1:1 Computing Links

Loads of links to 1:1 computing info including studies in effectiveness pros and cons

Let the mirroring begin

"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.

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?

"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."

Just because a technology is available for students doesn't mean it has to be used all the time. Find out what the research says about the benefits of one-to-one computing, and read about educator concerns about the overuse of technology.

"Think about it: Not a single one of the 21% of people who voted for "Honeycomb" has actually used Honeycomb. Not a single one of those has actually read a review of a Honeycomb product, because there are no Honeycomb tablets yet. What people know is that the "big smartphone" experience of 2.2 isn't good enough, and they want something better. What does all of this add up to? Common sense. Android vendors have to undercut the leader on price while significantly ramping up the quality of their experience. The Samsung Galaxy Tab didn't quite do it. It's obvious that the Motorola Xoom will be rejected if it's too expensive. Who's going to solve this equation? "

Good to scratch beneath the surface of price only rationale

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

Excellent primer doc w/downside info

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

Livebinder compilation of all things iPad and iPad edu

iTunes Preview of edapps

"This article details the spread and scope of large-scale 1:1 computing initiatives around the world.What follows is a review of the existing literature around 1:1 programs followed by a description of the large-scale 1:1 database. Main findings include: 1) the XO and the Classmate PC dominatelarge-scale 1:1 initiatives; 2) if professional development was conducted within a 1:1 initiatives, itwas done at the onset of the project by venders of the hardware; 3) funding for 1:1 initiativesappears to be provided initially but not as a reoccurring expense."

"Google will provide advanced notice of a model's EOL Date on this page as soon as it is launched, giving our customers time to make purchase decisions. EOL dates may be pushed later than the initial date published, but will never be sooner than listed, which will be at least a minimum of 5 years from launch of the hardware. Models that have not reached their EOL date will continue to receive OS updates and function with the Enterprise management service."