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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 article summarizes the use of smart phones on a 4th grade history field trip. The article discusses the collaboration which occurred between the teacher and Verizon to provide an interactive field trip experience. A decrease in "rough housing" was observed as a result. This article might help teachers re-think the field trip experience. SIG 1Context: funding, collaboration, mobility

This article uses the release of the latest iphone to highlight global inequalities and present some truly affordable gadgets from around the world. Profiled gadgets include a $35 tablet and a $25 desktop, as well as a solar powered netbook and cheap smartphones. The author's point that the information devices access is more important than the devices themselves is important to keep in mind when addressing the digital divide. Sig 1 Context: Digital divide, Funding

This link is another possible way to use QR code in the classroom: Scanning the code will take you through to the URL which links with a student's wiki page dedicated to their adopted team providing all sorts of wonderful information about their adopted team and country.

SIG 1 Context: QR Codes