Great Technology Tips

This is a great, quick read for elementary teachers who want to bring technology into their classroom.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/technology-tips-younger-elementary?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Changes in Technology in Education

While I feel this author's outlook is a bit bleak, it is probably true.  I wish education could catch up faster!

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/technology-future-education-learning-bob-lenz?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

This Teacher Truly Understands Technology and Teaching

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/farmville-standards-linda-deneher?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

This is such a cool idea.  I wish I would have thought of it.  What a great way to ingrate technology and engage students.

Technology Integration

This is a good post although the title is a bit misleading.  It is entitled "A Two-Step Approach to Integrating Technology".  When you begin reading the article you realize technology has been integrated into her classroom already.  This should be entitled "A Two-Step Approach for using Best Practices With Technology".  Either way it is a good read if you are currently using technology on the classroom.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/two-step-tech-integration-elementary-mary-beth-hertz?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Great Article for any Subject

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/02/nuclear-war-climate-change/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Not only is this a truly interesting article, it has so many possibilities in the classroom.  This could be a great starter for an amazing discussion or project.

Autistic Students Learn from Music Lessons

http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/fenway-kenmore/2011/02/at_the_boston_conservatory_aut.html

As a special educator, I see many families struggling with coming to terms with their child's special needs.  This struggle often leads to pseudoscientific programs.  I get very frustrated with programs that do nothing more than exploit families who are trying to find ways to help their child.  That is why it is so great to read articles like this one.  Programs actually making a difference for children and their families need to be more visible and vocal than the scams.

Protective Playcase for iPhones from Fisher-Price

This is probably too young for most of your classes but a great idea if you have or know anyone with a baby.

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/02/protective-playcase-for-iphones-from-fisher-price/