Another Blog Post How the Apple iPad will Revolutionize Online Learning

by Marc Anderson

Ok, maybe the title is a bit over the top and drastic but nonetheless it’s something that’s being talked about for online learners around the globe.  For the record, I haven’t yet spent any time with the Apple iPad but have spent a lot of time reading and researching the device itself.  If it helps to convince you further of my pedigree to talk about the Apple iPad, I just bought a Macbook Pro for the first time :).

All kidding aside, let’s get down to the question, can the Apple iPad revolutionize online learning.  I think the answer is probably yes and no.  No, it probably won’t do much different then your average netbook right now and yes, at one point in time it may revolutionize the online learning world.  I wouldn’t count on it being the next greatest thing though, laptops can do what an iPad can do just a lot more plus they have usually have a webcam which is great for taking lessons with us (TalktoCanada.com).  However, if your looking for portability and simplicity, this device has it covered.  This device has some great applications or apps as those who use an iPhone will refer to them as, such as:

Learning English with the New York Times
English Language Teaching by the Cambridge Press
English at Work

Like any new technology, this one may require a lot of time before it becomes great for online learning.  At the moment I think it’s more of a novelty, but as  technology improves along with the software/programs behind it, I think it will vastly improve online learning.  Just imagine, sitting in the back of a taxi taking a quick 30 minute lesson while you travel to your next location…one day this will be possible :)