When the iPad launched in 2010, few people could have guessed that they would rely on the magical tablet as much as they do today. Sure, a few individuals watching Steve Jobs' keynote address envisioned a future where many people turned to the device to watch their favorite television programs, or perhaps read their favorite publication, but it's unlikely that anybody except for those on the stage saw how the iPad would soon become an invaluable tool for the classroom. 

Because of the low cost, and easy to use interface of this device and the fact the just about anyone can write an app to be sold in the App Store, iPads have taken off in the classroom like wildfire. Thousands of textbooks are now available for download on the tablet, and there are hundreds of useful apps that make note-taking a breeze. 

A recent article by Wired writer Christina Bonnington quotes many educators - from a college chemistry professor to an expert in elementary education - who have said that the iPad has become a big help in classroom instruction, helping students to interact and learn at the same time. And with the help of crystal-clear Retina graphics, it looks even more dynamic.

Several studies show that more teachers are using tablets to aid in classroom instruction, including one that says that 35 percent of K-12 teachers have tablets in their classroom, up from 20 percent just a year ago. And the release of the iPad mini made this incredible technology available to more students and school systems because of its lower price. 

Before we know it, students of all ages will be relying on iPads for instruction. If you want to be on the cutting edge of this educational movement, contact an expert at PortableOne, and have us customize one for you.