IPad Use

As a continuation to my previous post, I will continue to talk about the use of IPads. We all know how they can change everyones life. They can do many functions that no other device is capable of doing. But to us, we may view them differently from another person depending on our situation and our needs for them. For instance, would a teacher view an IPad the same way a child would? How about a parent? It's interesting to step back a little and to see how other people view them to get a different perspective. 

As a teacher myself, I love my personal iPad. As mentioned before, I can do sooo much stuff with it. It's a very handy tool to have around. Since I am a per diem substitute and hop around to different school districts, I don't have a home base but I do get to see them at use with the districts that utilize them. Those that do love them. The students, especially with disabilities, are engaged and active in their learning. They are a great motivator. With time, I hope that those districts that don't have the funds will be able to invest in at least a few so that those students who will not ever have access to them at home can at least use them and get exposure to the latest technology. 

I found a video that I really liked. In it, the teacher explains how she ultimately likes the IPad because it allows her students to explore and figure out their own learning. In the same video, students respond to how they feel about the IPad. They explain how the love the IPad because its fun and a neat utensil, and that it makes learning fun. Many students will not learn to their fullest not because they can't but because they are not motivated to do it. An IPad can assist in this way alone. 

This next video is from a parent's persepective. She has two young children who absolutely love the IPad which is no surprise to her. Hear how she views the life changing device. 

References:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5fTo6jIZNc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed3o-W3l5Pw