iPads and Apps In The Classroom

The iPad/tablet are at the forefront of 21st century classrooms. These devices facilitate learning, enhance classroom experience, and motivate students to learn. Participants will develop an understanding of major research based instructional strategies and models for utilizing iPads/tablets in their classes. Participants will research educational applications and analyze how the iPads/tablets can improve student academic performance and provide differentiated instruction to close the learning gaps for struggling students. Finally, participants will explore the obstacles teachers face when using iPads/tablets in the classroom and strategies to overcome them.