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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 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

"If you are planning on buying multiple iPads for your school you need to do a bit of planning around the management, administration and pedagogical integration of the iPad in your classroom. There are also important issues around licencing of apps." This blog also includes links other valuable sites providing information on iPads in the classroom, iPads today, iPads in education, app reviews, apps outlined by curriculum. This is a wonderful resource for any school or educator thinking about getting "on board" and integrating iPads into the curriculum. The most valuable resource here was the spreadsheet outlining apps by grade, age, cost, and curricular area. SIG1Context: mobility, iPads, apps, cross curricular,

This ScoopIt collection features articles about iPads and Tablets in Education, created by Sam Gliksman.  The various articles can apply to all of us (and some of them we've already bookmarked).  There are two articles that woudl work for logistics: Teacher Training Should Start Before iPad Deployment and "How to set up iPads for school rollout."  There is also a list of the Best Word Processors which relates to creation.  There are several more interesting articles so check it out! 

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 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 is a slideshare by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The research paper outlines 13 ways to use iPads in your teaching. This is interesting and valuable to learn that the iPad revolution is not just being piloted in our own country but globally. SIG1Context: mobile devices, iPad, global, connection, differentiated,

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 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 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.

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 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

The iPad is a great tool for students to create and publish their own books. There are now a number of Apps that can be used on the iPad to create your own iBook or eBook App.

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 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 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 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

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 is a website which features links to issues relevant to mobile learning such as how to get iPads for your classroom to free augmented reality for your classroom content. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, k12