Assignment+7

Assignment 7

I have no doubt that the use of iPads, or other tablets could have a profound impact on learning in the classroom. Like all other technology, if used properly, tablets have the power to transform classrooms into a collaborative, hands-on learning lab. It is too early to tell if this potential will be reached. In order for a significant impact to be seen, districts will need to properly train teachers how to implement them. I also feel that a classroom would need a one-to-one, or even a two-to-one ratio, in order to achieve the best results. I do believe that we will see more districts using tablets, including more opting to go with Android based tablets in the near future.

At this point I will continue to dabble with classroom use of my iPad. I can’t really use it to its full potential until I have wireless access in my classroom. I am hoping to apply for a grant in order to gain a set of iPads for my classroom as soon as wireless is installed. I learned about a lot of good uses for the iPad during this class. One that I found particularly interesting was the idea of using iPads to create QR codes and then sharing those QR codes with all students in order to complete a research project. The other thing that I hope to do as soon as I get wireless is to enter grades on Webgrader with my iPad while I am working with students. Overall, I have walked away with a better understanding of how to effectively use iPads in the classroom.