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Test driving LA Unified's iPad educational software
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Oct 28, 2013
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Test driving LA Unified's iPad educational software
KPCC put the software's trumpeted interactive features under a microscope with the help of a tech-whiz kid. Will he love it — or get bored?
Developer Oscar Menjivar sits with student Jesus Vargas, checking out the Pearson education software loaded onto every L.A. Unified iPad.
Developer Oscar Menjivar sits with student Jesus Vargas, breaking down the flaws of the Pearson education software loaded onto every L.A. Unified iPad.
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KPCC put the software's trumpeted interactive features under a microscope with the help of a tech-whiz kid. Will he love it — or get bored?

 There has been a lot of talk about L.A. Unified's iPad devices, but less said so far about the educational software they included. KPCC's Annie Gilbertson borrowed a device from an oversight committee member, and put it in the hands of a kid.