Discussion 3 – The machine, the apps or the demand, which changed the game?
Is the ipad a game changer?
I believe the ipad has changed the environment in terms of support and demand of users for supporting software/packages in completing tasks. The game change therefore lies in the apps and structures associated with the ipad. I remember reading an article in which someone joked that an ipad user, for just about anything, would say: ‘is there an app for that?’ This I believe is the revolutionary difference with the ipad, the structure that comes with it in which there are a myriad of applications that support users in accessing information and facilitating further development, particularly increasing independence and opportunities for self-paced and self-directed learning and management. In this way the education system will also be perhaps forced to redesign in such a way that content and delivery are associated/created with supportive software/processes/channels within which learners can engage in active and self-directed learning in flexible, anytime, anywhere access that is directly linked to content and can be navigated as needed by the user.
Kerry-Ann
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Everton Walker 8:09 am on November 5, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Kerry,
Definitely in the apps and structures. If we are going to zero in on education, there are so many factors to consider. Could we say it is a game-changer in education if it only works well in reading? I think it’s safer to say it is a potential game-changer in education.
Everton
hall 8:42 am on November 5, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Kerry and Everton,
I think it is a game changer in education. I think it can be used for developing and enhancing numeracy and literacy in children. I think it could a very useful tool for children in developing countries especially Jamaica. As mathematics teacher think it is a useful tool for students to be used in developing the fundamental skills in Mathematics.
khenry 8:10 pm on November 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Conroy and Everton,
While I agree with you regarding the benefits of it’s use Conroy I would, like Everton, say that it is the associated apps and structure of use rather than the actual ipad itself.
Kerry-Ann