05-24-2016, 01:25 AM
You would likely have to look at districts with a 1:1 iPad program meaning that every student has an iPad in order to really see a difference in how things are done. If they're shared tech - or worse yet just a few iPads for a whole class, then it's probably not worth having them. While iPads are not great for typing, the addition of a keyboard solves that problem. The non-Flash capability is probably a problem for some as well, but HTML5 is the solution.
When an entire system is using iPads, there are probably strong benefits. So finding those places with 1:1 placement across all grade levels (not just a few) is the key to getting a more complete answer.
bfd's sense is that if the technology is just being used to deliver boring reading and crappy worksheets on pdf then nothing's really changed except the delivery system. If used in an innovative way - using iMovie, Keynote, Explain Everything, Animation Editor, and similar creative apps, there are probably some good overall results within those districts.
When an entire system is using iPads, there are probably strong benefits. So finding those places with 1:1 placement across all grade levels (not just a few) is the key to getting a more complete answer.
bfd's sense is that if the technology is just being used to deliver boring reading and crappy worksheets on pdf then nothing's really changed except the delivery system. If used in an innovative way - using iMovie, Keynote, Explain Everything, Animation Editor, and similar creative apps, there are probably some good overall results within those districts.