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After using the technology in the classroom setting, some studies showed that interactions between the child and their class mates improved (Mozes, 2013). Using an iPad, or similar device, has the added benefit of not making child stand out. Most of their peers have and use an iPad. This is a great way to assist the child, without the making the student feeling like they stand out.

Education is discussed all the time to see what the best ways to learn are and what should happen to make education better. Tablets instead of textbooks have been a major discussion in the past, if tablets are chosen over textbooks it could be a huge step for the future. Some people are old fashioned and see the benefits in textbooks while others believe that the world is changing and that getting rid of textbooks and moving onto tablets would be a huge step toward success. This has been an ongoing discussion for years and probably years to come, some schools have made the step toward success they believe, and have made the change to having tablets help educate the students over textbooks. Tablets are a step in the right direction because, tablets help students learn faster, cost less, and tablets better prepare students for technology.

iPads and tablets have become a popular choice of teachers in many classrooms worldwide due to the positive impact it has on the students. Tablets offer a wide variety of educational applications that have the ability to be downloaded onto the tablet for the students to use. The use of tablets in the classroom, “offer a unique home-school connection by providing students with a classroom experience that relates to the technology-saturated real world” (Blackwell, 2013, pg. 233) The use of iPads and tablets in the classroom provides students with a hands on learning approach to any

Many schools have switched from using paper textbooks to iPads or chromebooks, which allow students to access online textbooks. But is this a good change? There are many factors that need to be put into consideration, including the age group of a kids receiving the technology, the classes this tool can be used for, and the children’s ability to interact with others.

With the rampant year over year releases and innovations in the consumer sector, computers and tablets are cheaper than ever. While one may argue that devices still remain more expensive than a simple notepad and pencil, students opting not to use a computer will accrue incrementally more costs for notebooks and/or paper, binders, the printing of class notes, and hard copy textbooks for each course. With PDF and online textbooks now available, at substantially lower costs, tech savvy students have additional cost and use advantages. Further, digital resources permit publishers to regularly update e-textbook forms. This is relevant for schools that utilize one text for multiple years and better ensures accuracy and currency. Beyond the economic benefits, computers have other practical advantages. They significantly reduce the amount of weight students carry in knapsacks, improve ergonomics, and ameliorate possible future absenteeism and medical costs due to back injury. Finally, reduced paper consumption and its footprint are more environmentally friendly and consistent with the University of Toronto’s sustainability

If students are doing the exact same activities on an iPad that they would a computer, then there is no advantage to having it. Since iPads are a mobile device and an Apple product, meaning they do not have Adobe, they cannot do many things that computers are capable of, as anyone who as ever had an iPad, or an Apple device, can tell you there are just certain activities that are more difficult to do on iPads. Smartboards are the same thing as a whiteboard and a projector, but when computers won’t connect to Smartboards, classes could continue if there was still a whiteboard. Problems with technology are constantly coming up and if every class relies solely on technology, there can be days where nothing can be done. Teachers can make new and exciting ways to learn. Educational games can be a huge asset to teachers who need to find a way to get students excited about learning again. What teachers need to be careful of is when students don’t actually try to learn in the games, like with Xavier in “Alien Addition”. A student randomly firing away does not help him learn how to add, even if teachers think it helps students think faster (“In Classroom of

Within the last five years, the school I attend purchased iPads for student use. One way we use them is to download textbooks. This is a wonderful system for many reasons. Physical textbooks should be replaced entirely by electronic versions on portable devices. Education is a very important part of every person's life. We begin learning just moments after we are born, and we do not stop learning until we die. Without knowledge, humans would not be humans, and our way of life would never

Apple has a secure operating system, so there is small chance of the iPads being infected with viruses or spyware. The iPad Mini has the same operating system as the full size iPad. The battery lasts approximately ten hours. There are 65,000 educational apps, and the iPad mini is compatible with all of the iPad apps. Textbook companies are selling digital versions of textbooks, so there are no lost or damaged books and schools do not have to worry about replacing them. iPad minis are easy to use; they are very light and compact and easy for students to carry and use outside of the classroom. Lessons can be created, demonstrated and recorded by the teacher and played repeatedly on a larger screen for students. iPads benefit students with disabilities due to the touch screen and lessons can be tailored based on student needs. iPads help to improve reading fluency due to the voice recording option. Studies have shown that students who use iPads in the classroom score higher on standardized tests. Students will have endless access to valuable information, such as dictionaries and thesauruses. Using technology in the classroom allows students the chance to become technology literate. It saves paper, since lessons can be given and returned electronically. There is better communication

“I don 't think tablets are where we should be focused. But I do think they could end up being an efficient way of delivering textbooks. They 're just not really that, yet. There 's all sorts of poisons and mined minerals and carnage that goes on to make a tablet. Way more than to print a book…”(Rushkoff). There is heated debate going on in school districts across the nation, but it is not over dress code or standardized testing. It is over whether schools should shift to tablets instead of dated textbooks. Within the last ten years, the advancement of technology has caused an increase in controversy over which one is the best option. Weighing pros against cons, it would ultimately be the best decision for school districts to continue

No one knows for sure, but as it currently looks, the future is in the area of technology and not in the paper industry. The positive aspects of ebooks and tablets definitely outweigh any negative aspects. Being able to take notes and share those notes immediately online is one major benefit versus having to manually share notes with a friend or sending a picture of notes to a friend. Another benefit is the fact that quizzes and tests can be taken on the device, requiring less paper, which in turn save money for the school district. While the upfront price may be more expensive than purchasing textbooks, the user of ebooks and tablets is sure to lead to a better and brighter, more prepared future for

One reason we should use tablets is because tablets are lighter than textbooks. Which is good for the students because textbooks can cause injuries. Pediatricians and chiropractors recommend kids carry less than 15% of their body weight in a backpack(procon.org). By combine the weight of all the textbooks they have it exceeds this limit. Tablets being lighter helps students not exceede the

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At the start of each day the teacher will go over the daily agenda, which will be written on the white board. After this the teacher will give a brief lesson to the class. Once this is finished, the students will divide into their groups, and the teacher will meander about the class room offering guidance where it is need. On certain days the students will start their group session off by writing a journal in their notebooks or taking a collaborative quiz on their tablets. This would be followed by the group discussing the daily topic and completing there daily work. If the teacher needs to interrupt the group work he will be able to use his i-pad, which is connected to the projector, to put notes on the screen. This will be especially valuable when he decides that the whole class should hear the answer to one student’s question.

“Ripe for digital destruction,” (A Textbook) were words of the late Steve Jobs referring to the enormous potential for the textbooks industry. He believed the textbook market to be worth an estimated 8 billion dollars in the U.S. alone. His vision was to lessen the burden of carrying heavy textbooks around, while also offering them as a free feature with the iPad. He wanted to change the culture of textbooks forever.

To begin, Colby High School should not use tablets because they cause students to behave badly. Disrespect is not a quality or something a student should wish for in life. Tablets make students feel as though they are higher up than their other classmates and even teachers. “Nearly ⅔ of teachers feel students comprehend and are more engaged when they use paper and absorb more when they are on paper textbooks” (Should tablets). Having a book in a student’s hand allows them to participate more in discussions and actively engages their minds in the subject manner. When a tablet is displayed in front of a student, there will always be that temptation of the internet. “Teachers and parents must make sure that the tablets are being used responsibly and