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This is a short video showing the adoption of iPads by an elementary school. The Minot public school district was able to pilot an iPad program with grant money. They are observing increased motivation in students. The district's ultimate goal is to be paperless. This is any interesting consideration for schools the movement away from paper and become more green. SIG1 context: mobile devices, iPad

This is a very interesting website that connects donors with teachers and students in need of equipment. Teachers post a project asking for donations, donors choose which projects to fund, and then students send feedback about what they accomplished with the devices. Could be an excellent resource for teachers looking for alternative funding for specific projects. Sig1 Context: Funding

Advocates a bottom-up approach to getting devices, specifically ipads, into classrooms. Solutions include byod, donations, recycling/refurbishing, grant writing, and budget analysis. This article is a great resource for educators seeking innovative ways to get devices into their classrooms. Also includes links to donation and recycling sites, as well as testimonials from programs that worked. Sig 1 Context: funding, DD solutions