Tablet PC’s: Tablet PC’s
An Ideal Tool for Administrators and Faculty
Myron Anderson, Ph.D.
Metropolitan State
College of Denver
Tablet PC: Tablet PC A Tablet PC is a computer shaped in the form of a notebook or a slate with the capabilities of being written on through the use of digitizing tablet technology or a touch screen.
A Client can use a stylus and operate the computer without having to have a keyboard or mouse.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_PC
The Client: The Client There is an increasing number of faculty and administrators at Metropolitan State College of Denver, moving toward this technology
At Metro State, I interviewed faculty, administrators, reviewed publications, and other educators to ask the question………
Why?: Why?
Tablets in Education: Tablets in Education 'The Expanded use of devices in Higher Education--Tablets, PDAs, iPods, cell phones, interactive boards and plasma/LCD displays—continues to amaze us, as does the astounding uses for them so often driven by the educators and students themselves'.
Katherine Grayson, Editor andamp; Chief
Campus Technology
Tablet PC’s, An Ideal Tool For Administrators and Faculty: Tablet PC’s, An Ideal Tool For Administrators and Faculty The Tablet PC is yet another step in the technology integration process providing an avenue for multitasking
Technology and its growth has been established, however, the continued development of robust technologies, in concert with, increased integration and creativity is the future
Is This You?: Is This You?
MANKATO, Minn. — With the click of a mouse, Cassie Pap flips through cable TV channels, her legs pumping away on a recumbent exercise bike.
She settles for MTV and reaches for the mouse to turn up the volume during her 2-mile workout. But on another day, Pap might check e-mail or write a homework assignment using a flexible keyboard that will survive hundreds of sweaty fingers.
Her new options are part of the latest technology upgrade on campus: computer-equipped exercise equipment.
Is This You?: Is This You? Driving and/or working in your car while talking on the phone, writing down information, or formulating concepts.
Drive a car while eating
Watch T.V. while working on your computer
Talk on the phone while sending e-mail
Do you Know This Person?: Do you Know This Person?
Multitasking is Natural: Multitasking is Natural It is becoming more natural to perform two and three tasks at a time
Because of this need by the user, technologies are being developed to accommodate this need
Cell Phone Moves to Multitasking: Cell Phone Moves to Multitasking
Evolution of the Cell Phone
Talking Device
Calendar
Web Browser (limited browsing abilities)
E-mail Abilities
Web Browser Abilities (full access)
Streaming Video
PDAs
The List is Still Growing
This progression of the cell phone is an example of the movement to integrating multiple technologies into one device providing the user with the ability to multitask
The Tablet PC Assist in Multitasking: The Tablet PC Assist in Multitasking
Administrator
Real-time access to your calendar without need for synchronization
Ability to take notes quietly in a meeting and save them directly to a file
Ability to save hand written notes as text, then e-mail them to multiple people
Ability to use the familiar stylus interface making it easier to pay attention to presentation and access information
Deletion of the key board sounds when taking notes at a meeting via traditional laptop
Light wait tool that will allow you to have access to an incredible amount of information i.e. office files, data bases, the world wide web, work documents, etc.
Faculty
Ability to perform peer reviews of instructors, take notes and submit them electronically within the review environment
Ability to take notes and confirm information in research environments without the need to replicate your notes
Impromptu presentations and data communication are more inviting due to the movable screen
Ability to work in unique locations
Provides familiarity with data entry leading in some cases to speed and efficiency
Why A Tablet PC: Why A Tablet PC Increases Access to Information with a Familiar Interface
Increasing Multitasking Opportunities Developed by the Client
Why A Tablet PC: Why A Tablet PC Incorporating the technologies offered by the
Tablet PC can lead to:
The Creation of Time!
References: References Campus Technology, July 2006, vol. 19 no. 11
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=407
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_PC