CEP810_mobile

This ScoopIt collection features articles about iPads and Tablets in Education, created by Sam Gliksman.  The various articles can apply to all of us (and some of them we've already bookmarked).  There are two articles that woudl work for logistics: Teacher Training Should Start Before iPad Deployment and "How to set up iPads for school rollout."  There is also a list of the Best Word Processors which relates to creation.  There are several more interesting articles so check it out! 

Social network for flipped class teachers. This site is a great way to keep up on current trends and thinking around the flipped classroom idea. It includes links to many online videos with instructions as well as the latest news and blog postings.

This article describes some efforts at using technology to differentiate, or individualize instruction, especially for students with IEPs. References "School of One", a very interesting take on individualized instruction using technology (further research JON). SIG 1 Context: differentiation

This rubric is designed to assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of apps.  This will help wrap up our presentation. 

update on what divide means today. overall, the gap is closing, but this article presents some deeper considerations.

This article provides an explanation of the creativity crisis by defining it and explaining the negative outcomes.

DUH!

This is a bit off topic, but I thought these Nielsen statistics are interesting in terms of student engagement. This data can strengthen the argument that iPads can solve the engagement problem.

This entire blog addresses the issue of creativity in schools, and in addition, the three most recent posts are about using iPads and mobile phones. These three examples include: VoiceThread for iPad, Embedding Flash with an iPad, and Making videos on a mobile phone.

This is a slideshare by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The research paper outlines 13 ways to use iPads in your teaching. This is interesting and valuable to learn that the iPad revolution is not just being piloted in our own country but globally. SIG1Context: mobile devices, iPad, global, connection, differentiated,

A PDF of resources and ideas. * Need to look into can not click on any link.

This website describes AR games being used in an after school program to help students learn about local history. This is yet another example of AR games taking hold in education to make real world connections. Valuable as another example for implementing AR games. SIG1 Context: mobile devices, AR, connection, cross curricular, exploration

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

This site gives more ideas on how to use Skype in the classroom. Introduce your students to new ways of seeing the world with a cultural exchange. Bring language to life with real-life conversations where students can practice a new language with a class of native speakers. And More!

GREAT find Rachel!

How Social Media is affecting our lives now.

"If you are planning on buying multiple iPads for your school you need to do a bit of planning around the management, administration and pedagogical integration of the iPad in your classroom. There are also important issues around licencing of apps." This blog also includes links other valuable sites providing information on iPads in the classroom, iPads today, iPads in education, app reviews, apps outlined by curriculum. This is a wonderful resource for any school or educator thinking about getting "on board" and integrating iPads into the curriculum. The most valuable resource here was the spreadsheet outlining apps by grade, age, cost, and curricular area. SIG1Context: mobility, iPads, apps, cross curricular,

This video answers the question. Can Social Media change the world? Can be used on the futute of social media

Great Resource of eBooks Each of the libraries listed provides free services to the public. There are Kids books, Teacher books, Foreign Language and more! SIG 1 Context: E-books K-12 Setting

This is a page from my district's Assistive Learning website which features information about iPad use, primarily with our special education students. Using the navigation on the left, you can find lists of apps including "apps for special education" and "30 interesting ways to use iPads in class."