Tablet PC's which falls between a smart phone and a lap top, has extended the mobility provided by laptops by its ability to capture hand writing using the "pen". This powerful piece of technology has captured the imagination of young people "digital natives" who would have made smart phones part of there daily lives.
As an educational tool, the Tablet has endless possibilities of extending one to one computing, offering some unique abilities for instructional use. The portability, the pen-based input, the low power consumption and the screen format provide teachers with increased options of presenting material in new and exciting ways. However,to harness its true potential as an educational tool, teachers must be knowledgeable of the technology and the applications which are available.
Although Table computing is what the industrialized countries are moving to, I do not see us making use of this technology in the foreseeable future. The mitigating factor here is cost. However, in my readings I came across an application software "bamboo" which allows limited use of a laptop as a Tablet Pc.
General tips for Tablet usage:
1. Acquaint yourselves with the technology and the available resources.
2. Plan effectively to maximize available instructional time. This is one of the pillars of effective
classroom management.
3. Allow for students to be engaged in collaborative activities.
4. Establish clear guide lines for Tablet PC usage in the classroom.
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