iPad Effect?

I believe that iPads will not cause a major problem with distraction. Right now most kids have smart phones or iPods that can be used to access facebook anyway. The students that actually want to do good in school and get good grades will not get distracted while using the iPad, but some other students might. Overall I do not think that the iPad will cause a major problem on students' focus. As stated in the article For Students, What is the "Facebook Effect" on Grades, facebook can be used to great benefit sometimes, and most students like to be engaged in online collaboration. Facebook, as proved in studies, actually increased students engagement in extra curricular activities because of the constant connection and communication. There would be negative effects to iPads also. Facebook has also proved to make around 20% of students grades drop, which is not good. I believe that there are more positive attributes to the iPad then negetive, so students should embrace the iPad and put it to good use.