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A Preliminary Evaluation of the iPad as a Tool for Learning and Teaching |
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Editor(s): Belinda Tynan, Julie Willems, Rosalind James |
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Hershey, United States of America |
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Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning (AMDL) Book Series |
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10.4018/978-1-4666-4205-8.ch012 |
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In May 2010, the release of the iPad in Australia brought a whole new dimension to learning. This chapter presents the preliminary findings of a pilot study conducted at a large distance education university designed to explore the use of the iPad as a tool for learning from three perspectives. The first is the use of the iPad from a lecturer's point of view, outlining how it can be used to enhance the task of teaching in distance education. The second is from a student's point of view, exploring how the iPad can assist in distance education study. The third examines the iPad from an insider perspective, reviewing the variety of apps available including those for social networking. The overall impression is that the iPad has great potential as a tool for learning but it will not necessarily reduce the need for desktop or laptop computers. |
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Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning, p. 154-168 |
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