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27 May 2011

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The iPad is a great new form factor device … is it a useful device for education?

Certainly it can be useful for several reasons:

The iPad is super light and therefore convenient to carry for students. It can replace heavy textbooks as they become available as ebooks (this also has many media and search related advantages). Students are actively involved with the device as they type, pinch, view media, design etc … its tactile and engaging.

The iPad runs IOS which is Apples operating system used on iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads. It is a mixed blessing in that it is super stable and secure while being fairly gated and completely unsupportive of flash (adobe).

Applications (apps) though can be used to do most things you need.

Useful Links:

https://sites.google.com/site/schrockipad/

http://www.larkin.net.au/blog/2011/03/10/ipad-implementations/

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/the-best-productivity-apps-for-your-shiny-new-ipad.html

http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/web-links/2010/09/educational-apps-and-resources-for-the-ipad-and-iphone/

http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/

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David Drinkall

I am an elearning solutions consultant with V2 Training. My background is in education, web development, business and leadership training.

Website: v2training.com.au

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Comment Link posted by Robert Richmond 04 June 2011

Yes. I agree with Dale. The iPad is a very useful device in education, and admittedly, whlist it has not yet replaced the need for desktop computers, has come along way and can play a very important role in the education of students.
Comment Link posted by Dale Lopez 30 May 2011

Is the ipad a useful educational devise......I think so...At the beginning of 2011, Redlands College rolled out our iPad programme for all students and teachers in years 9 & 11. Check out: iPad.redlands.qld.edu.au for all the info. (we made the website very quickly via Google sites but are in the process of converting to a iOS friendly website).