Five reasons to check out Slide2Learn

This post details five reasons why you should check out an online resource relevant to mobile technology called Slide2Learn.

[One]  Slide2Learn is a ning compiled by a team of seven teachers from around Australia.  In essence it is an online resource provided by teachers for teachers.  Their common interest in the use of the iPad, iPod and iPhone in the classroom brought them together online.  Their ning provides teachers and administrators with access to a variety of resources contributed to by their members, which now number over 750 from around the world.  Not only does the ning offer resources but members can share their experiences and approaches.  One example is provided below of St Catherine's in Brisbane.   This prezi details the stages they worked through when planning the implementation of their iPod trial.   These resources can prove invaluable for schools who may also be considering such mobile adoption.

St Catherine's iPod Trial on Prezi

[Two]  Although Slide2Learn clearly have an Apple-focussed delivery of mobile technology in the classroom, their ethos is to minimise vendor presence at their events and on their ning.

[Three] Slide2Learn resources include the provision of videos and presentations which address, for example, usage policies and reflections of schools implementing mobile technology.  There's a Beginner's Guide provided which is supported by a video introduction (see below).  The guide takes teachers and administrators through the basics when considering the implementation of such mobile technology in their classrooms.

 

[Four]  The ning also supplies its members with access to a forum and to events held by Slide2Learn. 

[Five]  A few of the seven member team that established Slide2Learn have also set up their own blogs and they include:

Personalising Learning with the iPod Touch
Learning with the iPod
Epsom iPad Trial
Travelearning
uLearning Blog

If you or your school are considering the introduction of the iPod, iPad or iPhone for use in the classroom then this ning would be a good place to start.

Have you come across any other similar resources?  Please share links below.