Ipads for Teaching and Learning
Summer Aschenbach
Technology advances change in the classroom
What is the cost savings between the device, books, paper, etc, etc.
With the change from textbooks to iPads, are expenses RISING
or LOWERING for school systems and families? Check out these articles to see some of the research found.
http://mashable.com/2012/10/05/tablets-vs-textbooks/#5FX9egCh3mqU
This article looks at four specific categories....
1. How tablets are saving money at schools
2. The hidden cost of tablets
3. How tablets can improve learning
4. An inevitability
http://www.novadesk.com/blog/bid/57268/Tablets-in-Schools-Saving-Money-and-Trees
This article focus on the idea that the use of tablets are saving trees and includes the exact spending cost that schools are spending on paper alone.
Multi-useful
A single device with infinite textbooks
Engaging
Ipads can be used for many things in the classroom. Lets take a look.
This article focuses on the different apps that allow students to CREATE. These apps are great to use to get students active in creative thinking and learning.
http://primarypunch.blogspot.com/2013/07/10-ways-to-use-1-ipad-in-your-classroom.html
Throughout this read, you will be able to see 10 specific ways that the iPad can be used in the classroom. These apps are educational for students and teachers to use on a daily basis.
http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/09/29/first-graders-first-ipad-encounters/
Take a look at how first grade students are currently using iPads in their classroom to help enhance their learning!
Still not sold on the idea of iPads in the classroom?
Interesting Reads
This article focuses on the idea that iPads are great to use to for students in your classroom that are kinesthetic learners.
http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/31-Reasons-You-Should-Be-Using-iPads-in-the-Classroom
This article provides you with endless amount of statics about the use of iPads in the classroom, as well as 31 different ways to incorporate them into your daily routine.
This is a Forbes review article that goes into detail about the pros and cons of iPad usage in the classroom.
Reviews from the kiddos
Fun Facts about the use of i pads in the classroom
This article goes into details about 10 specific facts that show the GROWTH of iPads used as a learning tool in the classroom.