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"Handheld computers are everywhere. From mobile phones to handheld games, it's a very familiar sight to see people of all ages gazing into screens that they can hold. Schools are discovering that handhelds like iPod touch and iPad make great learning tools. In fact, handhelds can play a big part in project based learning. Not only do projects motivate students because they use exciting handheld technology, but they also lend themselves to student voice and choice. Watch or read below to be inspired to bring project based learning into your classroom, learn strategies for creating effective driving questions, and see how an iOS handheld can play a role in the the planning, research/investigation, and presentation of projects."

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California. It develops, designs, and sell computer software, consumer electronics, offers online services. Some of its hardware products are iPad Tablet computer, iPhone Smartphone, Mac personal computer, Apple Smartwatch, Apple TV digital media player, and iPod portable media player. Aside from hardware, they also have software like MacOS and iOS, Safari web browser, iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites, and iTunes media player. The company also offer services like the iTunes Store, iCloud, Mac App Store, Apple Music, and the iOS App Store.

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Site offers free audiobooks to download

This is a really interesting annotated list of apps links from Greg O'Connor of Spectronics focused on literacy support. The apps come from the Australian app store.

Smories has "a continuous flow of new stories, read aloud by kids...... showcasing unpublished stories" that can be accessed via the web or iPod.

"Welcome to iPad4Edu A place to ask questions about using the iPad in education. We take a broad definition of 'education' to include early years, school, further/higher and adult and continuing education."

Good for ESL/EFL and dsylexic learners of any age.\n\n"Each of the mini games features easy to follow instructions, cute and colorful graphics and an easily identifiable learning outcome. The difficulty ramps up with each level completed, and there are five levels for each of the three mini-games. If you've got a child of your own who is just starting to learn how to use numbers - 1 2 3 Sheep! is a fun way to help improve their counting skills."\n\nBacked by an online assessment system...\n

"Searching the app store is clunky. Here at iAppGuide we give you an easy way to search and preview the app store from one screen. We provide you specialized sorting and innovative previews to make finding awesome apps easier!"

This slideshare from upsidelearning.com is a really challenging introduction to the world of mobile learning. Though the focus is on higher ed and training the sentiments are applicable to all levels of education and is well worth a look.