I'll admit, at first I didn't see the huge need for having Office on the iPad. For years I have been a huge Google Drive fan and user. However, Google Drive isn't the easiest to work with on an iPad. The app is clunky and it's almost impossible to edit documents without the other Google App, QuickOffice.
The teachers that I work with are use to using Office and have been begging for it for years. A couple of weeks ago our dreams came true, somewhat. Microsoft released Office for the iPad for free. However, the catch is you can only view documents on your iPad. To edit or create a new document, you need to have a paid subscription to Office 365 (home use is 99.00 per year).
I didn't have an Office 365 plan, so I did a trial period to see if the plan and Office for the iPad apps were worth it. I am quite impressed with Office for the iPad. There are many similar things between the iPad and the computer version. It's still very easy to use, however, some of the things in PowerPoint aren't quite right. I don't like the fact that you can't view your speaker notes when in presentation mode.
If you can afford the Office 365 subscription, I think having Office on the iPad is wonderful. I love the ability to quickly share the file with others. I also like the fact that I don't have to convert the file so it looks right on my computer. However, for some people and school district's they may not be able to afford the extra yearly cost.
The teachers that I work with are use to using Office and have been begging for it for years. A couple of weeks ago our dreams came true, somewhat. Microsoft released Office for the iPad for free. However, the catch is you can only view documents on your iPad. To edit or create a new document, you need to have a paid subscription to Office 365 (home use is 99.00 per year).
I didn't have an Office 365 plan, so I did a trial period to see if the plan and Office for the iPad apps were worth it. I am quite impressed with Office for the iPad. There are many similar things between the iPad and the computer version. It's still very easy to use, however, some of the things in PowerPoint aren't quite right. I don't like the fact that you can't view your speaker notes when in presentation mode.
If you can afford the Office 365 subscription, I think having Office on the iPad is wonderful. I love the ability to quickly share the file with others. I also like the fact that I don't have to convert the file so it looks right on my computer. However, for some people and school district's they may not be able to afford the extra yearly cost.
