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"SMARTphones: Student Motivation and Autonomy using Relevant Technology."

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"There is a running theme on this blog - 'it's not about the device'. I expected this view to be challenged by a visit to Essa Academy in Bolton where they refer to an 'ecosystem' using Apple technology. I was prepared for technological practice that would be difficult to comprehend and a new building with an infrastructure we couldn't hope to replicate. I couldn't have been more wrong."

"This blog post is going to examine how the iPad was used to improve the pedagogy of a Design & Technology project and allow child initiated learning by motivating the children to discover new skills and knowledge through project based learning. "

"Last Sunday, I received a note via the contact form on my blog that was a first for me in many ways. It was the first time I had ever been contacted by a parent via my blog, the first time I could not put a comment out of my mind until I had addressed it, and the first time I ever thought about the impact a school's 1:1 take-home technology initiative could have on a family."

Yes, this is the article. But you know what - if you use the ipad as a doorstop - does it make the classroom better? iPads IN the classroom don't make it better, I would argue that technology, used properly, can improve achievement. But technology used improperly is like the human voice used improperly -it can harm. Anyway, since this is making the rounds, you might want to take a look.

"As tablet technology becomes increasingly integrated in the classroom (thanks to Apple's Education Initiative), and the estimated 1.5 million iPads currently used in schools continues to grow, educators and students are looking for new ways to apply technology to the learning process-particularly through use of mobile applications."

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"We have to admit, this is extremely close to how we once imagined the near future to look. However, the future has a tendency to pick strange and exciting paths that few would have predicted. We think this Corning Incorporated version of the future is just too touch heavy. Not too surprising given Corning's core business."

reading, technology, ipad, apps, ipod, kids, iphone, comic books

technology, games, fun, ipod, kids, iphone, apple, app

education, learning, students, computers, iPad, technology, ipad, tablets, CES

technology, resources, ipad, apps, iphone, apple, top

math, education, learning, technology, games, ipad, apps, ipod, iphone, studens

education, learning, technology, internet, games, kids

learning, students, technology, science, ipad, app, nasa

reading, education, technology, ipad, apps, adventures, stella and sam

math, algebra, education, learning, technology, activities, ipad, iphone

students, creativity, technology, activities, art, ipad, apps, kids