utility/futility of the ipad.
While I respect each person's personal take on the ipad, I must politely
clarify that my initial query was not meant to elicit folks' strong opinions
relating to the integration of this tool in an academic setting.
I would appreciate it if we could stay on topic.
Thanks much.
A.
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Christian Rogers <
crogers@episcopalcollegiate.org> wrote:
> I just think it's a shame that, in their most influential years,
> institutions are buying into the instant gratification of consumerism.
> These are the years students should be learning how to build things, not
> just consume them. Creativity and construction is one of the last few
> markets that the United States holds (ie. The movie industry). Now by
> making our students consumers and exchangers of "pre-chewed" information
> we are destroying one of the last things that makes us a powerful
> country. Just an opinion, but if it bothers you, then there must be
> some truth to it. I believe that the iPad is a marvelous device for
> instant gratification, but a learning tool? Questionable and most
> certainly debatable.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators
> [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Susan Ferris
> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 9:43 AM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Re: Staff/Faculty Use of iPads...
>
> It does not replace a laptop but for meeting our school-wide goals for
> differentiated instruction and collaboration
> with small projects this is the answer. It is small, lightweight, holds
> a
> charge for a full day, does not require a mouse or keyboard.
> The apps are colorful and easy to use.
> It is not a laptop and---it is perfect for younger kids!
> Susan Ferris
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:13 AM, Christian Rogers <
> crogers@episcopalcollegiate.org> wrote:
>
> > The biggest limitation to the iPad is that it is a consumptive
> > communicative device which has little to offer construction and
> > production. Advanced graphic design, 3D animation, systems thinking,
> > web design, are currently beyond the abilities of this device. The
> > laptop still reigns supreme with something as simple as Word
> formatting
> > a composition.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: A forum for independent school educators
> > [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Ademola Popoola
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:25 AM
> > To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> > Subject: Staff/Faculty Use of iPads...
> >
> > Are there any schools out there that have introduced the use of ipads
> by
> > the
> > staff at their schools? If so, I'd like to know how they're being used
> > in
> > your environment...
> >
> > - How has it been integrated in your networked environment? Any
> > technical
> > issues or limitations with this integration?
> > - Is it being used as an email client? If so, are you using the
> built
> > in
> > email, calendar, and task apps?
> > - What other apps have you found useful as a productivity tool?
> > - Have you purchased a 3G unit? If so, how is the performance?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for all insight.
> >
> > --
> > A. Popoola
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