6 common tasks you can use the iPad for instead

Moving towards a digital workflow using the iPad is something every teacher at a 1-1 school needs to think about.

What common things can be substituted, augmented, modified and redefined (SAMR) using the iPad as a tool? How can we modify assessments to allow students more scope to collaborate, communicate and be creative? When does using the technology make more sense? What tasks work best without the iPad? How can I get feedback from students using the iPad so my teaching is more informed and directed?

The SAMR model



Below are some possibilities for tools to use instead of paper and pencil. In many cases the advantage of the digital alternative goes beyond the convenience of students being able to access the material anytime. Way beyond.

Source: Apple A Day