iPads In Education.
Is It Worth It?
iPad Introduction
The below video is a short clip of Steve Jobs introduction of the iPad.
How Do You Use Your iPad?
When iPads first hit the market, I'm sure that the publics main purpose was to use it for mobile wifi connections, ebooks, pictures, or videos. But with the development of thousands of apps, the capabilities of the iPad has grown ten folds. Today, you can see iPads being used in businesses, education, and the medical profession. These are just to name a few. But one thing we all can agree on. Where ever the iPad is used, it makes a dramatic impact on improvement.
iPads in the classroom.
iPads in an elementary school can be a very useful tool. Because of its ease of use, students find it very inviting to experience learning. Apps that are fun, interactive, and are able to stimulate our visual senses, helps to motivate students with learning.
The iPad vs. The Textbook
The Textbook
1. Are heavy. Can weigh up to a total of 30 pounds.
2. Because of weight, students may not want to carry.
3. Can become outdated quickly.
4. The cost can range between $50 to $100 dollars.
5. Once used, the schools are stuck with them.
6. Diagrams are boring to look at.
The iPad
1. Textbooks are digital. The only weight is the device.
2. Textbooks have audio, video, and always updated.
3. Images/words can be zoomed in and out.
4. Can use the note taking feature for better notes.
5. Has the ability to email notes to absent friends.
6. Fast navigation and great graphics.
Please take time to view this must see video.
Assisting with special needs.
iPads are a very helpful for children with special needs.
With the advancement in technology, iPads are able to assist with communication, Hearing, as well as Visual impairments.
Apple TV & Airplay
With the old Power Point slide presentations, you were confined to the location of the device presenting the slides. With Apply TV, you are no longer restricted to an area, you can directly stream your presentations or what you desire by using Airplay.
Useful Tricks with the iPad.
With many devices, not all the features are listed in its manual. I have owned an iPad for over a year and I am still learning what it can do. To assist you, here are some useful features to get you started with your iPad.
Keynote for iPad.
Keynote is Apple's version of Microsoft's Power Point. If you consider yourself an expert in Power Point, then using Keynote is just as easy. On average, the Keynote app costs under $20 where as MS Office may costs up to $100 depending on what version you use. View this Youtube video on the use of Keynote.
Pages for iPad.
Microsoft Word is to Microsoft's as Pages is to Apple. Pages is an app that allows you to word process like Microsoft Word. With Pages, you can create documents easily and add extras very easily. View this Youtube video on the use of Pages for iPads.