The brave new world of e-learning has changed the game [Independent.ie]
- Published: 09 August 2011
WHEN new students at St Colman's College in Claremorris, Co Mayo arrive for the their first day of secondary school in September, most of them won't be bringing text books into class.
Instead the vast majority of first-years at the school will have iPads, Apple's new tablet computer, loaded with electronic school books (e-books).
Their parents have been able to buy the iPads for €657 under a scheme being offered by the school. The e-books which will be used right through the Junior Certificate cycle cost an additional €200.
"It's received tremendous support," says Jimmy Finn, principal of St Colman's.
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