It sounds like you learned a lot (with help from your husband). I've found that with many technologies I just need to give myself time to play. It is in these times that I learn the most, and become confident with the technology. Overall, good analysis so far...
I'm glad you embedded the slide show. I'm a visual person, so it was nice to look at the pictures while listening to your podcast. Isn't it amazing how many things you find out you can't do on an iPad? Do you have an iPad or iPad 2? I went to MACUL this year and learned that they added a lot of really cool things to the iPad 2, but it still seems to be a bit limited. Maybe by the time you write a grant or proposal for a classroom set, it will be on the 6th generation or so with all the bells and whistles you want (because technology changes so quickly). :) It's great that you had the time to play around to find out all the limitations so you have some time to figure out ways around them.
Wow! I was surprised to learn that a lot of websites are not compatible with the iPad. I knew about the flash issues, but I had no idea that some editing programs would not work on the iPad. I’m curious – when you buy an app that allows you to edit, do you need to buy that app for every iPad, or can you buy one app and install it on your class set of iPads? $3.00 to $5.00 per iPad for each app would add up quickly!
It is nice to know that GoogleDocs works well with the iPad. As an elementary teacher, I am always concerned about websites that require my students to register. So many times, the Terms of Service say that the minimum age to use the program is older than the age of my kids! I wonder how other elementary teachers have dealt with the issue of creating a Google account for each of their students...
I totally agree with you – getting your hands on a new technology and playing with it is always the best way I learn that technology. It sounds like you learned a lot that way! I agree that students would benefit from some unstructured exploration time as well!
I haven't ever gotten a chance to use or experiment with iPads. Through your Wicked Problem Project, I have gotten to know more about how iPads can be used and what programs are not compatible with them. I think using them along with Google Docs would be a great idea! There are so many things you can do through that program and it's free!
It sounds like you learned a lot (with help from your husband). I've found that with many technologies I just need to give myself time to play. It is in these times that I learn the most, and become confident with the technology.
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I'm glad you embedded the slide show. I'm a visual person, so it was nice to look at the pictures while listening to your podcast. Isn't it amazing how many things you find out you can't do on an iPad? Do you have an iPad or iPad 2? I went to MACUL this year and learned that they added a lot of really cool things to the iPad 2, but it still seems to be a bit limited. Maybe by the time you write a grant or proposal for a classroom set, it will be on the 6th generation or so with all the bells and whistles you want (because technology changes so quickly). :) It's great that you had the time to play around to find out all the limitations so you have some time to figure out ways around them.
ReplyDeleteWow! I was surprised to learn that a lot of websites are not compatible with the iPad. I knew about the flash issues, but I had no idea that some editing programs would not work on the iPad. I’m curious – when you buy an app that allows you to edit, do you need to buy that app for every iPad, or can you buy one app and install it on your class set of iPads? $3.00 to $5.00 per iPad for each app would add up quickly!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to know that GoogleDocs works well with the iPad. As an elementary teacher, I am always concerned about websites that require my students to register. So many times, the Terms of Service say that the minimum age to use the program is older than the age of my kids! I wonder how other elementary teachers have dealt with the issue of creating a Google account for each of their students...
I totally agree with you – getting your hands on a new technology and playing with it is always the best way I learn that technology. It sounds like you learned a lot that way! I agree that students would benefit from some unstructured exploration time as well!
I haven't ever gotten a chance to use or experiment with iPads. Through your Wicked Problem Project, I have gotten to know more about how iPads can be used and what programs are not compatible with them. I think using them along with Google Docs would be a great idea! There are so many things you can do through that program and it's free!
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