Mobile Technology in Education 

see also: Computers: Portable Devices

• 8 Great Free Web Resources Focused on Using the iPad in Education
  "The popularity of the iPad in our schools continues to grow, and with it, the proliferation of related web articles, tips, how-to’s, and so on. This week we searched out some excellent free Internet based web sites and resources dedicated to the use of the iPad in the instructional setting." (Emerging Tech blog, May 2012.)
• 50 Educational Apps for the iPod Touch
  Educational and informational apps for the iPod Touch, arranged by category.
• 100 iPad Apps Perfect For Middle School
  "If you’re a student, teacher, or administrator at a middle school looking into adopting iPads for educational purposes, it’s important to know that the iPad is more than just an easy way to browse the web or visit the app store. There are actually thousands of educational apps hiding in the bowels of the app store..."
• Apps in Education (blog)
  "One of the hardest thing with using the iPad in the classroom is finding the time to go through all of the apps in the iTunes Store listed under the education banner. We have started to list some of the apps we've found under each of the Key Learning Areas."
• The Case for PEDS
  Teacher Magazine article about using personal electronic devices in the classroom.
• Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies
  Tutorials, links to teaching and learning tools, and information on using iPod Touch and iPhone in education are among this site's offerings.
• IEAR (I Education Apps Review)
  Reviews of iPad apps for education, browsable by category and grade. Discussion forums may be found on their Ning.
• Indispensible ICT Tools for teachers
  A wiki list of tools used and suggested by educators. List in alphanumeric order.
• iPad Recommended Educational App Lists
  "This is a collection of lists of sites that provide recommended lists/reviews of educational apps."
• iPads in Schools
  A LiveBinder with tons of links for educators at all levels.
• iPads in the Classroom
  From Kathy Schrock, "a support site for my presentations about iPad use for teaching and learning and ... links to other iPad information pages."
• The iPod Touch in Education
  A short list of applications and uses of the iPod Touch for teaching.
• The iPod Touch in the Classroom, part 1
  First in a series of seven short videos showing how to use an iPod Touch and various educational uses thereof. Supporting documents and single-video version are available at K12 Conference 2009.
• iPods in Education
  Nice site showing "iPods have functionality that can be used in many different ways for teaching and learning." Part of the "Learning in Hand" site, below.
• iPods in the Classroom
  Teacher tools for getting started and working with iPods and samples of student work and teacher materials highlight this site about educational uses of iPods.
• Learning Continuity with iPod Touches
  A list of applications which can be used for education.
• Learning Continuity with iTunes and iTunes U.
  Subject-organized list of some of the educational podcasts and classes available through iTunes.
• Learning In Hand
  "An educator's resource for using handheld computing in schools. You'll find lists of great software applications for Palm and Windows Mobile computers. You'll find resources for podcasting and eBooks. Also, there's a comprehensive listing of the best sites for educators, lesson plans, classroom management tips, and more."
• Mobile Learning: Transforming the Delivery of Education and Training
  "This collection is for anyone interested in the use of mobile technology for various distance learning applications. Readers will discover how to design learning materials for delivery on mobile technology and become familiar with the best practices of other educators, trainers, and researchers in the field..." Note link to free ebook version included on this page.
• Mobile Technology in TAFE
  A nice set of videos about technology and education with a special focus on materials for English teachers.
• Nearpod
  Allows a teacher to create interactive multimedia iPad presentations and share them easily with students. Also facilitates assessements with individual reports, and teacher monitoring of student activity in Nearpod apps.
• Teaching with the Touch
  Presentation on iPod Touch applications which can be used for education.

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