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"This is a supplement to "Appy Hours 4 You" Blog Talk Radio Show: Episode 14 - "Comics 4 the iClassroom". In this episode we featured 7 free comic and caption apps and provided ideas for how they could be used to support digital storytelling in multiple grade levels and across content areas."

"In building the "iTools for the 1 iDevice Classroom" workshop, we felt there was a great need for modeling how various game-like apps can be utilized in multiple settings (e.g. cooperative pairs, small groups, stations, whole class). We also felt very strongly that it wasn't enough to just talk about classroom and curricular uses but to truly model and discuss how task cards and recording sheets would be used and what follow-up and extension activities would look like."

"This is a supplement to "Appy Hours 4 You" Blog Talk Radio Show: Episode 9 - "Cautionary Apps". In this episode we were joined by Susan Reeves (App-tastic ITS and Google Certified Teacher). Our topic was cautionary apps: how to review apps, where to find the best apps, and the pedagogical practices behind selecting appropriate apps for classroom use. We also shared a specific list of cautionary edu apps and how teachers can avoid or better prepare instruction around these selections by previewing and preselecting content."

"During the course of the year, we talked to students and staff and asked them to share some of their thoughts on the iPad initiative at BHS. Here is a glimpse of what some staff and students say about the iPad initiative thus far."

"Since you'll want to keep your baby as finely tuned as possible, you'll need to keep track of everything that happens. Pencil and paper may work fine for gearheads, but parents need a bit more horsepower. For bumper to bumper coverage, Total Baby is miles ahead of the competition. And with that, we're done with the car references -- let's talk about the app!"

"How do we raise emotionally aware and well-adjusted kids? With lots of talking and sharing, of course. For some kids, digital media can also help by packaging powerful messages inside enticing apps. In one, kids explore how we are the same and how we are different from one another. In another, they interact with silly characters to learn their emotional responses. And in a third, virtual friends share stories to get 'tweens thinking about how to best handle emotionally charged situations. Here's a closer look at these three masterful apps. Wee You-Things"

I've had my iPhone for a few months now, and I've talked about it several times in previous videos. People ask me all the time if I have or am going to use JailBreak to hack my iPhone. Here are five reasons why I have not… and likely will not… hack my iPhone.

interesting, helpful advice about hacking an iPhone!

Personalised talk radio and podcasts for iPhone, Android, Sonos and others.

An article discussing the features the rumored third generation iPhone might include. Before you fall in love what is talked about inside, remember, this is all just rumor and we'll all have to wait and see if it comes to fruition. Come check them out.

Good thoughts for those talking about Auburn. 1-1 with Kindergarten to 2nd Grade … iPad? | EdReach http://t.co/T72sEV6

"Hosts: Leo Laporte and Sarah Lane Leo & Sarah talk app changes on iOS 5, iWork gets iCloud goodness, The Economist gets 2 apps, Real Racing 2 HD, TuneIn Radio, Siegecraft, & more! "

If you follow my blog, you will know that Ms. Carnazzo has quite the iLesson toolkit (e.g short vowel sounds with Songify, Math fact families with Talking Tom and friends, classifying motion with iCardSort, and integrating Math and literacy using Puppet Pals Director's Pass) for utilizing one iPad in her elementary classroom."

"This is a supplement to "Appy Hours 4 You" Blog Talk Radio Show: Episode 6 - "Music 4 the Classroom". In this episode, we featured 7 free and paid apps that can be utilized for music production. We discussed the functionality of each app and what features were available as in-app purchases."

"This is a supplement to "Appy Hours 4 You" Blog Talk Radio Show: Episode 8 - "Eanes ISD: How do you setup a 1:1 iPad Program"."

"The device does matter! It seems like every school considering a 1:1 program or every pundit talking about implementing a 1:1 program attempts to make the politically correct statement that the device doesn't matter, instead insisting what really matters is what you do with the device."

"Well, what if I told you that Wolfram|Alpha also makes desktop PC and mobile applications that, for all of the notoriety that their's websites received, I've hardly ever heard anyone talk about? And what if I told you that most of these apps were specifically designed with certain subjects in mind, such as statistics, geography, and chemistry? I don't know about you, but I'd be intrigued!"

A sixth grader shares about his journey with app creation.

"If you've got an iPad, or access to one, try out a few of these great applications perfect for college prep. They can help make things like figuring out financial aid, choosing a school, or improving your SAT scores a little bit easier, freeing up more time to spend enjoying your final years of high school."