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The iPad and it’s Integration

in the ESL Classroom

Specifications

Developer - Apple Inc.

Manufacturer - Foxconn (on contract)

Type - Tablet media player/PC

Release date – Wi-Fi model (US): April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03), Wi-Fi + 3G Model (US): April 30, 2010 (2010-04-30), Both Models (International): May 28, 2010 (2010-05-28)

Operating system - iPhone OS (modified) 3.2

Power - Internal rechargeable non-removable 25 W·h (90 kJ) lithium-polymer battery

CPU - 1 GHz Apple A4PowerVR SGX 535 GPU

Storage capacity - Flash memory 16, 32, and 64 GB

Memory - 256 MB DRAM built into Apple A4 package

Dimensions - 9.56 in (h), 7.47 in (w), 0.53 in (d)

Weight - Wi-Fi model: 680 g (1.5 lb)Wi-Fi + 3G model: 730 g (1.6 lb)

Price – starting at $499.00

What is it?

It’s a lightweight, new class of device between smart phones and laptops.

Mobile tablet computer.

Used for: Internet browsing, media consumption, gaming, and light content creation.

Features

Controlled by a multi-touch LCD sensitive to fingertips.

It runs iPad-specific applications as well as those written for the iPhone and iPod touch, including e-book readers.

Uses WiFi or its 3G data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software.

Optional Accessories

iPad Keyboard Dock with hardware keyboardiPad Case – stands the iPadiPad Dock with 30-pin connector and audio jackiPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter for

external monitor or projectoriPad Camera Connection Kit including a USB

Type A connector adapter and an SD card reader, for transferring photos and videos

iPad 10W USB Power Adapter with 2 A output

Applications that already come with iPad

Safari iTunes StoreMail App StorePhotos MapsVideo NotesYouTube CalendariPod ContactsSpotlight

Integration in ESL classroom

There are many ways you can integrate the iPad in a classroom using it’s applications.

The iPad has thousands of applications that include education, entertainment, business, gaming, and many more.

You have the opportunity and accessibility of using calendars, dictionaries, news papers, among many others.

Examples of applications you can use in a classroom

Dictionary App

NY Times App

Books App

Shakespeare Pro App

ABC Phonics Cards App

These are just some of the many applications you can use in the ESL classroom.

The ipad is a new revolution, that is perfect for teachers.

It’s light weight is perfect for carrying around, and you are the one that decides which application to use.

Engineers say “the ipad is much more better than a laptop or a desktop”.

Pros

You can connect it to a smart board and give a class.

You can take it back home and prepare a new class.

No worrying about pen drives and viruses.

Lightweight.

You have over a thousand options of applications you can use, which are very useful for teaching from pre K all the way to high school.

Cons

No webcam

No Adobe Flash support

Can’t multitask

No USB port

No HDMI output

Personal opinion

I think the iPad is great even though it has a couple of cons, we have to remember this is not a laptop or a computer. It’s a new technology designed to make things easier.

In the education area I think it is pretty good as well, you can do many things with it, from reading books to giving a phonetics class.

I also think that it is good because it is cheaper than a laptop or a desktop.

Overall I think it is great!

What is iPad?

Thin BeautifulGoes any where and last all dayPowerfulMagicalVideosPhotosBooksRevolution