According to Foster's Daily Democrat, elementary school students in Rochester, New Hampshire, recently obtained access to 50 iPads purchased with Title I grant funding that also established a wireless internet network at the William Allen School.
Classroom technology, like a tablet computer, interactive whiteboard or HDMI projector, can provide teachers with unique lesson plan options that extend beyond the capability of a traditional lecture. Engaging students, especially young ones, actively in a learning process is key to nurturing their intellectual development, and technology tools help teachers do this more effectively.
The iPads are available to students at all grade levels and at least five are in each classroom. Teachers can request the tablet computers for special projects to give more students access at the same time. School officials note that unilateral access to the iPads has been a catalyst for students at every level.
"We're pretty convinced that the iPad is a tool to engage all learners," principal Chris Foley told the source. "It helps take high-level learners to the next level, as well as give a boost to the lower-level learners."
