links for 2011-08-04

Some of these potential exclusions from the classroom may be challenging but it's a list worth thinking about in any consideration of redesign of curriculum, pedagogy or spaces.

This is an interesting piece about the power of social media using material gleaned from multiple academic sources. I picked it up via a Facebook link from a TTF connection.

I'm not sure if this was iPad 1 or 2 but it seems that iPad works well for many student purposes. Some of the issues with applications are likely to be reduced as applications evolve.

The EduPunks Guide – DIY education in place of playing by the traditional rules.

Evidence is mounting that mobile devices make a difference by squeezing in learning at times and places that would otherwise not be possible. This short piece has some of that and the site looks like it may be worth exploring more widely.