Because of the large number of students who already have access to this technology, classrooms will most likely be able to adapt to
using tablets in the classroom quickly and enthusiastically.
Google has come up with a new app aimed at optimizing the use
of tablets in classrooms in sync with its Google Play for Education program, introduced earlier in the month.
A whopping 71 % of primary schools and 76 % of secondary schools in the UK
utilise tablets in the classroom, according to a British Education Studies Association (BESA) survey.
The Google Edu Device Setup app is meant to be used exclusively by the administrators to help them make the most of the
Nexus tablets in the classroom.
Our most recent tablets and connectivity in schools (June 2015) research of 632 schools (335 primary and 297 secondary) suggests many have done just this, with 71 per cent of primary and 76 per cent of secondary schools making use
of tablets in the classroom.
Research driven approach It was therefore heartening that the headline finding of the survey of 500 UK schools (190 primary, 310 secondary) showed that the majority of schools are adopting a research - driven approach to tablet take - up, and want more evidence before supporting the adoption of
tablets in the classroom (72 per cent).
Through the last 15 - 20 years we've seen the introduction of SMART boards (replacing blackboards), ICT and coding becoming core subjects / topics and more recently, the introduction of
tablets in the classroom / lecture theatre.
If they are taught that it's a privilege to have
tablets in their classroom, they're more likely to treat them with respect.
And nearly three - fourths of high school students now say they regularly use a smartphone or
tablet in the classroom.
Almost two thirds of primary (71 percent) and secondary (76 percent) schools in the UK are making use of
tablets in the classroom, the annual survey from educational suppliers» trade body, BESA, found.
Classroom Response Systems or «Clickers»: If you do not have a set of laptops or
tablets in your classroom, then clickers are great alternative.
To support our teachers, we provide them with weekly professional development, access to top - of - the - line technology, including a personal laptop, and Smartboards and
tablets in the classroom.
To support our teachers, we provide them with weekly professional development, access to top - of - the - line technology, including a personal laptop, and Smart - boards and
tablets in the classroom.
Filled with examples of teachers successfully using
tablets in their classrooms, this resource will help you maximize the potential of tablet technology to facilitate student understanding.
While students with only an iPhone at their disposal can take advantage of the content that Inkling has optimized for its smaller screen, those with other devices can pick up on one
tablet in the classroom and study on their iPhones as they travel home from class.