IPADS IN SCHOOLS

By James Kelly

SCHOOL HISTORY From Hard Back Books to iPads.

WHAT IS AN IPAD??The iPad is a tablet computer that

is lightweight and mobile.The iPad is only a half-inch thick,

and weighs only 1.5 pounds.It is approximately 9.5-inches tall

and 7.5 inches wide.Basically it combines the best

features of a notebook or netbook computer and an iPod touch.

IPADS THE FUTURE??First released April 3, 2010Secondary schools began to bring them in during next school year.

PC’s were a novelty to our Generation but are now Life for the new Generation.

HOW IPADS WILL HELP CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS

Replace Physical BooksA Quick Source Of ReferenceFind & Collect Data & IdeasJot Down NotesDo Actual StudyManage Classes, Assignments & Social Life

Have Fun

PROS OF IPADS IN SCHOOLSStudents are now “More Tech

Savvy”Daily Mail Says “over Half of 3 &

4 year olds are Tech Savvy”Students become interested in

subjects.Students have better posture.There grade/progress can be stored

in a database from the iPad.

PROS OF IPADS IN SCHOOLS

Option to connect to iPad Dock in order to connect to a TV or projector, ability to use with other devices in the classroom.

Cuts down on paper costs.Platform for e-textbooks.Creates a social reading

experience allows students to connect with other people reading the same book, and provides an interactive experience.

FURTHER BENEFITSStudents will store all there

grades on their iPad which will allow new teachers to see where they are falling behind and where they are excelling.

Apps may be ran at a modified difficulty to suit all students.

Teachers will have more time to give to individual students to help them succeed.

CONS OF IPADS IN SCHOOLSCostApp AvailabilityAccess to GamesSchools implementation of access

to appsCyber bullyingLess motivation to do exercise

during breaks (obesity)

CONS OF IPADS IN SCHOOLSSocial Network Sites.Does not support flash – many

websites for kids need flash to run.

Lack of multitasking.Durability factor – not as durable

as a textbook.

Keyboard is not easy to use.

TEACHERS OUTLOOK??Focusing on content appsLack of Teacher Preparation in

Classroom Management of iPadsLack of Control

ASSIST SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING

Hopper’s Crossing, Victoria, Australia

They have a list of apps which have been particularly successful in teaching students who have special learning needs.

Prologue2go is an up and coming app for special needs students.

Red Fish 4 Kids assisted students in learning how to spell.

EASE OF USE OF ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE AND CHILDREN

IPAD VS. ANDROID TABLETAndroid is Cheaper than the iPadSome Android tablets are Faster A lot more free apps that are

needed for education are free on Android.

More Memory for less.

HOW PARENTS SAY THERE CHILDREN USE TABLETS FOR

OVERVIEWIt is evident that iPads are becoming

the future of education in schools.However I believe that iPads should

be used in moderation as there are many side effects that will effect the students in the long run.

iPads have so far not specifically designed to be used for educational use.

"It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education ... If we are to develop our students' sense of curiosity, we must be mindful to carve out time to allow our students to inquire and explore." -- Albert Einstein

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