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Tech directors have been struggling with managing large numbers of iOS devices in their schools since the iPad bandwagon got rolling. With the iPad3 announcement, Apple also rolled out the new Apple Configurator to replace the previously existing iPhone Configurator that they recommended for also managing iPads. This app comes free for any Mac running OSX Lion and can be downloaded from the App Store.

This is a great list for iPad deployment in schools. The focus is on teacher and student prep vs. technology configuration.

This is a great blog post about differentiating with iPads and other technologies to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. It also includes links to other great resources.

Interesting blog from a former Microsoft Engineer about why iPads could transform education.

This is a great post about integrating iPads and Google Apps.

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This is a great post full of presentations and documentation about going 1:1 with either iPads or laptops.

Rover, powered by iSwifter, is a new iPad browser that plays Flash Content. This makes great education sites such as ABCya a possibility on the iPad.

I sent this link to Chris Harrow, a colleague who teaches math at The Westminster School in Atlanta. Here are his first impressions: Cool = very smooth functionality on the iPad, you can do all the explorations in the most excellent iPad touchscreen environment, a very tactile approach to learning geometry. Frustrating = you have to create the docs elsewhere, on first exploration, I don't see a way to do constructions directly in this app. If a kid gets a good idea that requires additional "stuff" on the construction, s/he may not be able to instantly follow up on intuition. Any one else want to weigh in?

This free iPad app lets you create games based on pictures. This could be a great way for students to conduct reviews with each other.

While there are lots of web-based time line creation tools, here are three apps from Richard Byrne for creating timelines on the iPad.

Increasing performance in a high school English class with iPad integration.

Learning in Hand features project ideas, classroom management strategies, and resources for teaching with mobile technology - including iPod touch, iPad, and iPod.

This is a great article about how iPads can be used with the writing process. It highlights best practices that teachers can follow in order to best leverage the technology, and suggests apps to support the process.

iBrainstorm is a free app for the iPad to record brainstorming sessions. Thanks to Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers for this one.

Good collection of iPad studies from Richard Byrne.

Good blog post about going paperless with Drive & iPads

This is an excellent blog post that describes one small student comparing students' typing skills on a virtual keyboard (iPad) vs. a traditional one on a computer. Finding: no difference.

This is a great list of tips, tricks, and tutorials for working with your iPad.

This app allows for web conferencing and collaboration from your iPad. With an Internet connection, you can now share screens via the iPad much like on a computer.

This is a great article to read for anyone planning an iPad deployment.