Comments on: Ten reasons the iPad is an awesome tool for classrooms and education http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/ #1 Source for iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac and AppleTV Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.6 By: Michael Steele http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/#comment-52404 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:14:00 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=60098#comment-52404 I think it a great idea for student. I hope student will be so helpful of this idea.

]]> By: brad0885 http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/#comment-52382 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=60098#comment-52382 In reply to Mike Smart.

We have had zero issues with Apple TV lag. This solution for sharing had worked well for us. Each room’s Apple TV has a specific device name so it is easy to hook up to the correct projector or TV.

]]> By: brad0885 http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/#comment-52381 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:40:00 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=60098#comment-52381 In reply to brandon.

We use Apple Configurator to manage the devices and all purchases are institutional through the Apple educational volume purchase program.

]]> By: brandon http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/#comment-52379 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:03:00 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=60098#comment-52379 What are you using for MDM? And which model are you using for purchases (Institutional, layered or personal)?

]]> By: Lisa Pospishil http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/#comment-52378 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:27:00 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=60098#comment-52378 Great insight! You mention eBooks a few times…I feel they deserve an item by themselves:) Who wants to read a book on a laptop? Paired with the accessibility feature to have text easily read aloud throughout the iPad levels the playing field for so many. The iPad breaks barriers to knowledge with ease compared to pc laptops, netbooks, or Chromebooks. Thanks for the write up!

]]> By: Lisa Pospishil http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/#comment-52377 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:18:00 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=60098#comment-52377 In reply to Mike Smart.

We use the cheap Airserver software program instead of Apple TV. http://www.airserverapp.com/. The slow dropped connection could be a slow WiFi system in which case Airserver wouldn’t help. I hate the dongle so Airserverapp or Reflector maybe worth a shot.

]]> By: Mike Smart http://isource.com/2013/02/22/ten-reasons-the-ipad-is-an-awesome-tool-for-classrooms-and-education/#comment-52376 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:30:00 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=60098#comment-52376 Nice article! Have you had issues with lag and dropped connections with Apple TV? I tried it a few times and had noticeable lag, and it would drop the connection as soon as I moved a little ways from the projector. I’ve since gone back to a direct connection (iPad to projector).

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