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Tablets vs. Textbooks for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the debate between tablets and textbooks has become increasingly relevant. The Case for Tablets 1. Interactivity and Engagement: Tablets offer a dynamic learning environment. Accessibility: Tablets can be a great equalizer in education.

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New tablets for Education - comparing the new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 and the new Apple iPad

Educational Technology Guy

Last week had two interesting announcements for EDU - a new iPad and the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 tablet. Price - $329 for the Tab 10 includes the stylus, which docks into the tablet and does not need charging. Here are my thoughts and some articles that were posted about them. iPads are not easy and require 3rd party tools.

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Research shows lower test scores for fourth graders who use tablets in schools

The Hechinger Report

A Reboot Foundation report finds a negative tie between the use of tablets in school and fourth-grade reading scores. For younger school children, the study found a negative tie between the use of tablets in school and fourth-grade reading scores. Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report. Weekly Update. Future of Learning.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Where this isn’t an option, they can use school computers and tablets—a viable option as 94% of U.S. The majority of learners are comfortable using their personal devices to access schoolwork.

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Global Demand for K-12 Devices Outstrips Supply, Creating More Delays for Schools

Marketplace K-12

Demand to equip K-12 students with laptops and tablets continues to soar globally and outstrip manufacturing capacity, according to a new analysis of the market by Futuresource Consulting. The post Global Demand for K-12 Devices Outstrips Supply, Creating More Delays for Schools appeared first on Market Brief.

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Study: One-to-One Laptop Programs Improve Student Learning

Doug Levin

Learning in one-to-one laptop environments: A meta-analysis and research synthesis. While you can read the full 30+ page study yourself (and I’d certainly encourage you to do so if this is a topic of interest), here is my summary, with accompanying analysis of what we should reasonably take away from the findings. Warschauer, M.,

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New Student Discovery Sets for Tablets from LOC

NeverEndingSearch

If your school has a tablet or 1:1 or BYOD program, this is a perfect way to leverage those small screens to enhance inquiry learning across the curriculum. The Library of Congress Student Discovery Sets allow learners to get up close and personal with primary sources on their individual tablets.

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