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6 Reasons Tablets Are Ready for the Classroom. Vineet Madan is Vice President of McGraw-Hill Higher Education eLabs, which works with colleges and universities, professors and students along with technology partners to develop innovative, cutting-edge digital educational tools to improve the way instructors teach and students learn.

6 Reasons Tablets Are Ready for the Classroom

Since the debut of the iPad, tablets have captured the imagination of consumers. In just one year, the iPad surpassed even the most optimistic of projections to define a brand new product category and become the best-selling gadget of all time, and Forrester analysts project that in 2011, tablet sales will more than double. But are tablets ready for the classroom? Though tablets have caught on with consumers, the higher education market has been slower to adopt, and understandably so.

From grades to degrees to job placement after graduation, the devices that are used in classrooms are tied to important outcomes. 1. Bridge to Learning - Educational Research. A quick summary of some of the recent research on mobile learning.

Bridge to Learning - Educational Research

Mobile devices are becoming ever more important due in main to their ubiquity. The number of mobile phone subscribers will increase to five billion people this year thanks to the growth of smartphones in developed nations and mobile services in poor nations, according to the United Nations (2010). Industry predictions are that the sales of smart phones, able to access internet services, will surpass that of ;ordinary’ mobile phones by March, 2011. Added to this is the rapid development and take up of all kinds of different mobile devices, ranging from tablets such as the iPad and book readers such as the Kindle. Although in an early phase, the potential of these devices for teaching and learning is being recognised (indeed so much is being written, it is hard to keep up to date with the research) Alan Livingston, writing in Educause Quarterly (2009) says: HELLO? Regional space – 3-dimensional physical space; References. Effects-of-technology-on-learning.pdf. Bibliography - The Effects of Multimedia Technology on Learning.

48 iPad Apps That College Students Love. While the laptop remains the tech tool of choice for most college students, many are embracing portable and innovative tablets like the iPad.

48 iPad Apps That College Students Love

Since its release in 2010, the iPad has taken the tech market by storm and become a popular, educational and fun tool for both teachers and students alike. It is increasingly infiltrating college education, with some schools even offering free iPads for enrollees. Whether you’re a college student looking for new apps to stock your iPad or someone just curious what kind of appropriate resources are out there, start your search with these 48 great apps. Among them, students will find help with everything from keeping homework organized to finding the perfect first date spot — and just about everything in between. Essential Tools These apps will help turn your iPad into the ultimate productivity tool, whether you’re making a home movie, sketching out plans for a project or writing a term paper.

Education Communication Entertainment Information Management. Bibliography - 48 iPad Apps That College Students Love. iPad study released by Oklahoma State University. View copy of iPad research Executive SummaryView copy of iPad research Memorandum Oklahoma State University has formally released its internal findings on an iPad pilot conducted during the Fall 2010 semester, showing that the device had a positive impact in an academic environment.

iPad study released by Oklahoma State University

“We put this powerful and creative tool in the hands of faculty and students and the end result reached beyond enhancing the academic experience of our students,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “The report outlines a possible decrease to student and administrative expenses, increased productivity, and how the iPad crosses between academic and personal barriers.” Bill Handy, visiting assistant professor in the School of Media and Strategic Communications, and Tracy Suter, Ph.D. associate professor of marketing in the Spears School of Business, led the initiative. “Consensus is the integration of the iPad can enhance a student’s academic experience and have a positive impact for faculty as well,” said Handy. Brighthubeducation. Ipad-or-ifad.pdf. Bibliography - iPad or iFad. The Ultimate Simplified Guide to The Use of Evernote in Education.

Bibliography - Evernote. 25 iPad Apps Changing College Prep. Posted on Monday November 14, 2011 by Staff Writers Preparing to go to college can be an arduous task. From filling out countless applications to choosing a school to making sure you do well on exams — it can all be pretty stressful. While there’s no one method to fully eliminate the trials and tribulations that come along with getting into the best colleges, there are some ways that new technology can help make the process a little more streamlined, organized, and convenient. If you’ve got an iPad, or access to one, try out a few of these great applications perfect for college prep.

Bibliography - 25 iPad Apps Changing College Prep. Bibliography - 10 Ways the iPad Will Forever Change Education. Bibliography - Oklahoma State Apple iPad Pilot Program. 10 Ways the iPad Will Forever Change Education. Do educational apps enhance your child's learning? - Health & Wellbeing. A: Some do, if used appropriately, but it's important to choose your children's apps carefully.

Do educational apps enhance your child's learning? - Health & Wellbeing

Our expert: Dr Kate Highfield [Image source: iStockPhoto | romrodinka] You need to occupy your kids while you make an important phone call, cook dinner or during a long plane trip, so you hand them your phone or tablet. You've downloaded some "educational" apps that promise everything from improved spatial awareness to advanced reading skills, so you figure it's screen time well spent. But are "educational" apps really a good way to enhance your child's learning? It depends on the app and how it's used, says early childhood lecturer and researcher Dr Kate Highfield, from Sydney's Macquarie University. Bibliography - Do education apps enhance your child's learning?