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Huron Expositor, 2016-01-13, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Third year for Avon Maitland District School Board providing students with tablets Huron Expositor Avon Maitland District School Board is substituting pencils for tablets. This year marks the third year this specific initiative is moving through the hall- ways of the board's 40 schools in the region. The small computer devices provided by AMDSB are free of charge to its stu- dents and are built with accessible features to enhance their learning abilities in the ever-chang- ing world of technology. Instead of having to travel to computer labs, the devices are compact and ready to use at their desks or can be carried to other destinations. "Students are able to collab- orate more because they can do it not just at school, but they can do it at home (also)," said AMDSB's director of edu- cation, Ted Doherty. "We wanted to put a device in the hands of as many kids as we could. We think that it breaks down barriers." All Grade 7 students receive a tablet and are allowed to use the machine for personal use, and to connect with friends, and teachers before and after school. As soon as the stu- dents either leave the board or graduate, they are asked to return their device. Last spring, Western Uni- versity spent time conduct- ing research about the pos- itives and negatives of using the tablets with AMDSB students. Doherty said the positive feedback from the univer- sity has been exceptional so far. "A lot of the staff is saying students with special edu- cation needs are able to be regular contributors in the classrooms more because they have access to tech- nology opposed from hav- ing them to come out the classroom with individual attention," said Doherty. "We don't know how long the devices will last. We see a lot of advantages. We're committed to it. We are hoping that we can con- tinue to give our students the most up-to-date tech- nology as possible." (FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP/Getty)-Postmedia Network file photo Tablets becoming useful tools for the students from the Avon Maitland District School Board. Call 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca MedicAlert Lets You Live Life. Shuffleboard scores January 6, 2016 shuffle- board results: Men's high: Erich Mat- zold, Ken Preszcator 4, Hugo Menheere, John Coleman 3 wins. Women's high: Olave Lit- tle, Joyce Matzold, Anne Auchterlonie 3 wins. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES Our Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Friday @ 2:00 pm j OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 5pm • Fri. 8am - 4pm CLOSED TUESDAYS Nuron Expositor 8 Main St., Seaforth f PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com EIRCTORY 1JOfliRC'H You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca The Rev. Lynn Mitchell Interim Priest Sunday, January 17 Worship at 9:30am followed by Coins for Camp Coffee Hour Everyone Welcome Council meets Tues. Jan. 19 - 1:30pm EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Worship Leader - Gayle Coleman Worship January 17th 10.30 a.m. Youth Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome, so come & join us. For more information view our website Orl www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Morris & Barry Hawkins Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. TUESDAY EVENINGS: Youth Groups Junior & Senior High 6:30 - 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Mens & Womens Bible Study & EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Lorrie Mann - Organist Sunday Worship January 17th, 11:00 am Guest Minister: Rev. Major Dwight Nelson January 23rd Robbie Burns Potluck Supper Sunday School Nursery Provided as Needed LN. ALL WELCOME (FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP/Getty)-Postmedia Network file photo Tablets becoming useful tools for the students from the Avon Maitland District School Board. Call 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca MedicAlert Lets You Live Life. Shuffleboard scores January 6, 2016 shuffle- board results: Men's high: Erich Mat- zold, Ken Preszcator 4, Hugo Menheere, John Coleman 3 wins. Women's high: Olave Lit- tle, Joyce Matzold, Anne Auchterlonie 3 wins. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES Our Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Friday @ 2:00 pm j OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 5pm • Fri. 8am - 4pm CLOSED TUESDAYS Nuron Expositor 8 Main St., Seaforth f PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com