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Confirmation Bias is a psychological principle/logical fallacy. This recent (2015) study documents how people will seek out ways to justify or confirm their beliefs when presented with cognitive dissonance. Date: November 16, 2015 Source: University of Iowa Summary: Once people reach a conclusion, they aren't likely to change their minds, even when new information shows their initial belief is likely wrong and clinging to that belief costs real money, new research shows"

"A public, searchable collection of research on the use of computer access interfaces by people with disabilities. The database includes text entry rate data from studies published since 1986. A registry option exists for those who wish to add to the database."

"A comprehensive suite of supports for struggling students; including reading, writing, study skills, and test taking." comprehensive supports for their communication initiative.

CliffsNotes Films reinvents the fastest way to learn with a new hip, irreverent, animated video series featuring Cliff. Come study the classics and leave with basic knowledge of the plots, themes, characters, and the confidence to pass the test.

Wiki with several videos on copyright & fair use. Fair Use Copyright Song. Elementary, Secondary and Higher Ed Case studies

Backpack weight is becoming an increasing problem, and studies show that heavy backpacks can lead to both back pain and poor posture, noted the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). In fact, in 2001 backpacks were the cause of 7,000 emergency room visi

Links to numerous interactive social studies websites

Interactive social studies games for elementary school level

This report documents the beliefs, perspectives, and practices of educational administrators which help or hinder effective use of Web 2.0 in K-12 education. The study collected data from nearly 1,200 school administrators on the role of Web 2.0 in Ameri

free powerpoint, games, lesson plans. social studies...and more

JISC Techdis Toolbar has been created as an open-source, cross-browser toolbar to help students customise the way they view and interact with web pages to help their study skills.

Virginia Studies Foldables

Ready to Print Social Studies foldable inserts and directions aligned with Virginia Standards

Great website from Portmouth,VA with resources for K-12 on history and social science

Links to interactive social studies games and videos

Make your own movie poster from these templates. Great for book studies.

"Our site includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject (creative arts, foreign languages, language arts, math, science, social studies), articles, literacy coloring pages and more." Searchable!

Internet for Classrooms - Helping Teachers Use the Internet Effectively website has links to academic resources, instructional supports, software tutorials, and other classroom technology resources.

I4C OVERVIEW Whether you are a newcomer or an old pro, it's easy to get "lost" in everything I4C has to offer. We have subject help by grade level on almost all school topics. Don't forget to click and explore when you are looking for teacher resources. Here are a few main topics to get you started. Early Childhood Elementary Math Elementary Language Arts Elementary Science Elementary Social Studies Middle/High School Language Arts Middle/High School Math Middle/High School Science Middle/High School Social Studies/History Middle/High School Foreign Languages SkillBuilders provide online interactives per subject and grade. Tech Tutorials provide online support as well as printables. Assessment Assistance offers online and printable tests.