iPad in Education For Dummies

The easy way to effectively implement iPads in the classroom
The iPad is a natural fit for education in the 21stcentury, and this hands-on guide shows you just how to implement itin your educational institution. iPad in Education ForDummies serves as a roadmap for the device's successful use asan education tool--from both a personal and institutionalperspective. It examines why the iPad is a perfect fit forcontemporary educational needs, how to purchase and deploy themwithin an organization, and outlines best practices, tools, andapps for their educational use across all curricula and gradelevels.
A cross between a powerful computer, iPod, game console, ande-reader, the iPad is an ultraportable--and ultracool--touch device from Apple. In 2013, the iPad was deployedin Chicago Public Schools, LA Unified School district, OxnardSchool District in California, and Raleigh County Public Schools inWest Virginia, to name a few. In this new edition of iPad inEducation For Dummies, you'll find the latest coverage ofinteractive media and augmented reality apps, creating andpublishing class books and textbooks, moving from lectures tointeractive classroom presentations, setting up digital studentprofiles, and much more.
* Includes up-to-date coverage of Apple's iPad hardware and iOSsoftware
* Covers managing classroom workflow challenges, including how todistribute, share, collaborate, and collect digital documents
* Written by one of the foremost authorities on iPad deploymentsin schools
* Provides clear information on what decisions you need to maketo deploy and use the iPad effectively in the classroom
If you're a school administrator, teacher, or educational ITspecialist who is considering deploying the iPad in the classroom,this handy guide has everything to set you up for success.