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Cons of using iPads in the Classroom

Technology is changing daily, there is always a new devise or an upgraded system coming out. The question now is, is this always better for education? Many factors need to be looked at before that question can be answered. Yes, the iPad has many great features but is it beneficial for the classroom. After my research, I do not think that the pros out way the cons.

I have researched the advantages and disadvantages of iPads in the classroom from kindergarten through college. The disadvantages were different in the public school then college but both were discouraging in their own ways. A major disadvantage is the cost the lowest price of the devise is $499.00. Who will cover the cost of the devise, public schools cannot require parents to pay for the devise and how would the school cover the cost? The iPads are not indestructible the screen can easily be broken if dropped or hit. For the price of the devise the risk of damage is too high to justify the cost. University of Notre Dame had a seven-week long study of the pros and cons of the iPad in the classroom and some of professor Angst students were not fans, stating that there was “technical and behavioral challenges”. Highlighting text and taking notes with in e-books proved a challenge and multiple files could not be open side-by-side. (Woyke, 2011) The biggest disadvantage to me would be the distraction. If the iPad contained games or had internet access, this would take attention away from the teacher. College students reported that with Facebook and other apps on the iPad it becomes very easy to be distracted during class. (Cook, 2011) Technology in the classroom is a good thing but we have to look at both sides. With technology changing at a rapid rate, is the cost worth it.

Meagan Mason- Notes
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Woyke, E. (2011). Pros And Cons Of iPads In The Classroom. //Forbes//. Retrieved from: []

A seven-week long study at the university of Notre Dame concluded that the majority of students found the iPAD was very useful in the classroom. Professor Corey Angst thought the iPAD would be used in place of textbooks but found out that the iPAD was useful as an information aggregation tool. At the end of the study, not all students were sold on the idea of the iPAD being more beneficial in the classroom.


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Levy, P. (2011). // Putting // the iPad to Work in Elementary Classrooms. //the Journal.// Retrieved from: []

Camilla Gagliolo first realized there could be a use for iPADs in the classroom after initially using them with students who had disabilities. Levy (2011) Gagliolo, the instructional technology coordinator with __ Arlington (VA) Public Schools __ said she thinks the iPad is emerging, as a tool that can greatly enhance educational technology after what she believes has been a lull in the field's progress. So many uses for the devise allow for student creativity and critical thinking. Levy (2011) states First- and second-grade students in Arlington are creating their own online books, complete with student-generated text and images along with links to external sites, photos and videos. The students are then publishing their work online so that parents, fellow students and their peers around the world can see it too.

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Fitzgerald, C. (2011). 10 Big Benefits of Using iPADS in Schools. //Scientific Learning.// Retrieved from: []

Got an iPAD yet? School leaders say it’s not just a cool toy, but rather a powerful, versatile tool that is virtually changing the face of education, states Fitzgerald (2011). iPads are not just beneficial for college level but from kindergarten through grade 12. Listed on this web site are 10 big benefits of having an iPAD in the classroom, the most beneficial reason for me is the virtual tour guide. All educators would like to take students on field trips to give another dynamic to their lesson but that is not always possible. With the iPAD it is, the children can go exploring and the graphics are so realistic.

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Cook, L. (2011). iPad use not prevalent; May not serve purpose in class. r//edandblack.com.// Retrieved from//:// []

Brittany, Emily, Meagan

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Paper on iPads
From __tablets__, to PC’s and Notebooks, technology has begun to take over the educational field. Rather then spending tons of money on textbooks, many schools have opted to use Apple iPads. iPads are allowing children to learn in a way that once seemed impossible. Instead if being confined to the words in a book, kids have the option of exploring the many educational applications (apps). The best part about using the iPads in classroom is that it cuts down on the amount of paper. While iPads may be expensive, they are an investment.

While many think iPads are overly expensive, schools prefer them because they are more versatile then a textbooks. Not only are they fun to use, but they are environmentally friendly. Many schools are using them to cut back on the cost of printing off paper. A school in Long Island will reportedly save $7,000 during the first year they useiPads and $11,000 for each additional year( D’orio,n.d.) The school also reports that they will save around 80 reams of paper within a three year span. In Chicago, 23 school districts are receiving district financed iPad __grants__ (Hu, 2011). It seems as though schools are very supportive of use of the devices in the classroom. A school in Roslyn, New York, have estimated that since purchasing an iPad they have saved around $72,000 dollars. They have been able to save so much because the iPads help reduce the cost of printing and textbooks. With the amount of money that they save, and the excitement that they bring to the classroom, it looks like iPads are here to stay.

Studies show that student learn better in the classroom with iPads if they are used correctly, rather than textbooks. At Euclid High School, they were given 24 iPads so they decided to do an experiment. They split with sophomore class into two groups; one with the iPads and one with textbooks. They were both given the same curriculum and the results showed that the group that used the technology was more likely to pass both the reading and writing part on a standardized test. The students that used the iPads were also more likely to write lengthier papers because using the iPad was more interesting than writing words on paper. Another great thing about these devices is that it helped the students connect more with the teachers. They would play fun vocabulary games and the students would be interested rather than a normal activity. (Teacher ipad experiment shows possibilities for classroom technology, 2011)There are plenty of apps that show each students creativity and critical thinking. (Levy, 2012) Overall, the iPads increased the students’ motivation to learn and this is why iPads should be an option to students in all __schools__.

The disadvantages were different in public school then college but both were discouraging in their own ways. A major disadvantage is the cost, the lowest price of the devise is $499.00. Who will cover the cost of the devise, public schools cannot require parents to pay for the devise and how would the school cover the cost? iPads are not indestructible the screen can easily be broken if dropped or hit. For the price of the devise the risk of damage is too high to justify the cost. University of Notre Dame had a seven-week long study of the pros and cons of the iPad in the classroom and some of professor Angst __students__ were not fans, stating that there was “technical and behavioral challenges”. Highlighting text and taking notes with in e-books proved a challenge and multiple files could not be open side-by-side. (Woyke, 2011) The biggest disadvantage to me would be the distraction. If the iPad contained games or had internet access, this would take attention away from the teacher. College students reported that with Facebook and other apps on the iPad it becomes very easy to be distracted during class. (Cook, 2011) Technology in the classroom is a good thing but we have to look at both sides. With technology changing at a rapid rate, is the cost worth it.

The question is, are iPads beneficial in the classroom? Yes, they are. Schools waste money every year on paper and textbooks. When looking at the cost iPads will save schools money in the long term. Studies are showing that students are testing better after studying with the iPad and writing lengths have increased. Interactions with the teacher and students have become fun and exciting, students can travel around the world without ever leaving the safety of their desks. Some obstacles and challenges will arise with having the devise in the classroom but with that, endless opportunity will come for the students. The technology world is changing and along with it, education needs to change also.