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.*****
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