Tablet Devices in Education
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Since the release of the iPad in 2010 more than 8 million tablet devices have been sold to classrooms worldwide. Assoc Professor Matthew Riddle (Academic Development, La Trobe University) speaks about his research which looks at the impact of tablets on learning habits and education. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
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