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=SIG PROPOSAL: The New I-PAD from Apple=



__**Teacher (Lea Arend)**__
 * === What kind of Professional Development ===
 * === Describe role (direct instruction, guide on the side, etc...) ===
 * === Classroom Management(e.g. group structure) ===
 * === Pedagogical Strategies ===
 * === Administrative Tasks ===
 * === Interaction with Parents ===

__**Student (Jason Skeels can focus on secondary students (9-12); Cynthia will focus on upper elementary and middle school students (grades 4-8)**__ Follow this link to Cynthia's google doc on these resources
 * === Characteristics(age, motivation, prior knowledge, learning styles, SPED, experience with technology) ===
 * === Time on task (consider when giving a project with lots of pieces) ===
 * === Learning ===
 * === Strategies ===

__**Subject Matter (Amanda McClure****)**__
 * ===Big Idea===
 * ===Common misconceptions===
 * ===Connections to student world===
 * === Standards (21st century learning, NETS, National Curriculum standards) ===

__**Environment (Cheytoria Hickey)**__
 * ===Do students learn?===
 * ===Culture/Atmosphere===
 * ===School Environment (safe & orderly?)===
 * ===Classroom Management (in Lab)?===

these might include professional organizations, tech help forums, lesson plans, online articles and/or examples
I-PAD Videos @http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/1001q3f8hhr/event/index.html and @http://www.apple.com/ipad/ I-PAD Discussion Forum @http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1000&message=34428931 (Lea)

Interesting articles on the IPad in Education I have found so far : [].....the benefits and weaknesses of the I-Pad in the classroom. [].....textbook involvement with the I-Pad []......what makes the I-Pad so sweet! []........the potential for the I-Pad in the classroom. []......more I-Pad info from Time Magazine, interesting article I came across. (Jason)

Here are a few more resources: Follow this link to my google doc on these resources http://www.edutechnophobia.com/2010/02/six-ways-the-ipad-will-transform-education/ http://thejournal.com/Articles/2010/01/27/Measuring-the-iPads-Potential-for-Education.aspx http://www.techlearning.com/blogs/27308 http://www.edutopia.org/apple-ipad-education?page=999 http://www.isteconnects.org/2010/01/28/apple-ipad-and-education-teachers-aid-or-student-learning-tool/ (Cynthia)

Here are more resources: [] - American Chiropractic Association This article explains how an increase in childhood back pain may be the result of heavy backpacks. http://www.privacydigest.com/2007/07/29/wissahickon%20high%20require%20clear%20backpacks%20students Article detailing one school that would like to require clear or mesh backpacks for safety. [] - NCTM - Articles which support project based learning and computers in the classroom []Blog about iPad possible uses in the classroom (educator) - new technology http://wirededucator.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/an-ipad-in-every-classroom-apples-itablet-in-education-n/ -iPad in the classroom will enhance learning http://thejournal.com/Articles/2010/01/27/Measuring-the-iPads-Potential-for-Education.aspx- iPad classroom potential - pros and cons (Cheytoria)