Involving parents with your schools iPad program. Many libraries and educational organisations across the world see the benefits of including your community in understanding how latest technology can enhance learning.
A number of libraries have what they call a 'Digital Petting Zoo' where you can go and find out more about the technology, find out what it can do, how to use it and feel comfortable with the technology. St Patrick's Primary Guildford felt it was important to have parents involvement and understanding about the use of iPads in learning at their school. So recently they organised an event where students at St Patricks got to show parents the opportunities for learning with an Ipad. Parents were invited to the school hall for an iPad in-service. After a brief introduction about the value of iPads in the classroom parents were able to watch children from all grades using the iPads in a variety of ways.
Parents concerned about iPad use in schools. COLUMBIA (WACH) - More is not necessarily good.
That's the message some parents are saying about the use of iPads in Richland School District Two. Parent Lynn Roth says the district invested millions of dollars into purchasing these iPads which she says contribute to behavioral problems, irregular sleep, and obesity. Dr. Deborah Greenhouse of the Richland Two Medical Advisory committee says Muller Road Middle School is the only school in the district that use ipads in the classrooms.
"Kids get so close to their technology, that they're a little bit lacking in some social skills," said USC Professor of Public Health Robert Valois. Valois says ipads are a great learning tool, but should be used in moderation. Are ipads helpful for students in the classroom? COLUMBIA (WACH) - More is not necessarily good. Parent Lynn Roth says the district invested millions of dollars into purchasing these iPads which she says contribute to behavioral problems, irregular sleep, and obesity. Dr. Dr. The Best Interactive Books (Book-Apps) For iPad And iPad2 « The SAHGeekMom's App Reviews: iPad & iPhone. iPads in middle school: One parent’s positive experience. My daughter turned 13 this past summer and we just celebrated her Bat Mitzvah last month.
On her actual birthday, her Father and I gave her an iPad 2 to mark this milestone year (we don’t normally give huge birthday presents like that). A few weeks after 8th grade began in September, she asked if she could start bringing it to school. My first reaction was “hell to the no!” She kept asking. Her middle school has a SSR (silent sustained reading) policy.
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