Here are five benefits to using tablets for online schooling

School season is right around the corner. But with online schooling still being the norm among educational institutions, there is no seeing physical classrooms and cafeterias just yet. This doesn’t mean, however, that students cannot achieve the optimum learning experience offered by traditional modalities. With the right tools and devices, and the tutelage of dedicated teachers and parents, young learners can attain a remote schooling experience that is just as fulfilling, exciting and nurturing. 

 

One device that gained popularity when online learning was implemented last year is the tablet. Handy and portable, this device is capable of handling essential tasks related to studying without the hefty price tag of usual devices like laptops. They can be used to take notes, read textbooks, do homework, participate in gamified lessons, engage in live lectures, and even watch educational videos. 

Here are five benefits to using tablets for online schooling:

 

1.     Immersive Virtual Classroom Experience Made Possible by Large Screens and Impressive Audio Technology

Many may have dreaded going inside classrooms at 7 in the morning or every after lunch break for it means a hard stop for all the silly corridor games, the squad bond in the canteen, or worse, the crunch time for exam review. Still, there is no denying that being in an actual classroom helps students to be extra collaborative and engaging with their peers and their teachers. 

 

To address this in the new normal of learning, tablets bring the virtual classroom experience closer to reality with their large screens. The New Huawei MatePad, for instance, has an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio and 2K FullView Display that lets students see their teachers, review lectures and reading materials, and watch audio-visual presentations in superb quality. 

 

Audio clarity isn’t also an issue on the New Huawei MatePad, which is equipped with a quad-speaker set up to ensure the effective transference of knowledge. Not only will students be able to hear from their teachers as clearly as if they were physically in a classroom, but they will also get to lower noise thanks to the noise reduction support built into the device.

 

Parents may also be wary of the effects of long-term screen usage on the eye health of their children. To ease their worries and to curb the negative effects of considerable screen time, Huawei came up with multi-layered eye protection for its tablets such as the MatePad T10 LTE. By reducing harmful blue light at the source, HUAWEI MatePads alleviate eye fatigue and protect the users’ eyesight. The Eye Comfort mode on HUAWEI MatePad has achieved the stringent TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification for its ability to reduce harmful blue light and prevent eye fatigue, making it an ideal mate for learning as it protects users’ eyes and wellbeing.

 

2.     Productivity Boost Brought by Intelligent Interactions and Smart Features

The convenience of using tablets also goes beyond just portability. Modern tablets are now capable of intelligent interactions buttressed by a myriad of smart features. These intelligent interactions boost the productivity of young learners by providing solutions to pain points that have long been present in the user experience of multiple smart devices. 

 

Huawei has long been committed to making tablets more user-friendly. Multi-screen Collaboration, Multi-Window, and APP Multiplier are just some of the many UX solutions the tech giant has incorporated in its devices to help its customers optimize daily cogs and gears. 

 

Multi-screen Collaboration allows the mirroring of Huawei smartphones into MatePad Screens and the seamless sharing of files between two devices. Prior to this, users can easily set up the feature with a simple tap on the phone or through scanning a designated QR code -- both convenient and straightforward. Once connected, users will see their smartphone UI displayed on the MatePad screen, which allows them to simply drag files from the phone and drop them into the email body or as attachments on the tablet. Whether it’s a picture of whiteboard notes captured during a lecture or actual files downloaded on different devices, file consolidation in the New Huawei MatePad will definitely be a breeze. 

 

On a singular school day, a student may have to join at least three to five different classes with various instructors. This leads to a long list of homework, tasks, and modules that needs to be accomplished alongside each other. A great feature of both the New Huawei MatePad and the MatePad T10 LTE that is a helpful aid in multitasking is the App Multiplier. Through this feature, the users’ singular screen can display two apps at a time -- increasing efficiency in handling a plethora of tasks. 

 

3.     Ease of Online Access Care of Multiple Connectivity Options

A crucial component to successful online schooling is a reliable internet connection. Students today need to download and upload several documents of varying sizes -- not to mention the need to join synchronous classes and participate in live online activities. A slow internet connection may just add to the pile of anxiety-triggering factors that can derail a student’s academic performance. 

 

This year, Huawei decided to include Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to some of its devices, the New Huawei MatePad included. Thanks to the Wi-Fi 6 support on the New Huawei MatePad, the scenarios above will be well supported with a blazing-fast online connection. Wi-Fi 6 connectivity offers a download speed of 1,200 Mbps per stream. On a Wi-Fi 6 connection, users can quickly and reliably download large videos needed for asynchronous classes, or large email attachments that detail the day’s lessons. 

 

Wi-Fi 6 does not only boost speed for the New Huawei MatePad, but it also relieves internet congestion in crowded areas thanks to its low latency. Having a low latency connection leads to lag-free and smooth online interaction. 

