[Pibe-division] [Spam:****** SpamScore] laptop vs. tablet for low vision use in class?

[Marianne Denning via Pibe-division]

I think that laptop is definitely necessary.  I think the IPad could
be beneficial.

On 5/16/14, Tammy Robar via Pibe-division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> for work, and the iPad more for leisure. Tammy What grade is the student?
> The laptop would give much more features that a student would need for
> wordprocessing and downloading. The iPad could be used as a portable CCTV
> with a few different apps. I did hear that the iPad can now be equipped with
> Microsoft Word. I use a laptop
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 2014 Mei 16, at 06:48 AM, via Pibe-division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> hello all,
>> need some input if you could.  I have a low vision student currently using
>> a laptop, audiobooks, VisioBook  and uses a Kindle at home for leisure
>> reading.  Mom has requested that we opt for an Ipad or similar device
>> instead of the laptop.
>>
>> My personal experience with the IPAD type tech is that while it's portable
>> and has many great uses, it simply is not as capable as a laptop in some
>> important ways.
>> Any input or advice here is welcome...I'd like to be able to accommodate
>> but not if it's going to limit him.  The district has purchased the laptop
>> with hd screen and it's a good, high speed laptop, so it's not a matter of
>> current poor tech.
>>
>> Thank you, as always for your ear.
>>
>> Amy
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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