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Explore the new iTunes U app, and learn how to create and distribute courses on iTunes U. In this webcast, explore the new iTunes U app, the world's largest online catalog of free education content, and then learn how to create and distribute a course through iTunes U Course Manager using interactive learning materials. This webcast is focused on introducing educators and IT leaders to the capabilities of Apple technology in education.

Teachers at Burlington High School are not teaching to the iPad, nor are they teaching apps. They are teaching skills and assessing student learning in a more dynamic way. Many classrooms are flipped; project-based learning and assessments are being integrated more prevalently; and students are engaged in relevant, purposeful learning experiences.

Explore how iPad and iOS 5 can transform your classroom. In this webcast, you'll see how amazing the new textbook experience is with iBooks Multi-Touch books. In addition, you'll learn about all of the content available for iPad and how to use the iTunes U app for digital curation of all of these assets.

List of Apps focused on learning goals

In August 2010, Pepperdine University launched a three-term study to assess the iPad's potential in the education sector. The fall 2010 and spring 2011 academic terms are being used for exploratory research to inform an experimental research design. An experimental research design will be used in fall 2011 to assess the iPad's potential to enhance student learning outcomes.

Bringing iPods and iPads into the classroom is a great way to give students access to learning tools. However, there are so many things to keep in mind to make the devices work smoothly in the classroom. 

This webcast discusses content creation with iBooks Author, as well as iWork and iLife. Learn about the new iBooks textbooks, and how easy it is to create your own interactive Multi-Touch books with iBooks Author. Also, explore the powerful content creation apps in the iWork and iLife suites that engage students on both Mac and iPad.

This post offers 23 ways that the iPad can be used in your classroom laid out in terms of the kind of workflow a learner might encounter in a 21st century, K-20, project-based learning environment.

The iPad has a dark side. Particularly for a teacher working with a class of students, each with their own iPad. Consider a teacher that simply wants to facilitate teaching and learning and does not wish to devote hours to dealing with an interface that can at times be clunky, inconsistent and simply involves too many steps to get it to work.

The Video Physics leverages video to increase knowledge and understanding about physics concepts.

The producers of the Infinite Thinking Machine have pinpointed five great math apps that draw kids into learning math concepts. The show features an app that teach fractions, algebra, geometry, a graphic calculator with a social feature, and a useful search tool.

Presentations about iPad use for teaching and learning as well as links to other iPad (and other technology integration) information pages.

How can we use tablets, and especially the iPad, to help people learn?

A directory of apps for education by Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) to help you transform teaching and learning.

Blogger Silvia Tolisano wants teachers to be able to not only find and use apps, but have the curiosity and the knowledge to: 1. understand the value an app can bring to a learner (and being able to articulate the value) 2. recognize the connection from the app to curriculum content (and being able to demonstrate the depth of that connection) 3. recognize the possibilities the app can bring in order to amplify learning 4. understand the difference between using an app to automate and substitute a task versus informate and transform 5. evaluate apps for their transformative potential?

Chomp's proprietary algorithm learns the functions and topics of apps, so you can search based on what apps do, not just what they're called. Try searching for "puzzle games", "kids games", "expense trackers", "tip calculators" or "chat" and start finding great apps.

If you are an educator you can now test Happi Papi's and other developers' high quality learning apps for free. Apply to receive 3-4 new apps every month.

Apple's guide to using iOS Apps for Teaching and Learning

Great ideas for not just consuming with the iPad but creating!

Great ideas for not just consuming with the iPad but creating!