Not only does the iPad help with the comfort and ease of anytime learning. The endless supply of apps that students and teachers can download can be extremely helpful and educational for all types of learners and any subject. When using an iPad in the classroom many teachers can take an incentive approach for their students. When you are done with your assignment, you may use the iPad to play educational games, practice certain skills, or enjoy exploring the internet for fun new facts.
I liked the parts the article focused on digital literacy because I have always liked reading on paper rather than on a computer screen. With the different strategies for reading off of a digital domain, students can be taught the best ways to improve their literacy through reading directly from the iPad or any other electronic device the school, teacher, or district may facilitate.
There will come a time, I believe, when each of us will be teaching with iPads, have iPads in our classrooms, or at least personally have one for ourselves that we can let our students use. It is an easily transported and worthwhile investment for educational and recreational purposes.
I like your points about how easy it is to carry around or transport, so learning doesn't have to take place in a specific location. This can be really useful for students and especially in special education where the setting really does make a difference in how much a student is going to learn. I also agree that its easier to read off paper then it is to read off a digital screen. Great job talking about the main points of the article.
ReplyDeleteLike Emma, I also agree with you point about the portability of the iPad. Learning can take place anywhere, and for a child it quite literally should take place everywhere. As a future teacher, I find the sheer volume of all of the apps available overwhelming. I am pretty technology literate, so I feel like the apps have to be extra overwhelming for teachers who are not as comfortable with technology. I am left wondering how to choose the best possible app to teach my students with.
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ReplyDeleteFirst of all I really enjoyed reading your blog it was easy to follow along and I liked the points you covered about the iPad. I like how you mentioned how portable to iPad is and how students do not have to be in front of there desk to learn. Learning happens everywhere, if a student is motivated to use an iPad then a ton of learning will take place.