Advice on tools and techniques of collecting, saving, managing and annotating student digital work. Via JP Hale 
The oft-repeated fallacy that the iPad isn’t a tool for productivity and creation has no credibility whatsoever. Anyone trotting out that old chestnut is either labouring under some astonishingly wrong-headed preconceptions, or is making excuses for their own failings. 
Jason Snell does a great job explaining the "New iPad". You should check out this review. Via JP Hale 
The book includes nine step-by-step activities that focus on each level of Bloom's taxonomy and includes loads of links to further resources. Like the title says, Lisa and Yolanda write about free apps and most of them work on both iPads and iPod touches. 
"While perusing my LinkedIn groups this morning, I came across a great question: " Does anyone know of a cheap/free online resource or iPad app that students can use as a collaborative multimedia project book (text, video, jpegs) - preferably with privacy restrictions if online?" The power of the crowd then kicked in and sprung into action. Dozens of responses have been left for Kirsten and they’re all quite excellent. Best of all, they’re from educators and education professionals I trust. So, here’s the list of helpful tools from the LinkedIn crowd. (Be sure to join the ‘Technology in Education’ LinkedIn group to take part in these discussions in the future!)" Via Anne Whaits
A collection of favorite iPad apps shared by attendees at the5th @pple Meetup
Via JP Hale 
In BISD, we are capitalizing on student-owned devices to promote rigor and relevance in the classroom. 
One of the reasons why iPads have been such a success in Science is that it offers a different way to demonstrate learning which is accessible to all students. All of the apps previously discussed ...
Via David Miller 
Buffer the app lets you to schedule tweets or Facebook posts so as to spread them across the day ensuring a wider reach and an increase in your CTR and rate of engagement. As the next step, Buffer has planned the expansion to other Social Networks. You will be able to Buffer to Google+, LinkedIn and Pinterest real soon too. This should make the product even more complete. Via Morten Myrstad 
Here’s another basic but very handy tip for those of you who are new to the iPad. You may often receive a photo in an email that you want to save and keep on your iPad – or spot an... Via Lenva Shearing |
The apps I keep on my iPad for working and travelling. 
Technology will only advance learning if it is used to support literacy and inquiry, William Oehlkers and Cindy DiDonato write. 
iBook, iAuthors and the iTunesU from Apple, a great step towards changing the education system. For those who underestimated the announcement, this was a huge wake up call! Apple have been busy doing what they do best and that is innovating! Via Steve Yuen 
Blogger Ron Peck walks us through three simple tools that can turn students into videographers. 
Deputy principal Graeme Hood said that when laptops, netbooks and iPads were trialled at the end of 2010, teachers decided the iPad best met the pupils' needs. 
Moving assessments onto mobile devices may open the door to quicker feedback for students and teachers as well as richer data, but integrating them into classrooms can be a challenge. Via David Miller You hear it repeatedly. You can't throw technology into schools without training and support for teachers. Via Steve Yuen
One of the reasons why iPads have been such a success in Science is that it offers a different way to demonstrate learning which is accessible to all students. All of the apps previously discussed ... Via David Miller, Richard Jones 
Apple today announced the new version of IBooks aimed at revolutionizing the way we distribute content in schools. According to Apple, there are currently 1.5…...
Via David Miller 
Wireless devices in the classroom threaten to distract student attention but also offer opportunities for student engagement. 
As you browse around Web sites on your iPad, or look at news stories with your favorite News Reader app... Via Lenva Shearing |
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