{"id":20477,"date":"2025-06-08T22:49:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T02:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificopencourses.col.org\/ds4tc21\/?page_id=20477"},"modified":"2025-06-08T22:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T02:49:30","slug":"tablet-applications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacificopencourses.col.org\/ds4tc21\/learning-pathways\/module-0-augmenting-classroom-teaching-with-everyday-technology\/tablet-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Tablet Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tablets are versatile devices that can enhance your teaching through educational apps. In this section, you\u2019ll explore two powerful applications \u2013 Canva and Quizlet \u2013 along with a simple framework to help you select apps that best suit your teaching needs. Please note that both applications can also be installed on smartphones or any internet-enabled device.\n<\/p>\n

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Canva<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Canva<\/a> is a design app with a robust free version that lets you and your students to create visual materials such as posters and presentations to support vocational learning. It is especially useful for visual learners and includes free templates, photos, and graphics to help produce professional-looking visuals, like a safety poster for a workshop or a presentation on traditional weaving techniques. Canva also works offline if projects are downloaded via the app, making it suitable for areas with limited internet access. Its sharing features support creativity and group collaboration.\n<\/p>\n

The free version of Canva includes unlimited access to templates, photos, and other design elements, allowing you to create a variety of visual content. However, certain premium features and assets, like additional images or premium templates, may require a subscription. But for most basic needs, the free tier provides all the necessary tools.\n<\/p>\n

You can download the Canva app from the Google Play Store<\/a> for Android and the App Store<\/a> for iOS. Alternatively, you can use Canva directly in your web browser by visiting canva.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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Teaching Scenario:<\/b> In a hospitality class in the Cook Islands, you\u2019re preparing students for a tourism event where they\u2019ll promote local cuisine. You introduce Canva: “Let\u2019s create a poster to showcase our traditional dishes.” You guide them to select a template, add images of local foods like ika mata, and include text about cultural significance. They work in pairs to design the poster on a shared tablet. You ask, “How did creating this poster help you think about presentation in hospitality? How could you use Canva to promote other aspects of tourism, like cultural dances?” This shows how Canva can foster creativity in hospitality training.\n<\/p>\n

\nTo get started:<\/b> Watch this quick tutorial: Canva Tutorial for Beginners<\/a>. The tutorial will guide you through using Canva to create simple visuals like posters or slides.\n<\/p>\n

\nTry It Yourself:<\/b> After watching the video, visit canva.com<\/a>, pick a free template, and create a simple visual such as a tool guide for carpentry or a menu for hospitality.\n<\/p>\n

\nSelf Reflection:<\/b> Share your thoughts. Now tell us: how quick was it to design? How could this tool engage your students? Post your findings here<\/a>. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Module 3 covers how to create engaging infographics using Canva, which is a fantastic way to present complex information visually. You can explore this section now if you are ready or planning to exit the course after completing Module 0, or visit it later when working through Module 4.<\/i>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Quizlet<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Quizlet<\/a> is a fundamentally free tool that helps your students learn trade-related vocabulary and concepts through flashcards, quizzes, and games. It is ideal for practicing memory and comprehension, which are crucial skills in trades like car repair or hospitality, where specialized vocabulary is important. In its free tier, you can create your own study sets or use existing ones, and students can collaborate by sharing and competing with flashcards. Quizlet also works offline if you save the sets in advance, making it practical for Pacific classrooms with limited internet access. Premium subscriptions (Quizlet Plus) are available, offering extras like ad-free studying and advanced study modes.\n<\/p>\n

You can download the Quizlet app from the Google Play Store<\/a> for Android and the App Store<\/a> for iOS. Alternatively, you can use Quizlet directly in your web browser by visiting quizlet.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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Getting Started<\/b>: Watch the short demo video below to learn how to create flashcards using Quizlet. The video will guide you through the basic steps for using the platform effectively in your classroom. To get the most out of this video, pause after each key step and practice it on your own.\n<\/p>\n

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