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2.2 Other Portable Devices That Can

Enhance Your Educational Experience

Now that we have discussed the essential hardware you need for your online classes, let’s
take a look at a few other devices that can help you use your time wisely, reduce your stress,
and complete your college courses more efficiently. They are not required for any of your Ash-
ford courses and will not replace your primary computer. However, if you have access to any
of these devices, you can use them to perform some class functions and use your time more
wisely. You may also acquire one of these devices in the future, and understanding them will
improve your digital literacy and enable you to make better decisions about the technology
you want to incorporate in your life.

Tablets

Thanks in part to their relative ease of use, one of the most popular computing devices today
is the tablet computer. Tablets do not require a monitor, mouse, or keyboard. Rather, a tablet
is a thin, flat slate that is small, lightweight, and portable. Some tablets are simply electronic
reading devices; others perform additional tasks, and some of the latest tablets allow you to
access the Internet and perform some of the same functions as a desktop or laptop.

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