Learning Made Easy for Kids through Tablets: Kurio 7S, Inno Tab 3S
The present day electronic tablets are an improvised version of the ordinary slate. On the latter we learnt to write ‘A, B, C…..’ and draw apples, balloons and cats a single slate. But the knowledge gained is abundant.
New Delhi: Presently, with all the technological advancement, a simple slate and chalk would look childish — even for kids. But how can we make our kids interested in learning in the old style? Give them colorful electronic gadgets of course.
Welcome to the world of tablets for kids. Various companies are already marketing such tablets. While the technology used is the same as that used in tablets for adults, they have made both the software and hardware 100 per cent child-friendly.
Tablets for kids are more colorful than those meant for adults. But one should remember that they are not mere toys. For example, the Curio 7S tablet is made of hard plastic. This is to ensure that it does not get damaged easily. It will take the hard hits and bumps that are inevitable while in use by kids. Some others have provided a protective casing for the tablets. The XO Kid’s Tablet for example comes with a rubber cover. It can be removed and cleaned, while the tablet itself is safe after the kid’s rough handling.
Most tablets are run on Android operating system that is supported by many app makers. Android allows tablet makers to design their own home screens for kids. VTech, for example, has a rich experience of making technology for kids. The Inno Tab3S has huge, big buttons and custom screens for kids who are learning to use them for the first time. Even as the child learns to use the device, educational apps project a feedback. The kids overall learning experience with technology is improved with the custom-interface and it prepares him for the future.
Parents would wish to let their kids to have the same experience as themselves with tablets, minus the addiction to games on Google Play store. The LeadPad2 Explorer disables the app store. Instead kids have an access to a range of nearly 300 built-in bundled apps. The XO Kid’s Tablet has a number of preloaded apps and books. Nabi 2 is a popular option that has 100 apps.
School curriculum is taught through bundled apps of various subjects like Math and Geography through Inno Tab 3S. It has a built-in web browser but the configuration is such that any content that is viewed is child-friendly. The Kurio 7S Family Tablet uses active web filtering of nearly 450 million websites to ensure your child’s security.
