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iPad and “App” Technology in Education

iPad and “App” Technology in Education. “The device that changes everything is now changing the classroom”. BACKGROUND. iPad L aunched on April 3, 2010. STEVE JOBS Low-priced type of computer “Book” that you can carry around. TECHNOLOGY. 5 generations Perfected in 2010.

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iPad and “App” Technology in Education

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  1. iPad and “App” Technology in Education “The device that changes everything is now changing the classroom”

  2. BACKGROUND • iPad • Launched on April 3, 2010 • STEVE JOBS • Low-priced type of computer • “Book” that you can carry around

  3. TECHNOLOGY • 5 generations • Perfected in 2010 • Constant innovating App Store

  4. APPLICATIONS • Educational, therapeutic, business and communicative functions • Applications for different subjects • Math: Free graphing calculator, Math Ref. • Foreign Language: World Lens • Study: AutoRap, Spark • Notes: Noteability GetApp ‘s Monthly Most Popular Business Apps

  5. ADVANTAGES • Engages Students • Organization • Makes students in charge • “Paperless” classrooms • Decreases expenses

  6. 2012 SALES • Broke Records • More iPads than • Macs purchased • Universities and • Schools around • The nation are • Purchasing iPads CLICK TO PURCHASAE iPAD

  7. DISADVANTAGES • Destructible • Not all textbooks are available electronically • Connection errors • Difficult to multitask • Distractions

  8. FUTURE • iPad is the future of education • Best tool available to improve education • Aspirational • Preparing students for global workplace

  9. Reference • "Apple - IPad." Apple - IPad. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Apr. 2013. http://www.apple.com/ipad/ •  Booker, Ellis. "Apple's Education Phenomenon: IPAD." Informationweek. InformationWeek Eduacation, Web. 16 Apr. 2013 . http://www.informationweek.com/apples-education-phenomenon-ipad/240145351 • Disadvantages of the IPad in Education." EdL755f2011 - Disadvantages of the IPad in Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Apr. 2013. • http://edl755f2011.wikispaces.com/Disadvantages+of+the+iPad+in+Education • "Top IPad Apps for Business." IPad Apps for Business. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.http://www.getapp.com/top-mobile-apps/ipad • Woyke, Elizabeth. "Pros And Cons Of IPads In The Classroom." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 21 Jan. 2011. Web. 16 Apr. 2013 • http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/01/21/pros-and-cons-of-ipads-in-the-classroom/2/

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