After browsing the internet this morning, I found another great article that considers the benefits of the use of iPads within education. I thought I'd share this article, the link can be found here:
Many US Schools Adding iPads, Trimming Textbooks:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Many-US-schools-adding-iPads-apf-1245885050.html?x=0&.v=2
One particularly interesting passage within the text reads:
"At Burlington High in suburban Boston, principal Patrick Larkin calls the $500 iPads a better long-term investment than textbooks, though he said the school will still use traditional texts in some courses if suitable electronic programs aren't yet available".
Many US Schools Adding iPads, Trimming Textbooks:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Many-US-schools-adding-iPads-apf-1245885050.html?x=0&.v=2
One particularly interesting passage within the text reads:
"At Burlington High in suburban Boston, principal Patrick Larkin calls the $500 iPads a better long-term investment than textbooks, though he said the school will still use traditional texts in some courses if suitable electronic programs aren't yet available".
This brings up one very important aspect that I failed to reflect on in my previous post, analysis of the use of iPads through my teaching experiences.
iPads have the potential to become an effective teaching tool, and a better long term investment than textbooks, but only when used in subjects that allow for it. Teachers should also consider the use of iPads to complement the use of other teaching resources, such as textbooks and workbooks.
Joining both Traditional (textbooks) AND Innovative (iPad) teaching resources together may compliment the use of each in facilitating constructive learning principles with the school's learning environment.
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