What a glorious day it will be when all students can afford a tablet and teachers can use them in their lessons effectively. When those already using the whiteboard don't have to wait on turns. When each student can experiment, manipulate and understand the workings of concepts provided through virtual reality. How wonderful it will be to see our students tearing down the barriers that textbook learning has erected.
Wait! This is already happening with one to one learning. But i hear that the tablets are so much more fun with all the cool and exciting apps. I hear that they are a step ahead of the computer / laptop as most apps are developed mainly for such mobile devices. Oh my poor laptop is a bit outdated compared to these gadgets.
Studies has shown that fewer people uses their laptops and are embracing tablets / iPad. These are viewed as important learning tools for teachers and students. They are easy to use and can be easily taken anywhere and have anytime/anywhere access to the internet with 3G or 4G capabilities. I have experience with the use of tablets and I must say that the apps I have used are very appealing and easy to use. It was great to watch my 6 year old god-daughter using the tablet as if flipping though her favourite television channels. It was that easy.
Of course the apps available make it much more fun to use than the ordinary laptop / PC but are we in SVG ready to implement such device into our lessons? Some teachers are just getting used to the one net book initiative.
