The iPad in

Elementary

Classrooms

Changing the learning

environment one piece of

technology at a time.

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The G

oal

Gain access to iPad’s

for every classroom at a local elementary school.

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What is th

e

iPad?

A tablet

computer that is

designed and

marketed by

Apple Inc. It’s

main purpose is

to allow for

audio-visual

media, which

includes books,

movies, games,

apps, movies,

and Internet

access. (Kendrick)

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iPad F

eatu

res

Sizing: • Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)• Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)• Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)• Weight: 1.44 pounds (652 g)

Display:• Retina display• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit

glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

• 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)

• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Features:• Long battery life• Wifi Capability• Preloaded Apps (Safari, Maps,

Facetime, Photos..etc.)

(www.apple.com)

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5Why should we purchase these?iPads will revolutionize the way

classrooms are conducted and

the overall learning experience.

(Satriany)

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Is it worth the

money?

The importance of integrating the iPad into classrooms is to: 1. Provide a learning based piece of technology that allows

students to become independent learners

2. Be able to virtually see things they would not be able to see in close proximity of their schools and homes

3. Provide a teaching tool that allows students to work independently or jointly

4. Permit the students to have fun while learning.

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1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

Total Money Needed

$0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000

Amount of Grant Money Necessary per Grade Level & Total

1 Class (30 Students)Whole Grade level (app. 90 Students)

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(Crunchbase)

There isn’t any other product better than the iPad out there that offers as much technology compacted into one device for the low price of $499

A lot of money has to be put forth in order to make this happen; these devices will used to their full potential, purpose, and used for many years if the Elementary School receives this grant.

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Kendrick, J. (2012, March 10). The ipad success story — giving us what we want, again. Retrieved from http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/the-ipad- success-story-8212-giving-us-what-we-want-again/ 7110

www.apple.com. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/

Crunchbase. (2012, 2 4). Retrieved from http://www.crunchbase.com/product/ipad

Satriany. (n.d.). Ipad apps for publishing. Retrieved from http:// satriany.info/android/ipad-apps-for-publishing

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