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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 is an interesting article about innovative and future technology which will provide teachers with interactive study guides and pop quizzes while on field trips. The potential is for reduced behavior problems. A potential problem is the cost of 3G iPads which are necessary for technology. A solution may exist with the collaboration of Square Crumbs and JoliCloud. This is a good example of collaboration between companies which will benefit education. This will be something to watch for in the future. SIG 1Context: Collaboration, mobility, field trips, student engagement

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

This video and brief summary provides an overview of iPad use using various apps to experience and learn about nature.

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 does a good job of showing how a teacher with limited resources: one iPad and one adult ticket to the museum exhibit brings an interactive experience to her whole classroom. This is a good example of the "power of one." In other words, the ability of one iPad to connect a whole classroom to learning experiences outside the classroom. SIG 1 Context: maximizing resources, mobility,

This blog gives an overview of four ways to use Edmodo on field trips, back channel discussions, homework support, and check in with your class. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, apps