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Techademics

Once a source of student distraction, gadgets now act as digital learning tools

Implications - Technology is often blamed for shortening the attention spans of students and distracting them from their studies. More gadgets, however, are crossing the line between attention-diverting nuisances and education-enhancing tools. Perfect for today’s digital-savvy students, these tech learning devices not only improve the learning experience, but also make it a more engaging one.
Trend Themes
1. Tech-enabled Education - Technology is no longer seen as a distraction in schools and is actually being embraced as a way to improve the learning experience.
2. Disguised Electronics - As electronics become more advanced and refined, there is an opportunity for companies to manufacture products that deceive and hide expensive technologies.
3. Digital-native Learning Tools - Incorporating digital learning tools into education helps to appeal to the tech-savvy, eco-conscious and modern generation.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - Educational technology is an industry that's thriving as schools embrace digital-native learning tools.
2. Consumer Electronics - As electronics become more refined and advanced, there is an opportunity for companies to develop products that deceive and hide expensive technologies, appealing to wary consumers.
3. Stationery - The digital takeover in art and literature has created a niche market of consumers interested in traditional and vintage products and designs like digitally-inspired papers or academic laptop skins.
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Tablet Notebook Disguises
Dodocase Moleskine iPad Case Looks Sophisticated and Tech Savvy
When you are seen with the DODOCase Moleskine iPad Case, others will wonder "Who carries notebooks these days?" This case makes you technologically behind, but technically still cool. The world's most… MORE
iPhone Notebooks
iPhone Notebooks
Smart Phone Notes Incorporates Old & New School Note-Taking Ways
Mixing up two note-taking designs of old school notebooks with new-school technology, the Smart Phone Notes totes a clever and useful combination of the two into one package. The design is like a book-bound… MORE
Academic Laptop Skins
Academic Laptop Skins
The Composition Notebook Decal for the New MacBook Air
Considering that the new MacBook Air is thin and light enough to be taken for a notepad, the Composition Notebook decal seems very appropriate. Extremely clever and thorough, it even comes with a lined… MORE
Techie Textbooks
Techie Textbooks
Kno Tablet Revolutionizes How You Learn in School
Making learning fun and digital, the Kno Tablet is the modern day textbook. I wish I had one of these back when I was in school. Designed exactly like a book, the Kno is a duo tablet. Replacing ancient… MORE
Digitally-Inspired Papers
Digitally-Inspired Papers
The BrigadaCreativa Icon Notebook is a Geeky Computerized Page-Turner
The BrigadaCreativa Icon Notebook features a new design that incorporates old-school habits with a new-school look. This ironic interactive notebook looks digital, but is analogue all the way. This creative… MORE
Mathematical Mouses
Mathematical Mouses
The Canon X Mark I Doubles as a Calculator
Surf the web and do your taxes with the Canon X Mark I Mouse. This mouse is a triple threat, letting you crunch numbers, input numerical data and click on cool things you see on your computer. Fusing… MORE
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Lecture-Recording Apps
The SoundPaper iPad App Makes Note-Taking Convenient
Taking notes in class just got easier with this SoundPaper iPad App. While allowing you to type notes and even draw diagrams where needed, this app can also record your lecture’s audio. This SoundPaper… MORE

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