iPads: Do They Improve  Learning  in Elementary Classrooms?

1. Pros

1.1. Increased Student Motivation

1.2. Builds Communication Skills

1.3. Little initial instruction required

1.4. Differentiated Instruction

2. Gaming

3. Enhances curricular integration

4. Mac sales are increasing

5. iPad sales are falling

6. Cons

6.1. Lack of Appropriate Teacher Training

6.2. Minimal Communication Skills used

6.3. Little Creativity Opportunities

6.4. Lower-level Thinking Skills

7. Learning

8. Just an "add-on"