Check these uses of Tablet PCs in class lessons when compared with boards, projectors, etc.
– No need to erase to keep going.
– Can go BACKWARD and answer dangling questions.
– Can archive and share my presentation after class.
– Can easily incorporate rich media into my classroom.
– Can more easily overlay annotations on images.
– Have a million colors at my fingertips.
More reasons why a Tablet PC works better with a projector in a classroom:
– Can make the image HUGE so everyone can see.
– Can face students while writing on projected image, etc.
– Can present from the BACK of the room so students focus more on the content.
– Can take it home or on a field trip.
– Can create video podcasts before (or during) class.
While these are mostly from 1-to-1 settings where all the students and the teacher are interacting through their own tablet pc, there are many examples of what can be done with ONE tablet in a classroom.
Jim Vanides, 11 Reasons Why a Tablet PC is Better, captured July 14, 2009
Excellent post, I think tablet PC's can be a very valuable addition to the tools available to teachers everywhere. Aside from cost, I can't see any downside to using them.
This is excellent! Tablet PC's can save more paper, and give teachers and students much more flexibility. Kids will definitely enjoy these tools more, also.