School Swaps Math Textbooks For iPads

MexiCali59 writes "Four of California's largest school districts will be trying something new on eighth-grade algebra students this year: giving them iPads instead of textbooks. The devices come pre-loaded with a digital version of the text, allowing students to view teaching videos, receive homework assistance and input assignment all without picking up a pen or paper. If the students with iPads turn out to do improve at a faster pace than their peers as expected, the program could soon spread throughout the Golden State."

Comments

Re:Schwarzenegger's ebook program

[Man On Pink Corner]

iPads are great and all, but the fact is, any cheap generic tablet or netbook can access khanacademy.org. That's all a motivated kid needs to learn almost anything in the STEM areas.

If I were a traditional textbook publisher I'd like to think I'd be smart enough to use my last $50 to put out a hit on that guy...

Re:Expensive

[pandaman9000]

I know a few mechanics. I do IT work for local shops. I am completely laughing at you right now. Not WITH you, AT you.