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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

Designed by math teacher Thomas Petra to share meaningful, practical math lessons with other teachers. Lesson ideas, examples, downloads ....the goal in each case is 21st century learning that uses Google Earth to help make math real and relevant to students. Examples include finding the volume of the Great Pyramids of Giza, converting currency, working with time zones, noting the locations of a storm to map its progress over time....

This is a great testimonial from an AP calculus teacher on the changes she saw in her class the year she flipped her classroom. Most notably, she was able to interact with students more, the feel of the class was calmer, and she witnessed independent learning. Great encouragement for anyone thinking about trying out this model. Sig 1 Context: flipped

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 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

This is an entire blog which contains posts about cell phones in education. There are a few pages listed on the right navigation. The most helpful to us will be: Lesson Ideas, Articles, and Research. The second post listed features iVoted, a cell phone app, for live polling.

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

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

Social network for flipped class teachers. This site is a great way to keep up on current trends and thinking around the flipped classroom idea. It includes links to many online videos with instructions as well as the latest news and blog postings.