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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

This article argues that BYOD environments in schools are inevitable, and ridicules school policies of banning student devices. Good resource for educators considering, or struggling with, the idea of BYOD in their classrooms or schools. SIG 1 Context: BYOD

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

This article discusses the creativity crisis in terms of STEM schools failing in this area.  I have highlighted some interesting quotes that will support our argument that creativity is necessary if students are going to be globally competitive.

This web page provided an overview of free or low cost Mult-subject apps for the High School classroom. Links to organizational apps, etc.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

"If you are planning on buying multiple iPads for your school you need to do a bit of planning around the management, administration and pedagogical integration of the iPad in your classroom. There are also important issues around licencing of apps." This blog also includes links other valuable sites providing information on iPads in the classroom, iPads today, iPads in education, app reviews, apps outlined by curriculum. This is a wonderful resource for any school or educator thinking about getting "on board" and integrating iPads into the curriculum. The most valuable resource here was the spreadsheet outlining apps by grade, age, cost, and curricular area. SIG1Context: mobility, iPads, apps, cross curricular,

This web page provided an overview of free or low cost Mult-subject apps for the Middle School classroom. Links to organizational apps, etc.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

A short video featuring iPad use in the classroom. This school district bought iPads in lieu of new textbooks which would eventually become outdated. Context SIG1: mobile devices, iPad, elementary

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

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 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 you tube video gives a short overview of the augmented reality "school in the park" project which utilizes mobile devices and augmented reality to provide students with real world experiences across the curriculum. What a fabulous idea and project. This is valuable to any educator as an example of pushing the boundries of learning to meet the needs of diverse learners. SIG1 Context: mobile devices, outdoor learning, real world connection, cross curricular, smart phones, AR

Shared by Susan: Follow along as a public elementary school in Chicago integrates the iPad into its first through fifth grade classrooms. This blog has a master list of apps, App Reviews from teachers and students, and other intergrating tech in the classroom.

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

This brief article discusses the collaboration between parent's association and school to provide students with iPads. SIG1 Context: mobile devices

This teacher blog categorizes apps for the iPad by subject area in the elementary school. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, iPad and apps for exploration/ creation ***Rachel you might want to view her listing of apps for creation****

This teacher blog reviews 47 apps for for math at the elementary level. Great resource for locating apps. SIG 1 Context: apps, mobile devices, iPads

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 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 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

A teacher in AL discusses the use of iPads as learning tools and as a means to keep students on a level playing field. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, iPads, elementary