I-pads, android tablets, netbooks or laptops?

Help and all advice accepted (first posting as well!)

My school is presently "debating" what best practice is for the upgrade of ICT throughout. Presently in the Junior section of the College, we have 10 desktops available for each class.

My teaching partner and I are suggesting that we switch to a mix of laptops and i-pads.

What is the thoughts about netbooks vs laptops, and or i-pads vs tablets?

Thank You!

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Permalink Reply by Mathew Needleman on June 24, 2011 at 1:35pm

iPads are tablets and although I have no doubt there will be sizable competition eventually, so far the iPad is far better than any other tablets on the market.

On deciding between iPads and laptops you have to decide what you plan to do with the devices and how they will be deployed in your school.

Definitely consider that the cost of the devices is not just the cost of the devices but also the cost of training, support, and software.

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Permalink Reply by Kate Hughes on June 26, 2011 at 2:59am

Thanks so much for this - I seem to agree about the ipad being outclassed. Thank you for your input!

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Permalink Reply by Anoop Srilatha on June 25, 2011 at 7:53pm

Hi Kate,

Can i know the strength of your class? Do students concentrate when you are explaining using the technology?

I appreciate that technology has helped us a lot. I am not sure of how good or bad the ipad or any other device usage in our school yet! Could you please share your experience on how good and productive is the ipad use in the classroom?

Thank you.

Anoop