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An article about the effects iPads have in elementary classrooms. It lists some pro's and con's and some things teachers have to say about it. 

This pdf shows a more specific study done on effect of video games and aggression. It also shows that it not only increases aggressive behavior but also aggressive thoughts. School violence is becoming a problem so it is important to understand things such as video games impact on children's aggression because it can help us better prevent classroom violence.

This pdf shows a more specific study done on the effect of video games and aggression. It also shows that it not only increases aggressive behavior but also aggressive thoughts.

This article outlines the debate on wether video games are good or bad for the brain. It includes research on positive effects and negative effects on people's brains. It also includes five aspects of video games that affect the players long term influences.   

This study was done at a high school and the evidence showed that doing group activities, discussions, etc. on a SMART Board is an effective tool. Although this was conducted at a high school, the evidence may correlate to all age groups in activities where the entire class works as a whole. (Complete URL: http://downloads01.smarttech.com/media/research/international_research/canada/11_0142_new%20brunswick_research_summary.pdf) Bing: SMART Boards in schools

So far, the best resource for my topic would probably be "Education World: Hand-Held Technology 'Clicks' With Students". This article is about the effects of the clicker in the classroom. Like how the clickers help students become more engaged with the lesson and gives the teacher feedback of how the students are responding to the lesson. This article also addresses the issue of why the clickers might not be for everyone.

qualities of an effective art teacher! I think this is something we can all use, even if we aren't going to be art teachers.

This is another blog about a teacher effectively using technology (iPads) in her classroom

A "Kidblog" where a classroom of kindergartners effectively use iPads in the classroom and post their progress!

Slideshare presentation showing how children in elementary schools can effectively use iPads in the classroom!

Teacher blog about effective uses of a 1:1 iPad to child ratio!

An article about the benefits of games in the classroom. Provides statistics and examples on how effective they are. Search Criteria-Bing: Learning through games research

This is a study done to see the effects of using iPads with preschoolers. It talks about the effect that technology has on children's development and how to positively use technology to help children learn.

This article summarizes the results from 14 research fields that looked at the relationship between classroom grading and student outcomes, especially involving learning strategies, motivation and achievement. The individual results are analyzed and used to discuss the most effective ways of evaluating student learning.

This site is great for viewing examples of videos designed for modeling appropriate social behaviors. Although videos are available for purchase on this site, many helpful tips are offered on how to use video modeling most effectively.

The Promethean website promotes its interactive whiteboards and their positive effects on classroom performance.

iPad's, unknowingly, have become a very helpful tool for children with Autism. There are pilot studies researching how effective the iPad's really are.

This article discusses the effectiveness of interactive whiteboards in early education and how students gain skills from them. It also goes into availability of interactive whiteboards in classrooms, if they are developmentally appropriate, and a score sheet to evaluate software for use in education.

This article provides another view on the cost effectiveness and the uselfulness that the iPad provides in all classrooms, especially for autistic students. It describes a pilot research study that proved to support integrating the iPad into special education curriculums because of the wide range of uses and tools it provides. One of the main points the researcher argued is that the iPad has multiple uses and can replace the many devices that are apparent in special education programs.

This summary of articles from various resources reports the positive outcomes when video modeling was used for teaching social behavior and language, literacy skills, and motor skills.