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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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From the Bus to the Wilderness: How Hyperconnected Schools Expand Learning Opportunities

EdTech Magazine

Until just a few years ago, school-issued laptops, tablets and hotspots were largely considered a luxury in many K–12 schools. However, by 2022, about 90 percent of middle and high schools reported providing students with devices, and 84 percent of elementary schools said they were doing the same, according to a 2022 EdWeek survey.

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Why Effective IT Leadership Must Have Inclusive Technology Systems

EdTech Magazine

Public Schools, to a wheelchair and prevented her from speaking or fully participating in learning activities. They attached a tablet loaded with text-to-talk software to her chair, and those educational technology tools changed her life. That was until a team of teachers, therapists and technology staff worked to find a solution.

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GoGuardian Supports Blended Learning in a Modern K–12 Environment

EdTech Magazine

Numerous districts invested in additional tech resources during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet remote learning needs. Ninety-four percent of public schools say they’re providing digital devices such as laptops or tablets to students who need them for the 2022-2023 school year, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

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Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Powers Distance Learning

EdTech Magazine

Education for K–12 students looks a lot different these days, with almost all students spending at least some of their class time learning from home. For these students, the new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 tablet is well suited to support virtual learners from anywhere. Looking at the tablet’s design, it’s easy to see…

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Best Tablets For Teachers

techlearning

The ultimate tablets for use by teachers in class and for remote learning.

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Study: Students Who Read Print Learn More Than Those Who Read Tablets

techlearning

Past research has noted a print advantage in reading. Researchers wondered whether that would still be the case when comparing print to handheld devices.

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