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=**Frostburg State University**= iPad In Education In today’s world the teacher must take advantage of all the resources that are available. iPad is one of these technologies that a teacher can use and take advantage of in their classroom. The iPad just like the Internet is a new technology that can revolutionize the classroom, or can become an obstacle for teachers to overcome. The iPad has many advantages, but with the advantages there are many disadvantages. Emerging technology in the classroom has benefitted teachers and students alike. Technology in the classroom is a hot topic among schools and teachers. Some say it is just a distraction but others say technology has allowed them to teach more effectively than ever before. Chicago Public Schools have done recent test trials with iPads in the classroom. One of the math teachers has said her lessons are more interesting now and students are doing better with the new technology in her classroom (Lytle 2011). Therefore, one of the advantages for iPads in the classroom is it will make the class itself more interesting which students are more inclined to pay attention and earn better grades. Talha Basit, the client computer service manager for the Chicago Public Schools says “the schools have seen improved attendance and a lot more enthusiasm from students.”The kids are eating this stuff up," (Lytle 2011). These observations from Talha Basit show that the iPads are good in the classrooms and in the schools overall.  The administration, she said, was excited about the potential of a device that’s small, flexible, portable, visual and hands-on, especially when working with younger students (Mulholland 2011). These are all advantages that have been noticed from teachers and students. These mobile computers are easy to use and easy to go from room to room. The hands on activities that can be done on the iPad keep student engaged in the lesson and make learning fun. The best advantage for having iPads in the classroom is that they can be used at any age in any grade even lower elementary school with adult supervision. With all the available option on the iPad it can make running a classroom easier. For example, it has a schedule for teachers and students can help make up the class schedule for their class. It can store a lot of information so the teacher can keep their seating charts, grades, notes and even homework submitted through email on the iPad in order to keep his/her classroom more organized and up to date. Also, the visuals and current content is unmatched. Buying the iPads for the classrooms is expensive but is can make up for itself by being a replacement for textbooks or worksheets that will cost more over the long run. The advantages of the revolutionary device in the classroom outweigh the disadvantages tenfold. The iPad acts as a virtual textbook and a hands on computer that is easy to use and easy to move around making for very little work for the teacher or student to use. I have no doubt that there will be iPad trials all over the country in the next five years. However, it is common sense that technology changes every minute of every day. How long will the iPad stay on top of the "wish list"? First, an iPad isn't logical to type a 1000 word essay on compared to a labtop. The keyboards just aren't popular with all users (including myself). Second, if technology is currently changing evey minute, how can a school system risk thousands of dollars to buy iPads just to have them outdated in a few months? Apple puts new versions of their products EVERY year. Second, I think of my high school in math class. The graphing calculators always got me in trouble because I found out they could become a game system. They were given to us by the school and included the most basic programs, but yet I managed to "bootleg" games like Block Dude. Instead of working on classwork, I was playing games on my calculator. So if i could manage getting distracted on a graphing calculator, how will studennts function with the iPad? Third, batteries on the iPad are sealed, and cannot be replaced (Zee). Finally, these are very expensive tools which break easily in the hands of immature students (Zee). Sure, you could buy a case for you students' Ipads, but that will just add weight to the already bulky weight of the iPad (Not to mention more $$$$$). The iPad has the title of "new", but it has a long way to go. iPads are a new technological advance that can help make our classrooms better. They can be a great investment in what our children learn and how they learn it. Ipads have already been used in classrooms and have had crucial impacts. The iPad has been used to replace textbooks according to a article reported in the New York Times (Hu, 2011). As a teacher they can now use the iPad to replace a textbook that can weigh up to as much as 5 pounds. To a student that has to carry 5 of these the iPad is wonderful. Students can now use the iPad to play many instruments that a school does not have to buy for everyone (Hu, 2011). According to the Apple's website they have apps that allow students to take a virtual trip around the solar system. There are thousands of books available that students can buy now for only around 1.99. Again, according to Apple there are several apps that allow teachers to create virtual field trips to places around the world that children have never seen before. The iPad is also very beneficial in math allowing students to work out problems much faster and easier then writing it out (Quillen, 2011). Quillen(2011) also mentions that English teachers can go through text and highlight the students’ vocabulary words so that the students can know what their words are and how often they occur. iPads can be a little hard to use depending on what you are doing but overall the iPad has endless capabilities that are still changing as you are reading this very paper. The iPad is not the answer to all the problems in the education world. The iPad can be used to help children learn, but can also be a huge undertaking for an education program. The iPad in education is a great resource for teachers to use, and teachers should begin familiarizing themselves with the iPad. The iPad along with any technology has it’s flaws and issues, but this does not mean that we should avoid using the iPad at all. The iPad will become a part of the education world regardless of whether teachers use it in the classroom or not.

