iPads in the classroom...can you see it?
Well, I bought an iPad. I could not resist the temptation. After I walked out of the Apple store with my iPad, I knew I
wouldn't have buyers remorse. I seldom buy the first generation of anything!
However, I have a feeling that this device (the iPad) will be a game
changer in education, and I needed to understand why. Let me explain.
Every time I walk in the Apple store I see kids (young and old) crowding around a table of adults to experience this device. Now, I should not be surprised.
I saw kids around the iMacs when the Apple store was proudly displayed for the public, showcasing the latest education
software. I saw kids around the iPhone and iPod Touch. Prior to my iPad I
had to FIGHT with my own kids to use it. So the iPad should be no
different in the attraction factor. I am sure you have witnessed this.
What is so intriguing is the smiles and the grins that kids have as they play math games or read a book or learn how to
spell on the iPad. As parents are leaving the store the kids are begging
for one more minute on the iPad. Magical!
Ok my fellow educators, imagine that excitement in the classroom of today. Imagine the possibilities of this simple device
providing the connection to student achievement that we measure with
time on task.
If you heard any of my presentations, I usually do not jump on band wagons. I tend to be a realist when it
comes to implementing technology in education. I know the realities out
there. Too many obstacles (i.e. teacher, principals, and IT). However, I
see something guys. I see a shift. You may not believe that all schools
will have iPads for students. And I not suggesting that all schools
will. But what you see is a device that will change what our kids expect
from educators. Apple has started another revolution.
What do you think? Do you see a shift 5 to 10 years out? Are you thinking differently about this to? Or is it just hype?
Best...
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That’s my 2¢. Where’s my change?
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Permalink Reply by Stacy Kramer on -
http://gizmodo.com/search/frog%20dissection/frog%20dissection adds more 'meat' into how iPads can be used for learning.
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Permalink Reply by Larry Sandberg on -
They have their own pluses. I read this a month ago - http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/education/schoolsandresources/ar...
And also got to know about a school in UK which is planning to implement iPads in Classroom at least in a library,
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Permalink Reply by Bill Martin on -
With advances in technology and their integration into learning, this is the direction we are headed. Time will come when hardcover textbooks will become obsolete. The questions of the best device, the best system, and the best way to implement them will take time to answer, but it will need to be answered. Possibly sooner rather than later.
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Permalink Reply by Amy Broomfield on
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Coming from a students point of view...I think Ipads would create more interest in the curriculum and keeps a childs attention better. Chilren already love video games and the latest technology, so using this to an educaters advantage could only be beneficial to both the teacher and student. I know I would of loved to have one when I was in grade school!
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