The question is of course why iPads are being used, and not other tablets as well?
Especially since it seems that the initial cost of the iPad is higher than that of other tablets.
- "The total cost of operation and ownership when compared to other devices are significantly lower once one looks beyond the cost of an individual item to the cost of the iSchoolAfrica mobile lab solution and the advanced educational ecosystem offered by Apple."
- Peermont School Support Programme
- The solution for unprivileged students are on par with the same comparable technological level that is required in the workplace, by implementing iPads.
- Apple offers a range of standard applications that support creativity in teaching and learning...
- Peermont School Support Programme
- Apple technology has fewer systems failures and fewer viruses, keeping downtime to a minimum. Fraser Speirs - who helped in implementing iPads 1:1, the first in the world - had the same experience.
- The IT support required is less than other solutions and less intimidating to ordinary educators.
- iSchoolAfrica
- The applications are mapped to the South African curriculum.
- ZA Books covering over 1000 SA text book titles, are offered on the iPad.
I just love my own iPad 2, and how easy it is to operate! I was even able to upgrade to IOS 7 in recent days, and it has given me immense pleasure. I have an older version of the product, but I am still able to use all the most recent upgraded applications.
I am totally biased! I know!
Disclaimer: Nobody has given me an iPad or an iPhone (I wish ;-)) to say these on my blog.
Related posts:
- iPads at Moshoeshoe Primary School - changing the South African landscape #iSchoolAfrica
- iPads in Education - I want to be a teacher now! #iPadSamG
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