Reflections on the use of tablet technology

By Nicki Wise, Deb McGregor, James Bird

Issue 140 | Page 5 | Published Jan 2015

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Nicki Wise, Deb McGregor and James Bird describe the impact of using iPads to help children aged 8 and 9 think about materials.

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