KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — From the way we access information to the way we communicate with one another, technology has changed the way we live our lives and by extension, various sections of society.
For children born in the digital era, the change is perhaps the most striking, compared to the way the previous generations were educated.
Here are five ways computers are transforming the way children learn in school:
1. Interactive learning
The nature of a technology-based education, particularly for digital natives, means that learning is no longer a passive activity.
Children are exposed to a range of topics and situations, requiring them to think and react on their feet.
Interactive screen activities also put their hand-eye coordination to the test and promotes fine motor skills.
2. Information at their fingertips
The Internet has afforded people with a wealth of information accessible at their fingertips at all times.
For teachers, this cuts down research time in libraries and for students, accessing scientific articles, news articles and knowledge-based content is only a click away on Google search to help supplement their curriculum in school.
3. Helps track your child’s progress
Technology when used wisely can simplify long-drawn tasks such as tracking a student’s progress.
Say goodbye to time-consuming paperwork and compiling notes about how each student is doing in class.
Teachers can subscribe to online tools and platforms that help their student’s individual achievements all on one device.
4. Educational technology benefits the environment
Going green is easier than you think with the right technological tools. Using digital textbooks and submitting homework through email or conducting tests virtually rather than using a hard copy format saves paper and trees which will benefit the environment. It’s also a great way to introduce children to sustainability habits from a young age.
5. Improves engagement
Blended learning which incorporates online education materials can pique the interest of students when it comes to the subjects they are studying.
Introducing gamification, virtual trips and online educational resources into a classroom can make learning more fun and engaging, which in return encourages active participation.
Make learning fun and accessible for your child with the Acer Chromebook Tab 10, designed for education and which promotes engagement and collaboration between students and teachers.
The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is the first education tablet that runs on Chrome OS.
What this means is the classroom environment is enhanced by expanding student learning thanks to the speed, simplicity and security of Chrome OS.
With an OP1 processor that integrates dual-core Cortex-A72 and 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 can run multiple apps at once without worry about a lagging system.
The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 also fully supports Google Play, providing educators and children with a myriad of approved and curated educational Android apps to let students collaborate, discover, engage and learn.
The device’s compatibility with Chrome Management Console lets school administrators manage tasks efficiently, comparable to that of Chromebook, Chromebox and Chromebase.
Capture ideas, take notes and sketch with ease using the Wacom EMR stylus which is battery-free and drop-resistant.
The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is designed to support augmented reality in the future, enabling immersive learning with Expeditions AR, Google’s AR technology that makes subjects such as biology, geography and astronomy easier to comprehend as it can map physical classrooms and place 3D objects for students to study.
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