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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 is a good example of a school which formerly banned mobile devices utilizing smartphones in a pilot program in 5th grade math/science classroom. Lessons otherwise traditionally done in paper and pencil were carried out integrating the mobile devices. Looking to start your own pilot program? This school got new cell phones from HTC, a cell phone manufacturer and free connectivity from Verizon. SIG1 context: teacher discusses benefits, exploration, mobility, connection, cross-curricular

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 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,

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

This article discusses pilot programs replacing outdated textbooks with iPads.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...

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,

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,

How iPad has changed three schools on the West coast. This site discusses: the pilot programs, device advantages, and challenges.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

Article describes a 1:1 initiative for all students in a rural Vermont town. Principal observes 67% decrease in disciplinary actions. iPad battles Net book and wins in terms of longer battery life and reduced boot up time. Gives some ideas although not definitively outlined about using iPads in the curriculum. More anectodal evidence supporting the iPad. SIG 1Context: funding, collaboration, pilot programs, connection, cross curricular, classroom, divide

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