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Free Online Graph Paper / Grid Paper PDFs Downloadable and very printable, I find these PDFs extremely useful. You can tailor it to your own needs, change the size of the grids and use different patterns such as hexagonal, octagonal, and circular graphs.

There is a great deal of enthusiasm for the use of games in formal educational contexts; however, there is a notable and problematic lack of studies that make use of replicable study designs to empirically link games to learning (Young, et al., 2012). This paper documents the iterative design and development of an educationally focused game, Compareware in Flash and for the iPad. We also report on a corresponding pilot study of 146 Grades 1 and 2 students playing the game, a paper and pencil related activity and completing a pre- and post-test. The paper outlines preliminary findings from the play testing, which included high levels of student engagement, an approaching statistical improvement from pre- to post-test, and a discussion of the improvements that needed to be made to the game following the pilot study.

A very useful tool for middle school and high school teachers, and maybe even later elementary grades.  Not very useful to me as a first grade teacher, but when students are asked to do research papers, and they start citing Wikipedia as a reliable source, teachers should utilize this.  :)

For any middle/high school teachers who plan on having their students write research papers - to avoid Wikipedia and other unreliable sources students may find via simple Google searches. :)

This website offers free printables for teachers including graphic organizers, handwriting paper for both primary and secondary education, monthly newsletters, teacher recording forms, etc. This website is very easy!

In a new paper, Darrell West explains how mobile technology can transform learning and act as a catalyst for creating impactful change in the current system.

In a new paper, Darrell West explains how mobile technology can transform learning and act as a catalyst for creating impactful change in the current system.

Although research studies in education show that use of technology can help student learning, its use is generally affected by certain barriers. In this paper, we first identify the general barriers typically faced by K-12 schools, both in the United States as well as other countries, when integrating technology into the curriculum for instructional purposes, namely: (a) resources, (b) institution, (c) subject culture, (d) attitudes and beliefs, (e) knowledge and skills, and (f) assessment. We then describe the strategies to overcome such barriers: (a) having a shared vision and technology integration plan, (b) overcoming the scarcity of resources, (c) changing attitudes and beliefs, (d) conducting professional development, and (e) reconsidering assessments. Finally, we identify several current knowledge gaps pertaining to the barriers and strategies of technology integration, and offer pertinent recommendations for future research.

This website offers a wealth of scholarly papers addressing theories and  issues in educational technology.

I thought this may help some who are teaching students how to write research papers. It has some great outlining examples.

Links to help students effectively use technology to conduct research and write papers. Includes information on copyright, fair use, creative commons licenses, alternate search terms, and mind mapping

This site helps you correctly cite all forms of data for MLA free and APA for a yearly price. I highly recommend this site for students who have lots of papers and essays to write.

Link to FLDOE website providing publications and papers in various areas of education, of particular interest to be was the field of Exceptional Education and Student Services.

I have been using this for about 4 years now to quiz, test, and provide activities for my students online. The subscription is worth it and it's a fast, easy, and Paper-Saving way to add some online flavor to your classes. Use this username and password to get an idea of how it can be used. Username: gglenda760 Password: cook28

A research article written by a UCF faculty Teaching with Technology: A Case Study of Online Faculty Development at the University of Central Florida

a great research paper on Holographic Projection Technologies in the classroom. Over 110 pages of reading

This site allows you to enter your desired topic (average, addition, mean, mode, etc.) and your desired time allowed to create a quiz that can be tracked electronically. No more paper chase..

This paper reports on the consequent audit of Internet Safety practices in Education Authorities (LEAs) across England.Additionally emerging concerns for Internet Safety practices in schools such as the technical and moral difficulties of filtering Internet access via mobile technologies will be highlighted.

Modern technology is amazing! Millions of people are revolutionizing the internet. Paper books are becoming obsolete and students are texting and collaborating like never before. Group communication between students and teachers has minimized classwork and has elaborated testing for all concerned. Now tests are immediately scored and feedback is given at an astounding rate.