Tools and Practices for Maximizing the Power of Tablet Technology in Teaching and Learning

Educators want to maximize the effectiveness of tablet technology in the teaching and learning environment. We will discuss untethered file formats, paperless feedback, grading, annotation, reading, writing, note-taking, storage and file sharing, creating and using e-books, flipping the classroom, and 21st-century assignments and assessment. Participants will use the Socrative app for a real-world example of the use of technology to engage students in the classroom.

OUTCOMES: Discover how to maximize tablet technology for teaching and learning * Identify applications and techniques for mobile and paperless grading * List examples of assignments and assessments using untethered technology