A blog by James: Gamer, Father, Geek.

I have been debating whether or not to use my iPad for work purposes. I can take registers on it, I could take notes on it in briefing, use it to show pictures to kids or do some translating without having to haul back to my desk, loads of uses. The thing stopping me? Not wanting people to think or say “Ooh look at him with his iPad, doesn’t he think he’s good!”. Basically that I’m a show off. Although there is a small truth in that, I do like to show it off, it is actually a useful tool! It’s just everyone else uses paper and I would stick out.

Well today I thought dammit, I spent a fortune on this thing and this is 2010, if I want to use new technology I bloody well will! I haven’t had too many comments from staff or students which is good. I actually felt a little uncomfortable when people asked me to ‘justify’ the device.

Bering the geek that I am, I’ve used the database app Bento to create forms for briefing and a checklist for form time. I am forgetful and having a list like that will help me. The fact that it’s not on paper means I won’t lose it either!

So I shall not care what others think, this thing is making me more efficient so all you luddites can think what you want!