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"the management has turned out to be more work than I imagined. Setting up email on each device (gmail worked the best), syncing apps, updates to firmware, making (and re-making) folders and keeping the devices charged has kept me busy. My IT department has been supportive, but they are clear that this is my job and not theirs.  I am not complaining-I wouldn't trade this opportunity for anything-but it has meant a great deal of learning and planning."

List of companies and the services they offer for enterprise level management of iOS devices.  Some also manage Macs.

nice post on managing multiple ios devices

Mentor Mab is such a creative idea! It's a great idea to be able to access and organize all of your information in one place. Has anyone tried any of these apps and can recommend a favorite?

"In this webcast, Dr. Tony Gentry will discuss his community-based research intoIn this webcast, Dr. Tony Gentry will discuss his community-based research into the use of PDAs, GPS units, cell phones and reminder watches to assist people with cognitive impairment related to autism, brain injury or multiple sclerosis in the independent management of their everyday activities. The presentation will include discussion of research findings, products, software features, intervention protocols, video testimony from a user with Asperger's syndrome, and recommendations for best practicesist people with cognitive impairment related to autism, brain injury or multiple sclerosis in the independent management of their everyday activities. The presentation will include discussion of research findings, products, software features, intervention protocols, video testimony from a user with Asperger's syndrome, and recommendations for best practice"

On top of all the other Apple news from the other week, there was also a "silent" release of a new tool called the "Apple Configurator". Think of it as a mixture of the Apple Xcode, iTunes and iPCU applications all wrapped into one.

"They focused on multiple benefits of the 1:1 iPad initiative where high school seniors were issued iPads like textbooks at the beginning of the year. In a time where global communication, inquiry-based opportunities, and self-directed learning is how students manage the information revolution, it was refreshing to get to observe an iLearning Utopia."

includes good apps and some management advice

"the level of personal learning and shift in instructional focus, while slow at times, has been breath-taking to behold.  I have no doubt in my mind that shift wouldn't have happened if we didn't take the "Ready, Fire, Aim" approach to putting these out there.  That said, here are 10 MORE things I wouldn't do again if we had to do it all over:"

One term into the official launch of our iPad program, I thought it would be opportune to reflect on the successes, failures and everything in between. I have to admit, as a self professed, but not certified, iPad/Mac "expert" and 'All Things Apple' zealot, things haven't gone as smoothly as I'd hoped. I would like to blame it all on our proxy server, but I suspect Apple has something to do with it too.