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"While iPads have rocketed to popularity on many college campuses since Apple Inc. introduced the device in spring 2010, many public secondary schools this fall will move away from textbooks in favor of the lightweight tablet computers. Apple officials say they know of more than 600 districts that have launched what are called "one-to-one'' programs, in which at least one classroom of students is getting iPads for each student to use throughout the school day."

iPads as super ereaders for interactive textbooks.

"There's a saying in hockey: Don't go to where the puck is, go to where the puck is going to be. Nobody is willing to make a bet on where the market is going to be, so they go to where the market is and, right now, Apple controls the puck."

"If you are in the process of developing a proposal for the inclusion of iOS devices in schools than this is an excellent PDF document. You might even be in a position where you now need to justify the purchase of existing machines and how they have enhanced your student's learning. Here is some help, a good starting point at least. I know...I know - it was produced by Apple but it does spell out a reasoned and well presented argument for the use of iOS devices in education. "

From CES 2011 a reporters take on the longevity of iPad contenders

Let the mirroring begin

Donate your iPad to Teach for America (after you have purchased your iPad2).

Interesting idea. However, if Apple wants to become ubiquitous at the K-12 level, beyond private and charter schools, they must come up with some kind of site licensing program for equipment and a core suite of starter apps.--something to compete with Google Docs and laptops which are becoming entrenched at K-12.

"Apple announced that there are now more than 400K apps in its app store (and that more than 500K have been approved). The Android Marketplace has around 300K apps and is growing fast. The point is: There are a lot apps out there already, and more hit app stores every day. They're going like hotcakes. But finding and discovering new apps that you actually care about? Eh, not so easy. Of course, it's not for lack of trying. There are some awesome tools out there already trying to direct the fire hose and filter the noise. "

iPad Ning -located by treh

Comprehensive list of Guides, tutorials, apps, websites, social networking groups, and blogs--one stop shop

iTunes Preview of edapps

Can the iPad topple the Kindle, and save the book business?\n\nRead more http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/04/26/100426fa_fact_auletta#ixzz11RpIMFAD

Kathy Schrok's iPad in the Classroom links from Google Search

Apple having conversations at the state level to integrate iPads into schools--coming in the door as a textbook reader

in-app purchasing explained-pros and cons

purchasing apps for iPads and managing these purchases is easier and at the same time not PO based--interesting. Also, what becomes of Amazon if 70% goes to the publisher and 30% to Apple?

Interesting program for teacher iPad roll out. Teachers must submit a proposal for how they will use iPads.

Highlights from iPad2 luanch

"Indeed. The only people that should consider this a must upgrade immediately (outside of tech writers and enthusiasts) should be educators and presenters where the full HDMI mirroring is invaluable. "

I wonder what SMART Board thinks of mirroring? Imagine a school filled with flat panel televisions mounted next to your white board. Mirroring could make the IWBs obsolete.

"Today we are compiling a list of Top 100 Best Free iPad Apps in which you will find different categories from Entertainment , Lifestyle, Games, Sports, News, Utilities , Social Networking, Travel , Productivity etc .."