iPads

iPads are a great piece of technology that can be used in the classroom.  Teachers, children, and parents alike love the idea of portable small technology in the classroom.Teachers like the idea of this portable technology creating an "open" classroom.  This open classroom connects the world and investigation into the classroom.  It also allows for individual study.

Parents appreciate the ability of the iPad to be cheap for apps and easily portable for their children.  These devices allow students to do their homework just about anywhere they can connect to the internet.  Children think the iPad is fun and keeps them engaged in the lessons and apps.  The variety of apps that are available allow the children to learn in ways we never thought possible.

Teachers however also see the technology as a possible distraction at times.  Students are easily distracted and these devices can be a source of these distractions.  Hopefully iPads can be integrated seamlessly in the classrooms across the world.