Unit 6 annotated bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

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Revised Thesis Statement

Because of the overall opportunity for better grades, ease of transporting and a much more interactive learning experience, tablets should replace textbooks in schools. 

Mayer, R. E. (2009). Multimedia Learning. Cambridge University Press.

In this second edition of his book, the author explores the ability of people to learn using words alone in the form of verbally delivered lectures and print media, including textbooks and journals, and compares it to their ability to learn through words, texts and graphics in the form of multimedia. Mayer reviews twelve principles of instructional design based on experimental research studies incorporating theory of learning aided by use of multimedia. The author develops a theory dubbed cognitive theory of multimedia learning that supports the use of multimedia in education.

This source is credible as it is published and available for public use. On the author’s credentials, Richard E Mayer is an educational psychologist from the University of California, Santa Barbara. This book was sourced from Kaplan University Library. This source supports the use of multimedia in learning and is therefore in line with my argument for the use of tablets in place of textbooks in schools.

Keengwe, J. (2014). Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies. IGI Global.

This text describes the role of technology in the classroom. It emphasizes on the ability of mobile technologies to streamline learning, and encourage better learning through new experiences. The author of this text examines the various applications of technology in the enhancement of learning in the classroom. In addition to this, the author goes further to critique methods of incorporating technology in delivery of classroom content and instruction. This author argues for the incorporation of mobile devices and technology in learning not only in the classroom by both students and teachers, but also outside the classroom by students to increase their fund of knowledge.

This text is credible as it is a published textbook by a recognized publisher. Keengwe is a well-known author with a series of publications to his name. He is a professor of Teaching and Learning at the College of Education and Human Development, University of North Dakota, USA. This source was obtained from Kaplan University Library. This reference supports the incorporation of mobile technology in education and is therefore in line with the argument that tablets should replace textbooks in schools.

Heejung, A. (2014). Tablets in K-12 Education: Integrated Experiences and Implications: Integrated Experiences and Implications. IGI Global.

This text is a useful reference that provides information about the use of hand-held mobile devices, which tablets are part of in primary and secondary classrooms in learning and communication. The author explores the impact of these devices on classroom learning including use for educational resources among students and for delivery of content in the classroom by teachers. This text also provides information on new initiatives and practice, research and pedagogy on mobile learning applications and services.

This text is credible as it is published by a recognized publisher and was easily accessible. The author is a Professor in the department of Elementary and Childhood Education at William Paterson University. This text was accessed in a public library. This source examines the impact of technology in education and shows its benefits in education. It therefore is in agreement with the argument that tablets, which are a form of technology, should replace textbooks in schools.

Toyama, K. (2011, January 6). Educational Technology Debate. Retrieved from edutechdebate.org: edutechdebate.org/ict-in-schools/there-are-no-technology-shortcuts

This article written under the website’s section called ICT in schools emphasizes on the ability to achieve good education with or without technology. The author describes the misgivings of technology-aided education citing the possibility of failure of any form of technology, the costliness of technology and the fact that technology only augments the pedagogical capacity of educational systems. The author goes further to state that technology is of no use in fixing underperformance in classrooms and that many good school systems do well without much technology.

This article is credible as it was obtained from a credible website. Toyama is an Associate professor of Community Information at the University Michigan School of Information. The article was accessed from an internet website as cited. This article presents an opposing view of my argument for the replacement of textbooks with tablets in schools. This article is therefore relevant in this discussion.