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The iPad is the technology I have chosen for this
assignment.
The The only 
The one thing I do not like about the Ipad is they need
flash and Apple makes and deals with their own flash. Another issue I have is only one person at a time can use
the ipad. Even in a group, it is
centralized to one person. I have
the cord in which I can attach my ipad to my projector, but it is only as
direct instruction with everyone answering. The one attribute I will give the ipad is it is great for
individualized instruction. One
problem other than the ones stated are the ipad will only use programs from
Apple. What would make this
technology even better would be if it were interactive with more than one
person and it would work with all programs. Another problem is there is no storage on this machine.
There is not a USB drive, an SD card port or any way to attach an external
drive to add more storage.
A great website to find out about the iPad is the iPad
Academy. The link is listed below:
This website has a plethora of information about the
iPad.
Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteWith all the issues you have elaborated on, would you recommend the I Pad in and educational setting or should these issues first be addressed to better facilitate learning opportunities?
I agree with you about a few of the drawbacks, like the fact that it doesn't support Flash and it doesn't allow you to utilize extra storage. My school actually just purchased one for me which arrived last week. I've spent a few days bringing it home at night just to play with it and learn more about it. I've found an app that is a word game for kids that can be played by up to 4 players (they would sit around the IPad and the controls are on each side and the top and bottom of the screen). I haven't had a chance to use many of the apps with my students yet, but I am looking forward to it (and I know my students are too). The main thing I use mine for currently is with an app called Doceri which allows me to wirelessly connect to my laptop which creates an interactive whiteboard that allows me to walk all around the room and not be pinned to my computer. I am LOVING it! And the kids love when I bring it to their desks for them to manipulate.
ReplyDeleteHi Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteLarry Cuban was quoted in the New York Times January 4, 2011; "there is very little evidence that kids learn more, faster or berter using these machines." I am not sure what will happen in schools with the iPad, the article was very positive about the use of the technology because students replaced textbooks with iPad, were corresponding with their instructors through iPad, and were preserving a record of their work in a digital portfolio. That is pretty cool in my book. But, we will see where it goes.
Hu, W. (2011, January 4). Math that moves: Schools embrace the iPad. The New York Times.
Kim,
ReplyDeleteI also have an iPad and love it but I am in agreement with you that it is not interactive when it comes to using it as whole instruction. It is only geared to the individual student. I do not have the cord that you have but I would like more information on it so I can purchase for my classroom.
Hello Kimberly:
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing information on the iPad.
Are you currently using iPad 2 or 3, If so, How do their features compare with iPad 1?