 

Parents will also be delighted to know that some tablets can be connected via LTE as they already come with SIM slots. This means that families can save up on the need to invest in multiple devices for connection. As a SIM-ready tablet, the Huawei MatePad LTE can function as both an educational tool and a regular communication device between children and their parents. It also broadens the options for connectivity should unfortunate circumstances as offline connection occur. 

 

4.     Efficient Parental Supervision Made Easy by In-Device Safeguards

Other valid concerns that parents have for their kids using tablets are screen dependence, access to inappropriate content, and potential eye strain. Huawei, in a bid to help busy parents still supervise their children remotely, came up with Kid’s Corner. 

 

Kid’s Corner is designed for younger users of the Huawei MatePad line. Parents can not only set tablet usage limits but also customize the Homepage layout by adding frequently used apps onto it so the kids can easily access them. They can also implement strict time management to ensure that their children rest from a day’s work on the tablet. Furthermore, parents can lock certain files so as to protect kids from unnecessary apps or media content, helping them to form healthy habits when using the tablet.

 

The Kid’s Corner also has 4-layer protection for eye care: Blue Light Filter, Posture Alerts, Bumpy Road Alerts, and e-book mode, all of which ensure the optical wellbeing of young users. 

 

5.     Smart and Economic Substitute for Laptops

 

In a period of uncertainty, it is a common response that people tighten the belt. Yet, parents would never let their children have insufficient tools in dealing with academic tasks and requirements. 

 

To make technology more attainable and to give Filipinos more options for devices, Huawei constantly launches arrays of products that can improve the smart lifestyle of Filipinos -- most recent of which are the New Huawei MatePad and the MatePad T10 LTE. If laptops are out of economic reach, these powerful tablets are worthy substitutes in successfully doing the job.

 

The New Huawei MatePad retails for only Php 18,999, while the Huawei MatePad T10 LTE is available for only Php 7,999. Until June 18, purchasers of these products can take home special first-sale freebies from Huawei. The New Huawei MatePad will be retailing with a free Huawei Smart Keyboard worth Php 6,999 and an Entertainment Package composed of a Bluetooth speaker, notebook, and tractable data cable worth Php 2,099 in Huawei Concept Stores and partner stores nationwide. If customers add the New Huawei MatePad to the cart online, it will be coming with a free Huawei Smart Keyboard, too, and a Bluetooth speaker worth Php 1,499. Purchasers of the Huawei MatePad T10 LTE also get a free flip cover worth Php 990.

 

The new generation of Huawei MatePads is now available in all Huawei Concept Stores, official online store, and flagship stores on Shopee and Lazada. For more information on the New Huawei MatePad and Huawei MatePad T10 LTE, customers may visit the links below:

 

New Huawei MatePad on Shopee

https://shopee.ph/product/127208192/5443060528?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=seller&utm_campaign=s127208192_SS_PH_OTHR_ph-matepadrefresh&utm_content=pr_pressrelease_shopee_newmatepad

 

New Huawei MatePad on Lazada

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MatePad T10 LTE on Shopee 

https://shopee.ph/product/127208192/7253576073?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=seller&utm_campaign=s127208192_SS_PH_OTHR_ph-matepadrefresh&utm_content=pr_pressrelease_shopee_matepadt10lte

 

MatePad T10 LTE on Lazada

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.0JnhF5?intent=false&fallback=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fi1221840096-s8677114352.html%3Fspm%3Da2o7j.10605800.la_body.30.5d8a1e13uDy4K4%26urlFlag%3Dtrue%26mp%3D2

 

Huawei expands tablet line-up with HUAWEI MatePad

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) today announced the new HUAWEI MatePad, bringing immersive entertainment, efficient learning and the seamless, smart interaction experience to a wider audience. Equipped with a gorgeous 10.4-inch FullView display supporting eye protection features, FollowCam, smart features and powerful Kirin 810, the new Huawei tablet is the ideal companion for learning, entertainment and everything in between. The MatePad will be available in a subtle Midnight Grey colour scheme.

Wang Yinfeng, President of PC and Tablet Product Line, Huawei Consumer BG, said: “In a time when working and learning are rapidly gaining popularity, consumers are increasingly looking for devices that can empower them to perform their tasks efficiently on the go. The latest HUAWEI MatePad features a beautiful display, powerful performance and a wide range of smart features that transform any location into a mobile classroom or theatre. It is a versatile productivity enabler, an entertainment companion and a smart assistant, all wrapped in one sleek package.”

