7 ways to use tablets in class
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Tablets run the risk of being gimmicky or misused for the likes of Facebook without a well-structured learning activity that has a defined output. This activity needs to relate to the lecture/seminar and the output then needs to be fed back to the tutor/rest of the class to create a meaningful learning experience. This presentation shows seven ways that tablets can be used with free Apps or web-based resources to encourage engagement and interaction in teaching sessions. The screenshots use an Android tablet, but the Apps are also available on iPads.TRANSCRIPT
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Using Tablets in SessionsLearning Technology Bite
Matt CornockThe screenshots shown are from an Android Samsung Tablet, though the Apps are available on other Android devices and iPads
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After the talky bit…
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Tablets offer new opportunities
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Defined activity required
Focus attention
Clear objective
Defined output
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Read a short article Identify key points Find via web search or open readings on the deviceAnalyse an argument
Contrast opposing views
Analyse a data set Identify trends Use visualisation apps to access and present data
Interpret data
Discuss a topic Capture ideas or questions Make notes using post-it apps or Google Docs
Explain an issue
Practice a skill Demonstrate a process Create content in Google Docs or with camera
Record experiences
Types of activities
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Tablet Home ScreenBasic Free Apps
Adobe ReaderGoogle DriveQuickoffice
Built-in Apps
Web BrowserCamera
YouTube Basic Maps
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PDF AnnotationAdobe Reader
Great annotation
Helps keep track when using documents
in-class
Clunky to save back to cloud
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PowerPoint AnnotationQuickoffice
Annotation via slide editing by adding shapes
Seamless integration with
Google Drive
Saves back to the cloud
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In-class calculationsGoogle Sheets
Could use pre-set template
Synchronous saving and
collaborative working
On-the-fly marking and
feedback
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Google Docs
Could use pre-set template
Synchronous saving and
collaborative working
On-the-fly marking and
feedback
Sharing work
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Google Maps
Browser-based custom maps
Add text, photos, and videos to markers and
areas
Access rich resources
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Linoit.com
Group pin-boards
Moveable notes
Can use camera for photo notes
Browser-based
Requires free account
Capturing ideas
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Fusion Tables via Google Drive
Instantly visualise large data-sets
Pull data in from free web sources
Browser-based
Visualising data
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Tablets enable…
Accessing and interacting with
resources
Contributing and collaborating
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But remember…
have a structured learning activity first