Tablet+PCs

[|samsung 10.1 tablet] +  =  The Tablet PC

 Overview: What is a Tablet PC? A Tablet PC is a handheld personal computer that is similar to both a laptop and a PDA (personal digital assistant).It is aptly named a “tablet” PC because it is in the shape of a tablet, or a clipboard.A user simply uses a stylus pen to tap or write data into the computer, just like one would write on a hand-held clipboard.A Tablet PC can offer all the advantages to a laptop, such as wireless internet, and downloading software, with the added and most significantly important benefit of //mobility//. Here is a short video that explains about one particular model of a Tablet PC.

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Links to Examples​  Dell- http://www.dell.com/tablet  Toshiba- http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=457674  Stylistic- http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Ecommerce/buildseriesbean.do?series=ST6012&WT.mc_id=Ad_NexTag)Datafeed_070609-220&source=nextag  HP- []  ​Samsung: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Tablet_PC/productdetail.aspx?c+us&1=en&s=bsd&cs+04&sku=A1168126

Potential Impact of Tablet PCs on Library Media Centers Tablet PCs could potentially have a huge impact on the classrooms of the future.Imagine students writing answers on their handheld PC and submitting assignments electronically.Teachers could take notes with ease and have electronic records, as well as data on their students and their performance with them at all times.More than all these things, I think Tablet PCs could be a technology device that would capture students’ interest, which is hard to do in a world where teachers compete with video games, cell phones and laptops.This device could easily be taken home for students to complete assignments with as well.

Tablet PCs would also have a big impact on the media center.Can you imagine checking students’ books out from any location in the library!How cool!No need to walk all the way back to the circulation desk to check out a student’s book when you’re shelving on the opposite side of the media center.I also imagine writing on the tablet during lessons and seeing my writing projected onto the screen.The possibilities are limitless!

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 17.64pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'mso-ansi-language; msofareastlanguage: EN-US;">Ideas for Using a Tablet PC in Education or the Media Center <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.52pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'mso-ansi-language; msofareastlanguage: EN-US;">The greatest benefit to using a Tablet PC in education or a classroom is that of mobility.The teacher is now free to be face to face and walk among the students as he/she teaches and writes on her tablet, which instantaneously displays on the front screen.The Tablet PC can also greatly aid the teacher in the area of organization.A Tablet PC combines the teacher’s grade book, lesson plans, materials, meeting notes, and files into one central location/device.Not only that, if students have access to a personal Tablet PC they can take notes on passages they’re read, graphics, charts or tables, highlight paragraphs of text, write comments, cut and move images, and then save all their revisions and additions.When students can manipulate information and visually view, create and manipulate text, graphics, charts, etc. in class they become part of the learning process, take ownership and thus authentic learning takes place.Having a technological device such as this for our students who are without a doubt technology “natives” will capture (and keep) their attention, allowing them to apply new concepts immediately, in a hands, collaborative learning experience, and thus help them learn and retain more. ​ <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">Pros and Cons ​ <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Pros:
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">It combines all organizational and technological needs into //one// device. One no longer needs a personal computer, laptop, planners, PDAs, calendars, and other handheld devices, but simply //one// device; a Tablet PC.
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Allows a teacher to be mobile in the classroom, always facing the children and walking among the students, and yet also teaching a concept displayed in the front of the classroom.
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Keeps students engaged and focused, and paying attention (which in turn helps them understand the material being presented better)
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A teacher can write notes directly on a students assignment and save the comments electronically
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Has the same full capabilities of a personal computer
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">You can write directly on the screen
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">You have the choice of writing with the stylus or using a keyboard if you prefer
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Can be used quickly while on the go; in the hallway, at a meeting, etc.
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Take notes in your own handwriting and convert them to print later with the click of a button
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Handwriting recognition software allows you to search your handwritten notes for keywords

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Cons:
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Using the stylus isn't quite like using a regular pen and may require some practice
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Tablet PCs tend to be more expensive than regular PCs or laptops
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Tablet PCs can be difficult to read under some lighting sources, such as fluorescent lights or sunlight, but this can be true of laptop screens too
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">The screen is easily scratched
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Movable
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Parts that convert the Tablet PC into a laptop and then a tablet can break easily

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">Links to Resources <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px;">Tablet PC Frequently Asked Questions - <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastlanguage: EN-US;">[|http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/tabletprogram/studentfaqs#Q1] <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px;"> Bright Hub – The Brief History of the Tablet PC - <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastlanguage: EN-US;">[] <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px;">Reaching Students in Large Classes with a Tablet PC - <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastlanguage: EN-US;">[] <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px;">Tablet PC Skepticism Misplaced -[] <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px;"> Tablet PC Talk – []

​ <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 168%;">Citations Wise Geek- [] <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">https://www.microsoft.com/hk/windowsxp/tabletpc/evaluation/toptenbenefits.mspx <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> http://cit.duke.edu/tools/classroom/tablet_pcs.html <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Google Images- http://images.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/courses/edpsy317/sp03/challenge-reports/Hursh-TabletPC.html <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> http://www.ehow.com/facts_5814338_benefits-tablet-computer-education_.html <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> []