iPad Characteristics and Classroom Usage

If you've got a pulse, using the iPad in the classroom is something you're at least interested in on some level. It's either why you're here, something you want to understand better, or you loathe it all and want to make sure to avoid it (it's been interesting to watch the seemingly growing throngs of Luddites decry learning technology-who knew it all could be so polarizing?)

When one looks at how technology has changed education over the past decade, one can't help but be blown away by the sheer number of iPad apps for educators that have absolutely flooded the electronic marketplace. There are so many iPad apps for teachers released every month that even the most plugged-in educator would have a difficult time processing and utilizing them all.

The micro-computer revolution of the 80's radically improved how teachers and schools carry on the business of learning. We now have iPads in classrooms that will not only improve it, but it has the potential to change the business of learning in schools.

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Educators around the world are using iPad to build dynamic learning experiences. See examples of how iPad can enhance a lesson from start to finish.

With great new features like two video cameras, a faster processor and a Retina display, the new iPad is the world's best tablet device. It's also fully capable of running the latest version of Apple's iOS operating system and great apps like iMovie and GarageBand. Here we present 50 really useful iPad tips.

With its responsive Multi‑Touch screen, the thin and light iPad is poised to change the learning landscape.

Here are some great new ideas to use your iPad in your classroom, K-12 and beyond! The iPad, as we all know, is a great tool for education. We are hoping that you can use at least a few of these new and creative ideas.

102 Interesting Ways to use an iPad in the Classroom# 5- Paint and Draw! Brushes is one of the many software programs for the iPad that allow you to paint, draw, sketch and doodle.​ Share your work with iPad painting and drawing groups like this on Flickr!

A support page for my presentations about iPads for teaching and learning and tons of links to information from others

Very basic blogwith links to useful lists of Apps for specific subject areas.

"Put your wands away!" Professor Umbridge from the Harry Potter stories would tell the students at the beginning of each class. After a few classes when Professor Umbridge would make the announcement, "Put your wands away," the students did not have to do anything because they never even bothered to take the wands out.

Technology is ubiquitous, touching almost every part of our lives, our communities, our homes. Yet most schools lag far behind when it comes to integrating technology into classroom learning. Many are just beginning to explore the true potential tech offers for teaching and learning.

Here's a new app for monitoring students in a 1:1 iPad classroom: it's called Two Feet/Two Eyes. Just kidding, don't go searching for it on the App Store! I'm actually referring to the classroom management strategy of being aware of what your students are doing (with your two eyes) and moving frequently throughout the room (with your two feet).

There are a lot of good reasons why schools, both in the lower and higher education sectors , should adopt cloud computing and embed such into their systems. In this article, we are going to talk about the different benefits, as well as some of the disadvantages and limitations of using cloud computing.

Fraser Speirs is talking about changes caused by his school's radical shift in technology deployment. Every pupil at Cedars School of Excellence, in Greenock, Scotland, is now armed with an iPad, creating an environment a world away from the typical 'computer room', and providing the potential for seamless integration of technology and traditional teaching.

One of the things I hear most often from teachers who are reluctant to put technology into the hands of their students is that they have visions of students goofing off constantly behind their screen instead of focusing on their work.

Google Docs is a powerful word processing tool that many schools have adopted. As it's similar to Microsoft Word and other word processing tools, most of its features are intuitive to use. However, in addition to completing many of the functions of a traditional word processor, Google Docs provides even more capabilities that can be invaluable to educators.

Infographics are a visual representation of data. When students create infographics, they are using information, visual, and technology literacies. This page includes links to help you develop formative or summative assessments that have students creating infographics to showcase their mastery of knowledge.