"The Million program encourages students to be excited about their own education and work hard in class. It connects the things they like outside of school with things they learn in school. And it all begins with something every kid wants: a free, limited edition, personal mobile device."

Via Heather Hurley @h270

via EdReach.us Edceptional podcast

includes the new manual for iPad 2 with iOS 4.3

Lure of the Labyrinth is a digital game for middle-school pre-algebra students. It includes a wealth of intriguing math-based puzzles wrapped into an exciting narrative game in which students work to find their lost pet - and save the world from monsters! Linked to both national and state mathematics standards, the game gives students a chance to actually think like mathematicians.

Simple to learn, easy to use, Shaderlight lets you see your image develop as you work. For rendering experts & 3D novices, it's never been easier to transform your SketchUp model in to a photorealistic render.

"To see and use these templates, you must have a Google doc account and be logged on. Make a copy of each template to your Google Docs and begin using. I have used the templates with students as young as six, but they can be used for any purpose that is appropriate."

"MyPaint is a fast and easy open-source graphics application for digital painters. It lets you focus on the art instead of the program. You work on your canvas with minimum distractions, bringing up the interface only when you need it."

Play JamParty is for all ages, all abilities, and all levels - beginner to advanced. It is a musical sandbox where even beginners can discover their own musical creativity. Create Create your own original music for multimedia projects, poetry, lyrics, dance routines, and much more. Share Turn your original music into an mp3 with a click of a button, use a screen recorder to record a video of your jam, and share your jam on a social network. Learn Learn about musical/sound awareness, rhythm, song structure, etc. and More: See how other educators plan to use JamParty at school.