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Ali and his classmates sit next to each other in an eighth-grade science class in Saudi Arabia.Using the Global Book Series app, schoolchildren from other countries create and upload presentations about their countries with photos and videos.American students then access this digital library on their tablets and go on tours of cities in Russia, Belgium, and New Zealand from people who actually live there.As an example, students in a history class in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are

using an app to discover and "rebuild" an ancient city. To start, they take a video tour

of the ancient city of Petra. With tablet technology, they can "walk through" it as if they

were really there.In return, American students then share their own tours of cities in the U.S.

Children using a tablet in the classroom

In today's world, tablet computers are revolutionizing education.2 In the U.S., young students are learning about worid geography not through maps but through real people online.Finally, with special

software, they turn their designs into a presentation and share them instantly on their

screens.Many governments predict the best jobs will require students to have strong computer skills.

Ali and his classmates sit next to each other in an eighth-grade science class in Saudi Arabia. They are not listening to their teacher or taking notes in their science journals. Ali is watching a video about cells on his iPad. Other students are using an app to design their own science experiment. When they need help, they type a quick message to their teacher, who monitors them from his computer.

2 In the U.S., young students are learning about worid geography not through maps but through real people online. Using the Global Book Series app, schoolchildren from other countries create and upload presentations about their countries with photos and videos. American students then access this digital library on their tablets and go on tours of cities in Russia, Belgium, and New Zealand from people who actually live there. They watch them, they hear them, and the places feel much more real than maps ever would. In return, American students then share their own tours of cities in the U.S.

Children using a tablet in the classroom

In today's world, tablet computers are revolutionizing education. More schools are using tablets instead of paper or books. Many governments predict the best jobs will require students to have strong computer skills. They want their students to be prepared for the future, where jobs in science and technology will dominate'. Countries around the world are investing millions in technology for education, and putting tablets in

children's hands is one step toward their goal. Why are more and more educators in favor of tablet education? According to them, one of the biggest advantages is tablets allow students to be more creative. Experts agree that tablets should not just be for note-taking. Instead, they should be used to help students make their studies and their ideas come to life.

As an example, students in a history class in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are

using an app to discover and "rebuild" an ancient city. To start, they take a video tour

of the ancient city of Petra. With tablet technology, they can "walk through" it as if they

were really there. Next, they use an app to design their own city. Finally, with special

software, they turn their designs into a presentation and share them instantly on their

screens. The students use creativity to solve their own problems. Experts believe this

motivates students to learn more.