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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 is a bit off topic, but I thought these Nielsen statistics are interesting in terms of student engagement. This data can strengthen the argument that iPads can solve the engagement problem.

This slideshow presents different ways augmented reality can benefit student learning. It further outlines why we should be using augmented reality in education to connect, engage, provide authentic learning experiences, and address multiple intelligences. This is valuable as a convincing argument of how and why we should be using augmented reality in education. SIG 1 Context: augmented reality, real world experiences, differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, constructivist theory SIG1 focus: mobile devices, exploration

This is a blog post about augmented reality in education. The author outlines how augmented reality is "doable" in education. A convincing argument for anyone doubtful about augmented reality in education. SIG 1Context: augmented reality,

This article first summarizes an argument by Gary Stager that byod is a bad idea because it makes teachers tailor instruction to the weakest device, highlights socioeconomic disparities in students, and "contributes to the growing narrative that education is not worthy of investment." The author goes on to acknowledge the problems Stager brings up, while describing the benefits of byod: driving schools to cloud computing rather than native apps, student ownershp of work and initiative to figure out solutions, etc. Thoughtful article that provides maybe raises more questions than it answers. Sig1 Context: byod, digital divide

This article gives and overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using textbooks vs. iPads in the k12 curriculum. This article promotes the use of iPads in the classroom which is our context. This article would be useful for administration, school boards, and teachers as a reference for weighing the advantages and disadvantages of iPads in the classroom. Dawn LeComte SIG1 context: mobile devices, iPads