iPad Collaborative Research

It appears since the arrival of iPads that the PC it is no longer the cutting edge technology that it once was. My blogs aim to investigate the use of this handheld technology in primary education, in particular my School's 'iPad journey' and look at some of the apps, which when used creatively with other apps, can be used across the curriculum to engage, motivate and inspire children's learning in the classroom. mrandrewsonline@gmail.com

"Laptop Vs Tablet Two educators in the trenches duke it out."

1- My students should be able to create presentations . Here are the apps to help you achieve this goal :" 2- My students should be able to create digital stories. 3- My students should be able to create eBooks . 4- My students should be able to print their docs right from their iPad. 5- My students should be able to create videos . 6- I want to Improve my students reading skills. 7- My students should be able to take notes on their iPad . 8- My students should be able to create written content on their iPads . 9- My students should be able to use White Boards from their iPads. 10-My students should be able to record audio clips 11- My students should be able to screen share 12-My students should be able to do their homework with the help of iPad . 13- My students should be able to create mind maps 14-My students should be able to do research using iPad 15-My students should be able to create digital portfolios .

Good tips for teachers who have students bring in their own phones and tablets with 3G functions anyways.

"The author of iPad in Education for Dummies offers solid advice for unlocking the possibilities of iPads in a classroom."

"National social media and technology reporter PETRA STARKE lists the top 50 learning apps for children and teens."

"1. Teaching requires planning. 2. Consider where we're spending our education dollars. 3. The iPad is primarily a consumption device. 4. Our students should be mobile multilingual."

The fourth in our six-part series on collaboration takes on iPads. They were created as devices for individual consumers, so teachers have their work cut out for them in using tablets for student collaboration. We highlight apps that help educators turn iPads into wePads.

"A study is being conducted at three Queensland kindergartens to examine the educational benefits of iPad use for pre-school children."

Researchers studying the use of iPads in classrooms in California's Encinitas Union School District say the devices generally are favored by students and parents. In the district, where every student in grades 3 to 6 has an iPad, 90% of students said the technology has helped them learn -- especially when used in math lessons. However, some parents say they want to ensure the technology does not replace hands-on learning, and teachers say the iPads can be distracting for students if not managed properly.

5 studies on use of iPad in schools. Study in Australia reports greater success in primary/special schools rather than secondary.

It's convenient to bookmark on an iPad with Diigo Diigolet. 

A good summary to the iPad Scotland Final Evaluation.

A sifted approach

Apple compiles all its resources for deploying IT (Mac & iOS) in schools.

"We really don't know the full neurological effects of these technologies yet," said Dr. Gary Small, director of the Longevity Center at the University of California, Los Angeles, and author of "iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind." "Children, like adults, vary quite a lot, and some are more sensitive than others to an abundance of screen time.""

Educators say students who use iPads are able to look up unfamiliar words as they are reading on the tablets, receive instant feedback from teachers and have access to an unprecedented amount of information without leaving the classroom. While it's still relatively rare, a growing number of public schools are purchasing enough iPads so that every student can have one. "It's transforming instruction," said Marianne Currie-Hall, principal of Roy B. Kelly Elementary School in Lockport, N.Y. "I've got kindergarteners who email me their work.