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Short article commenting on 1:1 plans involving ipads and mobile devices. The basic gist is that educators need to stop arguing about the negatives and find a way to make these plans work. Sig 1 Context: BYOD

Article describes a 1:1 initiative for all students in a rural Vermont town. Principal observes 67% decrease in disciplinary actions. iPad battles Net book and wins in terms of longer battery life and reduced boot up time. Gives some ideas although not definitively outlined about using iPads in the curriculum. More anectodal evidence supporting the iPad. SIG 1Context: funding, collaboration, pilot programs, connection, cross curricular, classroom, divide

This two page article discusses intial teacher training, funding, and outcome to Tower K-8 school's implementation of the iPad 2. This article addresses creative funding for a pilot program. This is a valuable resource for any school considering iPad implementation into the curriculum. SIG 1 Context: collaboration, pilot programs, iPads, cross curricular, connection Dawn LeComte

This article addresses the piloting of iPads and questions whether they are valuable beyond student engagement and motivation. The article further questions whether the iPad is best as a 1:1 technology or part of a stable of classroom tools. Teachers "frustrated at first" but are finding innovative ways to integrate the iPad into the curriculum. Straightforward information for schools looking at implementing a pilot program. SIG 1 Context: mobile devices, iPad, student engagement,

Great Resource of eBooks Each of the libraries listed provides free services to the public. There are Kids books, Teacher books, Foreign Language and more! SIG 1 Context: E-books K-12 Setting

This teacher blog categorizes apps for the iPad by subject area in the elementary school. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, iPad and apps for exploration/ creation ***Rachel you might want to view her listing of apps for creation****

This teacher blog reviews 47 apps for for math at the elementary level. Great resource for locating apps. SIG 1 Context: apps, mobile devices, iPads

This web page provided an overview of free or low cost Mult-subject apps for the High School classroom. Links to organizational apps, etc.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

Shared by Susan: Follow along as a public elementary school in Chicago integrates the iPad into its first through fifth grade classrooms. This blog has a master list of apps, App Reviews from teachers and students, and other intergrating tech in the classroom.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

This video features a elementary math teacher who uses math apps on the iPad to collaborate with parents in regards to new math textbook adoption. Great idea for collaborating and connecting with parents. This video also shows a child who is autistic benefiting from the iPad. I do not recommend this video for sharing because it starts out with a Pantene commercial and then continues to be blurry. However, the idea of using the iPad and apps to connect and communicate with parents a new math curriculum is an innovative use of this technology. SIG 1 Context: mobile devices, iPad, apps for exploration, collaboration

This article describes the use of iPads in the elementary school to increase student engagement. Teacher discusses the pilot program which was started in an LD classroom and then expanded. She warns that you have to do your "homework" and analyze apps prior to handing an iPad to a student. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, apps, iPad, pilot programs,

This site is almost just an RSS feed. It's updated pretty regularly and is a good resource for further information. Sig 1 context: general info, byod

This web page provided an overview of free or low cost Mult-subject apps for the Middle School classroom. Links to organizational apps, etc.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

A teacher in AL discusses the use of iPads as learning tools and as a means to keep students on a level playing field. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, iPads, elementary

Short video featuring 1st grade students using iPads for learning. This is about a 3 minute video showcasing students using apps for reading, spelling, writing, geography and math. The end of the video lists the app name. This is useful for anyone teaching in the primary grades. SIG 1 Context: mobile devices, iPad, apps, exploration

Mobile learning wiki with an incredible amount of information. The resources section is especially helpful, containing research and tools for educators. Sig 1 context: general info, source for further study

Wiki from UW-Stout containing a great deal of information on assistive tech, flipped classrooms, and augmented reality, just to name a few subjects. Sig 1 Context: general info, differentiated, flipped, AR

This site shares ideas on how you can intergrate apps into the classroom. Most of them are Free.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

This website is great for background information to mobile devices. It is a PDF file "Now, as a growing number of students carry smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices that can connect to the internet wirelessly through a cellular as well as a Wi-Fi connection, the definition of ―mobile learning‖ is expanding-and with it, the possibilities inherent in the term.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

How iPad has changed three schools on the West coast. This site discusses: the pilot programs, device advantages, and challenges.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting