iPads, iPads, iPads
What Great Things They Are!!!!
For my college class I did a research project. This is what I have found out....
I have learned that iPad integration does have
a positive impact on K-5 classroom instruction. There have been several studies
done to show that iPads improve instruction in classrooms. Two of the studies
conducted focused on math. Companies
completed both of those studies. Game
Desk, one of the companies, conducted a study on a group of fifth grade
students in California. The
students participated in the study by playing
Math Motion, a fraction game, for 5 days, 20 minutes per day. At the end of the study the students took a
test and showed a 15% gains. (Wainwright, 2013) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt did
the second study. This study was conducted over a one-year period. Student test scores increased in math by
20%. These students used iPads instead
of textbooks. (Wainwright, 2013)
In a third study done for KIPP
Academy in Houston, TX showed that students in a non-traditional classroom, a
flipped classroom, which used iPads daily scored 49% higher with a passing rate
than students in a traditional classroom without iPads. (Wainwright, 2013) This
shows that technology is making a strong positive impact at that school.
The fourth study was conducted in Kent, New England
at Longfield Academy by Naace. The students at this school were highly motivated. They used their iPads mainly in the areas of
English, Math, and Science. They use
their iPads for online research, mind mapping, and creating presentations,
which impacted the quality of their work.
Not to mention how they as students worked together
collaboratively. The study showed that there
was a significant and very positive impact on learning and teaching. Which
reflected in the students’ achievement and attainment. (Walsh, 2013) All of the studies showed that iPads have a
positive impact on instruction and it would be very beneficial to incorporate
iPads.
iPads are a great motivator both for students
and teachers. Teachers need to see that
iPads are versatile, powerful tools that are changing the face of education.
Teachers need to understand that iPads are a diverse method to delivering
instruction and engaging all students.
They also need to keep in mind that children are eager to embrace new
technology. They want to get their hands
on iPads and interact with them. They want to explore. They want to learn and problem solve. Not to
mention that students are able to troubleshoot and resolve technology issues. Not
to mention that students are able to troubleshoot and resolve technology issues
quicker than most adults. (Lovegrove, 2013)References:
Wainwright,
Ashley. "8 Studies Show iPads in the Classroom Improve Education."
Blog. IT Solutions Blog. SecurEdge Networks. Secure Edge
Networks, 18 Feb. 2013. Web. 6 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.securedgenetworks.com/secure-edge-networks-blog/bid/86775/8-Studies-Show-iPads-in-the-Classroom-Improve-Education>.
Lovegrove, Ben. "17 Benefits of
using iPads in the Classroom." INKids. INKids Pty. Ltd., 27 Mar.
2013. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.inkids.com.au/2013/03/17-benefits-of-ipads-in-classrooms/#more-802>.
Walsh,
Kelly. The 2013 Free Education Technology Resources eBook. 2nd ed.
EmergingEdTech.com, 2013. EmergingEdTech.com. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.emergingedtech.com/ebooks/>.
