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The Council's eighteen members from academia, industry, and policy assessed current practices in early education and elementary school teaching and have designed a professional development "blueprint" to advance the use of effective digital media in teaching and learning, with a special emphasis on instruction for underserved students. This report, Take a Giant Step, represents the Council's multi-sector action plan to enhance teacher education and a higher quality, 21st century approach to the learning and healthy development of children in preschool and the primary grades. The report sets forth several goals for the nation to meet by 2020, including advancing technology integration and infrastructure; a more robust professional training program for early education professionals; the expanded use of public media as cost-effective assets for teachers; and the establishment of a Digital Teacher Corps.

"With over 300,000 apps it's easy to become overwhelmed by the number of app choices. It's also easy to spend a small fortune on a lot of useless apps. As a special needs parent I wanted to get right to the "good stuff" and figured you did too. Check out our guide that breaks down the best of the apps by skill set so you can easily find and buy apps that most benefit your child. Great for kids with autism, ADHD, apraxia, learning disability, sensory issues and more. Included are apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and some Android apps. Get started right now by clicking on a category. "

In this post, we'll take a closer look at the Creative Book Builder app for iPhone and iPad. Created by Tiger Ng, this app is currently selling for $3.99 in the iTunes Store.

New study on young children's use of the iPad. Categorizes what kids do by age level.

"Toontastic is a Creative Learning tool for the iPad that empowers kids to draw and animate their own cartoons and share them with friends and family around the world."

"iPhones and iPads are networked mobile computers, not LeapPads. Making it "kid-friendly" takes some customization. This App Friday, along with introducing some featured apps, we'll include a refresher on Settings > General > Restrictions. Fun fun!"

"Free. Easy to use. Powerful. Professional. SlideShark is the one and only app used to view and show PowerPoints on your iPad - the way they were meant to be seen. Preserve animations, fonts, graphics and colors* Tap or swipe to advance animations and slides Connect to a TV or projector using an iPad 2"

"This sturdy case will protect your iPhone or iPod touch from dribbles, drool, and unwanted call-making. Busy beads and a mirror add baby-appropriate play. And free Laugh & Learn™ apps mean plenty of learning fun!"

"Every day, Digital Wish develops new online tools and promotions that empower teachers and their supporters to get new technology for their classrooms and enhance learning for our children. With your help, we can provide the resources our schools need to thrive. "

"Here are some classroom ideas for activities using a range of apps that teachers can try with their students. The activities are grouped into broad categories to provide a starting point however many of the apps can be used across a number of learning domains."

"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."

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"Numeracy Games This site provides educational ICT activites linked to the English Primary Stragtegy. All games are designed, made by and © copyright 2009 of James Barrett. These games are generally targeted at infant school teachers and parents of infant age children. "

"Computer Ergonomics for Children with Kathy Moore As more children use computers for extended periods, it is important to help them achieve proper ergonomic posture to prevent injury. Learn some easy ways to help your child achieve A+ computer ergonomics. "

"Picasa is free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great. Sharing your best photos with friends and family is as easy as pressing a button! "

Tons of online activities in many different content areas

Collections of websites related to a specific topic

WHAT IS Children's Technology Review? A monthly PDF (or print if you like it) report reviewing the latest key children's interactive media products, delivered the first business day of each month to paid subscribers via email.

WHAT IS Children's Technology Review? A monthly PDF (or print if you like it) report reviewing the latest key children's interactive media products, delivered the first business day of each month to paid subscribers via email.

Looking for reviews on kids software? Well, you've come to the right place! Whether you're searching for the perfect computer game to tutor your struggling mathematician or just want to offer your brainiac another chance to excel... We try the software, let children play the software, get you to give us your opinion of what 's out there and then post in all here for your convenience.

Looking for reviews on kids software? Well, you've come to the right place! Whether you're searching for the perfect computer game to tutor your struggling mathematician or just want to offer your brainiac another chance to excel... We try the software, let children play the software, get you to give us your opinion of what 's out there and then post in all here for your convenience.

"Totlol is a video website designed specifically for children. It is community moderated. It is constantly growing. It is powered by YouTube. The videos were submitted, screened and rated by parents. The selection is huge and if you like, you can participate too."