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Teresa Ilgunas

The Impact of the iPad on K-12 Schools - 0 views

  • These devices were designed to have one or two at home, not 30 in a classroom.
  • Because of the personal nature of the iOS, moving presentations or word processing documents from a shared iPad to linked storage is difficult.
  • When teachers want to get new apps, it's not simple to put them on iPads for students.
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  • No support for Flash websites is a big minus,
  • Access to quality digital textbooks proved the biggest challenge at Avery Middle School. The iPad doesn't provide a way to play a CD, and most of the textbook publishers weren't ready or interested in providing digital alternatives.
  • The iOS 4.2 release does allow users to print from iPads — as long as they have an AirPrint-enabled printer. To overcome this challenge, Wells used a plug-in that allows any printer to be compatible with AirPrint. While the printing process is slow and wonky, it does the job.
  • the device is a tool in a student's arsenal.
  • “The device itself can’t replace good teachers, it can’t replace good curriculum, it can’t replace good classroom instruction,” Wells said.
  • On the student survey, 74 percent said they preferred laptops for these three reasons: Typing is easier They can keep multiple windows open and switch between them more easily on the laptops They can move documents and information between class and home easier than they can on a shared iPad
  • "You wouldn't believe what we just did today." Some teachers place study questions and curriculum goals on a blog so students can find their assignments. Others embed videos, make e-books using the open standard EPUB (short for electronic publication), and create individual blogs where students respond to literature they read.
  • “It allows them to be more like an orchestra conductor working with this section and then that section.” 
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What Are The Benefits of Studying In Canada? - 1 views

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    There are many good reasons to consider studying in Canada, but the news team at Global Opportunities has done the research and ranked the top five of these reasons for you. Five reasons why you should study in Canada 1. Safe and beautiful Canada is considered a very safe country. It boosts lower crime rates than many other western nations. In addition, its vast geography and expansive unspoiled wilderness are a sight to behold. If nature isn't your thing, Canadian cities are full of culture, museums, galleries, and exciting things to do. 2. Multicultural environment Multiculturalism is a trademark of Canada. Everyone is welcomed and embraced. Vancouver and the surrounding municipalities have rich and vibrant Chinese and Indian communities, but many nationalities and ethnicities are well represented throughout the country and city. In 1971, Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy. By so doing, Canada affirmed the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, language, or their religious affiliation. 3. Affordable Education International students can attend school in Canada for a significantly lower price compared to other countries. The average tuition fees for colleges and universities in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., the U.S., and Canada are compared in this article. The U.S. was by far the most expensive, and Canada was by far the most cost-efficient. 4. Quality Education You don't always get what you pay for in life. Despite being less expensive than other nations, Canada has some of the world's most acceptable living and educational standards. British Columbia and Canada's universities are renowned for their quality on a global scale. This is caused, in part, by the fact that provincial governments regulate institutions. You know a Canadian university, like UCW, is up to tight government criteria if you're a student there. UCW undergoes a regular five-yea
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