Abstract This study attempts to present the variety of possible uses for mobile technologies, and iPads in particular, in the learning process. The objective is to evaluate a unique implementation model that was tried out at a teacher training college. The methodology is based on a qualitative research paradigm. The findings show that students use the iPads in various contexts: (a) for ongoing personal use, (b) for planning lessons, (c) for active integration in the classroom, and (d) for creating and developing content and games. These findings are presented in a chart that shows the different uses as levels in a hierarchical taxonomy.

1. Give them a fishing rod... ̶ the use
of iPads by education students
LiatEyal
Ihe 2014
Paphos

2. M-learning
Online any time anywhere
Interactions : physical- virtual environments
Photography - Images and Videos + immediate uploading
Editing videos easily
Applications- language, mathematics
Games
Drawing Tools
Learning accessories : reading, compass, flashlight

3. Research questions
How do education students use the
iPads ?
What pedagogical uses of the iPads
did the education students implement
to advance the learning process as
part of their practical training?

4. Research method
Research
tools
Semi-structured personal + group interviews
Online questionnaires -Google docs
Students’ reflective performance reports
Lesson plans
Observations of practical experience
Documentation of discourse on social media
A qualitative research paradigm

5. A-ongoing personal needs
B-for planning lessons

6. Introducing the microscope
Simulation - How does
a microscope works
Microscope parts
C-integration in the classroom

7. Efl – reading comprehension
highlighting
text, enlarging select
areas, and adding
handwritten comments
Cutting and moving text Editing text, copying words
C-Active learning Teaching in groups

8. Media stimuli or media support

9. D-Game development for tablet
computers and its integration in early
childhood special education
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrSTCicI_FU

10. Taxonomy of uses of the iPads
Eyal Liat (2014)

11. More questions …???
• Is this “implementation model” effective?
• A group of 5 students returned the iPad-
What can we learn from it to the future
about training teachers?
• How to train education student to use
iPad to promote higher order thinking
strategies?