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This is a short review of iPad apps for elementary students focusing on math, science and reading. This is further broken down by grade level from a teacher "in the trenches." This is valuable because it is a practical overview for easy decision making and location of apps for the elementary. All apps listed here are not free SIG 1Context: mobile devices, iPad, elementary

This video features a elementary math teacher who uses math apps on the iPad to collaborate with parents in regards to new math textbook adoption. Great idea for collaborating and connecting with parents. This video also shows a child who is autistic benefiting from the iPad. I do not recommend this video for sharing because it starts out with a Pantene commercial and then continues to be blurry. However, the idea of using the iPad and apps to connect and communicate with parents a new math curriculum is an innovative use of this technology. SIG 1 Context: mobile devices, iPad, apps for exploration, collaboration

This article describes the use of iPads in the elementary school to increase student engagement. Teacher discusses the pilot program which was started in an LD classroom and then expanded. She warns that you have to do your "homework" and analyze apps prior to handing an iPad to a student. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, apps, iPad, pilot programs,

A short video featuring iPad use in the classroom. This school district bought iPads in lieu of new textbooks which would eventually become outdated. Context SIG1: mobile devices, iPad, elementary

This brief article discusses the collaboration between parent's association and school to provide students with iPads. SIG1 Context: mobile devices

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

A teacher in AL discusses the use of iPads as learning tools and as a means to keep students on a level playing field. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, iPads, elementary

This site contains a brief overview and video of using an iPad with free apps in an elementary resource room. SIG1Context: mobile devices and apps for exploration

Dawn I think this will help you

Thank you. 65+ iPad apps for the elementary broken down by subject area with brief overview. Excellent resource for the elementary teacher looking for quality apps. SIG 1Context: apps, cross curricular, iPad

I am not sure I can access this article. It is about digital inclusion of elementary deaf students using augmented reality on portable devices. This will be a valuable resource down the road for teachers interested in using mobile devices for "digital inclusion" of students with diverse needs. SIG1 context: mobile devices, elementary, differentiated

This web page provided an overview of free to low cost math apps for the elementary classroom. Links to organizational apps, etc.

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

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 video features elementary students using iPad apps across the curriculum. SIG1Context: mobile devices, learning, iPad, apps

Short video featuring 1st grade students using iPads for learning. This is about a 3 minute video showcasing students using apps for reading, spelling, writing, geography and math. The end of the video lists the app name. This is useful for anyone teaching in the primary grades. SIG 1 Context: mobile devices, iPad, apps, exploration

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 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 blog shows a video of two elementary students collaboration in creating a game which allows them to explore fractions.

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