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Articles = [|How will the iPad change education?]  =

This article refers to the use of the Tablet to become the new “textbook”. If education were to move to the use of Tablets in the classroom, schools would no longer need to continue updating book with new addition that could be done automatically on the Tablet. Also, schools would not have to find a place to house the “old” books. The article also talks about schools only needing to pay a subscription fee for the books that they are using. This idea will mean lower education costs across the board, which is much needed at this time in education. And for the “go green” era, less printing of the massive textbooks, which in-turn will help save the Earth.

Reynolds, R. (2010, January 27). How will the ipad change education? [Web log message]. Retrieved from []

= [|Measuring the iPad's Potential for Education] = With the emergence of the iPad there are so many possibilities, but students are being limited by budget to get their hands on the new technologies such as the iPad. The iPads can be very helpful in connecting the educators with their students and even help educators educate their students. It is very important that educators of today embrace the new technology; they will be better off the sooner they do. Educators also need to understand that this technology is in the hands of their students, so this is the way that we can reach them and teach them. Another implication that this article talked about was the use of the textbook. Textbooks could move to content being presented through animation, video, movies, and other multimedia. It is just the beginning.

McCrea, B. (2010). Measuring the ipad's potential for education. DOI: The Journal

= [|How Young Can We Go?] = This article highlights the idea that younger and younger kids are getting their hands on technology, and that this fact has a great implication on education. In other words, before kids reach public schools, technology will already have played an important part in their lives. The school system may try to still limit the availability of technology, but that may create large issues for our students. Schools need to harness the energy that students have for technology in order to teach them and keep them engaged. The article also suggests that students may even be capable to create applications to help them learn from.

Kaufman, M. (2011, September 22). How young can we go? [Web log message]. Retrieved from []

= [|Apple's iPad Good Classroom Helper, But No Textbook Sub] = This article seems to be on the other side of the use of iPad’s in classroom. It suggests that test scores and anecdotal evidence does not show that the devices teach the fundamentals any better than the old-fashioned rote learning. Also, the article suggests that some schools are spending their budget on new technology devices, while teacher are spending their own money on construction paper and pencils. The article posses some very important questions on budgetary issues as well as standardized testing scores not being improved. Do we have options for both issues? Can the iPad replace the use of construction paper and pencils completely?

DesMarais, C. (2011, September 4). Apple's ipad good classroom helper, but no textbook sub [Web log message]. Retrieved from []

= [|Math That Moves: Schools Embrace the iPad] = The article talks about how some schools have already given some of their students their own iPad to use for the school year. The students are using it as a textbook, a way to communicate with teachers, a way to turn-in papers and homework, and a way to preserve a record of student work with digital portfolios. Also, some questions have been posed whether or not this is a “fad”. Some are asking, why are we spending all this money on the iPad before we have research that shows an educational value of the use of iPad’s in the classroom? Another question that the article posses is what happens when the “novelty” wears off? The article also talks about the possibility of finding grant money to support the use of iPad’s in classroom, which is a great idea.

Hu, W. (2011, January 4). Math that moves: schools embrace the ipad. //The New York Times//, p. A16. . Retrieved from []

= [|iPads in Education - How's It Going So Far?] = This article concentrates on what works well with the use of iPad’s in the classroom. The author sought out schools that have been using iPads and found many interesting facts. Some schools who have piloted the use of iPads, made sure to install educational specific apps that can be used by all students and do not require internet access to use. Also, these schools have provided parents with $50.00 per year insurance policy for any damages cause to the iPad. Also, the article talked about some implications for students. When they are bringing home homework, they just need to bring their iPad instead of their math book, paper, and a pencil. Other implications that teachers have noticed were extended learning beyond the classroom and well as increased engagement in the classroom. The article does pose some questions, one that stood out was what does this look like a year or two down the road?

Walsh, K. (2011, July 10). ipads in education - how's it going so far? [Web log message]. Retrieved from []

= [|Ushering iPad into the Classroom] = Prognosis for iPad is good. The concept of the iPad is good for education because of the lightweight design, the cost is rather inexpensive, and the fact that it can be used almost anywhere. The iPad is great because there are apps available, free to educators that teach, engage, and collect data. The iPad also provides for easy positioning for comfortable use and it is always on the Internet through //3G// or //WiFi.// Another great capability for the classroom is the long battery life and the new idea to have the iPad mounted. Also, there are apps for students that have cognitive disabilities, which is awesome. One downside to the iPad is that, as of right now, it does not support //Flash// capabilities.

Harrison, D. (2010). Ushering ipad into the classroom. //The Journal//, Retrieved from []