The iPad is a superb teaching device in many ways. With seemingly unlimited features, the iPad can be quite intimidating for the teacher who is only familiar with its basic features. Matt Levinson of Edutopia gives us insight on how a teacher that is new to the iPad can begin incorporating its use into the classroom.
To begin implementation, teachers should first view the device for what it is and not as a laptop. The iPad is a tablet, so it will not function the same as a laptop. Many teachers and students prefer the use of a laptop, primarily for its word processing abilities. Typing and editing will certainly be different and quite possibly more difficult on a tablet than on a laptop. In terms of overall use, the iPad is able to accommodate a variety of learners with the amount of apps available for learning. Also, the mobility, weight, and ease of transport (and start-up) of the iPad does not compare to a laptop because it is designed to be used in flexible spaces.
To begin implementation, teachers should first view the device for what it is and not as a laptop. The iPad is a tablet, so it will not function the same as a laptop. Many teachers and students prefer the use of a laptop, primarily for its word processing abilities. Typing and editing will certainly be different and quite possibly more difficult on a tablet than on a laptop. In terms of overall use, the iPad is able to accommodate a variety of learners with the amount of apps available for learning. Also, the mobility, weight, and ease of transport (and start-up) of the iPad does not compare to a laptop because it is designed to be used in flexible spaces.