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From http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/19/three-ways-use-ipad-languages-classroom-tech-teaching?CMP=twt_gu

Three ways to use iPads in the languages classroom
by Will Strange
May 19, 2014

The thought of using iPads in the classroom might leave some teachers squirming: another change to contend with; another expensive gimmick that will end in tears. But the iPad has the unique ability to provide almost complete freedom of outcome without impinging on a teacher's personal style. In my classroom, iPads act as a:

• computer
• exercise book
• homework-filing system and planner
• mini-whiteboard
• camera
• mp3 and mp4 player
• multimedia recorder
• portable and updatable register

The iPad's various applications can liberate teachers from needing to book computer rooms, recording devices, flip-cameras etc and enable fluid communication between teacher and student – at home and in school.

Read the full article at http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/19/three-ways-use-ipad-languages-classroom-tech-teaching?CMP=twt_gu