"I agree that the DX would be better if you are looking to replace textbooks and trade books used in the classroom. Many people seem to think of the iPad as an e-reader but it's NOT. Although, yes, you can read on it.
One of…"
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Special Education and e-readers? Text to Speech functionality
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We are experimenting with a variety of e-readers in our district specifically for use with Special Education students. Text to Speech is one of the features that we are investigating. (Kindles,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathleen Parker Nov 4, 2010.
Is anyone using the IPAD ?
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Is anyone using the IPAD, either as an e-reader, or for other applications. How do you manage the ownership and application purchasing in your schools? Who controls the Itunes application and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy M Burnette Apr 24, 2011.
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Jason W. Eckert replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"No problem - I guess I should clarify that. The devices we use are actually distributed to college students (they own it) and used continuously. What we found out is that a typical student who uses it for reading also uses it to…"
Linda L. Rosario Torres replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"I wonder if what Jason means about the short life of the battery is meaning using in the classroom or library when the periods of use are continues due the nature of the reading activity... Same happens to me with laptops. Mine have a long battery…"
"Hi Linn,
What brand/style of screen cover did you use?
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"I think the "cross platform" mentioned in this post is very important. The iPad IS heavier and somewhat clunky, but there is something to be said for one device....
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Elisabeth LeBris replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"Yes. I bought mine in June. The more I use it, the more I use it: at work, at home, on the road everywhere. It has become a wonderful blend with my phone. Cannot imagine life without it now.
PS no problem reading off it in any light. I just adjust…"
Jason W. Eckert replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"I agree - I love the iPad, but it is a computer that is used for web browsing and games - check out today's post from Engadget entitled "Survey Says: The iPad is no Kindle Killer" @…"
Linda Martin replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"I looked at the Samsung Galaxy (running Android 2.2) and the iPad today - Santa is interested in bringing me a tablet. My question is: aside from screen size (and accompanying weight) is there anything the iPad can do that the Galaxy…"
Sarah Kinder replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"2 questions about the iPad -- can you view a text book in a 2 page spread view? wondering about how some of the graphics/charts etc would look. Also, can you hook it up to a projector?
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Jason W. Eckert replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"Those are aweseom websites, but the URLs should be http://www.ipadinschools.com/ and http://speirs.org/
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"I just bought four for our school library. We are looking into having an dedicated email address that only me and the two tech people can access. I've been reading http://spiers.org - they have 115 iPads! and…"
Sara Rhyne replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"We have a cover which acts as a stand and this is an advantage. With the iPad sitting upright I can eat and read at the same time (grin). And a quick swipe at the screen rather than finding the button makes it easy to change the pages. We have all…"
Kathleen Nester replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"I have my own personal IPAD and use it for many applications...I love it! I also installed a matte screen protector. I have no problem reading on it. It's much heavier than my Nook. I use it mainly for news, email, facebook, internet, games,…"
Will DeLamater replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"Mardy, very good point about the access to multiple stores, something that other ereaders do not generally offer.
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Mardy McGaw replied to Karen Anderson's discussion Is anyone using the IPAD ?"I have an iPad and I have great battery life which makes it a joy to use! I am not always searching for the power outlet! What I like about the iPad is I can read my books from which ever company I have used to purchase my eBook. I have the Nook…"
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- Do you own a Kindle or other ereader?
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My list of E-Reader, E-text sources for use by our district
The following link goes to my list of e-reader, e-text, and audio book sources. Most are free, but some are subscription or require verification of disability. Our district is testing Kindles, Sony Readers, and Ipads as well as some PC based text and pdf readers, so we use a variety of formats. As I come across a good link, I try to add it here.
http://tinyurl.com/23o2xnf
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- At 12:27pm on May 24, 2010, Will DeLamater said…
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Put Shakespeare in Your Pocket!
Click the QR code on your smartphone to grab Sonnet 65 by the Bard himself! An experiment with how to distribute learning resources to students' mobile devices.
Download the QR code, print it, and post it somewhere for students to access. Or post it on your blog or other school website. Get the i-nigma code reader in the App Store or the Android market. It is the reader we prefer. Courtesy of The Learning Mag.
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