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Demonstration of Using a Tablet PC in the Classroom

Discover how Tablet PCs can revolutionize learning in the classroom by allowing students to draw, write, and interact with PowerPoint presentations. Learn about the various models available, software compatibility, and the advantages of using a Tablet PC.

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Demonstration of Using a Tablet PC in the Classroom

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  1. Demonstration of Using a Tablet PC in the Classroom Iver Iversen University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL iiversen@unf.edu

  2. Tablet PC • A Tablet PC is like a regular PC • You can draw and write on the Tablet surface • Drawing can be “anything” • Drawing can be interactive with PowerPoint • Slides with drawing and writing can be saved electronically and placed on the internet or on Blackboard

  3. Availability • Many models. E.G., Toshiba, Fujitsu, Gateway. • General price range $1500-3000 • Fujitsu Stylistic - $2300 including stand with CD-room drive • Some models are like a laptop where the screen can be flipped over so it becomes a tablet • Other models are a slate (without a fixed keyboard), such as the one demonstrated here

  4. The Fujitsu Tablet PC has a docking station with CD-ROM and keyboard for use outside the classroom. The Tablet also has USB ports and Internet connections.

  5. Tablet Software • Microsoft has generated Windows XP for Tablet PCs • This software enables the user to use a pen in all Windows based programs • Office 2003 has screen icons for Pen users • Additional vendors have produced a variety of Pen-based programs, especially for handwriting recognition

  6. Windows XP for Pen Computers Comes with Journal software

  7. Main Current Uses • Draw/annotate graphs during class in Research Methods and Experimental Psychology courses • The slide presentations with drawings/diagrams can be saved and placed on the electronic Blackboard after class

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  13. Advantages • The Tablet PC replaces the old blackboard and transparencies • The Tablet PS is a forum for a very interactive PowerPoint presentation • The Tablet PC is very portable • The Tablet PC is easy to use

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