Abroad with Apple

Apple is a very famous producer of electronics in this day and age. It is one of the most popular products on the market and nearly every person has at least one product created by apple whether it is an iPhone, iPad, iPod or even a type of Mac like a computer or laptop. All of the “i” products have apps that can be downloaded for nearly any thinkable thing such as games, shopping, banking, education or even travel. But there is more to iPads, Phones and Pods then just apps. There is a camera, internet, calendar and even a calculator, simple things that are needed in everyday activities. Apple products can be embedded into any classroom and be used all the time by students of every age group and achievement levels. The learning manager just needs to be a little creative and think of fun and exciting things that the student can use these products for.

Having iPads in the classroom:

Plus:

• Students are engaged and learning through technology
• There are many different apps and activities that students could use on an iPad that are fun, engaging and educational
• A learning manager could use an iPad as a tool for collaborative learning

Minus:

• The learning manager needs to supervise the students in order to be sure that the students are looking after the iPads and not treating them badly
• Learning managers need to ensure that students are not using the iPads for their own purposes and are using them as educational tools
• Students must be aware of safety, legal and ethical rules for using iPads including not looking up inappropriate materials and not plagiarizing

Interesting:

·         The iPad is a very engaging tool that students will love to work with

·         All age groups and ability levels will be able to work with the iPad

·         All learning types will benefit from using an iPad; visual, auditory and kinesthetic