Thursday, May 27, 2010

Re: ipads Lower School

Just curious, why do you think that younger children need less of a =
computer?

I have two iPads and I find their best use to be watching TV on them and =
looking up trivia while watching TV on my television.

Knowledge is a consequence of experience and the richest experiences =
with computers are when you construct things of meaning, beauty, =
purpose, sophistication, etc...

The iPads have a long way to go in achieving that objective or in =
supporting project-based learning.

I've also written about the inadequacies of the iPad as a book reader - =
http://stager.tv/blog/?p=3D1189

On May 26, 2010, at 7:53 AM, Susan Ferris wrote:

> I am interested in connecting with anyone who is currently using
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> (or planning to use in the near future) ipads with a focus on use in =
the
> lower school.
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> Or, if you know anyone who is currently using or
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> planning to use ipads in the lower school that would also be great.
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> Thanks.
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> Susan Ferris Rights
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> The Pingry School
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> sfrights@pingry.org
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> 973-379-4550 x1438
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> Susan Ferris Rights
> susanferris123@gmail.com
> 908-568-1884
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