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Often we search for meaningful ways to integrate digital technology in project based learning activities given to our students. We also would like our students to develop a thorough understanding of the concepts underlying the work - after all this is the purpose of the project. Giving students the opportunity to complete and present their project through a digital lens has one great advantage - student engagement. This in turn causes students to develop a more in depth understanding of concepts.

"As a mobile learning device, the iPod Touch encourages learning anytime, anywhere! These mobile devices do not tie students to their desks or the classroom; they bring the world into the classroom through the lens of personalized learning. The value of an iPod Touch as a mobile learning device is its ability to transform student learning behavior. According to research by K-Nect Project (2009), students using this digital device achieved higher test scores. This was attributed to more interactivity between students, teachers, and content."

As a mobile learning device, the iPod Touch encourages learning anytime, anywhere! Applications available for this digital device support and encourage students to develop a greater understanding of math concepts through the lens of personalized learning.

Currently being developed for mobile phones are augmented reality browsers. Instead of using a mobile Web browser like Safari or Opera, Augmented Reality Browsers add an information layer over the world as seen through your phone's camera lens. Tonchidot's Sekai Camera is one example of current research on AR, Layar is also creating its own development, and this summer AR technologies finally started to hit the market.

Apple's iPads are surely one of the best tablets out there. However, with a single camera, they aren't made for taking photos. But things are set to change soon. According to Mac Otakara, the upcoming iPad Pro models will get the same triple-lens camera that'll be offered on the iPhone 11 models.

AKASO V50 Elite 4K/60FPS Action Camera with highest Frame Rates

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is a top-of-the-line smartphone that boasts a sleek design, a large and vibrant OLED display, and a powerful A15 Bionic chip. The camera system is impressive, featuring a triple-lens setup with 12MP ultra wide, wide, and telephoto lenses, along with improved low-light performance and the ability to shoot ProRes and ProRes Raw video. The battery life is also commendable, lasting all day with heavy usage. Additionally, the device runs on iOS 14, which offers a wide range of new features and improvements over previous versions. Overall, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is a solid choice for anyone looking for a high-end smartphone with advanced features.

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Have you seen Squidoo? I would roughly describe it as a means of mashing up information from a variety of resources into a lens (as in the eye of a giant squid