Vicki Windman

Presently there are no mandated Common Core Standards for preschool children.

We want to develop mastery—but we also need to let students use their imagination and have fun while learning.

If you are teaching History or Social Studies in grades 6-12, the following apps will help you meet the Common Core Standards:

Technology is an integral part of the Common Core Standards.

Can we use the iPad to meet these new expectations?

The Social Express™, only $29.99 for the month of May, is an award-winning app for children and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

As we move toward stricter guidelines, teachers will need to better document students' progress.

How do you create lesson plans with the iPad that align with the Common Core Standards?

The iPad has opened many doors for children because of its multidisciplinary approach and its evidence-based practice.

If you work with children on the spectrum, you know what a great addition the social story apps have been to the iTunes App Store.

The TI-Nspire iPad app from TexasInstruments (TI) can teach high schoolstudents the most difficult high school mathconcepts using an inviting and engagingformat.

With the job market still being quite competitive, it is important to have a strong CV/Resume and know how to answer interview questions.

Assistive technology (AT) is a hypernym that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitation devices for people with disabilities.

Highlight apps are great for preparing for end-of-year exams or just regular coursework

Vicki Windman demonstrates the features of Futuba, the educational quiz game for the iPad.

Despite their growing engagement with the touch-screen tablet world, children still need to learn keyboarding.

Vicki Windman reviews the finer points of styluses.

Here is a delightful app that tells the story of friendship using farm animals.

Vicki Windman reviews and demonstrates the features of Gripcase for the iPad.

Vicki Windman reviews and demonstrates the features of the Clamcase keyboard for the iPad 3.

These apps can help kids write or embellish their book reports.

If you are still looking for last minute tech gifts, here are a few more:

Rock your season with some of these items to make your iPad really special!