Why tablets and smartphones are the new pencils and pens

Why tablets and smartphones are the new pencils and pens

We’re all used to taking notes with ink and lead, but maybe it’s time to update this technology. After all, pencils and pens can’t take pictures, can’t look up information on the internet and definitely can’t improve your students’ social skills and participation level. Worst of all, if your students lose, rip, or forget their notes at school, there’s no way to access them. Engage your students better while giving them the gift of permanency by allowing smartphones and iPad. check out our comparison of note-taking materials below:

 

	Pencil	Pen	Smartphones & Tablets
Erases mistakes cleanly		Anyone who’s used whiteout or erasable pens knows they are Messy!
Can post notes to the cloud		While most pens cannot post to the cloud, some smartpens can.	Easy for students to post, easy for students to access.
Instantly send comments to the class
Can connect to the internet			Students can look things up and talk to their teachers
Creates notes that are easy on the back	Notebooks are heavy	So are binders	Students can keep all their notes in a one pound mobile device
Durable	With constantly breaking lead, no way!
Never runs out of battery
Can access nClass and other educational apps			take attendence, get feedback, increase participation instantly
Difficult to lose			These items are so precious, it is difficult to find students without them!