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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. I've been using a Chromebook Tab 10 for over a week now and here are my thoughts and comparisons: Management and Deployment - Apple still hasn't gotten this right. Here are my thoughts and some articles that were posted about them.

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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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iPad/Tablet Document Camera Stand Version 2

Learning in Hand

The stand is heavy, but that''s a good thing because you don''t want it falling over while it''s holding your precious tablet. That clamp also adjusts to fit an iPad mini or an Android tablet. This is a big improvement over the original Justand because relying on your tablet''s digital zoom makes for a blurry picture.

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What are VPNs and How Do They Work?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Any device such as a smart TV, computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. In addition, proxy servers tend to have poor security, especially in comparison to VPNs. VPN stands for virtual private network, and you can think of it as a middleman between you and any possible connections that you will make with your devices.

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3 Reasons to Purchase a Kindle Tablet Rather than a Nook Tablet

The 21st Century Principal

Now that I have had the opportunity to test drive a Nook Tablet, I can say, without a doubt, if you’re looking for an e-reader, you may want to consider purchasing a Kindle, rather than a Nook. Secondly, the Barnes & Noble Nook tablet e-reader software makes for a “buggy” reading experience. It suffers from many performance issues.

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JotForm Smart PDF–Great for Today’s Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

Check out this comparison: Uses in Education. PCs, tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops). Send the form via link or embed to students, teachers, parents, or whoever requires it. Collect responses instantly as users fill them in. Sort the data any way you need. How does this differ from traditional PDFs?