IPads for Teaching and Learning

JORDAN COFFMAN

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ipads improve classroom learning, study finds 

This is an article from the National Geographic website that includes ways for iPads to enhance how children learn in the classroom. 

10 ways ipads teach kids with learning disabilities 

This is an article from the "Edudemic" website explaining how teachers can use iPads with students that have learning disabilities. 

ipads in the classroom 

This article from "BBC Active" describes the importance of using iPads in the classroom by giving several examples of iPad usage. 

8 studies show ipads in the classroom improve education 

This article from "Securedge Networks" describes all of the different studies that prove that iPads in the classroom improve education. 

using ipads to increase productivity in elementary education 

This is a blog that includes ways to increase productivity in an elementary classroom. (Improved Collaboration, Increased Control Over Learning, Alternative Education, Differentiated Learning Levels) 

the effects of educational apps on student achievement and engagement 

This article from "E-spark Learning" explains the effects that educational iPad apps have on student achievement and engagement based on a study. 

the 55 best free education apps for ipad 

This is a list of education apps for the iPad. Each app that is listed, has a description about how the app can be used in the classroom and how it benefits the students. 

math that moves: schools embrace the ipad 

This is an article from New York Times that shows how different schools embrace the iPad and the advantages of it. 

advantages/disadvantages of the ipad classroom 

This article lists advantages and disadvantages of the iPad usage in the classroom. Each advantage and disadvantage is thoroughly described. 

how the ipad can transform classroom learning 

This article describes how the iPad can transform learning in the classroom and how teachers can get onboard about this decision. 

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summary 

iPads are "cool" because they allow children to work hands on with technology and it is portable so they can take it wherever they go. An iPad could replace a computer with a lot of things such as accessing websites and apps. The only difficult thing about an iPad is that it would take longer to type than it would on a computer. With an iPad, students can play games, read a book, listen to music, take pictures and record videos. Advantages of using iPads in the elementary classroom include: saving students backs (because textbooks and other resources can be downloaded on the iPad), saving paper (can replace textbooks, worksheets, handouts), saving money (textbooks are constantly updated and digital copies are cheaper), keeping their attention (iPads are more engaging than just a piece of paper), customized learning (learning at different paces), and an abundance of education apps (there is an app for everything), immediate feedback (teachers automatically get submitted assignments), all class participation (teachers can see which children participated and which children did not), and shared access to files with students (Students can create documents and immediately upload them to a teacher's electronic folder. Teachers can then view the documents immediately and keep them permanently stored). iPads are extremely beneficial overall.