Studie der Tübinger Bildungsforschung: Der Einsatz von Tablet-Programmen sollte auf Lernziele und die Voraussetzungen der Nutzer zugeschnitten sein
Grundschüler profitieren von Tablet-Lernangeboten im Unterricht – aber nur, wenn diese an die jeweiligen Lernziele sowie die kognitiven Fähigkeiten des einzelnen Kindes angepasst sind. Zu diesem Schluss kommen Tübinger Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des Hector-Instituts für Empirische Bildungsforschung und des Leibniz-Instituts für Wissensmedien in einer Studie. Die Ergebnisse wurden in der Zeitschrift „Learning and Individual Differences“ veröffentlicht. (more…)
Today’s technology market is saturated with electronic devices from smartphones and e-book readers to sleek tablet computers and digital media players. The consumer challenge is knowing what these devices do, where they can be purchased, and which storefronts afford the optimal blend of affordability and marquee products. Oftentimes the best prices can be found online because digital sellers are competing with one another, which leads to competition and lower cost to the consumer. That said, this article will look at some online storefronts as well as online publications that critique the products sold at those online storefronts. The goal is to help the consumer find the best deals on cutting-edge technologies. uBid.com
This company has been around since 1997 and its auction format, layout, and customer satisfaction measures are very similar to eBay. At any rate, uBid.com states in its credo that it functions as a top auction site that caters to new, overstock, rectified, and closeout products. This means that the customer is receiving a well cared for product at an extremely low cost! uBid showcases twenty five categories and one of which is electronics. uBid carries the latest computers, tablets, phones and cameras. Unlike eBay, uBid’s products are usually sold in bulk and there are many available – perhaps this accounts for the bargain basement deals! Many of the items and auctions on uBid, including electronics, start at only one dollar! (more…)
