You can turn a doc, PPt and more into an interactive book. I see lots of potential here if you write books with students that are then shared with families. Free, of course!
Outstanding video of Kate DiCamillo speaking about her experiences being a writer and reflecting on her writing process. About 10 minutes long but worth watching.
Ideas for iPad use in classroom--note the side that shows how to use Dragon (speech to text software). Lots of implications for learners' writing, I suspect.
Baby Mouse, graphic novels authors--Matthew Holm and Jennifer Holm are writing a new graphic series about an amoeba. I have heard them in person (IRA 2011) and they are great on this podcast too. I think kids would like hearing this podcast!