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August 31, 2013
Pocket Periodic Table- Notes on the Go!
I love the periodic table app!! The reason I love the periodic table app is because I cannot tell you how many times I have asked students to bring their textbooks to class, to bring a paper print off of the periodic table that I have provided for them (even laminated at times), and how they always forget them. I have found that for whatever reason, the students can always seem to remember to bring their electronics. This is such a good teaching tool for me because it gets me points on using technology in the classroom, it automatically peaks the students' interest because they get to use their own device, and they want to hear directions so they can use their device. The only negative thing I can say about the extremely practical device is that it does not always appear the same on every type of device. I think this may be a kink they are working out, but it still was not a huge deal. I would like it if the students were able to see the entire periodic table on the device at once, no matter what size their device is, and to have the ability to zoom in on certain areas. Most kids were able to do this on the iPad and kindle fire, but the galaxy tablet seemed to have issues loading the entire table on the screen. I think the benefits of always having a periodic table way outweigh the screen sizing issues though.
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