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What role should technology play in LA classrooms?
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Dec 4, 2013
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What role should technology play in LA classrooms?
The use of iPads and other technology in schools has been up for debate, even though technology has been in schools for some time. The latest move has ignited a growing debate as to whether some high tech tools are really necessary or as useful as they're held up to be.
Second graders at Baldwin Hills Elementary students get their iPads for the first time on Friday, Nov. 15. Baldwin Hills is the final school to receive iPads as part of LAUSD's pilot program.
Second graders at Baldwin Hills Elementary students working with their LAUSD supplied iPads
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Second graders at Baldwin Hills Elementary students react as they get their iPads for the first time on Friday, Nov. 15. Baldwin Hills is the final school to receive iPads as part of LAUSD's pilot program.
Second graders at Baldwin Hills Elementary students react as they get their iPads for the first time
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Maya Sugarman/KPCC
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The use of iPads and other technology in schools has been up for debate, even though technology has been in schools for some time. The latest move has ignited a growing debate as to whether some high tech tools are really necessary or as useful as they're held up to be.

The use of iPads and other technology in schools has been up for debate, even though technology has been in schools for some time.

The latest move has ignited a growing debate as to whether some high tech tools are really necessary or as useful as they're held up to be. 

KPCC's education editor Evelyn Larrubia has been following this for some time and today she's moderating a panel discussion in our Crawford Family Forum.