摘要：AbstractTablet PCs in its different forms such as Apple's iPad and Samsung's Galaxy which usually have a touchscreen or pen-enabled interface will with no doubt have a substantial effect on the future of education. They signal the opportunity for a transformation in how technology is used in schools, colleges and universities. The objective of the study is to identify the implication of using iPads in teaching introductory math courses and leverage their popularity toward an improved learning experience. The study was implemented in a first year Mathematics course at the American University of Sharjah (AUS). The main effectiveness of the approach was tested through a pilot class followed by a survey of undergraduate students taught by using the iPad in a completely paperless environment. The results from the pilot study are crucial for the implementation of a proposed study to be conducted during the 2013-2014 academic year. While the study explored the use of iPads in teaching mathematics at AUS, the lessons learned are relevant to any institution considering the use of similar technologies in the teaching of mathematics in the Middle East.
关键词：Mathematics education;iPads;interactive tablets;technology for teaching
