Dive Brief:
- Jenny Magiera, who helps teachers in Chicago implement one-to-one iPad programs, was skeptical of iPads at first but now loves sharing her success stories.
- Magiera works for a network of 29 public schools where 90% of the children receive free and reduced-price lunches.
- Magiera has seen students sharpen their trouble-shooting skills, an extremely shy student open up, and a troublemaker demonstrate some serious math skills.
Dive Insight:
With so much focus on the troubled iPad rollout in Los Angeles, it's nice to remember that iPads do have the potential to be a powerful learning tool if set up and used properly.