The truth is that the iPad is not destined to change the face of education. Nor is it just an expensive toy bought only by Apple fanboys, as some anti-Apple bloggers hyperbolize. It's a tool, like any other, and in the classroom it must always be thought of as being in the service of pedagogy. The pedagogical foundations must be solid, because the tool will achieve no heights the underlying pedagogy will not support
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Apple's iPad Officially Passes the Higher Education Test [Exclusive] | Fast Company - 1 views
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I find this article to be helpful for those of us about to work with the faculty in Academy e-Learning at Chico State. It helps paint a picture of how it has been used in Higher Ed, what worked well, what didn't and how to use it.
ELI - 7 Things to know about Mobile Device (iPad) Projection - 0 views
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Projection from mobile devices (iPads) and how it can "change the interaction in the room."
iPads in Education | Scoop.it - 0 views
eLearn: Feature Article - It's the Pedagogy, Stupid: Lessons from an iPad Lending Program - 1 views
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As Fraser mentioned on twitter, just because the iPad is "a tool, like any other" doesn't mean all tools are equal.
Wiggio for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store - 1 views
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Unfortunately, it is not a true universal app.
Fix for installing Diigo highlighter for iPad - 3 views
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Diigo's bookmarklet-based highlighter for iPad is terrific, but the JavaScript code doesn't correctly work on an iPad under 4.3.1 until you copy/paste it manually from this discussion post.
iPad in every TEACHER'S hand | Opening Doors and Turning On Lights - 2 views
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2) Mobile Assessment I have always found it difficult to circulate around my classroom and accurately record assessment of my students at work. Whether I scribbled stuff down in a duo tang, or on a prepared form, I never felt like it worked very well. The other day, as I was working in my Robotics/Technology option, I whipped up a quick Google Form with check boxes and specific criteria I was looking for. That, in addition to video of the students at work, made for easy assessment of their collaborative use of the technology provided to create a robot that could complete the assigned task
Apps in Education: 10 QR Readers for the iPad - 0 views
Bento for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store - 0 views
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rganize contacts, track projects, plan events, and manage things - all in one easy to use iPad personal database! Bento for iPad is one of the top iPad apps and the most popular personal database for iPad. Use it standalone or synchronize with Bento 4 for Mac, sold separately at http://store.filemaker.com
SoundNote for iPad on the iTunes App Store - 0 views
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SoundNote is the best way to take notes in meetings, lectures, and interviews. It tracks what you type and draw while recording audio, so you'll never worry about missing an important detail. During playback, just tap a word: SoundNote will jump right to the proper time in the audio.
Photogene for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store - 0 views
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Photogene is about improving your digital photos and having fun while at it. This intuitive, easy to use application offers a comprehensive set of professional editing tools:
AppStart: Your iPad App Starter Kit -- AppAdvice - 2 views
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Nice free iPad intro app here.
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This looks like a good freebie app aimed at new iPad users. Maybe something to consider for AeL3?
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I agree. It's free for now (otherwise $0.99). Looks to be a great introduction to the iPad app. I just downloaded it and already learned new stuff about the iPad.
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