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The author of this article discusses why SMART boards (and other technology) are not needed in the classroom. The author finds no extraordinary benefits of SMART boards and therefore supports the idea of less technology in the classroom.

The author of this article discusses why SMART boards (and other technology) are not needed in the classroom. The author finds no extraordinary benefits of SMART boards and therefore supports the idea of less technology in the classroom.

National site promoting animal therapy for special needs children. Highlights horses, dolphins, and dogs.

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.

This article argues that teachers should actually teach their students how to use these social media outlets successfully so they can use them in the class room. I think this is an important article to show how important it is to bridge that gap between student and teacher.

This is an article that addresses problems with traditional, single grading techniques-especially for students with "diverse learning needs;" suggesting methods of alternative grading such as IEP-Based grading, portfolio grading and self-comparison grading. It also speaks to the issue of misunderstanding the true purpose of grades (as ways to demonstrate progress, show competency in a subject area, etc.).

A journal article explaining why there is a need for change in the way students are graded, ideas for forms of alternative assessment and what it would look like, and how it contributes to children's learning.

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.

This journal article talks about how auto graders grade similarly to human graders as well as eliminate the teachers need to teach the errors. Is that really a good thing?

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 page goes into detail about how and why iPads benefit students on the autism spectrum as well as other students with special needs. The article also shares about nonprofit organizations that have helped to provide iPads for families of children on the autism spectrum.

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.