This year we're implementing iPad 2 in high school classrooms. As of this writing over 150,000 apps have been developed for the iPad 2. Not all of them have been developed for educational purposes, but some certainly are educational. The iPad has really had an impact on my life as I have an iPad 1 I use and have explored several apps and uses that make life a little bit more "wired". My personal favorites are Evernote, a note taking program that automatically syncs any device (and PC or Mac) you have linked to the account, Dropbox--kind of the same concept but for documents (or Pictures), Outlook Mail, and news. Games are a neat feature as well, but in school they have to be education-related. My kids (including 2 year old) might spin circles around your head if you've never worked an iPad, as they are already experts with the device. The iPad is a very intuitive tool, you just have to play for awhile, and you'd be amazed how quickly you pick up on how to work with them. They are inherently engaging, just because they are something new and exciting! I know a colleague who had to buy one, after working with them during an in-service at school. Not gonna lie....I kind of want the iPad 2 myself....but, I don't know. Anyways....here's Amber Alvey presenting a demonstration for English II, taught by Mrs. Kristyn Walloch. Pretty cool that the iPad 2 can take you right into the classroom, and you can publish to the world (if you so desire). I created a Scotland High School Youtube Channel, which I've also made available to view in school, although students can't view other Youtube channels. So right now, this is our only public video (I'm sure more will be created soon).
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