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"This site was designed by a mom & educator to help other parents choose the best e-storybook apps for the iPad & iPhone/iPod. * Unbiased e-storybook app reviews for parents by a parent. * Information on length, age level, sound, languages, and much more! * Useful, detailed information & individual ratings for animation, audio, interactivity and more. * Brief, thoughtful reviews, plus "Feature" reviews for the most popular books on the market * Information on options, including games, coloring pages, puzzles and more * Crossover hits from Android market: Coming soon! * Price information, including buy button and price history range. * New reviews added weekly!"

"This collaborative space was created to celebrate the many Apps and Extensions made by developers which serve the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities.  To this end, we have developed this searchable resource to locate tools that serve the particular challenges anyone might face while working in Chrome. On the right, you will find more information about this site, including definitions of terms and more information about the Chrome browser and assistive technology."

"This workshop defines technology integration as it related to emergent literacy. It provides examples of ways software can be used to assist children in developing early literacy skills and behaviors. Several integrated curriculum activities are included in the workshop. Information and activities using adaptations are also provided. "

"The Cooney Center catalyzes change by disseminating research that informs the national debate, stimulating investment in effective reforms. It does so through its publications on timely topics, including the landscape of children's interactive media, mobile learning, and the debates over media multitasking - all of which have received national media attention."

"The purpose of the Use of Technology to Support Head Start Practice project was to review the knowledge base related to the use of technology to support the practice of early childhood professionals who work directly with children and families. The results were intended to fill a knowledge gap regarding what technologies are currently available to early childhood programs; how practitioners are using these technologies; and the barriers to and facilitators for practitioner use. The review examined three topic areas of interest: 1) instruction and assessment; 2) parent, family and community engagement (PFCE); and 3) professional development and informal learning. It also outlined both the facilitators and barriers to effective technology use in early childhood settings."

"The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) recently released a report reviewing the knowledge base related to the use of technology to support the practice of early childhood practitioners who work directly with children and families. The report, Uses of Technology to Support Early Childhood Practice, is accompanied by three related research-to-practice briefs: Instruction and Assessment Brief Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) Brief Professional Development and Informal Learning Brief"

"The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) is an inter-university collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), Philadelphia and Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. TnT's mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources about adaptations, including assistive technology, to use with infants and toddlers for states, Early Intervention providers of all disciplines, and families across the country. In order to achieve this mission, TnT provides technical assistance to states to help them enhance the use of adaptations with infants and toddlers and conducts a national research program about use of adaptations and assistive technology (AT). "

Abstract Toward the goal of better e-book design to support early literacy learning, this study investigates analytic tools for examining design qualities of e-books for young children. Three research-based analytic tools related to e-book design were applied to a mixed genre collection of 50 e-books from popular online sites. Tool performance varied across design categories (e.g., multimedia) and administration revealing comparative strengths and weaknesses. Results inform researchers and educators who are engaged in designing and evaluating e-books as material resources in early literacy teaching and learning.

"Early Childhood Resources from the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Includes information on the Bridge Assessment, presentations and handouts, OWL book symbols, ERF Grant materials, and other materials."

"Welcome to the Victorian Government iPads for Learning website This website is for educators who want to learn about using iPads in education. Here you will find information about the Victorian school iPads for Learning trial including specially selected apps, classroom ideas and technical tips."

"Welcome to the iPads for Learning website. This website is for educators, students and parents wanting to learn about using iPads in education. Here you will find information about the Victorian school iPads for Learning trial including the specially selected apps, classroom ideas and technical tips."

" ZERO TO THREE has developed Screen Sense:  Setting the Record Straight-Research-based Guidelines for Screen Use for Children Under 3 Years Old. This new free resource, written in partnership with leading researchers in the field of media and young children, is an authoritative review of what is known about the effect of screen media on young children's learning and development.  It is designed to serve as a tool for guiding parents and professionals in making informed decisions about screen media use."

"Helping students to develop mouse skills can be a challenge. There are free activities online for helping children to build mouse skills. There are games and various drawing programs"