WEEK SIX REFLECTION

REFLECTION
In class this week we spoke about Whiteboard Illuminate, Education Gateway, e-Learning ethics and our synopsis. 

READINGS

iPads in Education
iPads in the classroom can be very encouraging for young students to engage in learning. In today's society, many children either have their own iPad, have access to one or have used one before. 

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iPads are nothing new to young learners and with many common ICT tools being too advanced or suitable for higher education, using an iPad is more convenient and exciting. 

As a teacher, I would love to use iPads within my classroom. Apple has a lot of educational applications available for every learner, including early childhood.

iPods in Education
Like iPads, iPods encourage young students to learn. The only downside to an early learner using an iPod touch would be the size of the device. 

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The iPod touch is the same size as an iPhone 4, which is increasingly smaller than an iPad, and even the iPad Mini. However, they can still be very useful within the classroom.
 
Mobile Phones in Education
Although not all children aged five to eight own a mobile phone, most know how to use one. I do not believe that mobile phones within the classroom are a good idea.

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POSITIVE	MINUS	INTERESTING
·    the internet can be accessed wherever, whenever	·    added distractions such as text messaging, Facebook	·    wide range of applications available
·    schools do not necessarily need to pay for the device	·    children could use inappropriate sites as their phones would not have any blocks on sites	·    portability of a small device
	·    not all early learners would own a mobile phone or be allowed a mobile phone	·    multimedia capabilities – videos, voice recordings and photos
	·    photos being taken in class without consent