Easyclass.com is one of the recent examples of next-gen LMS solutions by providing a collaborative learning platform that allows schools to integrate online education, classroom management, and social networking through a user-friendly interface.
An interesting article about using SMART boards for teaching fractions. The popular methods of teaching fractions are using physical objects and graphics. The SMART board is both in that the kids can move the images around to better understand fractions.
Research was done on whether students learn better from lectures or hands on and the outcome was clearly in favor of hands on. This article highlights a study and actual research performed to show the difference in results. The study was also done with middle school aged students.