IPad
Introduction
“The iPad (pronounced /ˈaɪpæd/ eye-pad) is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. Its size and weight falls between those of contemporary smartphones and laptop computers. The iPad runs the same operating system as the iPod Touch and iPhone—and can run its own applications as well as iPhone applications. Without modification, the iPad will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via the Apple App Store (with the exception of programs that run inside the iPad's web browser).” (Wikipedia, retrieved 15:03, 15 September 2011 (CEST))
Accessories
Accessories are both produced by Apple and by third parties.
- Essential accessories for academics
- iPad VGA Adapter (for older video projectors)
- iPad Camera Connection kit (for both USB and SD Cards)
- iPad Apple Digital AV Adapter (for modern video projectors / TVs). E.g. it has a HDMI connector.
- A keyboard (also provided by third parties) if you plan to write
- iPad Smart Cover (both for protection and rapid wake up/sleep)
The iPad for education and learning
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Applications
Educational software
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Other software of interest to education
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Links
Overviews
- iPad list of features at Apple for the iPad 2 ("there's more to it. And eve less of it (retrieved 15:03, 15 September 2011 (CEST)).
- iPad (Wikipedia)
iPad in education
- Teaching with the iPad – first days, Teleread, June 2010.