I've been waiting to see what changes Apple has made to the newest iPad and my wait it over. The iPad 2 will be released March 11. Today I had a discussion with a high school media specialist and he admitted to me that he has not requested any ereaders for the media center. He explained that any ebooks he purchases for the media center do not count as a book for the media center collection. So any books that are weeded need to be replaced by an actual book to keep the collection to the required number. I asked about the iPad and it's use in schools and he confirmed what I had already been thinking. He believes that schools will start purchasing textbooks for use on iPads because it will save money in the long run. He said that he will then start purchasing ebooks because the dynamics will change. I felt a little giddy during our discussion because I am an Apple/Mac person all the way. FINALLY, people may start seeing things my way. And students will love carrying around iPads rather than heavy backpacks full of textbooks. Of course, iPads have the potential for being lost and/or broken, but still it's a wonderful dream. I just hope it is not a dream!
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