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The technology is transforming the traditional classroom, blackboards, chalks and brick-thick textbooks are being replaced by tablet computers and classrooms with virtual learning rooms. Worldwide governments are advancing electronic learning in local schools by rolling out pilot schemes and granting funds, maximizing the benefits of e-learning.

Ambient Insight, has researched the e-learning, and has established that inquiry-based learning paves the way to a successful future for students in a digital economy. Student – centered scheme is becoming a global trend.

Apart from the new and interesting modes of learning, another important aspect in this industry is the level of earning. According to the report from Ambient Insight it is estimated that that the world’s e-learning market will be worth US$49.6 billion by 2014 and that Asia will be the fastest-growing region.
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Tablets or smartphones in education?

There are a plethora of reasons why tablets are preferred over Smartphone, cost-benefits, better engagements and social networking possibilities and economy being some of them. Besides, it would to be earthy possible to type  a 10-page thesis on smartphone, but could be easily done in a tablet without much fuss. This paper would lay bare some of the other reasons why students and educators nowadays prefer tablets as a better option when compared to Smartphones in the domain of education.
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Teach children how to communicate visually

Today’s kids have more avenues of communication than their parents could have imagined just a couple of decades ago. Smartphones, tablet computers and instant online access can enhance a child’s educational development, and also play an increasingly important role in helping shape later adult life.

By giving kids the tools to communicate visually, you prepare them for a lifetime of greater understanding.

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