New technology in schools is inevitable but proper planning is crucial

By David Gaudi

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 15, 2012

~~<p>With the recent proliferation of iPads and other technologies in Hawaii classrooms, it is important to understand what the iPad is and what it is not.</p>
<p>Some see it as a hip, sleek and immensely exciting necessity, while others see it as nothing more than a newfangled technological toy piquing people's interest. As is in many situations, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.</p>
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With the recent proliferation of iPads and other technologies in Hawaii classrooms, it is important to understand what the iPad is and what it is not.

Some see it as a hip, sleek and immensely exciting necessity, while others see it as nothing more than a newfangled technological toy piquing people's interest. As is in many situations, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Login for more...