Premium industrial design

Featuring a familiar design that consumers have come to love, the new HUAWEI MatePad has a premium enclosure with narrow bezels, measuring just 7.9mm to achieve a massive screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent, making the most of the compact form factor to provide a large display area for users. The Micro-arc middle frame realises an integrated shielding design that embeds the antennas and allows the middle frame to seamlessly connect with the back, which is available in an understated colourway – Midnight Grey. All these are fitted in an extremely lightweight body that weighs about 450g, perfect for users who are always on the move.

Immersive multimedia experiences

The new HUAWEI MatePad delivers Huawei’s signature FullView experience with a 10.4-inch 2K FullView display that supports a 2000x1200 resolution at 224PPI and 70.8 percent of the NTSC colour gamut for bringing any multimedia content to life. Picture detail and dynamic range are boosted by the proprietary HUAWEI ClariVu Display Enhancement technology, which is a set of algorithms that optimise dark images and video scenes for image quality, colour saturation and sharpness. The display panel has also been certified by TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, ensuring user eye fatigue is kept at a minimum over extended use.

Delivering an audio experience that rivals that of home theatre setups, HUAWEI MatePad supports Histen 6.0 to drive 3D stereo sound effects. Music and films sound more immersive than ever with the four high amplitude speakers, which feature an innovative design. The HUAWEI MatePad features various breakthroughs and innovations in Android audio system reconstruction and multi-channel signal chipset processing to deliver a home theatre-like cinematic audio experience. The sound by Harman Kardon reproduces even the most intricate sounds with impeccable clarity.

All-round performance

The new HUAWEI MatePad is powered by Kirin 810, a powerful and efficient AI chipset manufactured with 7nm process. Included in the chipset is a 2.27GHz octa-core CPU, comprising two A76 performance cores and six A55 efficiency cores. CPU resources are scheduled by AI, which allows the processor to dynamically respond to varying user demands. A customised Mali-G52 synergises with GPU Turbo 3.0 to support improved graphics processing capability across everyday tasks and more demanding apps, such as games. The Kirin 810 also includes a Da Vinci NPU to handle AI processing and enable novel and sophisticated smart features that enrich the user experience. The HUAWEI MatePad also packs a massive 7250mAh battery and works in concert with Huawei’s software optimisations to provide an enduring battery life.

Smart interaction features

Running EMUI 10.1, the new Huawei tablet includes a variety of smart features that take full advantage of Huawei’s distributed technology to fundamentally change the way users interact with their devices. Multi-Window[1] not only allows two apps to be open concurrently, the apps can also interact with each other for maximum multi-tasking efficiency. Text messages can be replied to via Floating Window, which creates an overlay on top of the active app, enabling users to perform simple tasks without exiting the current activity. App Multiplier[2] shows two instances of the same app through two independently operable windows. This comes in handy on text messaging apps, where users can have all their contacts shown on one window and an active conversation on the other.

Multi-screen Collaboration[3] lets users connect their Huawei smartphone with the HUAWEI MatePad and seamlessly use two devices at once on a single display. After a simple and intuitive pairing process, files can be transferred by performing a drag-and-drop action. Peripherals and hardware capabilities are shared between the connected devices. For instance, the user can take advantage of the powerful quad-speaker system to play music files stored locally on the smartphone. Calls and text messages on the smartphone can also be responded through the tablet. At the end of each Multi-screen Collaboration session, all call records and text messages are purged from the tablet to ensure user privacy is protected.

EMUI 10.1 also features HUAWEI MeeTime[4], Huawei’s native chat functionality, supporting up to 1080p high quality video calling between two Huawei devices.

Made for effective learning and entertainment

The HUAWEI MatePad is fully equipped to let users learn and have fun anytime, anywhere. Designed to facilitate a better video calling experience, the new HUAWEI MatePad includes a quad-microphone array supporting noise reducing and sound pickup within five metres. FollowCam[5] is supported on the 8MP wide-angle front camera to track the moving subject and intelligently adjust the screen accordingly, while also supporting gesture control including Smart View, Spotlight mode and Camera Gestures. In addition, HUAWEI MatePad supports for smart keyboard and HUAWEI M-Pencil makes it easy for users to jot down notes and capture spontaneous inspirations.

To provide a more comfort experience, the new HUAWEI MatePad features an Eye Comfort mode that further reduces the blue light emissions of the display, as well as eBook mode that inform the user when they are not using the device in optimal conditions.

Kids’ Corner on the new HUAWEI MatePad offers a safe and secure zone for children to learn and have fun with the tablet. Parental control options let parents easily manage the content and apps that is available to their children, as well as the time the children can spend on the device. To promote healthy device use the Kids Corner includes eye protection modes like blue light filter, posture alerts, bumpy road alerts, brightness alerts, distance alerts and eBook mode to provide a more comfort experience.