What is this tool?
An Ipad is very a very thin device that has all the functions of a desk top computer. It can connect to the Internet and has a keyboard to type and navigate. There are many programs on each Ipad that can use such as Word, Powerpoint, and many others you would see on a real computer.
An Ipad is very a very thin device that has all the functions of a desk top computer. It can connect to the Internet and has a keyboard to type and navigate. There are many programs on each Ipad that can use such as Word, Powerpoint, and many others you would see on a real computer.
How can it be used?
At each students own desk, each student can explore the Internet, interact on a website the teacher has set up for them, write a paper, take notes, do a project, read a book or even update a journal. There are endless ways Ipads can be used in the classroom.
At each students own desk, each student can explore the Internet, interact on a website the teacher has set up for them, write a paper, take notes, do a project, read a book or even update a journal. There are endless ways Ipads can be used in the classroom.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this tool?
Advantages: For being such a small device the Ipad has very good speed when it comes to the Internet and applications. It also has a 9-11 hour battery life which is awesome.
Disadvantages: Like any new technology, students become dependent on the spell check and never learn to find and correct their own mistakes. Also some students might find it hard to get used to typing on the keyboard.
Who is the audience for this tool?
Mostly older teenagers and adults use this product, but that doesn't mean younger students can't benefit from it.
Where can we learn more about this tool?
I think this is a very useful tool. It is very compact and can serve many purposes. It can even be very helpful to children with disabilities. Those children that have a hard time writing or holding a pencil.
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