Thoughts on the Google Nexus 7. I recently bought with my own money a Google Nexus 7 and have so far spent a week with it.
I'm trying my very hardest to be objective and ignore all my previous experiences with Android (which go back to the original Nexus phone). Before I received the Nexus 7, I had expected to like the hardware and hate the software. I thought it would be like test-driving a Citroën car: great design ideas - can't wait until the Germans or Japanese put them in their cars. The reality was a little more subtle.
I'm going to try and evaluate the device on its own merits and, yes, I'm going to occasionally compare it to the iPad, the iPhone and the iOS ecosystem. The Hardware My general opinion of the whole market is that tablet hardware is not interesting, except insofar as it enables the user to have wonderful experiences of software (I wrote the same thing about the iPad 2 launch). In many ways, the most interesting thing about the Nexus 7 is the price. The device itself is fast enough for most uses. 10 of the best: Thinking about the SAMR Model. The most popular post I have ever written is about the SAMR model which I wrote in March 2010 following the Apple World Leadership Summit in Prague.
As this post has been viewed thousands of times since then, I thought I'd repost it because some of the new readers to this blog may not have seen it. This post was originally based on a presentation called Strive for Transformation by Stephanie Hamilton of Apple. This post will form part of a series where I'm looking back at previous popular blog posts. Stephanie talked about the Apple Classroom of Tomorrow (ACOT) study from 1985-97, which looked at moving from instruction to construction of knowledge and measured teacher's comfort with technology. Are apps the key to revolutionising autism learning? 15 January 2012Last updated at 12:14 By Philippa Roxby Health reporter, BBC News Technology has completely and utterly changed Veronica's life.
"She has gone from being a little girl who had no way of showing us how much she knew, to a little girl who now has a portable device she can laugh, play and engage with," says her mother Sam Rospigliosi, from Edinburgh. "Who knows, she might even use it as her voice in the years ahead if she never learns how to speak again. " Veronica is six years old and severely affected by autism.
She has significant learning difficulties and finds many social situations very difficult. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote Don't expect miracles. End QuoteRichard MillsResearch Autism and National Autistic Society But in common with many other children like her, touchscreen computers have provided a way of learning and communicating that plays to her strengths. "They allow us to have an insight into how children think. iPod Touch & iPad Resources.
Fraser Speirs. How the iPad Wants to be Used. Driving the Classroom with iTunes U. There was a time when iTunes U was just a section of the iTunes store where you could download audio and videos.
Since Apple's recent education event, that's all changed. iTunes U is still a part of the iTunes Store but there's now a dedicated iTunes U app for iOS devices. The other major change to iTunes U was a policy change. iTunes U was previously only available to universities. At the January education event Eddy Cue stated that "starting today K-12 schools can sign up" to iTunes U. We didn't get pre-announcement access but I signed up as soon as I could and Cedars has been accepted to iTunes U. A Workable Model for sub-1:1 iPad Use. The iPad is designed to be owned and not shared.
It is a personal device. This isn't Apple screwing you over or ripping you off. It's just the way it was designed. If you want a multi-user operating system, Mac OS X will do a fantastic job for you. iPad for Education. iPads in Education. Teaching with Ipads. Launching an iPad 1-to-1 Program: A Primer. Mobile Computing | Spotlight Page 4 of 4 Launching an iPad 1-to-1 Program: A Primer In each of our schools, we have seen pedagogy shifting because of the iPad.
For example, we have seen the forums within the LMS empower student voice. In the past only the vocal student shared their opinions. Communication structures within the school are changing as well. Suggested Implementation Schedule Based on our experience, we would suggest schools consider the following launch schedule. Initially, schools should implement cloud-based solutions and LMS technology. Next, schools should provide iPad technology to teachers. Schools might also consider a pilot program with students; however, great caution and planning are necessary for the pilot to be successful. Finally, it is time to launch. About the Authors Dr. Mike Vonhof is the IT Director for Delmarva Christian High School in Georgetown, DE and is a founding member and IT Director for the Christian Coalition for Educational Innovation.
iPads in Education. Ipadschools - home.
iPad Exploration. iOSteacher.