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 blog shows a video of two elementary students collaboration in creating a game which allows them to explore fractions.

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

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 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 web page provided an overview of free to low cost math apps for the elementary classroom. Links to organizational apps, etc.

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.