From App Attack to Goal-Oriented Tablet Use

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Author(s): Dominic Mentor (Teachers College, Columbia University, USA)
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 21
Source title: Tablets in K-12 Education: Integrated Experiences and Implications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Heejung An (William Paterson University, USA), Sandra Alon (William Paterson University, USA)and David Fuentes (William Paterson University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6300-8.ch001

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Technologies in K-12 Education

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There is a need to move from the hype of tablets and apps to the usefulness and functionality of tablets' hypermedia capabilities to engage K – 12 students and teachers. Tablets are dynamic devices allowing students and teachers to construct knowledge multimodally, individually, and collaboratively. With so many different types of tablet devices, it is important to make well-informed decisions around goals and educational objectives. A hybrid theoretical approach is offered in this chapter that offers guiding markers. Considering the “four Cs” of context, curriculum, content, and collaboration as foundational guidance, this chapter offers insights and support when integrating educational technology. Considering these elements offers clarity for which theories and practical pedagogy would be applicable and how they should be applied for successful tablet educational engagement. The need exists to theoretically and practically plot and plan how to use tablets and apps, making the educational teaching and learning practice a rich interactive experience.

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