Looking at the past few years and all the innovations that have came to be I don't think anything has hit fire like the iPad/IPod I feel that this tool is going to be very similar to the PC. People were a little hesitant at the beginning, but I feel as most people are with anything new they will be scared but slowly give in. Talking to workers at Best Buy, Target and other stores they say it's impossible for them to keep these on the shelf. With all of the tools, apps and programs that this "computer" can do it crazy.
This article that I read talked about a teacher using some of these basic apps to help teacher her class. Through the miracle of technology she is able to take attendance, record grades, show videos and movies, and use hundreds of apps at her disposal.
I don't have an iPad, but I am very familiar with them. I have a smartphone which is like the Ipad's little brother, but it works well for what I need it to do. I'm able to streamline all of the data that I need to on a consistent basis.
There is a school district in suburban D.C. that intends to buy an iPad for every student. The community is up in arms at the expense but educators have lots of good ideas on how to use the iPads to save money (digital text books for one). Could be the future.
ReplyDeleteBTW, proof read your post... several errors.