Fwd: iOS 5 Edition: iPads in Education

I subscribe to the iPads in Education blog, and these are some of the topics/discussions going on over there right now. They seem particularly relevant, so that's why I'm sharing.

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iPads in Education Exploring the use of iPads and Tablet computers in education. A message to all members of iPads in Education As you have probably heard, Apple has officially released iOS 5 - the new system for iPhones, iPods and iPads. Included among the many new features are a notification center, multi-touch gestures and the arrival of the iCloud service. Some of the new posts on the iPads in Education address iOS 5 and what it means to education:   Blog:  AirPlay: The Hidden Gem for Educators in iOS 5 http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/airplay-the-hidden-educational-gem-in-ios-5 by Sam Gliksman   Video: First Look at iOS 5  http://ipadeducators.ning.com/video/first-look-apple-s-ios-5 by Cnet TV   Marina Salsbury reviews the use of iPads in college http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/colleges-and-ipads   Amy Todd lists some of her favorite apps http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-apps   Sam Gliksman lists a Top 10 Tools for Information Management http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/top-10-info-management   Jennifer Mitchell discusses the challenges of giving professional iPad development to teachers http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/teaching-teachers-ipad-ed-tech-some-reflections-on-an-ongoing   Digital Storytelling Webinar Lastly, I will be giving an online webinar on Digital Storytelling Using iPads next Tuesday, October 18. The seminar is being offered through SimpleK12 and the details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Time: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Eastern Time, USA Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/630754338 Would love to "see" you there if you can make it.   Enjoy your iOS 5 upgrade!   Sam Gliksman Email: samgliksman@gmail.com Twitter: @samgliksman Visit iPads in Education at: http://ipadeducators.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network   To control which emails you receive on iPads in Education, click here