The iPad Revolution

"In comparison to computers,, tablet technology has been identified as particularly suitable for young students due to its light weight, mobility and ease of design" (Lu, 2017, p. 9).

The iPad Revolution

Transforming Literacy and Education in the Digital Age

The iPad has arrived!

HISTORY

iPad Released

iPod Released

April 2010

2001

Apple Spring Education Event

The national focus on education became evident in 2018 during Apple's Spring Education Event, the company's first event dedicated entirely to education and learning. At this event, Apple introduced the latest design and accessibility features of the iPad tailored specifically for educational use.

Jobs announces iPad idea

2018

Jan. 2010

GAME CHANGER.

What did Apple do to make the iPad an educational tool?

Lowering iPad costs

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Apple School Manager

Special prices for schools

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Apple Pencil

Apple Classroom

Built to use with iPads

"iPads are being used by classroom teachers to promote collaboration among students as well as to increase the frequency of purposefulness of differentiation" (Frazier & Trekles, 2018).

"iPads are being used by classroom teachers to promote collaboration among students as well as to increase the frequency of purposefulness of differentiation" (Frazier & Trekles, 2018).

Info

Challenges

"The use of technology alone will not improve student achievement, but rather, it is how teachers implement and integrate these technologies into their teaching that will determine their impact on their learning" (Geer et al., 2017 p. 491).

Cost

Practical Skills

Screen Time

The Game Changer

The Future

The future of the iPad looks promising as it continues to be integrated into classrooms worldwide. Apple should focus on developing new versions that are smaller, more user-friendly and has more storage. To make the iPad more accessible for educational institutions, they could improve their manufacturing processes to lower costs and offer packages that include budget-friendly keyboards. Apple should also continue offering professional development for educators, providing them with the resources and training needed to maximize the iPad's potential in the classroom and to feel confident while doing it.

References

The iPad Enhances 21st-Century Education

What can the iPad do for students?

The iPad has consistently driven innovation in education through the continuous development of new tools and applications. Features such as digital note-taking, content organization, and flipped classrooms have transformed learning, allowing for more creative formats like audio podcasts, video presentations, infographics, animations, and digital storytelling. The integration of interactive learning and gamification through apps like AR, VR, Kahoot, and interactive online whiteboards has also revolutionized the classroom experience. Additionally, the iPad has fostered collaborative learning through shared documents and presentations, while modernizing communication between parents, teachers, and students. Research highlights how the iPad has enhanced 21st-century education by offering increased opportunities for independent learning.

Quick History

The iPad Intention

The iPad was designed to bridge the gap between the iPhone and MacBook by offering a more affordable computing device. It allowed users to complete a wide range of tasks, including browsing the web, checking email, reading ebooks, watching videos, playing games, taking photos and videos, and listening to music (SteveJobsArchive, 2010).