Every school wants to give its students the best education possible. Whether it be hiring the most qualified, effective teachers or keeping class sizes manageable, everything we do is for the children. Technology is one of those things that fits into our efforts and iPads are a very important tool in the education of our students.
iPads are mobile. For years schools have been trying to get more and more computers and computer labs, but you have to interrupt and move the class to go to where the computers are. With iPads, you get the ability to have the students simply bring them to their desks to do their work. Once they get there, the possibilities are endless.
Students can take their quizzes and tests on an iPad right at their desk and get their results instantly, saving precious time in the classroom teacher's life from grading papers. The scores can be automatically collected and documented. Once done taking the test, students can then feel free to go to any number of learning apps on the iPad instead of sitting at their desk bored and unproductive waiting until the bell rings or everyone else is finished their test. They can also use the iPads to scan QR codes around the room to make a quiz or activity more fun and differentiated for those students who have a need to get up and out of their seats from time to time.
I think with all the positives of iPads, its a no-brainer to bring them to our school. We don't have to get one for every student, but just get enough that teachers can sign out an iPad cart when they have a lesson that fits the mold.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Phil Bidlack
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