web 2.0 tools for schools

http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Home

Article regarding NE teaching and National Standards.

Education Review Series article about NE's and National Standards

25-awesome-apps-for-teachers-recommended-by-teachers

http://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/09/19/25-awesome-apps-for-teachers-recommended-by-teachers/

Blog post about 'choices' for year 1's

https://educatenowblog.wordpress.com/2015/04/06/choices/

https://educatenowblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/this-is-learning-parent-communication/


A justification for 'Free-time'. What looks like just playing in a classroom hides many skills that are lacking by many of the students that come to our school. Skills such as oral language, social skills, the ability to make a choice and even imagination.

Link to site re: using tech better.

Thanks Robyn... need to look at this more in depth.

http://usingtechnologybetter.com/for-schools/