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"What does the iPad have to teach educational technology about how a phenomenon becomes popular and adopted? Quite a bit. First, acceptance is high, with a half-million units sold in the first week of release. Six weeks later, Apple was selling twice as many iPads per week as Mac computers. Given some recent history, this should be surprising-the idea of a tablet device has been around for at least a decade or two, but most such devices have not experienced anything close to wide adoption. However, some specific factors have paved the way for the iPad's adoption. And these factors harbor advice that educational technology would do well to heed. Prime the technology pump. The iPhone, direct predecessor to the iPad, came onto the market amid a wave of technology that permitted small packages to deliver powerful computing. This hardware, including GPS location sensors, fast and efficient microprocessors, and the evolution of touch screen technology was a necessary condition for the emergence and success of both the iPhone and the iPad generation of devices. Define (and answer) the problem. The hugely popular mobile smartphones had an equally huge problem. People hated their interfaces. A decade of frustration with labyrinthian voicemail menus and inscrutable settings had created an army of frustrated mobile phone users with enough pent-up rage to fuel a revolution. By providing a device that was easy to use, the iPhone had identified a core problem and set a new bar for its solution, one that was quickly taken up by many others. Whet undiscovered appetites. The explosion of mobile devices also created for millions the idea of constant, away-from-home connectivity. The iPhone upped the ante significantly by providing a full browsing and even computing experience, giving consumers the expectation that they should be only inches away from powerful, networked computing at all times. Provide the practice. The iPhone defined a new set of touch-based interactions. Whi

School leaders around the United States continue to spend HUGE amounts of money on interactive whiteboards for classrooms, despite the fact that these devices universally FAIL to empower students to become more independent, self-directed and engaged learners in the way mobile learning devices (like laptops, tablets or other personal digital learning tools) can. Please do not misunderstand me: It definitely IS a big deal for a teacher and his/her students to have access to an LCD projector connected to a computer in the classroom if previously, the "normal" technology in the room was an overhead projector.

Each math activitiy has an interactive aspect and an accompanying video

Interactive storytelling site sponsored by the Delaware Art Muceum. You can listen to stories and create them. If you create, you can write or record the story. Definitely a tool we should share with teachers.

This interactive art pad is an excellent tool to allow students the opportunity to create quick and easy painting projects. I really like that you can rewatch the process and see how the painter created their piece. It also provides you with a link so the painting lives on the web.

Interactive Math exercises

Short infomercial type clip. Interesting possibilities though

mapping tools, homework help, science & social studies research, games & activities.  the mapping tool is interactive, customizeable, downloadable, and impressive at first look. 

Ad free interactive touch typing program that can track student progress. 

MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids, is a dynamic, interactive site, which encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions from children worldwide. Through these video pod casts we hope to create a community of children, who learn the art of self-expression and storytelling through video.

Very cool interactive time line charting the history of classroom tech.

Compass provides teachers with online multimedia content and standards-aligned curricula that are interactive and self-paced. Compass activities for students are designed to promote problem-solving and to encourage them to make real-world connections. Compass also includes embedded assessments.

Is this as game-changing as they claim? It could be and RM Easitech is very good software... if that came with it...

This organization is Advancing learning through videoconferencing and other collaborative technologies.

Real Lives is a unique, interactive life simulation game that enables you to live one of billions of lives in any country in the world. Through statistically accurate events, Real Lives brings to life different cultures, human geography, political systems, economic opportunities, personal decisions, health issues, family issues, schooling, jobs, religions, geography, war, peace, and more! Educational games are a great way to way to make learning exciting, and simulation games are best of all, putting you in control of the learning experience.

Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century addresses this vital question, taking viewers to the frontlines of what is rapidly becoming an education revolution. The film, targeted at parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about education in America, explores how exceptional educators are increasingly using digital media and interactive practices to ignite their students' curiosity and ingenuity, help them become civically engaged, allow them to collaborate with peers worldwide, and empower them to direct their own learning.

I love how the video taps into the power and importance of "play" as a route to learning.

I am finding more examples of teachers using wikis. This list is extensive and in addition to sharing it, I will use it as a discussion topic in a presentation.

From the Google Certified Trainers Forum - a new feature we have been waiting a long time to have this option