D#3: Ipad has an app for education
The Ipad appears to be today what television was to education a few decades ago. Expectedly there were supporters and refuters. Eventually, television found its way into mainstream teaching and learning, powering distance learning in its wake.
I see Ipads playing a role such as television did. It has come to stay in the education arena though I must add that cost may be an issue that may slow down its adoption. Currently, Ipad can ride on, portability, agility, ubiquity, affinity to web 2.0, and ease-of –use to gain popularity in the education arena. Little wonder, there’s an app for almost anything you want to do.
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hall 12:39 am on November 2, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Thank you for responding to the questions. You have made very good observation. The rate at which Apps are being produced for Ipad, one could conclude that it definitely be the number one electronic device of the twenty first century. Ipads are being used in schools as learning and teaching tools which may be widespread in the near future.
I think as the production of other tablets and competitors to Ipads increase we may see a reduction in price of Ipads. Over the years, we have seen a gradual reduction in the prices of laptops and computer accessories due to the competition. This trend may apply to Ipads in the near future.
ifeoma 8:02 pm on November 3, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Hall,
Thanks for your comment. The proliferation of apps production has definitely put ipad in a path-finder position. I agree that it is a first choice in the mobile device arena, particularly popular with digital natives. However, remaining in that position is another matter entirely. Cost is a big issue. AS is with technology generally, price should come down as more competitors enter the playing field but I have not noticed that apple products really drop prices going with the cost of Apple laptops over the years. Hopefully, Ipads will change that.