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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,

This article begins with an anecdote illustrating some creative IT solutions to digital divide problems. It goes on to examine the changing definition of the digital divide, examining some statistics about computers in schools and minority use of the internet and technology. The second-to-last section is specifically about mobile devices in classrooms. Interesting examples of these concepts at work. Sig 1 Context: Divide, byod, mobile

This is a great infographic that lays out the origins of the flipped classroom model in a very accessible way. It touches on just about every aspect of the topic from how it was started to some stats on how it has been effective in a specific setting. I don't know if it's too long to include in our prezi, but it probably should at least get a link

Jon - Try to put some of this on the Prezi-

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 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 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.

Article addresses concerns about rapid adoption of iPad to the classroom and weighs benefit of preparing students for 21st century. SIG 1Context: mobile devices, iPad,

This article does a good job of showing how a teacher with limited resources: one iPad and one adult ticket to the museum exhibit brings an interactive experience to her whole classroom. This is a good example of the "power of one." In other words, the ability of one iPad to connect a whole classroom to learning experiences outside the classroom. SIG 1 Context: maximizing resources, mobility,

This article describes a Buffalo Hunt simulation using mobile devices with elementary students to meet state standards along with other examples. While research at this point is only antecdotal for most mobile device implementation, this article shows a 10% and 20% increase in math test scores in a N. Carolina school. This information is valuable as we evaluate the effects of mobile devices on learning. Further research needs to be done to assess whether this increase in math scores is due to content access provided by mobile devices or increased collaboration and connection with the classroom teacher. SIG1Context: mobile devices, apps for exploration, effectiveness, evaluation

This is a teacher blog about the pro's and con's of iPads and other mobile devices for the classroom. I think this is a great article because it is from an educator in the trenches experience with the iPad. This is valuable to our SIG because it focuses on apps as a solution to any limitation of the iPad. SIG1Context: Rachel and I may want to look at this as introduction to apps in general.

This article argues that BYOD environments in schools are inevitable, and ridicules school policies of banning student devices. Good resource for educators considering, or struggling with, the idea of BYOD in their classrooms or schools. SIG 1 Context: BYOD

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**

Shared at a ISTE conference, and demonstrates some of the ironies and contradictions the education system is mired in. The one that spoke to me the most was Don't trap tech. in the classroom.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

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 entire blog addresses the issue of creativity in schools, and in addition, the three most recent posts are about using iPads and mobile phones. These three examples include: VoiceThread for iPad, Embedding Flash with an iPad, and Making videos on a mobile phone.

This article describes some efforts at using technology to differentiate, or individualize instruction, especially for students with IEPs. References "School of One", a very interesting take on individualized instruction using technology (further research JON). SIG 1 Context: differentiation