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Title: Should Kindergarteners Use IPads in the Classroom? URL: http://www.govtech.com/education/Should-Kindergarteners-Use-iPads-Classroom.html Tags: kindergarten classroom, iPads, elementary education Description: This article examines the occurring rise of technology available to young children, and whether or not it should be included in the classroom. The article states from several different opinions that technology - if used - must be under control of the educators and that children need to be taught and monitored to technology exposure.

Title: Should Kindergarteners Use IPads in the Classroom? URL: http://www.govtech.com/education/Should-Kindergarteners-Use-iPads-Classroom.html Tags: kindergarten classroom, iPads, elementary education Description: This article examines the occurring rise of technology available to young children, and whether or not it should be included in the classroom. The article states from several different opinions that technology - if used - must be under control of the educators and that children need to be taught and monitored to technology exposure.

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

A list of education apps that could be used in elementary schools when iPads are also present

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. 

A selection of ways to integrate art into the classroom, all of which would work for a wide range of age groups, not just elementary! Search criteria "technology in the art classroom"

This article is one of many on the Apple site that give real stories about elementary and all grade level teachers. This specific article highlights Amy, an elementary teacher's experience with ipads in her classroom and her tips about how to use them to cater to each child's learning needs.

Article sharing the use of iPod Touches for learners who are ELL. Applications include voice recording. Student results also included in article. Search criteria: "ipod touch classroom elementary reading"

This website provides a basic overview of what classroom flipping is and how it is used in the current classroom. It presents recent research and key elements of classroom flipping.

Article that interviews teachers and advocates for and against in-class tablet use. Looks at the pros and cons of tablet technology particularly in elementary schools. Looks into the ways technology in classrooms can negatively and positively affect student performance and student-teacher relationships.

This document describes many ways that the SMART board can be used in the classroom. It also provides links, shortcuts, and techniques.

A great website for math resources for primary grades!

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

Best information I could find on whether or not children need recess. Not only does this article site many many different research studies (and list them), it goes on to say that the research "suggests" recess is important. Without ever saying that research "proves" it.