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This web page provides a video tutorial for implementing augmented reality in math education to promote an engaging, relevant, and low cost solution to content. It also points to low test scores in geometry which might be improved upon through Google Sketchup. This is valuable as a means to address student needs for exploration in all areas specifically Geometry. SIG1Context: augmented reality, connection, cross curricular,

This article addresses five issues a teacher needs to consider when thinking about implementing mobile devices. This is practical information addressing potential issues for adoption of mobile devices in education. It address logistic issues. SIG1Context: logistics, mobile devices,

This site by the Department of Education and Early Child Development in Victoria outlines iPad lesson ideas by content and is a good reference for iPad implementation. SIG1 Focus: mobile devices, iPad

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 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,

A blog that reviews apps and more importantly gives ideas for actual integration and implementation. On the right side bar, notice that you can search for blog posts based on Bloom's Taxonomy, device type, and subject. We can particularly use the Create, Apply, and Analyze sections of Bloom's for the "creation" and "exploration" pieces of our presentation.

This article provides more information regarding iPads and Bloom's Taxonomy, but also includes the revised taxonomy including executing and implementing. There are multiple pages in this article which each list and describe apps that meet the criteria for one of Bloom's taxonomy categories.

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 article discusses pilot programs replacing outdated textbooks with iPads. SIG1 context: mobile devices, iPads

Very cool article Dawn. The more I think about it and the more I read, I find it hard to believe that everyone's not doing this...

Donorschoose.org: This would be a great resource for teachers with limited funding to be able to get iPads and other mobile devices for their classroom. This is an online charity connecting donors with classrooms in need. Looking for funding this may be an option? Also, positive feedback from teachers re: iPad implementation. SIG1 Context: funding, iPads, cross curricular

This website describes AR games being used in an after school program to help students learn about local history. This is yet another example of AR games taking hold in education to make real world connections. Valuable as another example for implementing AR games. SIG1 Context: mobile devices, AR, connection, cross curricular, exploration