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Mapping Media to the Curriculum is a website created by Wesley Fryer to accompany and support his eBook, "Playing with Media: simple ideas for powerful sharing." 

PaperHelper uniquely splits your iPad screen in half providing you with a Internet Browser and a Document writer. 

Andreas' Evernote notebook on all things Apple

"Welcome If you just joined us, we're very excited to have you be part of our conversation and we look forward to your contributions and ideas in the weeks to come. This site is brought to you by a group of Apple Distinguished Educators who focus on the

"TextGrabber + Translator turns your mobile device into a multifunctional mobile scanner with translation capability. It can extract text from a variety of printed sources by using the device's camera. With TextGrabber's quick text capturing and translation features, you can digitize printed information and translate it into your native language anywhere anytime. "

Arne Duncan's address to an ASCD group

website from Jackson County ISD edtech team great resources

"What is blended learning? How does it differ from classroom technology instruction? What are the hallmarks of a blended learning environment"

"his hand selected set of sources will provide teachers who are new to the iPad with the information they need to get started, and offer both new and current users information they need to successfully integrate the iPad into their teaching practices. I purposely limited the list to a few resources that were the richest in content, covering a breadth of important concerns and considerations for new iPad users and teachers who want to get off to a good start with the iPad in their classrooms."

"Create interactive presentations Using the PresentersWall online presentation tool, your audience can vote, rate and ask questions using their own smartphone or tablet."

"my visual, albeit briefer introduction for teachers who just got iPads:"

" To identify portable electronic devices and software that may be used as electronic memory and organisation aids for people with cognitive impairments"

"Elephant and Dog Best Friends - Terra and Bella - Dateline News "

Students give instant feedback about their understanding in private and real time Check for evidence of understanding with multiple choice or short answer responses

"News-O-Matic is the daily newspaper for kids on iOs and Android, an exciting and engaging nonfiction experience, and a fantastic modern educational tool. It gives young readers a window into the world - and a reason to love reading news for kids. Whether the stories are about India's election, the World Cup, or the moons of Saturn, they provide students opportunities to make connections in meaningful ways and inspire children every day."

Restraint and Seclusion: Hear Our Stories (working title) is a new film by Dan Habib, Filmmaker at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire, and creator of the films Including Samuel and Who Cares About Kelsey? Learn more about the issue of Restraint and Seclusion at StopHurtingKids.com.