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Gliksman, S. (2011, April 19). //Educational Technology Debate.// Retrieved September 15, 2011, from Assesing the of iPads on Eucation One Year later: https://edutechdebate.org/tablet-computers-in-education/assessing-the-impact-of-ipads-on-education-one-year-later/ Hu, W. (2011, January 4). Retrieved September 15, 2011, from New York Times: [] "Learning With iPad." //Apple//. Apple, 09/20/2011. Web. 29 Sep 2011. []. Lytle, R. (2011, July 14). //Study: emerging technology has positive impact in classroom//. Retrieved from [] Mulholland, J. (2011, March 29). //ipads in the classroom//. Retrieved from [] Quillen, I. (2011, June 15). //Education Week.// Retrieved September 22, 2011, from Educators Evaluate Learning Benefits of iPad: [] Zee,. "The Complete List of Pros and Cons for the iPad...." //TNW//. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sep 2011. . Date Finished: 11/18/11

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__**1)The following was posted by Roy DeVore.**__ Its hard to believe how in the last 100 years that people went from pen and paper to poking on a computer the size of a notebook. Swiftly, this emerying technology "iPad" is taking over all functions of our daily lives. Consider this, flight plans for commercial air planes had enough paper to completely fill a backpack. In August, United Continental Holdings, Inc. is converting to paperless flight decks by issuing 11,000 iPads to all United Airlines and Continental Airlines pilots for use as electronic flight bags (STAFF, 2011). "The iPads are loaded with Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck, a leading airline-industry app featuring interactive, data-driven en route navigation information and worldwide geo-referenced terminal charts. The enhanced full-color, high-quality information display ensures the right information is displayed at the right time, according to United Continental."(STAFF, 2011). This replacement will, in theory, take away any human error that was possible before. Oh and in terms of becoming a greener society, these smart tablets will save 326,000 gallons of jet fuel a year by their efficienty (STAFF, 2011). (Thoughn this is not teaching-related, it is a good example of how iPads cut down size of matter) STAFF. (2011, AUGUST 23). //United continental issues 11,000 ipads for move to paperless flight decks//. Retrieved from []
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2) This article, provided by Apple, shows everything in terms of the iPad's uses in the classroom. Though it is biased, it shows it's full capacity. Since it is an Apple webpage, there ARE NO CONS "Learning With iPad." //Apple//. Apple, 09/20/2011. Web. 29 Sep 2011. [].
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3)The following article is a very detailed pros/cons list for the iPad. It is very useful for the negative information of the iPad as well. For example, the battery in the iPad cannot be replaced without taking the whole thing apart! zee, . "The Complete List of Pros and Cons for the iPad...." //TNW//. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sep 2011. .
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Posted by Ray McCoy Hu, W. (2011, January 4). Retrieved September 15, 2011, from New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/education/05tablets.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
 * This New York Times article is a good article about how schools that have already used the iPads in their classrooms. It also gives an idea on how the iPads can be used in the classrooms. The article also gives an idea of the expense of trying to have these in every class. There is not too much cons that are mentioned.

Gliksman, S. (2011, April 19). //Educational Technology Debate.// Retrieved September 15, 2011, from Assesing the of iPads on Eucation One Year later: https://edutechdebate.org/tablet-computers-in-education/assessing-the-impact-of-ipads-on-education-one-year-later/
 * This article is very useful. It lists all the positives and negatives of iPads. It also compares the iPad to other devices like the desktop and laptop. Very useful information and very well organized. Answers a majority of questions that people may have with wanting to put the iPad in the classroom.

Quillen, I. (2011, June 15). //Education Week.// Retrieved September 22, 2011, from Educators Evaluate Learning Benefits of iPad: []
 * This is a very relevant article that is also very realistic. Unlike the previous articles this one seems much more down to earth about using iPads in school. The people are not reporting this like the iPad is an answer to everything. It does say that the iPad is useful for education but not the answer for everything and that there are flaws in using it.

Posted by Scott Rice > This site gives several views on using ipads and other technology in classrooms in order to move through material more effectively. For example, in math using an ipad to help show how to solve math problems. This site gives very good information from current teachers on both sides of the argument.Teachers have successfully implemented technology in the classroom, according to a recent study by CompTIA—which surveyed 500 K-12 and college instructors across the country. The report, //IT Opportunities in the __Education Market__// __,__ revealed that 78 percent of K-12 teachers and administrators believe technology has positively impacted the classroom and the productivity of students > Chicago school system is expanding a pilot program that last fall awarded a classroom set of 32 of the devices to 23 schools in the 409,000-student district. > And Irving, Texas, school officials are exploring weaving the iPad or another tablet-computing device into their district’s 1-to-1 high school computing program. Mulholland, J. (2011, March 29). //ipads in the classroom//. Retrieved from []
 * Lytle, R. (2011, July 14). //Study: emerging technology has positive impact in classroom//. Retrieved from []
 * Quillen, I. (2011, June 15). //Educators evaluate learning benefits of ipad//. Retrieved from [] This site shows a trial run in some schools with iPads and how it affected the students and teacher. Very reliable site, very good information. This site explains how a

This site gives information in text and in a video about how iPads in classrooms have helped students learn and become more attentive in the classroom.

Teachers at various CPS institutions are using the iPad to heighten student learning at all grade levels. Whether it’s helping special education students “speak” to grocery store clerks on field trips, assisting high school physics students in “building” roller coasters to understand motion and energy, or conducting daily formative assessments to improve student performance, the iPad engages students — and according to experts, that’s the most rewarding part