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Website
Other

Bridging Apps: People With Special Needs

For Students 1st - 9th
This collection of apps is aimed at helping those with special needs.
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Website
Other

Autism Speaks: Technology and Autism

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore assistive technology using smartphone and tablet apps on the topic of autism.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Invent Apps That Help Others and Build Empathy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive instructional activity, students will discover how new apps are improving the lives of people with a disability or illness and helping to raise empathy. Students will create an app.
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Article
National Institutes of Health

Paediatrics & Child Health: Impact of Media Use on Children and Youth

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article from Paediatrics & Child Health provides research about how television, radio, music, video games and the Internet impact media on children and youth.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Ready to Learn 2010 2015 Initiative (Pbs Kids Lab)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
PBS KIDS Lab is built on the belief that every new technology is a learning opportunity. This page includes links to PBS programming, apps, games, videos, activities, and education resources. Teaching Tips provide step-by-step lessons...
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Mobile Device Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to tips and tricks for using a smartphone including the following: What is Bluetooth, Understanding App Permissions, 5 Hidden iOS features, How to Remove Apps from Your iPhone, 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with Your...