AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL TO ENHANCE LEARNING

Created by:

Andrea Estwick-Mottley

Natalie Gilkes

Peter Cox

Janelle Harte Nicola Jones

THE TABLET

IS IT A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW? OR A CURE FOR ALL?

THE DEBATE

For the past two decades there has been increasing speculation and debate about the use of technology in the classroom.

THE LATEST DEBATEThe most recent debate has been the use of the tablet in the classroom.

RESULTS These debates have led to many

conclusions; some advantages others disadvantages

ADVANTAGES

SizeApplications Instant On: Battery Life:  Weight:  

ADVANTAGES CONT’D)

Motivates Students:Technical Characteristics: Intuitive Products: Pictures/Video: 

DISADVANTAGESQuality of presentations:File Conversion Issues: No Media Drives: Price: Fragility: Applications: 

ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY

To address these issues tablets are being created specifically for the classroom . One such is the amplify tablet .

FEATURES OF AMPLIFY Built-in learning platform.One-to-one computing initiativesStudent-centered interfacePre-loaded search tools and appsClassroom tools

FEATURES OF AMPLIFY (CONT’D)Feedback for differentiated instruction; Advanced search Professional development and ongoing support, Remote management (adapted from) ;http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/03/07/amplify-launches-tablet-learning-platform-for-k12.aspx

USE OF TABLETS IN CLASSROOM

There are several pilots on tablets in the classroom. Examples of these are:

Turkey http://ozelacademy.com/ejes.v5.i1-3.pdf USA

http://www.royalreports.com/2012/11/19/edgewood-city-schools-go-android-tablet/

South Africa http://www.cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/devices-in-schools-how-a-south-african-school-uses-tablets

OPPORTUNITIES FOR TECHNOLOGY

CONCLUSION The tablet is not a bitter pill to swallow nor is it a cure for all. It is a tool towards improving our students educational attainment.