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This ScoopIt collection features articles about iPads and Tablets in Education, created by Sam Gliksman.  The various articles can apply to all of us (and some of them we've already bookmarked).  There are two articles that woudl work for logistics: Teacher Training Should Start Before iPad Deployment and "How to set up iPads for school rollout."  There is also a list of the Best Word Processors which relates to creation.  There are several more interesting articles so check it out! 

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 site includes a slide show of educational apps. This is a good site for previewing educational apps and their features. SIG1 context: apps for exploration, creation, differentiated instruction, cross curricular

This blog gives an outline of iPad lessons created by one teacher for her second grade classroom. The included lessons cover math and language arts. This is a valuable resource for anyone learning how to integrate iPads into their own teaching. SIG 1Context: exploartion, creations, cross curricular, apps

Created by karenh on May 5th, 2010 karenh describes this book as: "A little bit about augmented reality" Tags: Augmented Reality 3D Education wiki This site has a ZooBurst book video that discusses augmented reality. It is connected to our review of apps for exploration, creation, and augmented reality in the classroomm. This is a nice example of a ZooBurst book for anyone who is unfamiliar with this storytelling tool. Dawn LeComte: exploration, augmented reality, cross curricular, connection

This article provides an explanation of the creativity crisis by defining it and explaining the negative outcomes.

"If you are planning on buying multiple iPads for your school you need to do a bit of planning around the management, administration and pedagogical integration of the iPad in your classroom. There are also important issues around licencing of apps." This blog also includes links other valuable sites providing information on iPads in the classroom, iPads today, iPads in education, app reviews, apps outlined by curriculum. This is a wonderful resource for any school or educator thinking about getting "on board" and integrating iPads into the curriculum. The most valuable resource here was the spreadsheet outlining apps by grade, age, cost, and curricular area. SIG1Context: mobility, iPads, apps, cross curricular,

A blog that reviews apps and more importantly gives ideas for actual integration and implementation. On the right side bar, notice that you can search for blog posts based on Bloom's Taxonomy, device type, and subject. We can particularly use the Create, Apply, and Analyze sections of Bloom's for the "creation" and "exploration" pieces of our presentation.

This Live Binder includes a TON of resources for iPod touches and iPads. At the top, there are green tabs which are further broken down into grey tabs just below. The "Instruction" tab provides good information for pedagogy and rationale and the "General Information" tab is broken down into other categories that will help us in our project: BYOD strategies and Lesson Plans, for example.

The front page of this wiki is broken down into the areas of Bloom's taxonomy including: creating, evaluating, analyzing, applying, understanding, and remembering . Within each of these area, images of app icons are listed and each link to the iTunes description page for the corresponding app.

This article provides more information regarding iPads and Bloom's Taxonomy, but also includes the revised taxonomy including executing and implementing. There are multiple pages in this article which each list and describe apps that meet the criteria for one of Bloom's taxonomy categories.

This is an excellent site which allows you to search by topic, Bloom's Taxonomy, grade level, price, subject, and even type of mobile device to locate relevant apps.

A classroom teacher comments on the use of iPads on a shoreline cleanup project by her 3rd graders. Students connected by sharing photos with one another. Later, they created projects. Good idea for integration into the curriculum. **May be of interest to Rachel Apps for Creation included****

Article gives examples increased classroom efficiency by reducing paper handouts and a reduction in photocopying through the use of iPads. Professor points to iPads as "creative tools." Although not K-12, definitely useful for someone teaching the arts. SIG 1 Context: creation, mobility

This site by the Department of Education and Early Child Development in Victoria outlines iPad lesson ideas by content and is a good reference for iPad implementation. SIG1 Focus: mobile devices, iPad

This website includes links to apps for students with learning disabilities. Specifically this article discusses mind mapping apps and provides links to apps based on a shared criteria. Apps included are most beneficial to teachers at the middle or high school level. SIG1 Context: apps for exploration, creation, differentiated instruction, Dawn LeComte *** Jon I don't know if this is of interest to you**

The iPad is a great tool for students to create and publish their own books. There are now a number of Apps that can be used on the iPad to create your own iBook or eBook App.

The One iPad Classroom.pdf is a thorough outline of how one teacher uses his iPad for utility, and classroom instruction. This article covers apps across the curriculum. This is a valuable resource for teachers with only one iPad for their classroom. SIG 1Context: apps for utility, cross curricular apps, maximizing resources

This article discusses the creativity crisis in terms of STEM schools failing in this area.  I have highlighted some interesting quotes that will support our argument that creativity is necessary if students are going to be globally competitive.

This post provides examples of ways that students can teach concepts sing iPad apps. The author argues that people learn better when they do the teaching themselves. Some of the examples include: creating tutorials with apps like ShowMe and participation with the new VoiceThread app.