https://www.nationalteachersalliance.org/ This section is focused on collecting the best information about implementing tablet computers in schools. From expert advice to lessons learned from piloting schools, we aim to discover the true challenges and advantages of tablet computing technology.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District has suspended its $1 Bil iPad implementation due to the superintendent's and other high LAUSD officials ties to Apple and to the the software company, Pearson.
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Ever wonder if the school down the road or the district in the next town is using Ipads in the classroom? Well, wonder no more..this map shows all the major adoptions...
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Do you love extending learning beyond the school walls? Would you like to use Frederick Douglass' former home as your classroom while you teach students about the Civil War and the abolition of slavery? Or use the the jungle at the U.S. Botanic Garden to teach about plant adaptations? Then Live It Learn It might be the spot for you.
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We know that some people are very excited to replace paper textbooks with digital textbooks on iPads to save money but this article implies that the cost-savings math may not be there.
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Should schools even bother implementing tablets in the classroom? Techcrunch's Matt Burns makes the case that especially for younger math and language arts students the answer is NO.
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Everyone loves those memorable Steve Jobs iPad presentations but sometimes you don't have to be an international icon to make an impact. Check out what High School Student Michael Harrigan had to say about his schools tablet initiative.
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In a somewhat skeptical tone, this article looks at the ways Apple reaches out to schools as potential customers.
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Looking for the best iPad apps for your school program? The Department of Educational Technology of the School District of Palm Beach County have supported a wiki that allows teachers to post up their favorite apps.
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A recent 60 Minutes episode shows educators achieving amazing success with severely autistic students.
MoreSee how educators from kindergarten to college are using this technology in the classroom in this 6 minute video. Do your experiences match?
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