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"It's been a long time since I was in the second grade, and as I sat through his day, I was very impressed with the level of preparation and organization the teachers exhibited. Some things were the same: the teachers were engaging and exciting, there was a lot of activity, and the kids were overwhelmingly nice, but there were also a few things that were completely new -- like the use of technology. "

Carpe Diem Collegiate High School is a blended-learning school that blends the best of face-to-face instruction, technology and extended learning opportunities in order to boost student achievement.

"She has taught all grade levels from 7-12 in Social Studies. Laufenberg's latest adventure finds her at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. SLA, one of Philadelphia's newer high schools, in partnership with the Franklin Institute. The approach is both old and new. SLA is an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on 21st-century learning. SLA provides a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes."

"Sometimes teachers and administrators need a kick in the pants to see what they perceive as problems re-framed in a different way. Adam S. Bellow, author of The Tech Commandments, and founder of eduTecher, spoke to a roomful of receptive teachers at the recent ISTE 2011 conference, and demonstrated some of the ironies and contradictions the education system is mired in. And he had some advice."

Elizabeth Hubbell from mcrel author of using technology with classroom instruction that works

"UDL-U supports postsecondary faculty and staff by providing resources and examples to improve postsecondary education for all students, including those with disabilities. UDL-U is designed to be useful for individual inquiries related to small UDL topics, issues, or problems, as well as scalable to larger faculty development efforts (e.g., Faculty Learning Communities). UDL-U frames course redesign as a three-tier professional development process: Application of UDL principles to enhance teaching and learning Utilization of accessible instructional media and practices Awareness of assistive technology enablers and barriers "

Florida Dept of Ed - Increasing student achievement through the systemic alignment of technology, policies, and curriculum in a multi-tiered system of supports."

"Dyslexic Teen Shares Use of Classroom Literacy Technology Tools for Success"

"The Digital Business Kit is a series of online modules, downloadable PDFs and videos. Topics range  from business tips and technology planning in early childhood services through to using websites, social media and videoconferencing to better engage with families, colleagues and professional development. "

Webinars on AT, AAC, UDL and more! from the Center on Technology and Disability

"Rather than structure my presentations by tool, or by app, or even by project, I organized myself around desired student outcomes - aka. what students can actually do. However, before addressing that question, I asked not only WHY iPads but WHY Technology? Because…. I want my students to communicate in complex and modern ways. I want my students to make their thinking visible as an alternative assessment. I want my students to document their thinking as they work through a process. I want my students to have multiple ways through which to interact with learning objects."

"The Google Drive iPad app is not yet all that we might want it to be, but it is definitely moving in the right direction. A recent update included the ability to create and edit spreadsheets, but it also added something equally useful - the ability to upload files from other apps to Google Drive via the "Open in" function. This creates some useful workflow options for teachers who want to assign, receive and grade student work on the iPad."

"Learning in Hand is a resource for educational technology by Tony Vincent. From netbooks and web applications to iPods, iPads, and podcasting, Tony has put together practical information for educators."

Challenge Based Learning... is an engaging multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that encourages learners to leverage the technology they use in their daily lives to solve real-world problems. Challenge Based Learning is collaborative and hands-on, asking students to work with peers, teachers, and experts in their communities and around the world to ask good questions, develop deep subject area knowledge, identify and solve challenges, take action, and share their experience.

Legacy New Tech  Legacy New Tech's foundation is Project Based Learning (PBL) with a STEM focus - science, technology, engineering and math. Legacy New Tech uses student centered projects and problem based learning methodology to increase relevance and rigor.

"atching the video tutorial below you will get to learn how students can easily create a complete portfolio using Google Drive app for iPad. You will also learn how to create and collaborate in real time on a document or spreadsheet and everything inbetween from editing to sharing finished work."

"Directory of Learning & Performance Tools Over 2,000 tools for learning and working in education and the workplace"

"Scientific Inquiry: Technology Learning Centers Web-based science learning centers are ideal for group inquiry-based activities using interactive online resources and in class supporting materials in designated stations. These stations are designed to support as many learning styles as possible within the context of the learning center"

" In order to help educators integrate iPads effectively, we have compiled a list of apps focused on learning goals consistent with the CRCD framework. While many of these apps have also appeared in our iPads in the Classroom section, this list is driven by specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments. "