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LGray posted on February 03, 2012 00:26
edWeb.net and COSN (The Consortium for School Networking) present Mobile Learning Explorations, a monthly webinar series devoted to one of the hottest...
LGray posted on January 08, 2012 09:30
PRINCETON, N.J. – December 15, 2011 – edWeb.net, a professional social network for the education community, and CoSN, the Consortium ...
LGray posted on December 22, 2011 00:32
The first study on the educational effectiveness of a iPad app has been been published by Gamedesk. Led by USC researcher Michelle Risconscente, this ...
LGray posted on December 19, 2011 00:18
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) has released the third and final monograph from its three-part 2011 Compendium, titled “Sm...
LGray posted on November 22, 2011 15:27
To facilitate the discussion, discovery and experimentation of creative ideas about how to use mobile technologies to transform educational processes ...
LGray posted on September 30, 2011 10:24
eTech Ohio has announced to requests for proposals related to mobile learning for the benefit of Ohio Schools:
eTech Ohio RFP - Blended Learning
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LGray posted on September 28, 2011 21:50
Steve Hargadon of the Future of Education will interview personnel from a Michigan school district that are piloting iPads in classrooms. This project...
LGray posted on September 28, 2011 09:30
Another interesting infographic from Knewton.
Created by Knewton and Column Five Media
LGray posted on September 27, 2011 21:40
Scholastic Administrator provides an overview of mobile learning options.
LGray posted on September 27, 2011 21:33
Mindshift takes a look at Class Dojo, which just won the innovation challenge at Education Nation.
LGray posted on September 20, 2011 21:11
School CIO advisor Nancy Caramancio provides a list of steps needed to implement effective mobile learning programs.
LGray posted on September 07, 2011 21:45
T.H.E Journal highlights the impact of iPads on literacy teaching.
LGray posted on September 07, 2011 21:31
Article from the Global and Mail on how the Toronto School District is leveraging cellphones for learning.
LGray posted on September 04, 2011 21:41
Huffington Post article on the impact of iPads on traditional textbook usage.
LGray posted on September 02, 2011 21:37
Check out this District Administration article on the FCC's pilot program, Learning-on-the-Go.
LGray posted on August 29, 2011 21:06
Information about Google's Chromebook in education initiative.
LGray posted on August 29, 2011 20:45
Created by Knewton and Column Five Media
LGray posted on August 26, 2011 21:14
Jason Ohler discusses managing devices in a BYOD program as part of this USC online community.
LGray posted on August 25, 2011 21:07
The Mindshift blog chronicles the stories of two schools using Google's new Chromebook devices.
LGray posted on August 22, 2011 20:57
Many Iowa schools are moving to one-to-one computing programs, according to the Quad-City Times.
LGray posted on August 22, 2011 20:42
Campus Technology reports on Kno's eTextbook developments.
LGray posted on August 21, 2011 20:53
According to the St. Petersburg Times, one Florida school seeks a paperless environment while moving towards putting textbook content online.
LGray posted on August 20, 2011 20:47
A variety of devices are highlighted in this article about Missouri high schools.
LGray posted on August 17, 2011 21:02
Press release for MIT's exciting announcement
LGray posted on August 16, 2011 21:00
General information about American cell phone usage by the Pew Internet and American Life Project.
LGray posted on August 07, 2011 19:11
GOOD Education highlights the efforts of a high school teacher using a popular mobile game to teach physics.
LGray posted on August 05, 2011 19:46
iPads are going to med school, according to this article from Healthcare IT News.
LGray posted on August 03, 2011 20:38
Comcast and Miami-Dade Schools partner to offer low cost internet options to families meeting eligibility requirements.
LGray posted on July 30, 2011 20:21
Interesting article about the Smithsonian's efforts to incorporate mobile learnign into visitor's museum experiences.
LGray posted on July 23, 2011 20:15
Article from GOOD quoting Harvard professor and mobile learning advocate, Chris Dede.
LGray posted on July 23, 2011 18:43
MindShift reposts a blog entry by S. Craig Watkins about the potential role of mobile learning with black and Latino students
LGray posted on July 21, 2011 20:18
The MindShift blog is dedicating many posts to examination of mobile learning, and here's a posting the focuses on the work of LML advisory board memb...
LGray posted on July 08, 2011 19:53
Read about one school district's efforts to deploy netbooks to students and teachers in this news story.
LGray posted on July 06, 2011 20:04
Another article from Converge Magazine highlighting the BYOD trend in mobile learning programming.
LGray posted on July 05, 2011 19:15
South Korean schools must move toward digitizing learning materials by 2015, according to Tablet PC Buzz.
LGray posted on July 02, 2011 20:25
Mobile learning experts Elliot Soloway and Cathleen Norris expound on effective bring your own device mobile programs in this District Administrator a...
LGray posted on July 01, 2011 19:57
Another interesting blog post from MindShift's Audrey Watters on the future of education-only tablets.
LGray posted on June 24, 2011 20:28
Great story about a class taking advantage of mobility and social media while on a field trip.
LGray posted on June 17, 2011 20:32
Converge Magazine highlights of the efforts of school principals bringing 21st century teaching and learning tools to their school districts.
LGray posted on June 16, 2011 19:08
Education Week's Digital Directions highlights initiatives in Chicago, Texas and Virginia.
