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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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4 Commonsense Tips to Protect School Tech from Damage

EdTech Magazine

There is no denying that while mobile computing devices — Chromebooks, tablets, digital whiteboards, document cameras, e-readers, wearables and virtual reality headsets — can be effective educational tools, they also come with physical security and cybersecurity risks.

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Students with Disabilities Develop Technology Skills to Expand Career Options

EdTech Magazine

They document their processes using smartphones, tablets and video editing software. At San Andreas High School in San Bernardino, Calif., students use advanced sensors and software to manage and monitor a state-of-the-art hydroponic growing facility and greenhouse.

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iPad/Tablet Document Camera Stand Version 2

Learning in Hand

I wrote about the Justand iPad Document Camera Stand in 2012. 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. I think the Justand V2 is the best tablet document camera stand around.

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Teach Students To Treat Their Learning Like They’re Making a Documentary

Catlin Tucker

Using Devices to Document Learning. Teach students to use their devices to capture visual media documenting their learning. Use audio capture to record notes, capture realizations, or document interviews. They can use their phones, Chromebooks, tablets, or laptops. Organize and Save Documentation in a Digital Notebook.

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Android Apps for Education - work on Chromebooks and Chrome OS Tablets too!

Educational Technology Guy

Android Apps for Education Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. Chrome and Android all in one!

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What Is A Document Camera?

Fractus Learning

What Is a Document Camera? So, what is a document camera, and do you need one? This article will go into more depth about document cameras, what applications they are best for, and who can benefit from using them. What Is a Document Camera Device Anyhow? Document cameras also have magnifying capabilities with a zoom lens.

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