IPads

=iPads= The **iPad** (pronounced [|/ˈaɪpæd/] [|//**eye**-pad//]  ) is a line of [|tablet computers] designed, developed and marketed by [|Apple Inc.], primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO [|Steve Jobs]. [|[18]] Its size and weight fall between those of contemporary [|smartphones] and laptop computers. The iPad runs the same [|operating system] as the [|iPod Touch] and [|iPhone] —and can run its own applications as well as iPhone applications. Without [|modification], the iPad will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via the Apple [|App Store] (with the exception of programs that run inside the iPad's [|web browser] ). (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad)

How to Use the iPad
Click on the links below to find resources for learning how to use the iPad:
 * **Apple's iPad Video Showcase of Tutorials:** http://www.apple.com/ipad/videos/
 * **Introductions to Apple's iPod, iPhone & iPad at About.com:** http://ipod.about.com/od/introductiontotheipod/u/ipod_iphone_basics.htm
 * **iPad Academy:** For tips and tutorials, go to: http://ipadacademy.com/
 * **iPad FAQ at About.com:** http://ipod.about.com/od/beforeyoubuy/a/ipad-faq.htm
 * **Making iBooks for the iPad:** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmOIKWcXIWw

Educational Applications for iPads
Click on the links below to find educational applications for iPads:
 * **47 Interesting Ways to Use the iPad in Education:** http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/ljb11/47-interesting-waystouseanipadinthecla
 * **iPad in Education Slideshare Presentation:** http://www.slideshare.net/83science/ipad-in-education
 * **iPads and Mobile Media in Education:** http://www.myhaikuclass.com/julener/ipads/cms_page/view
 * **Learning with iPad from Apple:** http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/