Introduction.

The ipad is small and powerful. It has a long battery life and is truly mobile. The best feature is the focusing of attention on a single app, focusing the mind on the task ahead.

How the iPad can fit into your classroom.

The iPad isn't perfect, no camera, not easy at present to manage a whole suite of iPads but having said that it is still a magical device that can inspire your pupils. It's easy to use and with limited multitasking coming in November it helps to focus pupils on their task. We plan to introduce a review service for iPad apps for education but in the meantime there is a short list below for starters. Sign up to our newsletter to find out when it become available.

Five apps for the classroom

• iWork Suite (Keynote, Pages and Numbers - Seperate apps that link with iWork09)
• EZ4 Calculator
• iThoughts HD - Mind mapping app
• Bento for iPad - easy to use database application
• FilemakerGo - Run your filemaker databases on your iPad.

How we can support you.

Can explain the practicalities of using the ipad in the classroom.

Can provide training on building Keynote presentations.

Soon to be launched app suggestion and review service.