The most informative session I attended was a brief overview of how teachers at Stevenson HS are utilizing IPADS in their classrooms. While a few different teachers showed specific examples of projects they do in class, they all had the same basic message: Using the IPAD in the classroom is NOT about finding content specific apps. Most content specific apps are boring and nothing more then a glorified textbook. Their focus was on finding Apps that allow students to create and collaborate...ie animoto, voicethread, screencast-o-matic, etc.. The trick is to utilize these Apps to enhance your curriculum.
I personally hope we go with the Ipad. The ease of movement around the classroom allows for a great deal of student interaction. Students can also snap photos and record audio/video very easily with the Ipad.
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