iPad and “App” Technology in

Education“The device that changes everything is now changing the classroom”

BACKGROUNDiPad • Launched on April 3, 2010

STEVE JOBS• Low-priced type of computer• “Book” that you can carry around

TECHNOLOGY• 5 generations • Perfected in 2010• Constant innovating

App Store

APPLICATIONS• Educational, therapeutic, business and communicative functions• Applications for different subjects• Math: Free graphing calculator, Math Ref.• Foreign Language: World Lens• Study: AutoRap, Spark• Notes: Noteability

Most Popular Business AppsGetApp ‘s Monthly

ADVANTAGES• Engages Students• Organization• Makes students in charge• “Paperless” classrooms• Decreases expenses

2012 SALES

•Broke Records•More iPads than Macs purchased•Universities and Schools around The nation are Purchasing iPads

CLICK TO PURCHASAE iPAD

DISADVANTAGES•Destructible•Not all textbooks are available electronically•Connection errors•Difficult to multitask•Distractions

FUTURE• iPad is the future of education• Best tool available to improve education•Aspirational• Preparing students for global workplace

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