Friday, June 8, 2012
Evernote
What was a reason you chose not to use Evernote in class?
The reason I did not use Evernote in class was because I learn and remember more if I write it down. When I write stuff down, it keeps me more in tuned with my thought process. Typing it out can make me lose interest sometimes. When I make a mistake with typing, I don't want to end up accidentally erasing everything I have. Also, it's easier for me to access my notes if I needed them. I would rather be able to go into my backpack and pull out a notebook than get onto the internet and log into Evernote. I also do not have Internet on my phone so I would only be able to use Evernote in this class. I hear many great things about Evernote, but it was unfortunate that I never had to chance to use it other than in one class.
Do you have any other feedback or suggestion on making Evernote better?
The only major problem I have with Evernote is that whenever I try to access it at home, the page takes ages to load. When it finally loaded and I logged in, I was confused and I couldn't figure out how to use the app. When I tried using it in class once, I found that it doesn't have spell check. Also, I think it would be really nice if you could personalize your account. A choice of background perhaps would be nice to add to it. I only used Evernote maybe once or twice, but those were the things that I noticed. However, I have heard from many people that Evernote has been an excellent note taking device for them.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
iPad Experience
What were the benefits of having a class set of iPads in the classroom?
The benefit of having an iPad in class was that it allowed me to use the internet to look things up. It made some class assignments easier such as looking up important information for class work. It also allowed me to quickly submit work so it wouldn't be a hassle to email it, copy and paste it onto the blog, and submit at home. The advantage to start the assignments right then and there was great. The iPad also allowed me to experiment with an app that allowed me to make an animation for a project in class. I'm left handed and drawing things on the computer with a mouse would not have been very successful. The iPad allowed me to use my left hand to draw and even though I learned that I am terrible with animation, it was a good experience working with the ap. Learning how to use the iPad in class will help me out later in life if I ever encounter an iPad for a job because the use of technology is increasing. Overall, the iPad was a great experience.
What were the limitations or problems with having a class set of iPads.
I had very few problems with the iPad. The only problem that I encountered was that it would freeze on occasion. It might have just been the site, I'm not sure. Also, some people forgot to log out of accounts or exit out of websites. I also have never used an iPad before so trying to highlight words or put the cursor in a specific spot was an issue for awhile. The keyboard was also hard to type on. I couldn't type as fast as I would have been on a computer. Using it wasn't the only issue, however. The iPad was a distraction to some students and they didn't use it to their advantage when given assignments to start in class. While working on a project earlier in the year, I had used the notes app and so did many other people. The only problem with that was the notes taken from the previous classes were still on there.
Do you think that the school district should have more iPad carts for students to use or move to a 1:1 environment where all high students would have access to an iPad they would be able to take home and use during the school year.
I think that the school district should have more carts available for the students. It would allow the students to get things done in class that they wouldn't have had the chance to do without an iPad. Having the iPads in carts is a better way to keep track of where all the iPads are. Also, keeping the iPads in school will be safer because let's be honest, sending a very expensive iPad home alone with a teenager can end badly. It would increase the risk of it being broken or possibly apps being downloaded that shouldn't be. Also, the iPads would make using the internet easier since the school library's computers aren't the fastest things in existence. It could also potentially save the school money because there are online books that the students can use. It would definitely be more successful if the iPads were kept in carts.
The benefit of having an iPad in class was that it allowed me to use the internet to look things up. It made some class assignments easier such as looking up important information for class work. It also allowed me to quickly submit work so it wouldn't be a hassle to email it, copy and paste it onto the blog, and submit at home. The advantage to start the assignments right then and there was great. The iPad also allowed me to experiment with an app that allowed me to make an animation for a project in class. I'm left handed and drawing things on the computer with a mouse would not have been very successful. The iPad allowed me to use my left hand to draw and even though I learned that I am terrible with animation, it was a good experience working with the ap. Learning how to use the iPad in class will help me out later in life if I ever encounter an iPad for a job because the use of technology is increasing. Overall, the iPad was a great experience.
What were the limitations or problems with having a class set of iPads.
I had very few problems with the iPad. The only problem that I encountered was that it would freeze on occasion. It might have just been the site, I'm not sure. Also, some people forgot to log out of accounts or exit out of websites. I also have never used an iPad before so trying to highlight words or put the cursor in a specific spot was an issue for awhile. The keyboard was also hard to type on. I couldn't type as fast as I would have been on a computer. Using it wasn't the only issue, however. The iPad was a distraction to some students and they didn't use it to their advantage when given assignments to start in class. While working on a project earlier in the year, I had used the notes app and so did many other people. The only problem with that was the notes taken from the previous classes were still on there.
Do you think that the school district should have more iPad carts for students to use or move to a 1:1 environment where all high students would have access to an iPad they would be able to take home and use during the school year.
I think that the school district should have more carts available for the students. It would allow the students to get things done in class that they wouldn't have had the chance to do without an iPad. Having the iPads in carts is a better way to keep track of where all the iPads are. Also, keeping the iPads in school will be safer because let's be honest, sending a very expensive iPad home alone with a teenager can end badly. It would increase the risk of it being broken or possibly apps being downloaded that shouldn't be. Also, the iPads would make using the internet easier since the school library's computers aren't the fastest things in existence. It could also potentially save the school money because there are online books that the students can use. It would definitely be more successful if the iPads were kept in carts.
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