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The school is trying to get rid of the textbook and use hi-
Technology devices such as the new iPad.
Some public and private schools began testing the iPad because they were worried that students were filled with books in their schoolbags.
The launch of Apple's new product on Friday sparked huge excitement, buying thousands of iPads over the weekend.
But as part of an e-commerce research project, Brighton Grammar in Melbourne has been around for two months. learning.
John Phillips, director of community education at the school, said yesterday,
The goal of the semester is to phase out textbooks.
"With one of the devices we replaced the textbook, we replaced the student diary, and we replaced the need for a graphic calculator," he said . ".
According to Phillips, an IT company and senior students in Melbourne are developing educational applications to provide course materials through the iPad.
James Kay, a seventh-grade student, said he couldn't wait until the day his bag was lighter.
"It's always hard for me to get all the textbooks and keep track of all the textbooks," he said . ".
"They get heavy and your shoulders start to get a little sore.
Having one or two things will make it easier to carry and find with you.
"According to a state government plan, eight public schools will receive a total of 500 iPads.
Schools include Victoria School of Art Secondary School and Manor Lake P-
12 specialized academies in Wyndham Ville.
Prime Minister John Brumby says the iPad will complement students' use of netbooks and interactive whiteboards as the government launches Ultima
Online learning system in public schools.
"This trial will enable us to understand the impact of the ipad on student learning and communication, and the way teachers plan and deliver courses in class," he said . ".
Elaine Kroll, a parent spokesman for Victoria, said that if the new technology was eventually rolled out to all students, she would welcome her departure from the textbook.
"The number of books that students need to carry to complete their homework is very worrying," she said . ".