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This article not only shows step by step how to get started, it also offers some great insight on how and why you would use diigo for classroom collaboration

Read this to understand how and WHY to use Diigo

This App GETS a REVAMP and looks like it will be a huge workflow solution.

"Why are we getting Readdle Documents? For the simple reason that it can turn your iPad into a WebDav server! That means, student iPads can connect to your iPad and use it as a storage location for their work. Since apps like Keynote, Pages, etc. have WebDav support, you can easily collect their work if other storage solutions are unavailable."

In case you are experiencing students surfing on You Tube, especially mobile devices like phones and tablets - why not find some education in there!

"The explosion of mobile device usage in business has led to some tricky and unexpected support challenges. Brien Posey lists some of the concerns IT pros should be aware of." This is a popular tech support site. This fellow is very cautious about security and mobile devices he also discussed the lack of training for tech support staff being thrown into having to support staff suddenly without being told that the devices had been acquired. Some of the comments brought varying opinions about how mobile devices should be allowed, or not,and why. Most seemed to feel they should be allowed. Though it depended on how sensitive your data is in the business and a clear use policy would be helpful.

WHY IS FILM IMPORTANT TO STUDENTS? Digital literacy is an important 21st century skill that today's students should be equipped with in order to be well-rounded citizens of tomorrow. One component of digital literacy is media literacy, as demonstrated through the medium of digital storytelling. "

"Regardless of your school's cell phone policy, the reality in most schools is that students have phones in their pockets, purses, or hoodies. Why not get these tools out in plain sight and use them for good and not evil?"

"Generation C will push education to new levels as its learners focus on the how and why of learning and not necessarily the who and what."

This article is a call to action for considering the vast resources in iTunes U. There is also a good link to itWeekly which includes podcasts on lesson ideas ranging from geotagging to eportofolios. I've have very little experience exploring and working with iTunes U. I plan to explore further.

I prefer this method for setting up Email (see the explanation in the article as well as the how to

I prefer this method for setting up Gmail on an iOS device. The article explains why.

Includes some key considerations for parents trying to select a phone for kids.