Comments on: North Escambia Schools To Receive iPads, Apple Computers http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: hmmm... http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-68236 hmmm... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:21:40 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-68236 Ok, technology is here, it is coming, and it is updating every single minute so regardless of your feelings about technology it is here to stay. So, we might as well help our students be prepared for what will be coming their way in the future. As far as funding, if you know anything about education you will realize that many times money is set aside through donations, grants, and other programs for specific purchases. You may want to do some additional research before you start slamming the school district for their purchases they make. Also, iPads function like laptops. So consider how a laptop will benefit a classroom and that will answer the question, "Why does a school need an iPad?" Ok, technology is here, it is coming, and it is updating every single minute so regardless of your feelings about technology it is here to stay. So, we might as well help our students be prepared for what will be coming their way in the future.

As far as funding, if you know anything about education you will realize that many times money is set aside through donations, grants, and other programs for specific purchases. You may want to do some additional research before you start slamming the school district for their purchases they make.

Also, iPads function like laptops. So consider how a laptop will benefit a classroom and that will answer the question, “Why does a school need an iPad?”

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-67099 Anonymous Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:24:49 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-67099 Big Frank and Candys have the right of it. The future is in technology. If our children are not properly educated then they alone lose. I'm not sure but I believe MPE received more IPADs than Bratt based on standings, numbers and classification. If I read the article right they didn't receive the desktops Jim Allen did. I agree with prayer and some paddling but I can say the teachers at Molino Park are very passionate about educating their students. Every teacher in that school goes above and beyond their job for their students. Most of them live, work ,play and are raising their families in this community. They and I only want the best for our schools. Big Frank and Candys have the right of it. The future is in technology. If our children are not properly educated then they alone lose. I’m not sure but I believe MPE received more IPADs than Bratt based on standings, numbers and classification. If I read the article right they didn’t receive the desktops Jim Allen did. I agree with prayer and some paddling but I can say the teachers at Molino Park are very passionate about educating their students. Every teacher in that school goes above and beyond their job for their students. Most of them live, work ,play and are raising their families in this community. They and I only want the best for our schools.

]]> By: Big Frank http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66968 Big Frank Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:24:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66968 To: Me While I also would love to see the Bible, prayer, proper paddling and well paid teachers that have a passion to teach ,,( not just show up for a pay check) back in schools ! I also would like to see our children keep up with the rest of the world technologicly ! In todays world computers are used every were and in everyday life of most households ! If we don't provide the needed equipment to do that they'll not be ready for the world they'll be facing when they get out in to the job market! I feel we have given to many job to non Americans and that needs to stop! Education is the door to the future of our country and it's future leaders! And yes I do know there are really good teachers that do have that passion to teach, they need to be well paid ! The others I mentioned ,, get rid of them they do more damage than good! To: Me
While I also would love to see the Bible, prayer, proper paddling and well paid teachers that have a passion to teach ,,( not just show up for a pay check) back in schools ! I also would like to see our children keep up with the rest of the world technologicly ! In todays world computers are used every were and in everyday life of most households ! If we don’t provide the needed equipment to do that they’ll not be ready for the world they’ll be facing when they get out in to the job market! I feel we have given to many job to non Americans and that needs to stop! Education is the door to the future of our country and it’s future leaders!
And yes I do know there are really good teachers that do have that passion to teach, they need to be well paid ! The others I mentioned ,, get rid of them they do more damage than good!

]]> By: CandysVinceGill-NoMore http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66876 CandysVinceGill-NoMore Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:37:40 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66876 excuse me people, what do you have against progress, all these things will help your children or grandchildren, i bet your parents wondered why you listened to differant music and the way you dressed, are you your parents now? i want all my kids and yours to have all the advantages they can get, if they did not spend the money here they might use it for pay raises for the school board or for conventions in las vegas or miami or new york or some place else that costs alot to go to.. excuse me people, what do you have against progress, all these things will help your children or grandchildren, i bet your parents wondered why you listened to differant music and the way you dressed, are you your parents now? i want all my kids and yours to have all the advantages they can get, if they did not spend the money here they might use it for pay raises for the school board or for conventions in las vegas or miami or new york or some place else that costs alot to go to..

]]> By: Dixie Chick http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66863 Dixie Chick Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:46:44 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66863 Me, That would be great to do that. Thank Congress for it. I think they should get pay for performance just like they want for teachers and include the superentindent, supervisors and school board in that! Me,
That would be great to do that. Thank Congress for it. I think they should get pay for performance just like they want for teachers and include the superentindent, supervisors and school board in that!

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66836 William Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:59:49 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66836 >>yet we can buy ipads! and flat screen televisions for our lunchrooms (cough cough northview) The new flat screen televisions in the lunchroom were purchased by various clubs and organizations within the school -- the students paid for them. They were not purchased with tax money. They are waiting for the district to install electrical plugs; that's why they have not been used yet. >>yet we can buy ipads! and flat screen televisions for our lunchrooms
(cough cough northview)

The new flat screen televisions in the lunchroom were purchased by various clubs and organizations within the school — the students paid for them. They were not purchased with tax money. They are waiting for the district to install electrical plugs; that’s why they have not been used yet.

]]> By: observer http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66838 observer Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:50:52 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66838 1. Why does a school need a iPad? 2. iPad, computer...if schools are going to have them...why did Bratt just get 4 iPads and 9 computers and Molino Park get 22 iPads and 12 computers? Hmmmm.....I agree and from what I've seen they have not even used the televisions since they where installed. Waste of money if you ask me... btw, if you haven't seen them they are huge flat screen televisions. 1. Why does a school need a iPad?

2. iPad, computer…if schools are going to have them…why did Bratt just get 4 iPads and 9 computers and Molino Park get 22 iPads and 12 computers?

Hmmmm…..I agree and from what I’ve seen they have not even used the televisions since they where installed. Waste of money if you ask me… btw, if you haven’t seen them they are huge flat screen televisions.

]]> By: hmmm http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66828 hmmm Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:09:57 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66828 this is so absurd! the schools complain that we have no money to purchase things like paper, or new text books yet we can buy ipads! and flat screen televisions for our lunchrooms (cough cough northview) that we dont need! RIDICULOUS! this is so absurd!
the schools complain that we have no money
to purchase things like paper, or new text books
yet we can buy ipads! and flat screen televisions for our lunchrooms
(cough cough northview)
that we dont need!
RIDICULOUS!

]]> By: meemee http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66798 meemee Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:40:56 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66798 me i like your comment but the teacher doesnt suppose to raise ourchilren me i like your comment but the teacher doesnt suppose to raise ourchilren

]]> By: YELLER HAMMER http://www.northescambia.com/2011/01/north-escambia-schools-to-receive-ipads-apple-computers/comment-page-1#comment-66795 YELLER HAMMER Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:32:01 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38418#comment-66795 In responce to " me " amen. In responce to ” me ” amen.

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