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Stacks of paper and some textbooks have been replaced by the Apple iPad -- one for every high-schooler in the district. That's 1,800 iPads between the two high schools.

"This free confidential assessment helps district leaders measure their readiness to integrate technology into instruction and support teachers in a digital transition. The assessment evaluates a district's existing policies to determine how well those policies support the use of effective digital learning strategies. It is not an inventory of devices and bandwidth."

" Recently, I have been exploring the use of Google Hangouts to record conversations with experienced iPad using teachers in our district. Understanding Google Hangouts Google Hangouts is a multi-user video conference (think FaceTime or Skype, but with multiple faces).  To get a better understanding, view my posts here. There are many ways for teachers to use Google Hangouts: holding virtual meetings, hosting guest speakers, or creating a video podcast."

Very nice blog from Pulaski Community School District in Wisconsin.  Blog maintained by Mr. Reisler, 8th grade teacher, that has students contribute app reviews. 

Here is another site from a school district in New York providing several SMART WIB resources and projects.

Google spreadsheet providing recommended iPod Touch apps for education by grade level and subjects.

How one TX school districts gets parents involved in teaching Digtial Citizenship.

Lisa Parisi's elementary school website.