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<p>I think that this statement is mostly true. The only change I would make is replace “iPad” with the word “tablet”. </p>
<p>I do not think that the iPad is the requirement, but a portable tablet of some type. Most apps are available in both Apple and Android versions, or there is a comparable app on the other platform. </p>
<p>I actually have an issue with HS’s that do not allow the use of technology like smart phones or tablets for organization or resources/ note taking in the classroom. I understand their rationale of limiting distractions- but I think they are missing an opportunity for productivity and preparing students for the future. </p>
<p>Don’t get me started on paper planners that are used in HS’s. </p>
<p>FWIW- I think we will continue to see a morph of tables and phones so that they become one thing in the future. Already headed that way. So we will be down to laptops that are essentially used as a desktop for most, and a phone/tablet hybrid type of thing for portable requirements.</p>
<p>Of course none of my predicting actually helps the OP right now…LOL</p>