While it may seem obvious, all the iPads in the world are useless without fast WiFi and plenty of power outlets. What’s more, many schools forget that teachers need their own iPads, and must become avid users, too. Speirs reminds educators, “You have to think through how it is to actually live with this device.”
Finally, Speirs cautions teachers not to be intimidated by parent and faculty expectations, to gradually introduce the iPad rather than rushing in. Teachers and school administrators may wish to refer to Ruben Puentedura’s excellent argument for tech in education and to the NMC Horizon Report. And look for inspiration in existing iPad pilots.
Glenn Hervieux on 04 Sep 10An interesting blog post from educator & parent on homework and learning in general. What do you think about it, as a teacher,j administraotr & a parent?
Julie Spitler on 05 Sep 10I really liked this post. As an educator I do not feel that giving kids "busy work" at home is a productive way to get them to learn a concept. I don't think that any of us would want to have to complete "busy work" after we are done working a full day either.
