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I think it is great that some districts are getting this new technology out into classrooms, and particularly early childhood classrooms...but I am finding that there is often a piece missing--the professional development or training that shows teachers "what to do with this thing".

Really appreciate how the video examples are provided both in a format to view on the Internet and that can be downloaded. Having downloads extends the ability to share the video clips in settings where there is no Internet. (can download to a laptop and share). Wishing others creating video examples would increase access to the use of their clips with a download option. Also appreciate that there are video examples in Spanish on Results Matter, and the promise of captioning. Several examples of using iPads with young children in classroom settings are provided.

Jennie Magiera's keynote session for Advantage 2012 was both inspiring and provocative-exciting! Learn more about the impromptu evening presentation with the Auburn Middle School Student tweeters at the Leveraging Learning iPad Institute in Auburn, ME on her blog, and her ideas and suggestions to move education forward, past integration to redefining the innovative classroom and how she is doing it...

Panel discussion- many questions and concerns often raised by parents of young children and early educators about using tech with young children were discussed, as well as what the research shows, policy connections and resource recommendations.