Research Shows Tablets and E-Readers Are Good Educational Supplements

A recently published article featured on Phys.org suggests that tablet-based computers are no longer a distraction but a useful supplement to students when used in an educational setting.

"With technology in education becoming the new normal, it's increasingly important for educators to understand how ubiquitous mobile technology such as tablets can enhance learning instead of being classroom distractions, says Dilip Chhajed, a professor of business administration at Illinois and co-author of the study," according to the article.

Chhajed's paper was based on research that concentrated on effects of mobile technology on students