Using IPads in the Classroom

Tablet computing and mobile apps have become the cutting edge for new instructional technologies and educators at all grade levels are looking for ways to integrate these technologies into their curriculum. In January 2012, students in the Ohio State course, “Creating a Virtual Perspective” were provided with an iPad 2 tablet for completing various in-class technology-related activities, including: browsing the web to identify new trends in technology, selecting interesting apps from the iTunes App Store for installing on the iPad, performing screen captures and converting the images into online slide shows, making weekly blog postings with embedded audio and video clips, and presenting several presentations to the class. Hardware, software, and wireless requirements for managing the iPad mobile lab will be presented, along with student observations.