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assignment 1 The article discusses several possible benefits of using an ipad in the classroom. Some of these benefits are: 1. Textbooks would no longer be needed. Publishers could make money by charging a rental fee for materials that would always be up-to-date. 2. The ipad is about productivity. Today's student can have all the digital tools necessary to complete whatever task they wish to complete. 3. The ipad has mobility. Students can do their schoolwork practically anywhere. 4. Price and availability. ipads are on the market now. The cost is at a reasonable level and could possibly be a great cost savings benefit to schools who now purchase textbooks. 5. Community. Because of the internet, we live in a world where things happen and we know about it immediately.
 * Article 1:** __How will The ipad Change Education?__

I believe that because of the current budget problems that our state is in, ipads could become a valuable tool to education. Because schools will be receiving less funding, available textbook resources will be limited. If schools could use ipads in place of textbooks, at least some text materials, textbook costs would come down. One question, though, would the initial cost and maintenance offset the purchase of textbooks? An administrative study may be worth the effort.

Reynolds,R. (01/27/2010) How Will the ipad Change Education?. PBS Teacherline. Retrieved from: []

This article discusses how the ipad could be used in the classroom. Kids today are tech savy and have technology at their fingertips. They don't get too excited with new developments because that is what they expect, constant new technology and change. Teachers who use and embrace technology in the classroom are going to be better able to relate to their students and be able to teach them. Students today are hard-wired for the digital world. Unlike many adults who read instructions about technology, students just "do" the technology. The possibilities for students to have access to up-to-date technology and interesting educational applications is seemingly limitless.
 * Article 2:** __Measuring the ipad's Potential for Education.__

McCrea, B. (1/27/2010). Measuring the ipad's Potential for Education. THE Journal. Retrieved from: []

This article was of a seven week study by the University of Notre Dame. The study found that students did like learning with ipads but used them differently than expected. Students found it difficult to take notes in the classroom on the ipad. People use the ipad to brainstorm and save results on an online storage site. The next time students would meet, they could easily access saved files without emailing revisions back and forth. The ipad is helpful in five ways: they encouraged exploration of sdditional course topics, they helped manage time, they provided new functions and tools for learning, they increased learning, and they make courses more interesting. Some frustrations of the ipaad are: feeling frustrated when highlighting text and taking notes within e-books in ipad, multiple windows couldn't be kept open side-by- side ,unlike the computer, students considered the ipad expensive but at the same time were willing to wait for improvements to the device, The conclusion of this article states that the overall impressions of the ipad are very favorable.
 * Article 3:** __Pros And Cons of ipads In The Classroom.__

Woyke, E. (1/21/2011). Pros and Cons of ipads in the Classroom. Forbes. Retrieved from: []

The article states that early studies indicate that ipads are passive media devices. ipads are great for viewing media and allow students to share readings. The ipad has limitations, most notably its typing and touch interface which makes it difficult for students to take classroom notes as material is being taught. Many students believe that a laptop computer will save material better and help with note taking better than an ipad. The author mentions that adaptations for disabled persons are not there. The study does indicate an advantage of the ipad to the laptop in the smaller size and extended battery life. Another advantage is that ipads foster collaboration. People are more engaged in classes using the ipad than the laptop. The laptop screens seem to create a barrier to discussion.
 * Article 4:** __ipads Could Hinder Teaching, Professors Say.__

Wieder, B. (3/13/2011) "ipads Could Hinder Teaching, Professors Say". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from: []

There is a year long study of using ipads instead of textbooks in an eighth grade algebra class in San Francisco. The article states that the ipad is not a magic wand, but it makes learning more fun. Noboby sits around writing down an answer and saying they don't know how they came up with the answer. They know how they got their answer. The teacher plays a critical role in learning. The teacher continually walks the aisles asking questions, offering explanations and giving individual help. The difference between a book and the ipad is that students can watch videos of instructors explaining each problem as many times as they need to understand. One of the best things about the ipad opposed to the book is that it shows how to solve. The textbook may have answers in the back with no explanation how to get there. The goal of learning is to figure out the "how" and not just the correct answer. Students really want to understand and they want to learn in a fun way. The author noted that students who showed no interest in math now are very interested. Students who would not participate now are actively engaged in their learning. It used to be that if a student got stuck on a problem they would skip the problem and ask the teacher for an explanation the next day. Now these same students will go back and find examples to figure out their question. The ipad seems to be a great motivator !
 * Article 5:** __A Day in the Life of the ipad classroom.__

Barseghian, T. (1/26/2011) A Day in the Life of the ipad Classroom. Mind/Shift. Retrieved from: This article wants the public to think about education as it seems to be tilting technology wise. The author wants the reader to wonder whether the ipad is worth all the hype it has been receiving. The author sites that in her children's school district there have been severe budget cuts, from closing one school, to increased class size, to teachers being furloughed just to keep the school doors open. The author is baffled as to why some districts are spending millions of dollars to purchase ipads for teachers and students. She cites the cost, $750.00 for the 32 gigabyte ipad, as being too expensive to replace paper for homework assignments and tests. The author talks of the countless apps that can be loaded onto the ipad. Is this the wave of education? Are schools investing in these devices before educational research proves their value to increased student learning? Another area to be wary of on district budgets is the possibility of theft, loss, and damage. Another concern is the notion that children already spend countless hours looking at computers, televisions, and cell phone screens. The ipad may be fun but not actually help kids learn and retain information the same way that a real life experiment or model would. The author asks if the ipad is the answer to our failing educational system or just another technological fad that has hit the market?
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 * Article 6:** __The impact of iPads in the classroom.__

Savedge, J. (2/25/2011) The impact of iPads in the classroom. Mother Nature Network. Retrieved from: []

The article discuses how Hudsonville, Michigan, School District is piloting the iPad and iPod Touch in the school system. The district was able to purchase their tablets through a federal stimulus fund. The classroom teacher asks questions during his chemistry lesson and directs students to go to a moodle site to begin their warm-up exercise. Students access the moodle site to take a quiz. The author points out how easy it is for students to browse a text site, watch a tutorial video or collaborate on assignments. All options can be done at the touch of a fingertip. Students say that class is more interesting. Because class is so interactive, students pay attention and are more focused. The classroom teacher states that it's the job as an educator to prepare students for what's next. He said that Ipad technology brings so much to life. The interviewed teacher describes his current classroom role as more of a moderator rather than a lecturer.
 * Article 7:** __Hudsonville classrooms put the iPad, iPod touch to the test.__

Vande Bunte, M. (3/17/2011) Hudsonville classrooms put iPad, iPod to the test. mlive.com. Retrieved from:
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