iPad

= • iPad is… = ====a tablet computer designed and produced by Apple, Inc. It includes features like a touch screen, internet access, a camera, video recording, a game center, a calendar, GPS capabilities, a mp3 player, and e-mail access. Downloadable apps are available for free and for purchase to meet the individual needs of the user.====

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· **Equipment needed:** iPad, iTunes, a MAC or PC, a wireless connection, Apps (downloaded from iTunes)
==== · **Cost:** Ranges from $499 to $829, iTunes is free [|Price Breakdown]   ==== · **Where to find more information:** From the Apple Site From Wikipedia · **Age/grade level:** Appropriate for all ages ranging from early elementary to college level. Younger students may need more assistance. · ** Limitations: ** -Initial costs are expensive -Some apps cost money -May not be able to access school’s wireless connection without additional assistance from tech support within your school -May require access to an Apple Store for additional repairs or assistance Apple Retail Store Locator

•In the Classroom …
· ** How can I apply it for teaching? ** -Download educational apps for your students to use -Initiate game-based learning in the classroom -Classroom productivity (lesson planning, data collection, grade book, etc...) · ** How can it benefit my students? ** -Increases student engagement -Presents information in a new (and exciting) way -A variety of applications are available to teach a variety of subjects and content -Accessibility tools available to meet the needs of all learners · ** Age/Grade Level: **Appropriate for all ages ranging from early elementary to college level. Younger students may need more assistance. · ** Adaptive/Assistive Technology: ** Apps for Students with Disabilities [|7 Assistive Communication Apps] [|Special Education Apps]
 * **Effectiveness/Research:** iPad as a Pedagogical Device by Henrik Valstad Measuring the iPad's Potential for Education by Bridget McCrea

• Help, I’m Stuck …
· ** Lesson Plan Bank: ** Education Apps Available for Download · ** How Can I Access: ** Purchase an iPad from an Apple Store or the Apple Website · ** Tutorials / Support: ** Manuals and Support for iPads · ** Ease of Use: ** Simple with a little hands-on experience (Individuals with iPod and iPhone experience will probably have the most comfort)

•Check it out …
· ** Interesting Articles: ** -20 Amazing iPad Apps for Educators <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 13.7pt; text-indent: 4.3pt;">-Students, Teachers Use iPads to Bridge Gaps <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 13.7pt; text-indent: 4.3pt;">-More Schools Embrace the iPad as a Learning Tool · ** iPads in the Classroom Video: **

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