Educational Tablets: Project to evaluate use of tablets in schools
Educational Tablets: By Raishay Lin, Contributing Editor, Read more by Contributor, June 28th, 2012
Educational Tabletsâwith their lightweight portability and interactive touch screensâhave been hailed as the next âmust haveâ as schools move toward mobile computing. But questions linger: How much network access do students need? How can schools ensure that students will use the devices appropriately? Does more time using mobile devices translate into better academic performance?
Kajeet, a cell phone carrier that specializes in kid-friendly mobile service, announced June 25 its participation in âMaking Learning Mobile,â a pilot program that assesses the mobile computing needs of students and teachers.
Sponsored by Qualcomm Inc.âs Wireless Reach initiative, the project will incorporate the work of partners Common Sense Media, Emantras, and EduTone.
Every year through Wireless Reach, Qualcomm invites proposals for research-based pilot programs that study applications of wireless technology in education
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2012/06/28/project-to-evaluate-use-of-tablets-in-schools/
Tom McDonald’s Comments:
June 28, 2012
This is really interesting.
My experience with truly personalized instruction and delivery has resulted in the following advanced learning outcomes:
More Stimulation per Minute of Study
300% Improvement in Retained Learning per Hour of Study
11% less study time, 22% less test time, and 95% higher test scores
and
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE); Advanced English Learners pass rates up to 78%; Advanced Special Education learners pass rates up to 50%; Advanced Traditional education learners pass rates up to 100%.
Customized, annualized, CAHSEE, Return on Investment (ROI), economic validations, have ranged between 800% and 4,000%+
The keys to advanced individual learning outcomes are differentiated instruction over time and differentiated reinforcement over time
Tom
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