The iPod touch is an amazingly powerful device that can do more than play games and music. Recently, Apple has highlighted an elementary school in California that uses iPod touch devices to help children improve literacy. Using the iPod touch lessons, students’ reading fluency increased six times the normal rate after six weeks. The teachers use [...]
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Steve Jobs – Living Outside the Box
Although it is very sad that the iconic Apple founder and leader has had to step down to focus on his health, it is inspiring to see such courage and grace in the face of incredible personal adversity. As most are aware, Steve Jobs has battled pancreatic cancer since 2004.It is likely that his health [...]
Three Back-to-School Must-Have Mobile Apps
Tech gadgets, especially smart phones and tablet devices, are hot this year on youngster’s back-to-school lists. Whether kids attend public school, private school, a charter school, or homeschool, smart mobile devices are über useful for the 21st century learner. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of self-proclaimed “educational” Apps on the market. However, many aren’t [...]
Powerful Free Mind Mapping Tools
A mind mapping tool helps you connect your thoughts visually for use in writing, brainstorming, project management or planning. For us, the easier the tool is to use, the more useful it is. We have two favorite simple mind mapping tools that we use. One is free software to download, and the other is a [...]
My Favorite iPod Touch Apps for Smart Kids
The iPod Touch isn’t a toy. It’s a tool. A powerful but easy to use mobile device with a full internet browser, complete communication tool options, art tools, photography and video tools, games, book readers, note keepers, calendars, voice recorders, musical instruments, and even a flashlight! To us, educational apps that mimic worksheets or memorization [...]


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