Ipads for Teaching and Learning

http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/8-Studies-Show-iPads-in-the-Classroom-Improve-Education
Technology in the classroom can be a scary thing to some teachers. Its new and comes with its own challenges. Although, iPads can be very helpful to students in many ways.

http://www.edudemic.com/ipads-in-education/
There are many apps that will help in education. Some students have a hard time focusing in school. Most students can benefit in having this technology in the classroom.

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2013/04/ipads_in_the_classroom_the_right_way_to_use_them_demonstrated_by_a_swiss.html
In this article it talks about how the students use the iPads to record themselves explaining the material they have learned. This is a great way to get the student's full understanding of a subject. Most of the time it is easier for someone to talk about a topic instead of writing it or taking a written test.

http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-kids-use-ipads-for-textbooks-in-school
There is a debate going on if digital textbooks will replace paper textbooks. Most people think iPads are great and they are the future of classrooms. On the other hand people say that we should not let technology take over our education. I agree that writing and some traditional education is important but iPads can be a great help in classrooms.

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2012/12/my-35-favorite-free-apps-teaching
There are many different apps that can be used in the classroom. There are also apps that help parents get involved with their child's work. One app is called remind 101. it is a great tool to use that helps teachers communicate to the parents so that everyone is on the same page. By using this app a teacher can type in a message saying "remember today is picture day" and all of the parents will receive a text with the message.

http://ukedchat.com/2015/02/06/are-ipads-the-answer-in-education-by-refthinking/
Students can collaborate in small groups with technology. When each student is given an iPad to work in small groups it could be a great way for them to collaborate. Each student can research the topic on their own device, then come together to share the information.

http://www.teachhub.com/advantagesdisadvantages-ipad-classroom
There can be many advantages to using iPads in the classroom. When you bring new technology the students are more excited and eager to learn. Using iPads are a great way to get automatic feedback on the students work. This will involve less paperwork and grading for the teacher to have to deal with. Most educational apps will connect with the teacher and give them information on how the students are doing at any time.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/advice/ipads-especially-helpful-for-special-needs-students/2012/04/17/gIQAQn1iQT_story.html
iPads can be a great thing for special needs students. There are many ways the students could benefit from using this technology. Students who cannot speak or voice what they are thinking can use apps that turn typed words into spoken language. This could be a great tool for the teacher to truly understand what the student needs. Also, if a student needs extra help remembering what the teacher said there are also apps that will turn speech into typed text. When the teacher speaks the students device will record what they say, and type it onto their device.

http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/iPads-in-the-Classroom-Get-Students-Engaged
Students normally think that listening to the teacher is boring. Most students do not want to sit and listen to a lecture without much interaction with the teacher. When you give students a device they find it more entertaining and exciting. The iPads give the students an opportunity to have a one on one interaction. The teacher can put lesson plans and helpful tools at the students fingertips.

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/devices/news/local_news/technology-helps-level-playing-field-for-special-ed-students/article_a4b9b0bc-46e8-590a-b2cf-8a610f3e3fc3.html
Technology can help special needs students have every tool they need to succeed. It can give them access to things that people a few years ago would have never dreamed of. Also, it can help students express themselves even if they cannot do it verbally or on paper. iPads are changing the world of education as we know it.