Computers have been part of our daily lives for some time and have been a symbolic representation of our modern world today.  The evolution of computer technology has also played a very important role in the advancement of learning.  The continuous development of new technology gave birth to a new learning revolution.  Although traditional methods are still effective, it has been proven that technological devices such as the Apple iPad can significantly improve student education.  Studies show that technological devices such as the iPad and iPad learning apps have helped disadvantaged students improve their learning experience.  Of course iPads can’t improve learning without good teaching; teachers are still critical part of the educational system.

Unlike other mobile devices the iPad is an all day learning device that allows students to explore, communicate and learn while having fun.  It offers portability that makes it convenient for students to learn at their own pace.

Many free iPad learning apps have shown evidence that they can measurably deliver an educational value.  An app called “Spelling Zap” can help your kids enhance your kid’s ability on spelling out the words.  With this free access to learning apps through the iPad device, children are given the ability to pause, rewind and replay learning, while also allowing them to learn collaboratively.  The iPad can also be a guided learning tool because it does offers instant feedback to activities taken.

Many free iPad learning apps have shown evidence that they can measurably deliver an educational value.  An app called “Spelling Zap” can help your kids enhance your kid’s ability on spelling out the words.  With this free access to learning apps through the iPad device, children are given the ability to pause, rewind and replay learning, while also allowing them to learn collaboratively.  The iPad can also be a guided learning tool because it does offers instant feedback to activities taken.

The iPad device can indeed be a tool to provide rich learning experience for children.  Here are some observations made for children who played one of iPad’s learning apps called the “Motion Math”:

• 5th graders fractions test scores improved 15% after playing Motion Math, for 20 minutes over 5 days. This was a significant increase compared to the controlled group.

• Students’ attitudes and confidence towards fractions improved an average of 10%.

• Virtually all students rated the game as fun and that it helped them learn.

See more on Edudemic site.

We are not only focusing on iPad apps as learning tools, the iPad device itself can provide learning opportunities.  Students can use the different features of the iPad device to take notes during a class or perhaps take photographs and movies that can be used for school projects or the progress of experiments in a Science or practical technology class.

While there are many other resources or tools available to aid learning in students, the iPad device with proper use and guidance, is one learning tool that every children can use to explore, learn and most of all make the learning experience more enjoyable.