Tablets
Should Tablets Replace Textbooks? Today, there is a debate on whether schools should stay with classic textbooks, or take a more advanced approach and use tablets as a replacement for all textbooks. Many schools like Carmel are going about having every student own a tablet for class purposes. This is something that Warren Township High School should really consider. Every student at Warren, for many reasons, should own a tablet.
There is no better substitute for textbooks than a tablet. Studies show that 81% of K-12 teachers believe that “Tablets enrich classroom education”. Also, 77% of teachers found technology to increase student motivation to learn. Students will also be more productive because of the compact size of a tablet. Do you like carrying a huge backpack full of heavy textbooks around school? I know I don’t; students will have the comfort of taking a single lightweight item around instead. Not only that, the Internet is also easily accessible if the student wants more information about a certain subject. A tablet is practical and can be used anywhere which will help students study and complete assignments on-the-go; this will boost grades and knowledge for all students.
Although, rules must be made to restrict the student from using the device for social networks during class, otherwise the tablet will be only a distraction for learning. The cost of tablets can also create a big issue for students; this is because they are significantly more expensive in the short-term. In the long-term, I believe tablets have major advantages and much more to offer.
Warren Township High School must understand that offering tablets to students, as a substitute of textbooks, will enhance learning in all classrooms. The pros far outweigh the cons and I want the tablet to be offered at registration to every student.
Websites: http://tablets-textbooks.procon.org/
There is no better substitute for textbooks than a tablet. Studies show that 81% of K-12 teachers believe that “Tablets enrich classroom education”. Also, 77% of teachers found technology to increase student motivation to learn. Students will also be more productive because of the compact size of a tablet. Do you like carrying a huge backpack full of heavy textbooks around school? I know I don’t; students will have the comfort of taking a single lightweight item around instead. Not only that, the Internet is also easily accessible if the student wants more information about a certain subject. A tablet is practical and can be used anywhere which will help students study and complete assignments on-the-go; this will boost grades and knowledge for all students.
Although, rules must be made to restrict the student from using the device for social networks during class, otherwise the tablet will be only a distraction for learning. The cost of tablets can also create a big issue for students; this is because they are significantly more expensive in the short-term. In the long-term, I believe tablets have major advantages and much more to offer.
Warren Township High School must understand that offering tablets to students, as a substitute of textbooks, will enhance learning in all classrooms. The pros far outweigh the cons and I want the tablet to be offered at registration to every student.
Websites: http://tablets-textbooks.procon.org/