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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.

A principal blogs about problems and limitations with sending iPads home as a way to give access to all students. *****Jon: This is a brief blog, I think addressing your Digital Divide concerns.*****

Thanks Dawn. This provides good insight from an "on the ground" source.

This article does a good job of showing how a teacher with limited resources: one iPad and one adult ticket to the museum exhibit brings an interactive experience to her whole classroom. This is a good example of the "power of one." In other words, the ability of one iPad to connect a whole classroom to learning experiences outside the classroom. SIG 1 Context: maximizing resources, mobility,

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