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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Apple's iPad, the next big thing?


Apple launched the iPad in April of 2010. Immediately, educators began talking about possible uses for this technology to increase student engagement. With a history of programs and tools that have helped education such as iMovie or the iPod touch, the iPad has the potential to be a “game changer” for K-12 education. With the potential to not only read books, but also to download some of the Applications that are specifically designed for education, this technology tool has loads of potential.

e-school news provides a nice overview of the potential uses for the iPad in schools:

A recent article from the west coast debates the use of iPads:

Yesterday’s New York Times profiled a High School pilot program:

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