"I don't necessarily agree with providing technology to preschool children, but I do see the value in working with technology alongside your child," said Cynthia Leclerc, my work colleague and grandmother of a two-year-old. Her words echoed in my mind as I realized that many millennial parents who grew up playing video games don't allow their children to use technology. They … [Read more...] about Electronic Books and Tablets – Tech for Toddlers
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Amazon Launches Free Teacher Resource Site
There is no such thing as adequate funding when it comes to education, no matter what type of school, geographic location, or age group, but K-12 teachers have reason to celebrate with Amazon's announcement of a free, fully searchable collaborative resource. Amazon Inspire lets teachers create and share their classroom materials from literally anywhere around the world. … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Free Teacher Resource Site
Kno, Sally Ride Science Take Academic eBooks in a New Direction
The US educational front is just beginning to enjoy the benefits of widespread digital textbook adoption, especially at the public school level. But now, Kno and Sally Ride Science have teamed up to create engaging, informative ebooks with full-color graphics, embedded video, and more, all aimed at encouraging an interest in science in younger students. Created by a premier … [Read more...] about Kno, Sally Ride Science Take Academic eBooks in a New Direction