Comments for iPad in Schools http://www.ipadinschools.com Highlighting Unique and Innovative Educational Uses of Apple's iPad Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:51:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Can Technology Replace Teachers? by Kim Bochicchio http://www.ipadinschools.com/310/can-technology-replace-teachers/#comment-648 Kim Bochicchio Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:51:20 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/?p=310#comment-648 Thanks for reading and mentioning my article. Loved reading this article. Thanks for reading and mentioning my article. Loved reading this article.

]]> Comment on iPad Apps for Middle School by Joan Garcia http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-middle-school/#comment-644 Joan Garcia Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:19:25 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/#comment-644 I noticed that under the Foreign Language section, there weren't any apps for Spanish. I would like to see something with interactive games for 5th and 6th graders. Any suggestions? I noticed that under the Foreign Language section, there weren’t any apps for Spanish. I would like to see something with interactive games for 5th and 6th graders. Any suggestions?

]]> Comment on The Future of the Textbook by lou http://www.ipadinschools.com/287/the-future-of-the-textbook/#comment-643 lou Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:02:45 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/?p=287#comment-643 this is fantastic yes but you fail to mention how the device works ? we all know that its uses alot of power to download info and that there is no capacity to hardwire it .Therefore as it can only be used in wireless mode , there is constant emission of microwave energy . This is now classified as possibly carcinogenic by the WHO ( World Health Organisation ) not to mention numerous other adverse health effects inc. infertility and autism. In order to be revolutionary surely we can make this device safer for children ? this is fantastic yes but you fail to mention how the device works ? we all know that its uses alot of power to download info and that there is no capacity to hardwire it .Therefore as it can only be used in wireless mode , there is constant emission of microwave energy . This is now classified as possibly carcinogenic by the WHO ( World Health Organisation ) not to mention numerous other adverse health effects inc. infertility and autism.
In order to be revolutionary surely we can make this device safer for children ?

]]> Comment on Apps for Elementary School by Naomi Kennedy http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-elementary-school/#comment-642 Naomi Kennedy Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:21:44 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/#comment-642 Why are there no apps for collaborative learning? It worries me that the apps on iPads are so individualistic. There are so many great games but games are so much more fun when shared. Check out this game 'I have, who has', its for 4 players and it helps kids improve their mental arithmetic http://www.interface3.com/?portfolio=ihavewhohas Why are there no apps for collaborative learning?
It worries me that the apps on iPads are so individualistic. There are so many great games but games are so much more fun when shared.
Check out this game ‘I have, who has’, its for 4 players and it helps kids improve their mental arithmetic http://www.interface3.com/?portfolio=ihavewhohas

]]> Comment on iPad Apps for Middle School by susan follmer http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-middle-school/#comment-639 susan follmer Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:57:34 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/#comment-639 Yes, I would too. We are moving towards and iPad secondary school. Yes, I would too. We are moving towards and iPad secondary school.

]]> Comment on The Digital Textbook Revolution by Taylor http://www.ipadinschools.com/322/digital-textbook-revolution/#comment-627 Taylor Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:24:11 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/?p=322#comment-627 What happens if that student breaks the i pad? Or what if they forget to charge the i Pad for class. What would they use?! What happens if that student breaks the i pad? Or what if they forget to charge the i Pad for class. What would they use?!

]]> Comment on About by mkaufman http://www.ipadinschools.com/about_ipad_in_schools/#comment-610 mkaufman Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:04:51 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/?page_id=2#comment-610 I imagine what motivates parents is to see their children engaged and excited about learning. I think having a little fun is pretty good too! I don't have any presentations that specifically do what you are wanting. There was a recent study done by a text book publisher about the value of digital text books - http://www.pearsonfoundation.org/education-leadership/research/Survey-Students-and-Tablets.html You can consider any of these to show: http://www.ipadinschools.com/199/ipad-in-schools-videos/ OR, one video I like is this one: http://www.ipadinschools.com/18/the-ipad-meets-toddler/ You can also consider this: http://www.ipadinschools.com/284/why-the-ipad-should-be-used-in-classrooms/ and this http://www.ipadinschools.com/246/tech-trends-for-schools/ I hope that's helpful. I imagine what motivates parents is to see their children engaged and excited about learning. I think having a little fun is pretty good too!

I don’t have any presentations that specifically do what you are wanting. There was a recent study done by a text book publisher about the value of digital text books –

http://www.pearsonfoundation.org/education-leadership/research/Survey-Students-and-Tablets.html

You can consider any of these to show:

http://www.ipadinschools.com/199/ipad-in-schools-videos/

OR, one video I like is this one:
http://www.ipadinschools.com/18/the-ipad-meets-toddler/

You can also consider this:

http://www.ipadinschools.com/284/why-the-ipad-should-be-used-in-classrooms/

and this

http://www.ipadinschools.com/246/tech-trends-for-schools/

I hope that’s helpful.

]]> Comment on About by Carol English http://www.ipadinschools.com/about_ipad_in_schools/#comment-609 Carol English Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:49:01 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/?page_id=2#comment-609 I'm trying to motivate parents to fund implementation of an iPad Leanring Lab this Saturday night at a school fundraiser. Can you share any presentations and/or videos that help sell it or tell the story? I’m trying to motivate parents to fund implementation of an iPad Leanring Lab this Saturday night at a school fundraiser. Can you share any presentations and/or videos that help sell it or tell the story?

]]> Comment on About by Patti http://www.ipadinschools.com/about_ipad_in_schools/#comment-608 Patti Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:50:30 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/?page_id=2#comment-608 I am working with special education preschoolers ages 3-5. Have you tried classroom application for early childhood ? I am wondering about the socialization needs of our youngest students and if there is any benefit at this young age. Although I can see that this technology may work in one on one learning environments, it appears as if it may not be easily adapted for use in whole group instruction. Children at this age are just beginning to socialize and communicate effectively and this technology could be a hindrance to the interactive learning with peers andinstructors. Are you aware of any research that has been done addressing which age group may be the best start for group instruction ? I am working with special education preschoolers ages 3-5. Have you tried classroom application for early childhood ? I am wondering about the socialization needs of our youngest students and if there is any benefit at this young age. Although I can see that this technology may work in one on one learning environments, it appears as if it may not be easily adapted for use in whole group instruction. Children at this age are just beginning to socialize and communicate effectively and this technology could be a hindrance to the interactive learning with peers andinstructors. Are you aware of any research that has been done addressing which age group may be the best start for group instruction ?

]]> Comment on One Year of iPad in Schools by iPad a Solid Education Tool, Study Reports - Wired | The Education Post http://www.ipadinschools.com/276/one-year-of-ipad-in-schools/#comment-598 iPad a Solid Education Tool, Study Reports - Wired | The Education Post Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:25:29 +0000 http://www.ipadinschools.com/?p=276#comment-598 [...] using HMH’s Fuse: Algebra I app. Similar pilot courses and iPad programs have cropped up all over the country, primarily in private and boarding schools, and select universities. In the public school sector, [...] [...] using HMH’s Fuse: Algebra I app. Similar pilot courses and iPad programs have cropped up all over the country, primarily in private and boarding schools, and select universities. In the public school sector, [...]

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