This article is about using technology in the classroom to transform kids into risk-takers. It's about using games as a learning tool. Games that help them learn about American history. "Good teaching is not about playing it safe. It's about getting kids to ask questions, argue a point, confront failure and try again."

This is exactly what we have been discussing in class! It lists five excellent tips for teachers to be able to manage the students' use of technology. The Tech Doesn't Always Have To Be "ON" tip is right on target!

I was drawn to this article because it involved two things that I enjoy: reading and sign language. This article discusses why reading is especially important to hard-of-hearing children. A study was done using books read on DVD.