Photos: First iPads go out to LAUSD students

Tiannah Dizadare smiles as she works with classmate Avery Sheppard as they explore their new LAUSD-provided iPads. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 27, 2013 6:20 PM PT

Two local elementary schools became the first to roll out tablet computers in a $1-billion effort to put iPads in the hands of every student in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

First iPads for LAUSD elementary school students

King Shelton, left, and Zylan Giles work with their new iPads at Broadacres Avenue Elementary School in Carson. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Jadah Manning, left, and Zaryah Robinson explore a new iPad in Karen Finkel’s class at Broadacres Avenue Elementary School. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Muhammad Nassar Jr. takes a picture of himself as Karen Finkel’s class explores the possibilities of their new LAUSD-provided iPads at Broadacres Elementary. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)