If possible, would you be willing to share the list of applications the 5th
grade teachers are planning to deploy/use on the ipads?
Thanks,
A.
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 10:09 AM, Brian Lee <blee@mph.net> wrote:
> I'm about to purchase a whole bunch for the 5th grade as a "one-to-one"
> type
> thing. I'm assuming it is going to be very similar to an iPod Touch.
>
> Here is a few things that were noted....
> - 36 Macbooks =3D too expensive
> - Netbooks seemed regressive because the 4th grade uses Macbooks
> - Each child in the 5th grade can word process
> - No virus or spyware issues
>
> ..........................................
> Here is an excerpt of an explanation from the 5th grade teachers:
>
> Once the idea of the ipads was introduced, I think that Baxter was excite=
d
> about the technological leap that the fifth grade would take in launching
> the first one-to-one classroom set of ipads within the Syracuse area.
> Additionally, we felt that the ipad would offer =B3Mac=B2
> advantages/software/applications that would not come with a Netbook. The
> ipad feels like it has a great deal to offer to our classroom needs while
> still falling within a manageable budget.
>
> Beyond solely using the ipads for word processing, we plan to incorporate
> them into our daily lessons and activities via internet research, learnin=
g
> software, map skills, mathematical games, music, educational podcasts, et=
c.
>
> Sarah and I have absolutely given this option a tremendous amount of
> thought
> and we feel that the ipads will be a positive, innovative, and creative
> addition to both bolster and enhance our fifth grade curriculum.
> ..........................................
>
> I had a lot of questions about the workflow with the iPad. As long as th=
e
> 5th grade teachers are excited and are savvy with technology, I am willin=
g
> to support their foray into the new "tablet" arena.
>
> As to the workflow of the whole situation, you might want to ask again in
> the fall when I know more. :-)
>
> Brian Lee
> Manlius Pebble Hill School
>
>
>
> > From: Matt Pearson <Mpearson@mcds.org>
> > Reply-To: A forum for independent school educators <
> ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> > Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 07:56:35 -0700
> > To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> > Subject: Re: ipads Lower School
> >
> > Hi Susan,
> >
> > We are considering this and I would love to hear what you hear from
> anyone.
> > Best,
> > m
> >
> > Matt Pearson
> > Director of Technology, Security and Safety, MCDS
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: A forum for independent school educators
> > [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Susan Ferris
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 7:53 AM
> > To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> > Subject: ipads Lower School
> >
> > I am interested in connecting with anyone who is currently using
> >
> > (or planning to use in the near future) ipads with a focus on use in th=
e
> > lower school.
> >
> > Or, if you know anyone who is currently using or
> >
> > planning to use ipads in the lower school that would also be great.
> >
> >
>
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