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D L

State College to expand iPad program at elementary - 0 views

www.centredaily.com/...ge-to-expand-ipad-program.html

school elementary mobile devices iPad pilot program 1st grade 2nd 3rd 21st Century

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  • D L on 14 Nov 11
     
    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,
D L

Can mobile devices transform education? - 1 views

www.ascd.org/...Transform-Education%C2%A2.aspx

school elementary mobile devices social studies collaborative learning evaluation effectiveness collaboration connection exploration state standards Buffalo Hunt simulation

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  • D L on 15 Nov 11
     
    This article describes a Buffalo Hunt simulation using mobile devices with elementary students to meet state standards along with other examples. While research at this point is only antecdotal for most mobile device implementation, this article shows a 10% and 20% increase in math test scores in a N. Carolina school. This information is valuable as we evaluate the effects of mobile devices on learning. Further research needs to be done to assess whether this increase in math scores is due to content access provided by mobile devices or increased collaboration and connection with the classroom teacher. SIG1Context: mobile devices, apps for exploration, effectiveness, evaluation
D L

Can iPads replace static textbooks? - 2 views

www.tgdaily.com/...e-to-ditch-textbooks-for-ipads

D1 A3 school mobile devices iPads pilot programs textbooks outdated implementation

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  • D L on 17 Nov 11
     
    This article discusses pilot programs replacing outdated textbooks with iPads. SIG1 context: mobile devices, iPads
  • Jon Lind on 23 Nov 11
     
    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...
Jon Lind

The "Bring Your Own Device" Debate - 0 views

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byod mobile devices divide

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  • Jon Lind on 18 Nov 11
     
    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
rachel vartanian

The Creativity Crisis: Why American Schools Need Design - Laura Seargeant Richardson - ... - 1 views

www.theatlantic.com/...73038

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shared by rachel vartanian on 22 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Chinese faculty actually laughed when they found out the U.S. education trends were in "standardized curriculum, rote memorization, and nationalized testing."
  • The creative jobs that drive innovation are now the highest 'value added' jobs in the world—the real creators of wealth. If states are going to stay competitive, they have to ... develop a workforce capable of doing creative work."
  • Ideal job candidates at these companies must now show they can "think with their hands" by having expertise or a second major in a musical instrument, auto repair, or sculpture
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  • The truth is that our biggest innovations come from the combination of art and science, and there are many who agree.
  • rachel vartanian on 22 Nov 11
     
    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.
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