Technology has changed the way you learn in a classroom. I will look at two tablets that I've seen used in the classroom, Kindle and iPad. I've researched articles and shared in part similarities and differences.
KINDLE-
A kindle can hold 1200 or more e-books. With a kindle the use of paper is cut tremendously and also relieves the problem of heavy backpacks for the students to tote around. Teachers could use new strategies in their teaching styles and with the text-to-speech function the kindle helps students who have vision problems and language barriers.
The cost of a kindle is much more appealing than that of an iPad.
IPADS-
Provided with a huge variety of apps, iPads allows students and teachers access to all different types of teaching methods and learning. It has the functions of note-taking, music, video, e-readers, communication and many more. An iPad is not competitive in cost but its more than just an e-reader.
With the implementation of Common Core into the classroom, teachers and administrators are having to find new ways to keep students engaged, implement technology and maximize their class time.
According to the article, 8 Studies Show iPads in the Classroom Improve Education by Ashley Wainwright, it's amazing how much of an influence iPads are having on students studies.
"A research study conducted in Auburn, Maine showed that Kindergartner students using iPads scored much higher on literacy tests than students that didn't use the device."
"Univ. of California Irvine medical school reported iPad equipped medical students scored 23 percent higher on national exams than previous unequipped classes."
"In a study conducted by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in California showed that students using iPads saw their math test scores increase 20% in one year compared to students using traditional textbooks."
There are still some that doubt the benefits of iPads in the classroom and there are still some things that need to be worked out. However, it's hard to argue against the positive aspects we see taking place in student's learning.
Since you brought up the Kindle, there should have been some article support concerning its use in the class. What you offered here varies little from what was asked in the earlier assignment.
ReplyDeleteAlthough you have 3 quotes you give only one citation. I am not sure if all three quotes came from that one article or if you neglected to cite the quotes for the other two. In either case, the expectation was that you would read more than just one article. The instructions for the Performance review suggests 3 or 4 articles, with the expectation of proper citing inherent. Dropping in quotes without commentary is not the best option either. There should be a reason given why you think the quote is interesting, significant and contributes to your overall thesis. You could have done better, although what is there is fine.