ipads in the classroom

Which grants did people get? Any thoughts on which ones to pursue? Thanks.

I was lucky enough to have 20 iPads in my classroom last year. (My district worked with two others to earn a grant geared toward spec. Ed and ESL students.). My kids consistently used Math Bingo to practice math facts. We also published writing using Storykit. Doodle buddy and Comic touch give kids a fun way to represent their learning. There are unlimited web resources that can help you integrate the iPads, but I really enjoy Tony Vincents work at http://learninginhand.com/blog/. Good luck and have fun!

This year, we will have a cart with 30 iPads. I found a fantastic resource for iPads and lots of other websites for tech use.
LiveBinders! What a great site! I have created a few public binders myself...but here is one created just for iPads in the Classroom:
http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=26195

Anyone have an Ipad grant already written that you are willing to share I am not a grant writter but would love to have the ipads as a resource for my AIG students... Thanks
doliver@sampson.k12.nc.us

Does your school fall under the Title I umbrella? If so, then there's your source of funding right there. Our primary school is designated Title I school-wide. We were able to purchase iPads for our school with these funds.

Hello,

I am a parent, classroom volunteer and founder of BestAppsForKids.com. I just wanted to let you know that every Friday I feature normally paid apps that are free just for Friday. I also have started doing regular promo code giveaways, but promo codes tend to go very quickly.

I am very excited about the role of iPads and technology in education and hope you will find BestAppsForKids.com a good resource.

http://www.bestappsforkids.com

Edutopia is publishing a series of reviews of iPad apps for elementary classrooms. The author is using the revised Bloom's Taxonomy to organize her reviews.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/497

Hey Folks,

Is eSpark, Inc. on anyone's radar as yet? If you are looking for a great resource that helps identify the best apps for elementary school kids in math and reading you should check out http://www.esparklearning.com.

We use iPads paired with the best educational apps and other online resources to help students excel in math and reading. I'm happy to chat with anyone who is curious and wants more info. I'm sure I could even help arrange a demo of eSpark's services.

Let me know!
renee@esparklearning.com

I have used just one i pad and 3 free standing computers. We had $50. to spend for new apps for the i pad. I went on line using the document camera so the kids could go to the i tune store with me. We then viewed and selected programs as a class and then purchased the ones we thought most Fun and useful. Worked out great and the students already had an ownership of these curriculum supporting apps.

I've created an educational iPad App called 'Alligators' that is now available in the iTunes App Store for $1.99. View incredible up-close images as you easily navigate through twenty screens transporting you into the wild with amazing photographs. Tap the text to hear fascinating facts. Designed for kids as an introduction to reptiles (not a field guide). May also be an excellent enrichment for some Special Education students and people studying English as a second language. This App also encourages young people to go explore the outdoors. 
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alligators/id418557241?mt=8