Discussion 2: iPad for e-reading. I am e…
Discussion 2: iPad for e-reading.
I am extremely excited about what the iPad has to offer education on the whole. I think it is a wonderful innovation that will get our students excited about learning since it offers student opportunities to engage in the teaching and learning experience. The iPad can be used in many creative ways to help engage students. I believe I can safely refer to it as a functioning personal computer or even an ebook that can do much of what is required to function effectively in schools. In this regard, I see where this device would work well in my school as an e-reading device for students and teachers alike. The iPad could be promoted as the tool that students will use to store their textbooks etc. This gives a different feel and look to textbooks since it beautifully display books and offers opportunities to include dynamic content with animation, movies, video, and other multimedia built into it. Here we are seeing where Books become more portable. Imagine the difference between carrying 10 textbooks in a backpack versus carrying one iPad!
One disadvantage of the iPad is that it slows down finger typing. Futhermore, I think the finger-based interface on its glassy surface is not good for notes taking. I am not sure if the iPad facilitates marking up readings as many students would do with a physical text.
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hall 12:23 am on November 2, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Keisha,
Thank you for your splendid post. Ipad is a very useful tool for teaching and learning and for this reason I would encourage teachers to get one. Ipad is a tool that can transform the educational system and improve students’ academic achievements.
You mentioned that “iPad could be promoted as the tool that students will use to store their textbooks etc.” This is a very good point. In light of the fact that the world is going green and hopefully the production of printed materials will be significantly reduced so as to preserve our remaining trees and promote the use of ebooks, Ipad may be very good tool to have as educators. In regard to the point the point you raised on an Ipad App that will facilitate marking up readings as many students would do with a physical text, I am proud to inform you that there is one. You could use Openmargin software.
Keisha Edwards-Hamilton 6:27 pm on November 3, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Conroy,
Thank you for the information on the marking up software/app that are used on ipads. I am sure this will appeal to students and enhance overall learning.
Keisha