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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....

ISTE blog by Ed Madison on the BYOD debate. Addresses the digital divide questions of equity, and some solutions, including school-offered leasing programs and recycle/refurbish programs. Also addresses the (inappropriate) content issue, taking the view that digital citizenship is one of the things schools should be teaching. States that teacher acceptance can be one of the biggest barriers. SIG 1 Context: BYOD, Digital Divide

This article first summarizes an argument by Gary Stager that byod is a bad idea because it makes teachers tailor instruction to the weakest device, highlights socioeconomic disparities in students, and "contributes to the growing narrative that education is not worthy of investment." The author goes on to acknowledge the problems Stager brings up, while describing the benefits of byod: driving schools to cloud computing rather than native apps, student ownershp of work and initiative to figure out solutions, etc. Thoughtful article that provides maybe raises more questions than it answers. Sig1 Context: byod, digital divide

Pew internet and american life project. While not directly related to our SIG, this site has a VAST wealth of information from some of the research that the Pew center is doing relating to the internet and technology usage. I posted it here because it might be a good source of statistics for anyone who needs them. For example, statistics on Americans' broadband access might be useful in discussing the digital divide.

3 part article laying out the idea of flipped classroom by some of the leading educators in the field. The second part, "Are You Ready to Flip?", is a helpful guide for anyone considering this model. Part 3 is a description of what a good flipped class looks like. Sig 1 Context: Flipped

GREAT find Rachel!

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 is a bit off topic, but I thought these Nielsen statistics are interesting in terms of student engagement. This data can strengthen the argument that iPads can solve the engagement problem.

This article provides an explanation of the creativity crisis by defining it and explaining the negative outcomes.

This rubric is designed to assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of apps.  This will help wrap up our presentation. 

This video also shares why we need to know more about Social Media. Use as part of the looking forward to what our kids will need to do.

This video answers the question. Can Social Media change the world? Can be used on the futute of social media

Instructional site with many helpful resources on how to go about the nuts-and bolts of making and posting videos for use in a flipped classroom. Useful for anyone considering this model.

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

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 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 website is great for background information to mobile devices. It is a PDF file "Now, as a growing number of students carry smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices that can connect to the internet wirelessly through a cellular as well as a Wi-Fi connection, the definition of ―mobile learning‖ is expanding-and with it, the possibilities inherent in the term.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

This site gives an overview of a pilot program for fifth graders using mobile devices in math. An improvement in test scores was noted.