N.+Widgets

__**What are Widgets? **__ media type="youtube" key="HRAmQ_m2asg" width="425" height="350"

A widget is an icon or graphical element that is manipulated by the user or the computer to preform and desired function. By clicking the widget in some way with the mouse or keyboard, the user is able to interact with the computer or website, essentially "telling" it to perform desired functions.

**__Why use it in education?__ Widgets allow students with different learning styles to feel comfortable in class. Using cer __t__ ain widgets allow the teachers to only communicate with specific students. Also widgets are fun and motivating for students to use and explore.

__**Here is a website that talks a lot about widgets and education:

[|Widget Based Education]**__

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