Friday’s iPad rollout was fantastic \u2014 thank you to the RISD iTeam, RLA department, Jen Yon for organizing a seamless process, and Jennifer Moore for assisting with password resets and device distribution. Please remember to purchase you iPad insurance to protect your student\u2019s device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decision to have iPads was made after careful review by our instructional and technology teams, with a focus on providing students with a more robust, flexible, and engaging digital learning experience. iPads offer several advantages over Chromebooks that better align with the evolving needs of our learners and our instructional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why the Switch?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Greater Versatility: iPads combine the power of a computer with the portability and touch interface of a tablet. Students can type essays, annotate PDFs, create multimedia projects, and interact with digital content using Logitech Crayon and touchscreen functionality\u2014all on one device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enhanced Creativity Tools: With access to apps like Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, and Pages, students have a wide range of creative tools at their fingertips for presentations, video projects, music composition, and more. 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