Yes, they're heavy and a pain to drag around, but do you seriously have a better idea? They're infinitely versatile and aren't scared of getting tossed around.
iPads as an educational tool has to be the most ridiculous attempt yet at "digitalizing" education.
There's a little-known Steve Jobs video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q82weiAJmaA) where he says that computers and technology are absolutely no substitute for an environment that promotes curiosity and a thirst to learn.
Also, books don't cause eyestrain, they have insanely fast refresh rates, and you can flip to any one section quickly and easily without tearing your eyes out.
Yes, they're heavy and a pain to drag around, but do you seriously have a better idea? They're infinitely versatile and aren't scared of getting tossed around.
iPads as an educational tool has to be the most ridiculous attempt yet at "digitalizing" education.
There's a little-known Steve Jobs video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q82weiAJmaA) where he says that computers and technology are absolutely no substitute for an environment that promotes curiosity and a thirst to learn.
Also, books don't cause eyestrain, they have insanely fast refresh rates, and you can flip to any one section quickly and easily without tearing your eyes out.