New iPad

This is my first post from my new ipad. It is an anniversary present from my wonderful husband. We waited for a month for tax free day. We were at the Apple store by 7:45 and waited in line for 2 hours. I was about the tenth person inline, but by the time the store opened the line was back to the food court.

I had the most interesting experience while waiting in line. I had brought my computer and some work because I knew that I would be there for awhile, but I never even got it out. I started a conversation with the man in front of me. He was an older gentleman. I don't remember now what started the conversation, but somehow we got to talking about education. I talked about what I have been reading about teaching the digital generation. We talked about a lot of other things. He had traveled a lot and it was so fascinatiing. Turns out he was on the state board of education.

I have now had the iPad for 3 days and I think the only time I have turned it off is when I have gone to bed. I love reading books on it. I have the iwork apps and I have typed my journal, created keynote presentations, and looked at my edtech goals and objectives spreadsheet.

I got the wireless keyboard and I just love it. I think I will only use my laptop to update and backup my iPad. I also got a camera connection kit but was disappointed in that when I found out that I could not connect my Flip video camera. The error message said it took too much power. I am not sure why I would need this to connect my still camera, although this worked fine. I guess if I were traveling it would be good to have a place to backup your photos. I may take this accessory back.

I guess I could go on and on about how much I will use this thing, but I will quite. For as wonderful as a new toy is, the people in my life are much more wonderful. . . more about that in the next post.