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EBooks and IPad


 * Introduction: **

Ebooks and Ipads are a relatively new evolution in technology, as is their usage in an educational setting. Here is a brief introduction on how they can be used in the educational setting. These two tools are helping revolutionize the way that students learn in the classroom. The many options they give students to explore in the world of education are constantly increasing. These tools are not just for students, but teachers as well. Having these tools available for use teachers allows for varied methodology in their teaching.


 * Devices :

Here is an excellent comparison of e-readers (less the Ipad) done by [|The Consumerist].

Articles/Blogs: ** __EBooks and Accomodations-__ This article explains the use of Ebooks as well as the three components of the ebook. It explains how Ebooks are a great way to accomodate children with disabilites and your average student as well. []

__Ebooks and Beyond: The Challenge for Public Libraries__- This articles dives in to how the ebook has made many implications for the public library system. With the growing use of the ebook less and less people have the need to use the public library. With all of the accomodations that the ebook has to offer it makes it a smarter and more convienent way to read a book. The public library system is trying to figure out ways to make sure that their books and libraries are still a need for the public. []

__Is the iPad a game changer__- This article on the ipad, created a debate on if the ipad created a new change in the race for the newest and best technology. The the chief executive of apple, Steve Jobs, explained how the eBooks are far inferior to the ipad. The ipad can be used to download most of the media that an ebook can as well as the many other options the iPad has. []

**Youtube Videos:** These few videos give examples of the different applications that the IPad has, and how it can be used to educatate students. [] [] []- This video shows how the IPad can be used for students who are older and even adults as an educational tool. []- This video gives an overview of a few of the applications that children can use right in the classroom.