iPad with keyboard ok for FCPS elementary work?

[Anonymous]

We are at a crossroads with needing new computers in our house and trying not to overbuy. Would prefer to get a new iPad for sake of variety in what we the adults have. I have a desktop that I would prefer not to share with 2nd grader doing lexia and dream box. Mostly because I prefer for her screen time to happen when I can also work on my work. Will an iPad with keyboard get us through the next few years?

[pettifogger]

Anonymous wrote:We are at a crossroads with needing new computers in our house and trying not to overbuy. Would prefer to get a new iPad for sake of variety in what we the adults have. I have a desktop that I would prefer not to share with 2nd grader doing lexia and dream box. Mostly because I prefer for her screen time to happen when I can also work on my work. Will an iPad with keyboard get us through the next few years?

As long as a mouse works with it, then it could be ok. I believe Lexia and Dreambox definitely need it.

Why not get a cheap netbook instead? I'm not sure how much support iPads have with regard to other software, programming, educational software, etc. A real computer for them to work on would be a plus.

[Anonymous]

Just get a rehabbed Mac air.