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Simple infographic that seeks to show just how integrated mobile technology has been integrated into the lives of students of all ages.

This new app means that Edublogs can be used by almost all of your students. This service offers a good option for classroom blogging and can be on BYOD devices as well as our class tablets.

"In an attempt to uncover what works, I combed through a few hundred apps and analyzed them by asking the following questions: How easy is this app to use for less tech-savvy students and teachers? Is the app free? This is crucial for multi-device or BYOD classrooms. What are other educators saying about this app? How are an array of classrooms using this app? How often should the app be used? Can the app be used out of the classroom? Is it designed to be easy enough to use when teachers or classroom leaders aren't there to help? There are, of course, many other questions to consider when trying out an iPad app (or any other smart device app) for classroom usage. However, I'd recommend taking your deliberate time and spending as much time testing, researching, and trying out as many apps as possible."

A fantastic read, if not for the fascinating history of reading education in the US. However it totally applies to the Australian context too.

A fascinating counter-point argument to the "mLearning hype". Rick Zanotti questions several of the assumptions underpinning much of the embracement of mlearning. 

Via Richard Byrne "InClass is a free iPhone and iPad app that could be a very useful tool for students carrying those devices. InClass provides students with tools for taking text, audio, and video notes. Students can also use the app to take pictures of hand-outs, slides, and other valuable information that they see in class."

Another great post from Richard Byrne that offers ideas and links for teachers who want to create interesting and dynamic experiences for their students

Eric Curtis Youtube videos. Lots of good ideas and tips for using educational technologies.

A helpful discussion (allowing for comparison) of 5 free writing apps that could be used by students of varying age groups.

There is an add-on teaches kids to code their own modifications to the game. In this Wired article, Klint Finley explains how the creators of the add-on called LearnToMod hope their tool could be a gateway for students to discover a love of computer programming.