It was clear to anyone who attended ICE Conference 2011 at the end of February that mobile devices such as iPads, smartphones, and other small tablet computers and netbooks were of high interest to all. Beginning with several workshops on Tuesday through the final "Cool Tools" showcase at the end of the day on Friday, people who attended the conference were learning more about the latest and greatest apps that they could use in their classrooms, for their personal learning networks, or simply for fun.
Since the next issue of the ICE Cube newsletter will be devoted to articles and other features related to these new mobile devices, we are having a contest to encourage all ICE members to send in short descriptions of their favorite apps along with short explanations as to why they feel the apps are useful to them. We plan to include these descriptions in the newsletter, and we will hold a random drawing in the ICE Office to pick several prize winners among those members who submitted entries.
Overall, the newsletter will focus on the emergence of the many new and powerful mobile devices that are changing the way that we use technology in our schools and in our personal lives. We are hoping to spotlight innovative educational uses for devices such as iPads and other hand-held tablet computers, netbooks, smartphones, iPods and MP3 players, portable GPS units, and other mobile devices. We will also focus on the ways that mobile technology is changing the ways that educators develop and maintain their personal learning networks as they collaborate with colleagues and other educators around the world. The deadline for submitting articles and materials is Tuesday, March 15, 2011, and the issue should be printed and mailed in early April, 2011. You can e-mail your submissions along with any related pictures, screenshots, or other documents to info@iceberg.org. Please consider sharing an article or a short description of your favorite app for the next issue!
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