Environment

__**Environment (Cheytoria Hickey)**__ iPad has the potential to change the look and feel of education.

**Do students learn? Related ISTE Factors**
 
 * **Technology must be incorporated into the daily learning schedule**
 * Incorporating iPads into the regular classroom and its use on a daily basis supports the ISTE standards.
 * Computer lab access accounts for much of why teachers do not integrate technology regularly - iPad could eliminate the issue of access.
 * **Student collaboration in the use of technology is more effective in influencing student achievement than strictly individual use.**
 * Since the iPad is mobil it can be used easily used in group settings.
 * **Programs and applications must provide individualized feedback to students and teachers and must have the ability to tailor lessons to individual student needs.**
 * Students could have access to textbooks at varying reading levels.
 * This could provide a means for understanding not available without the use of such technology.
 * **Project-based learning and real-world simulations are more effective in changing student motivation and achievement than drill-and-practice applications.**
 * Internet access and computer use are often necessary to integrate project-based learning activities and real-world simulations.
 * Teachers will be more willing to incorporate these types of activities with increased availability of computers.
 * **Other:**
 * note taking easier for those with special needs
 * easier to "share" notes and class work between students and teacher/student
 * Culture/Atmosphere - School/Home**
 * Parents feel more connected to school because they can access the books via the internet
 * Parents or schools purchase textbook subscriptions which can be renewed from year to year
 * Option for rental download for one school year
 * Atmosphere of "connected" schools that keep up with ever changing technology
 * Focus on Education and lifelong learning
 * non-threatening to other students/teachers/admin - no cameras, video or multifunction capabilities
 * School Environment (safe & orderly?)**
 * no backpacks to worry about (concealed items, crowed hallways, classrooms)
 * easily stored - no extra lab space required
 * no injuries caused by carrying heavy backpacks, or tripping over them in classrooms


 * Classroom Management (in Lab)?**
 * flat design decreases off task behavior considerably teachers can monitor easily
 * no need to move to a separate lab for computer use.
 * can be used for other tasks in classrooms without internet access

[] - American Chiropractic Association This article explains how an increase in childhood back pain may be the result of heavy backpacks. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=117633&page=1 Article about heavy backpacks http://www.privacydigest.com/2007/07/29/wissahickon%20high%20require%20clear%20backpacks%20students Article detailing one school that would like to require clear or mesh backpacks for safety. [] - NCTM National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics Articles which support project based learning and computers in the classroom http://blog.unthinkmedia.com/?p=419 - Blog about iPad possible uses in the classroom - new technology [] Blog about iPad possible uses in the classroom (educator) - new technology http://www.polyvision.com/News/Newsfromthefield.aspx?OID=368 Article with testimonial from a science teacher computers in the classroom support learning http://wirededucator.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/an-ipad-in-every-classroom-apples-itablet-in-education-n/ iPad in the classroom will enhance learning http://thejournal.com/Articles/2010/01/27/Measuring-the-iPads-Potential-for-Education.aspx iPad classroom potential - pros and cons
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