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This site describes "Fetch Lunch App" which is a free augmented reality app for students in grades 1st through 2nd grade in math and science. This site describes a new augmented reality cross-curricular app. This is a good overview of the app for anyone unfamiliar with it. SIG1 Context: Dawn LeComte: augmented reality app , cross curricular connections.

This is an interesting article about innovative and future technology which will provide teachers with interactive study guides and pop quizzes while on field trips. The potential is for reduced behavior problems. A potential problem is the cost of 3G iPads which are necessary for technology. A solution may exist with the collaboration of Square Crumbs and JoliCloud. This is a good example of collaboration between companies which will benefit education. This will be something to watch for in the future. SIG 1Context: Collaboration, mobility, field trips, student engagement

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 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

Interview with Elliot Soloway of UofM. He predicts that every K-12 student will be using a handheld device in five years. He's a big advocate of cell phones as the way to go, and pretty down on tablets (expensive, fragile, locked). The biggest hurdle right now: access speed and reliability. This article connects byod and divide issues nicely Sig 1 context: byod, divide

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This website outlines 5 myths about mobile learning. It also includes a short video featuring ideas for cell phone integration into classroom learning. This is a good article which addresses what m-learning is really about and dispels myths about it being all about the apps or always on the go technology. SIG 1 Context: video, m-learning, differentiated instruction.

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**

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

There is actually a link on this page to a slideshow outlining 68 Interesting Ways to Use an Ipad. Also, a link of 20 educational apps. This is a valuable resource for educators looking for ways to fully utilize iPads in the classroom. SIG 1 Context: cross-curricular, iPad maximizing resources ****This one is from our Instructor****Thanks.

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 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

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

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 is a page from my district's Assistive Learning website which features information about iPad use, primarily with our special education students. Using the navigation on the left, you can find lists of apps including "apps for special education" and "30 interesting ways to use iPads in class."

This article predicts it will be two to three years before augmented reality which has been around for decades will take hold in research, education, creative inquiry, teaching and learning. This article further provides links to augmented reality projects already taking place. This site would be useful for someone who is interested in learning about augmented reality projects.

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