[Trainer-talk] IPads?

[matthew diemert]

Just a few notes to add to the discussion. 
As far as transfering data from an IOS device back to a computer, dropbox is a free and much more accessible option. I use DB in conjunction with several note taking applications, and the advantage is that whatever I compose on my iPad is readily available to me on any laptop, PC or mac,  where I have the dropbox application installed. I've used this approach with several graduate students who want a more modern note taking solution with great success. 
Warm Regards:
Matt DIemert. 

On Sep 28, 2011, at 4:49 PM, Laine Amoureux wrote:

> I've been using and training people to use the I-Pad and I-Pad 2 for
> about 6 months now.
> It is hard to compare the I-Pad to a PC or even a MacBook Air, in
> general terms.
> I've been comparing the devices for specific tasks, and specific
> groups of people. The number 1 question I've been asked recently, what
> is the best note taking device for a college student?  here I have
> done a lot of comparing of teh dedicated devices like the BrailleNote
> and the I-Pad.  When it comes to doing homework though, a student
> still needs to have a computer, and if they use an I-Pad for taking
> notes, using I-Tunes to transfer files from one device to the other
> can be tiem consuming and frustrating for some people, especially
> those using JAWS.
> I recently had to decide on a note taking device for myself in an
> employment situation as well, and have to say, I'll take a full
> keyboard, on a laptop any day!
> The touch keyboard, while accessible, is not the most efficient tool,
> and certainly not for someone taking notes in a fast-paced lecture or
> business meeting.
> I prefer taking notes in Braille though, because, while I can type
> quickly, I cannot type, on a qwerty keyboard, as quickly or
> efficiently as I can with a Braille keyboard. You can connect an I-Pad
> to a Braille display, via blutoth, but there is some delay (nature of
> bluetooth) and the IOS system can automatically translate  things,
> like the letter L for the word "like" so if you do not type fast
> enough, or if it misses the next letter you end up doing a lot of
> editing. I personally find that to be frustrating, but manageable for
> the quick notes I take while observing on a job site etc. However, for
> more fast-paced meetings lectuer etc, I'll take my handy BrailleNote
> back any day!
> All in all, the I-Pad cannot replace a computer for writing reports,
> formatting documents etc, but it is most definately a solid and
> affordable option for taking notes, reading books, and a lot of the
> social stuff...
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/27/11, Jim <jp100 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Thanks, Jonathan,
>> Now, what do you see regarding differences in an IPad and a PC laptop?
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Tyrer
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 3:33 PM
>> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
>> Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] IPads?
>> 
>> Hi Jim
>> 
>> I got one day one last year. I'm on my second one now, got the iPad 2
>> the day it came out.
>> 
>> I can't put it down - my wife has started calling me iTyrer!
>> 
>> I use it for everything, reading, listening to the radio, watching
>> catchup tv, reading the paper, seeing what's on TV, reading my Audible
>> books - the list goes on and on.
>> 
>> The in-built accessibility is amazing and although it doesn't work
>> with every app, it works with far more than you might think.  The
>> excellant AppleVis.com site is a great place to find accessible apps
>> to.
>> 
>> Oh, I also use it for email and web brousing to and for listening to
>> all my podcasts on to.
>> 
>> Best wishes.
>> 
>> JT
>> 
>> On 27/09/2011, Jim <jp100 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>> Hi guys,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Just wondering if anyone has begun playing with and using the IPads.  They
>>> intrigue me, but I'd like to hear from other folks.  What is your
>> experience
>>> with them?
>>> 
>>> Is anyone teaching them?
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
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