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Great example of touchscreen mobile algebra interactive learning solution.

I love using this to create lessons that my students can interact with. If the students I work with were slightly older I would definitely have them use it to create interactive posters too.

Tom lays out perspectives/arguments very nicely. In many ways, I think it boils down to the person him or herself.  Some folks have the discipline, drive and contextual experiences/collegial interactions that would make more autonomous 'self study' very effective.  Others... not so much. I think in this day and age, this issue presents itself in many professions.

100 examples of HOW to use Facebook with students - both teacher/student interaction and subject specific examples.

This is the exact thing I need for just that reason, Lori. I got into a "debate" over this at work last week. I am SO forwarding this one to the Director of IT ;)

Ive heard of teachers using facebook as a way to teach students how to write biographies. They start by choosing a historical figure then creating a facebook page as if they were that figure. Then they use that as an outline for their writing. cool.

This is a pretty cool app. I could see using this while at a concert. Some of the plug-ins offer some other options, like simultaneous searches, photo viewing, document viewing, which could be extremely useful. It really makes a phone call more interactive. Check out the article for further detail.

If any of you have had the training on foldables, you will love this site about online flip books. Flip books are easy to make foldable books that flip or turn horizontally or vertically. It allows you to create online flip books in four simple steps'; name your pages, pick a printer, add text and print. In the add text section you have a few options for templates and styles and the book can be printed in either color or black and white. These books can be used for vocabulary in any subject, plots, character studies, writing, student bios you name it. Kids can definitely use this website easily as well as the teacher.