit

Links to resources for coding for all ages of students

The American Association (AASL) of School Librarians vets and selects 25 websites each year to support teaching and learning. They've done this for a 5 years and have selected some great resources. Be sure to check them out: " AASL " Learning Standards & Program Guidelines " Best Websites for Teaching & Learning " Best Websites for Teaching & Learning 2014

Khan Academy lets you track your child's progress so you can support their individual learning needs. Signing up is completely free for you and your child. Get started right away here, or check out the instructions below for step-by-step screenshots of the sign-up process. As explained below, when you click "Parents, start here," the site will guide you through the process of creating both your account and your child's account. If your child is under 13, their account will have special privacy considerations.

recently posed a question on my Teacher Garden Facebook fan page, asking for ideas of how to use QR codes in the classroom. While I was unable to obtain any more ideas, Lori over at Conversations in Literacy asked for some of my ideas, so I was propelled to do some more research over QR codes in the classroom. I was surprised by what I found!

For IPads

"2 Suggestions for Teaching Coding"

middle and high school Social Studies classrooms. Some of them are also appropriate for older elementary students. These tools and sites take advantage of the higher speed and bandwidth of today's Web with full-motion video, 3D animations, and interactivity.  

The State Educational Technology Directors Association are providing "The Guide to Technology Requirements," a website to assist school and district leaders to understand the detailed requirements for the online assessments being developed by all six assessment consortia.

Some of these are free some have a $$ For iPad or iPhone