This has some of the tools we have discuss and a few others. Worth reviewing.

"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."

I get the comment I don't have time for.....this might help. I am being positive not crtical.

Look at the part about students

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.  

Using Reflector and Cmatasia "Screen recording an iPad can be difficult given the limitations of the platform. However, by using desktop screencasting software, and inexpensive airplay mirroring applications, you can screen record anything on your iPad for high quality screencasts."

To help them make the grade, download these flashcards to help them boost their online know-how. From safety and privacy to literacy and online responsibility, these cards cover digital citizenship basics and have conversation   starters to get you and your child thinking and talking.

May be fun to try this.

blended_learning_resourcesBy combining engaging online instruction resources and solid offline learning experiences, educators can transform their classroom and put the old column-and-rows setting to shame! Because of this notion, blended learning environments provide today's students a distinct advantage.

blended_learning_resourcesBy combining engaging online instruction resources and solid offline learning experiences, educators can transform their classroom and put the old column-and-rows setting to shame! Because of this notion, blended learning environments provide today's students a distinct advantage.