LGray posted on June 03, 2011 18:18
Converge Magazine has issued a special report targeting IT concerns about the impact of mobility on network security. Down the report here.
LGray posted on May 24, 2011 18:06
The National Association of Secondary School Principals has issued a policy statement which calls for schools to embrace new and emerging technologies...
LGray posted on May 10, 2011 18:31
eSchoolNews reports that iPad are having an impact in the classroom and on student engagement.
LGray posted on May 03, 2011 19:43
eSchoolNews highlights the benefits and potential pitfalls of BYOD mobile learning programs.
LGray posted on April 27, 2011 18:14
Tim Walker of the NEA highlights useful apps for the classroom teacher in this article, including options for both iOS and Android users.
LGray posted on April 17, 2011 11:43
Here's an Education Week article highlighting two new additions to CoSN leadership materials.
LGray posted on April 17, 2011 11:39
This blog post from a principal details his school's professional development day that focused on using mobiles in classrooms. His major takeaway... w...
LGray posted on April 17, 2011 11:37
The Smithsonian is holding free workshops for teens and educators this summer. Check out their offerings here.
LGray posted on April 17, 2011 11:10
By Maureen Magee
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 5:42 p.m.
What started as a novelty program at Innovations will expand next year to a total of 10 mi...
LGray posted on April 17, 2011 11:05
EDUCAUSE Review Magazine, Volume 46, Number 2, March/April 2011
The latest from Educause contains a slew of articles related to mobile learning in ...
LGray posted on April 17, 2011 10:59
LEWISTON, Maine, April 14 (UPI) -- Five kindergarten teachers in
Auburn, Maine, will oversee a pilot program using iPads in their
classrooms startin...
LGray posted on April 14, 2011 19:32
Here's an article about San Diego Unified School District's mobile learning program involving netbooks. SDUS also is the recipient of an FCC grant ent...
LGray posted on April 14, 2011 19:22
In a blog posting, a principal discusses recent professional development around bring your own device programs.
LGray posted on April 12, 2011 19:25
Interesting quiz that provides surprising information on the state of mobile and wireless technologies.
LGray posted on April 04, 2011 10:38
Videos of mobility experts attending the CoSN conference. For the full article, click here.
LGray posted on April 04, 2011 10:36
eSchool News summarizing trends unveiled at CoSN's 2011 annual conference. To read the full article, click here.
LGray posted on March 10, 2011 00:12
"Within five years, every K-12 student in America will be using a mobile handheld device as a part of learning, according to Elliot Soloway, a profess...
LGray posted on March 10, 2011 00:10
"A mobile learning effort requires a speedy and stable wireless network. That means making sure to meet a few imperatives."
To read the full articl...
LGray posted on March 10, 2011 00:07
"The popularity of smartphones, including Droids, iPhones, and BlackBerries, that now have GPS, texting, voice, and multimedia capabilities has prompt...
LGray posted on March 10, 2011 00:04
"We need a new educational model that makes learning personal and motivating, and helps secure our students’ future in the knowledge economy. Mo...
LGray posted on March 10, 2011 00:01
"To provide exclusive insight into the role of mobile computing in education, Technology Counts 2010 Senior Writer Michelle R. Davis conducted audio i...
LGray posted on March 09, 2011 23:59
"Because of the proliferation of new technologies, the younger generation today is outgrowing traditional forms of education – remember pencils,...
LGray posted on March 09, 2011 23:46
"The point, say proponents of mobile learning, is not that discussions about enabling such learning are at varying stages, but that they are happening...
LGray posted on March 09, 2011 23:44
"State education officials rolled out a five-year proposal this week that calls for all students in K-12 to use only "electronic materials" delivered ...
LGray posted on March 09, 2011 23:41
"As experiments go, Clearwater High School's pilot program to put a Kindle e-reader in the hands of every student, with the hope of replacing textbook...
LGray posted on March 09, 2011 23:37
"In an effort to support laptops, tablets, and handheld devices used by teachers and students, a small Michigan school district has rolled out a new 8...
LGray posted on March 09, 2011 23:36
"Citizen science expands scientific inquiry and research from academics, researchers, and clinicians to include volunteers “outside the lab,&rdq...
LGray posted on March 09, 2011 23:27
"Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski is planning to announce the agency's biggest push yet to connect students to mobi...
LGray posted on March 01, 2011 23:28
"Gasps sounded across the classroom as students from Rosa Parks Elementary School in City Heights clutched shiny new Sprint Samsung “Moment&rdqu...
LGray posted on March 01, 2011 23:22
"Speakers at a recent education technology industry summit had a key
piece of advice for the company executives who make and sell products
for schoo...
LGray posted on March 01, 2011 23:04
"Alamo Heights Independent School District recently changed its policy
to allow students to bring personal electronic devices — laptops, iPads
...
LGray posted on February 27, 2011 19:16
"The ubiquitous use of mobile devices is another central theme. A bond
issue enabled the district to purchase hundreds of devices, including
netbook...
LGray posted on February 18, 2011 18:28
Educational technology journalist reporter Audrey Watters contemplates the future of apps and wonders if we're moving toward entirely web-based apps t...
LGray posted on February 12, 2011 19:49
A Director of Technology from a small New York state school district reviews an Android tablet.