Tool 8: Equipment in the Classroom

My classroom will be receiving IPads and Netbooks! (Thank you!!)  Along with the Macbooks that I currently have (T3 grant), my classroom will have an abundance of technology equipment.  Having used Netbooks before, there are not anything "new" that I learned about them.  The students have also used them, so they will have no problem becoming familiar with them in my classroom.  One thing that I do want to do is wirelessly tie them to a printer.  I do not believe that I can do this with the IPad, but I know as long as there is an available printer, it can be done with the netbook.  I have learned so much about the IPad!!  Being able to bring one home for the summer has been very helpful!  I have discovered so many useful apps, and I have had an opportunity to play with some of the applications I have come across.  I have also learned that the IPad is a useful "web browsing" tool.  It's not meant to be used as a computer (storage purposes), so I am thankful that the students will have access to Google Docs.  This will allow students to successfully use the IPad as they would a Macbook.  I am excited to plan out ways to use all of the technology equipment that I have been given.  It's going to be a fabulous year!! Ciao!