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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. As a former classroom teacher and current educational researcher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformation of teaching tools from traditional methods to digital innovation. The Case for Tablets 1.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. And as learners interact with and manipulate these tools, they become more involved and engaged in the lesson.

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Why Effective IT Leadership Must Have Inclusive Technology Systems

EdTech Magazine

They attached a tablet loaded with text-to-talk software to her chair, and those educational technology tools changed her life. She is now an active student who uses the big toe on her right foot to type, while the tablet reads out loud. Mercy is among the 7.2

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Livestream with Scott Nunes & Stacey Roshan: Using @Canva’s New Draw Tools with a @Wacom Tablet #edtech @MrNunesteach

techieMusings

I had the pleasure to join Scott Nunes for a Livestream event to share the power of the all new Draw mode in Canva paired with a Wacom tablet. I, of course, shared some math examples along with suggestions for getting started with a Wacom tablet and the advantages of using it.

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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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Tools to Inspire Collaborative Discussions

Teacher Reboot Camp

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Collaborative Discussion Tools.

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10 Digital tools for creating 3D learning experiences

Neo LMS

With the plethora of tools and resources available online, teachers can provide interactive learning experiences and give students the opportunity to create their own. 10 Digital tools for creating 3D learning experiences. In terms of accessibility, virtual tours can be seen with specialized VR equipment and tablets or laptops.

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