Ed Tech and STEM Monday Review 12/22/14

Smartphones: From Toy to Tool

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/smartphones-from-toy-to-tool-ramona-persaud?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29

iPads for Autism Education – Best Autism Education Apps

http://digitallearningtree2.com/free-teacher-resources/best-ipad-apps-for-autism-education/ 

52 Of The Best Apps For Your Classroom In 2015

http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/52-of-the-best-apps-for-classrooms/ 

200+ Free Educational Resources for Kids: Video Lessons, Apps, Books Websites & More

Benefits of Technology in the Classroom 

http://www.teachhub.com/benefits-technology-classroom

The First Hard Evidence on Virtual Education

http://educationnext.org/first-hard-evidence-virtual-education/ 

11 Sample Education BYOT Policies To Help You Create Your Own

http://www.teachthought.com/technology/11-sample-education-byot-policies-to-help-you-create-your-own/

Focus: Apps for Reading

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/focus-apps-for-reading.html 

A Second Look at the Dyslexie Font 

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/in-the-news/2014/12/04/a-second-look-at-the-dyslexie-font?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Disney donates $55M in apps, books

 http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/12/19/disney-book-app-203/

7 Habits of Successful Online Students

 http://www.brilliant-insane.com/2014/12/7-habits-of-successful-online-students.html?utm_content=buffer0b622&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Create Your Own Educational Games on Your Android Phone or Tablet http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/12/create-your-own-educational-games-on.html#.VJQ5FcBY

 The Learning And Design Principles Of Connected Learning

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/6-design-principles-connected-learning/

Inside the Special Education Classroom: How Tech Can Help Special Needs Students

https://www.edsurge.com/n/2014-12-15-inside-the-special-education-classroom-how-tech-can-help-special-needs-students