According to Los Angeles authorities, both tablets Windows 8, like Chromebooks, or iPads They are very valid tools when it comes to helping students. However, they are not competition but complement each other, and depending on the level and the users they are aimed at, it would be convenient to use one or the other. Although Spain, it still looks a bit far, the first steps have already been taken, and the Californian city could be an example to follow.
It seems that the agencies and those in charge of running the educational systems in Spain are still not clear about the benefits of integrating technology into teaching. It is true that the economic situation is not the best and that the first steps have been taken to achieve this objective, distributing in some portable communities among teachers. Undoubtedly, they are elements that used in a correct way could help a lot to improve the quality of teaching and levels of learning, and there are some examples around the world.
One of the most significant is found in Los Angeles, one of the major cities in America, where the education sector has been using iPads for some time. These devices have made it possible to help in the educational field and also in the social one, the same or more important in some ages. Now, they have seen that there are many other devices that could be more convenient depending on the profile of the students or the course they are in.
In this way, they will include in the program some models of Chromebooks, Surface Pro 2, and Lenovo Yoga. “The benefit of this new approach is clear, why should we treat all of our students the same, as if they all have the same technological needs? " Monica Ratlif, a member of the school board, explained. The first units will arrive in the autumn and will allow to replace the iPad where they offer less possibilities.
Until now, Apple tablets have been very useful, but they have some weaknesses, such as the lower supply of educational material or the difficulty of using it to carry out tests through the touch screen. It will be the real tests that define which device is the most suitable for each group of students.
Back in our country, with a view to the future, hopefully not too far away, the experiences of cities like Los Angeles or other countries could be used to reduce expenses and hit the nail on the head. That is, it is not enough to buy computers or tablets for everyone, we should give each one what can be the most useful for their studies and give it a real and appropriate use at its level.
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