The In's and Out's of iPads

This article describes all aspects of iPads that can be used in classrooms from what features to include, to startup, to productivity, to presentation and projection, to science apps, and to... See More

This article describes all aspects of iPads that can be used in classrooms from what features to include, to startup, to productivity, to presentation and projection, to science apps, and to media such as photos, ebooks and GPS. If you are thinking about getting one for yourself or your science department, this article might help you determine what to buy and how to use it.

iPad Overview

The authors provide a wonderful overview of the advantages of using an iPad in the classroom. I appreciated the small list of apps the authors found useful for classroom teachers and studen... See More

The authors provide a wonderful overview of the advantages of using an iPad in the classroom. I appreciated the small list of apps the authors found useful for classroom teachers and students as well. The one thing the article fails to mention is the number one drawback I find with the iPad, that is it’s inability to play Flash files. More than once I have accessed a video I wanted to use with my students, or websites that had interactive features, only to find I needed Flash for it to work correctly. That was disappointing. All other aspects of the iPad have proven useful. I like it’s portability, the graphics and screen resolution is great. When I hook it up to my classroom projector, the students are not disappointed.