About the iPad

The iPad is one of the most commonly used pieces of technology today. Regardless of ability, the use of the iPad has the potential to increase student participation, engagement and enhance student outcomes. Research demonstrates that digital technologies like the iPad can have a positive impact on all learners. This includes:

improving confidence levels, attitudes towards their own learning and promoting positive behaviours;
providing additional, interactive and supportive ways for learners with special education needs to access the curriculum and its content;
appealing to students with multi-sensory needs;
functioning as a communication device that is not only easy to use, but is also socially acceptable and a tool for teaching a range of social skills in a way that students will be motivated to learn.