CEP810_mobile

This post provides examples of ways that students can teach concepts sing iPad apps. The author argues that people learn better when they do the teaching themselves. Some of the examples include: creating tutorials with apps like ShowMe and participation with the new VoiceThread app.

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 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.

DUH!

This article argues that BYOD environments in schools are inevitable, and ridicules school policies of banning student devices. Good resource for educators considering, or struggling with, the idea of BYOD in their classrooms or schools. SIG 1 Context: BYOD

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

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.

This article gives a thorough overview explaining augmented reality. It also reviews AR apps. It further focuses on ways that AR may be useful in education. SIG1: mobile devices, apps for exploration

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 website features 8 mobile learning lesson plans from Scholastic. SIG 1 Context: mobile devices, cell phones, cross- curricular

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

Designed by math teacher Thomas Petra to share meaningful, practical math lessons with other teachers. Lesson ideas, examples, downloads ....the goal in each case is 21st century learning that uses Google Earth to help make math real and relevant to students. Examples include finding the volume of the Great Pyramids of Giza, converting currency, working with time zones, noting the locations of a storm to map its progress over time....

This is an excellent site which allows you to search by topic, Bloom's Taxonomy, grade level, price, subject, and even type of mobile device to locate relevant apps.

A short video featuring iPad use in the classroom. This school district bought iPads in lieu of new textbooks which would eventually become outdated. Context SIG1: mobile devices, iPad, elementary

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

Article addresses concerns about rapid adoption of iPad to the classroom and weighs benefit of preparing students for 21st century. SIG 1Context: mobile devices, iPad,

This video features elementary students using iPad apps across the curriculum. SIG1Context: mobile devices, learning, iPad, apps

This brief article discusses the collaboration between parent's association and school to provide students with iPads. SIG1 Context: mobile devices

This site gives an overview of a pilot program for fifth graders using mobile devices in math. An improvement in test scores was noted.

This site contains a brief overview and video of using an iPad with free apps in an elementary resource room. SIG1Context: mobile devices and apps for exploration