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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

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,

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

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.

The iPad is a great tool for students to create and publish their own books. There are now a number of Apps that can be used on the iPad to create your own iBook or eBook App.

Great easy to create web posters. Sharing as one of the resources for the classroom

Mobile learning wiki with an incredible amount of information. The resources section is especially helpful, containing research and tools for educators. Sig 1 context: general info, source for further study

This site discusses Improved Technology-Increased Distraction, Instituting Rules to Combat Cell Phone Misuse , Cell Phones as Teaching Tools , Recent Developments

SIG 1 Context: Digital Divide

Squidoo makes it easy to build your personal interest graph of the things you know and love On Squidoo, you can write a page. A single webpage, focused on a single topic. > After more investation Blogger seems a better deal.

SIG 1 Context: Connection

Article gives examples increased classroom efficiency by reducing paper handouts and a reduction in photocopying through the use of iPads. Professor points to iPads as "creative tools." Although not K-12, definitely useful for someone teaching the arts. SIG 1 Context: creation, mobility

This is a specific link to a web site I have already bookmarked. It is specifically about augmented reality in the classroom with mobile devices. SIG1 Focus: mobile devices, apps for exploration

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

Created by karenh on May 5th, 2010 karenh describes this book as: "A little bit about augmented reality" Tags: Augmented Reality 3D Education wiki This site has a ZooBurst book video that discusses augmented reality. It is connected to our review of apps for exploration, creation, and augmented reality in the classroomm. This is a nice example of a ZooBurst book for anyone who is unfamiliar with this storytelling tool. Dawn LeComte: exploration, augmented reality, cross curricular, connection