I thought it was exciting to read about emerging technologies in the Horizon Report. Our group was assigned iPads/tablets for use in the classroom, and I think this could definitely be incorporated into my teaching. We discussed using the iPad in laboratories, where they could be mounted on walls and play short videos on lab techniques for students. I think this was an idea presented in the report.
I was thinking this might be helpful in our research lab, as a place to keep routine recipes and protocols. Also, there is a lab in my department currently using iPads as their lab notebooks, so that when they leave, the PI has immediate access to their research notes and results, rather than having to sift through dusty binder notes.
What are some other thoughts on using the iPad in the classroom?
I think it might be useful, but I feel like you always have to be cautious allowing technology like this that allows students to access the internet while in class. It makes it too easy to surf the internet and ignore the class and the instructor.
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