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"This blog discusses various uses of technology in the classroom. Many of the bloggers are educators in technology or creators of technology based learning experiences."

"This article discusses 8 ways in which technology is improving education. The article discusses things that cannot be achieved easily within the classroom without the use of technology as well as ways to improve topics/units using technology."

Technology and Apps geared towards children with special needs, also useful for typically developing children

A site that has articles pertaining to technology in education. Great reads!

Promotes and supports innovations in learning, education, and technology. Great resource for teachers and children, K-12.

"This is the place to share plans, ideas, tools, frustrations and any other ideas related to teaching and using technology.The site contains robust community forums, and the blogs, rather than being written by a single author, are written by a number of authors, which exposes readers to a wider variety of current issues and ideas in classroom technology."

Scholastic resource for teachers on incorporating interactive learning and technology into curriculum.

"Aurasma is one of the most popular and cutting-edge technologies being used in schools around the world today. Enabling teachers to connect digital content such as video to images in books and classroom walls, Aurasma offers a uniquely inventive, fun, and holistic way of engaging students of all ages.  This post is designed for school teachers and covers all the relevant issues around using Aurasma in your school."

A overview of a tech-phobic Kindergarten teacher using Twitter with great success. A great example of social media & technology in the lower grades as well as the ability for teachers to learn when they are willing to try something new...

"Author Richard Byrne provides near-daily blog posts (available via e-mail or RSS subscription) that keep teachers up-to-date on the latest news in educational technology. This teacher blog also contains links to Google Tutorials, free downloads, lists of essential educator resources, guides to creating educational videos, and information about Android as an asset in schools."

Graphite's list of the best summer apps for kids and their parents. Recs are based on teacher evaluations and rated by "learning rating" and "teacher rating." Geared toward lower elementary students.

Awesome blog by a "cybrarian." Includes resources for up to 12th grade but also includes sections for ESL and New Teachers. Section on K-5 has a great list of valuable website for lower elementary teachers. 2013 Edublog winner for Best Library/Librarian Blog.

The 12 Best Children's Educational iPad Apps Released In 2012

Kids can create their own portfolio where they share what they make and do and earn embroidered skills patches for completing sets of challenges.

Edutopia blogger Andrew Marcinek describes the versatility of his five favorite iPad apps and makes a case for using them to replace the dreaded back-to-school shopping list.

A good collection of links that are all related to children and technology