Rob Mancabelli, Director of Information Systems at Hunterdon Central School District, Flemington, New Jersey, invites teachers to consider attending their 2008 Tablet PC Academy, July 15-17 and July 22-24.
Rob said in an email, Our teachers began using tablet PCs 4 years ago, and it has evolved into a District-wide initiative where over 250 teachers use tablet PCs each day in conjunction with a wireless projector and wireless connectivity. It has had an amazing effect on the integration of technology into instruction and has improved teaching and learning outcomes across our classes. In fact, Purdue University Press just published the findings of one of our research studies in a book called Beyond the Tipping Point which illustrates the implementation of pen technologies in education.
As a Tablet PC Cohort teacher said about using a tablet in the classroom, “This has been the most fun and exciting [time] of my teaching career — after 14 years, that’s saying a lot” (title page).
And that’s just the beginning of useful information in this research report.
The Academy appears to address important points for teachers wanting to use Tablet PCs and other mobile PCs in classrooms:
Thanks for the kind words Bob! They mean a lot coming from you. Thanks for all of the work on the blog too.
🙂 You’re welcome. It’s great working with a courteous person!