PC sales have plummeted as consumers embrace portable devices such as smartphones and tablets and shift to web-based software.
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Microsoft's more powerful Windows tablet tries to be more things to more people, but it can't do everything well. Delete the scoop?
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Children are increasingly being asked by schools to take digital devices to their lessons, amid warnings that the trend is piling more financial pressure on parents. Delete the scoop?
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The report offers a high-level step-by-step guide to deploying Android tablets (or really any tablet like an iPad is also applicable to an extent) that would be helpful to anyone considering a deployment.
KF: Every discussion around the educational use of iPads introduces the question "what about other platforms?". While this report indicates there were some very desireable outcomes there is a strong suggestion that the technology employed was fraught with technical issues:
"Although Android devices have a number of desirable qualities, including a lower cost and an open ecosystem for apps, the relative immaturity of the Android ecosystem prevents us from being able to recommend Android devices for school implementations at this time." Delete the scoop?
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There’s a definite movement towards delivering learning on tablets and mobile phones. Via Rory Chalcraft Delete the scoop?
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It may come as no surprise, but Americans are watching more and more online video. In fact, they're practically jonesin' for it. Via Tim Klapdor Delete the scoop?
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More than 5 million Australians now have tablets and contrary to the predictions of Steve Jobs, smaller models are set to dominate. 
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March 13, 12:25 AM
Institutions need mobilization strategies, othewise they will get pushed around by student demand and end up with messy uneconomic systems. Take control institutions and have your say. #Institution voice Delete the scoop?
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There has been a surge in technology initiatives aimed at delivering education in the developing world. But is there too much focus on flashy devices?
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The second page of this article has some good ideas around why these disruptive technologies are not working as well as some educators think they should. Delete the scoop?
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Mobile Learning technology is quickly changing how we look at classroom education. Tablet computers like the iPads and Android devices offer many advantages over traditional computers or laptops, but are we using them effectively? Attend this webinar to discover how many schools and districts are successfully using iPads and Kineos in their classrooms to improve student performance and increase learning time.
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Microsoft launches bid to compete with Apple in tablet market with new devices that will run versions of forthcoming OS...
KF: Too little, too late? Will be interesting to see how they approach marketing this. I suspect enterprise deployments may be their most lucrative if they can build belief that this will be a quality addition to a Windows SOE. Sadly, the "Surface" name ressurects memories of their Space Invader tables of a few years ago... Delete the scoop?
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