How Are Tablet Computers Can Promote Effective Teaching And Learning?

Research is a practice we engage in almost every day of our lives. According to Cohen et al. (2007:11) it is an organized investigation, collection of data, the study of materials and sources which result in the development of facts and the reaching of new conclusions. Much research has been done concerning the use of smart phones, data projectors and television screens to enhance effective teaching and learning. Some researchers disagree with the notion that tablet computers can promote effective teaching and learning, because the other media mentioned above (data projector and television screens) have failed to promote effective teaching and learning as promised. However, they agree that technology can bring a change in the teaching and
Tingerthal (2013:604) contends that there are plenty of technical problems that will arise such as network connectivity, power failure, the constant charging of batteries and the possibility of faulty hardware. All these glitches have a negative effect on the teaching and learning and hinders the promotion of conducive learning. Tingerthal (2013:604) mentions that a lot of time will be wasted when educating teachers on how to make use of tablet computers when teaching. An investigation done by Perihan (2014:217) concerning the effectiveness of using tablet computers in the education department shows that teachers needed much training on the utilization of tablet computers and this will cost the education department plenty of money. We are made aware of the fact, that tablet computers are instructional tools that can encourage effective teaching and learning. However, this effective teaching and learning comes at a high price. Tablet computers are expensive to purchase, expensive to maintain and ensure their security. The cost of purchasing tablets computers for a school is more expensive then purchasing text books. Tablet computers can also cause strain on the eye which leads to sever headaches does the Department of Education have enough funds to install and sustain the use of these technological tools? For instance the use of tablet computers in the rural area schools could help increase the learners’ creativity. It also carries what is happening in the global environment closer to the learners. As they have the opportunity to search the web, and discover a lot of new knowledge that a textbook cannot give, they explore for themselves and a sense of enquiry is stimulated. Learners are also exposed to the English grammar programs such as ‘Readers are Leaders’ to help strengthen their grammar abilities. By having tablet