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This blog post has brief explanations, links to and pictures of the tools about technology integration

SIG 1 Context: K-12 setting

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Thank you. 65+ iPad apps for the elementary broken down by subject area with brief overview. Excellent resource for the elementary teacher looking for quality apps. SIG 1Context: apps, cross curricular, iPad

This article addresses five issues a teacher needs to consider when thinking about implementing mobile devices. This is practical information addressing potential issues for adoption of mobile devices in education. It address logistic issues. SIG1Context: logistics, mobile devices,

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

This article discusses Augmented Reality Development Lab software used in schools. General benefits of augmented reality in classrooms is mentioned. While teachers should be aware of the $2100 price tag for ARDL, the article refers us to "Tagwhat" a free online resource. SIG1 Context: mobile devices/augmented reality, cross-curricular, Dawn LeComte

I am not sure I can access this article. It is about digital inclusion of elementary deaf students using augmented reality on portable devices. This will be a valuable resource down the road for teachers interested in using mobile devices for "digital inclusion" of students with diverse needs. SIG1 context: mobile devices, elementary, differentiated

This websites includes ideas for incorporating augmented reality into the classroom. It also includes example of five virtual field trips. While ideas are primarily discussed in the context of a school library, I think some of the ideas are transferable to a classroom library. The virtual field trips are great resources for any teacher. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, augmented reality, virtual field trips, real world

A classroom teacher comments on the use of iPads on a shoreline cleanup project by her 3rd graders. Students connected by sharing photos with one another. Later, they created projects. Good idea for integration into the curriculum. **May be of interest to Rachel Apps for Creation included****

This article gives an overview of apps for the content areas in a 1st grade classroom. Apps for exploration, utility, and special education are included. Good resource for the 1st grade teacher new to the iPad.

This website features a brief summary of six different augmented reality apps with varying content areas including history and science exploration. Good resource for teachers looking for AR apps. SIG1 focus: mobile devices, apps for exploration

This article address app and mobile device management in the classroom. One example, is the new innovation of allowing the teacher management control over a students mobile device from his/her computer. Another discussion, is about the collaboration which could take place between educators and developers in regards to what constitutes a "good app." This is valuable because the next step may be the development of apps that align to standards. This is a process and concern educators should be interesting in following or even participating in. SIG1Context: inventing, collaboration, apps, SIG 1 Context: mobile devices, management, apps

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

This article first summarizes an argument by Gary Stager that byod is a bad idea because it makes teachers tailor instruction to the weakest device, highlights socioeconomic disparities in students, and "contributes to the growing narrative that education is not worthy of investment." The author goes on to acknowledge the problems Stager brings up, while describing the benefits of byod: driving schools to cloud computing rather than native apps, student ownershp of work and initiative to figure out solutions, etc. Thoughtful article that provides maybe raises more questions than it answers. Sig1 Context: byod, digital divide

This website includes links to apps for students with learning disabilities. Specifically this article discusses mind mapping apps and provides links to apps based on a shared criteria. Apps included are most beneficial to teachers at the middle or high school level. SIG1 Context: apps for exploration, creation, differentiated instruction, Dawn LeComte *** Jon I don't know if this is of interest to you**

This article gives and overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using textbooks vs. iPads in the k12 curriculum. This article promotes the use of iPads in the classroom which is our context. This article would be useful for administration, school boards, and teachers as a reference for weighing the advantages and disadvantages of iPads in the classroom. Dawn LeComte SIG1 context: mobile devices, iPads

This is a great testimonial from an AP calculus teacher on the changes she saw in her class the year she flipped her classroom. Most notably, she was able to interact with students more, the feel of the class was calmer, and she witnessed independent learning. Great encouragement for anyone thinking about trying out this model. Sig 1 Context: flipped

Wow, powerful video about today's students and how they are digital natives. It would be great to use to show the Digital Divide that there is between our learners and "where" most teachers are not.

SIG 1 Context:Digital Divide

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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 blog gives an outline of iPad lessons created by one teacher for her second grade classroom. The included lessons cover math and language arts. This is a valuable resource for anyone learning how to integrate iPads into their own teaching. SIG 1Context: exploartion, creations, cross curricular, apps