Tablets Are Valuable Assets to a Classroom

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Tablets are one of the leading causes for improved learning in the world. They are a cutting edge piece of technology overpowering books and other physical materials. Learning time is cut in half; they are safe, lightweight, customizable, and extremely interactive. Regardless of the ease of use and simple functionality of textbooks, tablets should replace all books in a primary and secondary classroom setting. Textbooks are a thing of the past and will wash away with the morning tide.
Before the tablets of today were introduced, many prototypes and failures were tried. These included the “Dynabook” by Alan Kay in 1968, then the “Knowledge Navigator” by John Sculley (Apple’s CEO) in 1987, after that came the “Hyperland” by Douglas Adams in 1990. Finally the very first “tablet” was created in 1989 by Jeff Hawkins. He called it the “GRidPad”, of course, it was extremely heavy, expensive and virtually useless to the public which is why it just rolled of their shoulders (“A Brief History of Tablets - Mark Damon Hughes.”). Today, having a tablet is nothing more than the norm. The average American can afford to have one at home or, in this case, in the classroom.
Learning things the easiest and fastest way possible is the general consensus among students. We do this by using everyday items such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Technology-based instruction can reduce the time students take to reach a learning objective by 30-80% (“Digital Textbook Playbook - FCC”). Textbook enthusiasts believe people who read print text comprehend more, remember more, and learn more than those who read digital text. When it comes down to it, an electronic or digital copy help students learn more material faster and easier.
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Tablets are a valuable asset to the classroom. There is no doubt that there could be a few bugs or kinks that would have to be worked out in the beginning, but after a short period of time and acclimation, the outcome will be glorious. Students will thrive and so will the teachers. The environment within a classroom will change drastically and enrich the learning process. Students will come to school willing and ready to learn because of how easy understanding has become. Curriculums are ready for a change and so are the students.

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