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Microsoft Research Faculty Summit 2007
Undertaking a Large-Undertaking a Large-Scale Tablet PC Scale Tablet PC Deployment for Deployment for
Computer Science & Computer Science & Engineering EducationEngineering Education
Joseph G. Tront Glenda R. Scales
Virginia Tech
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GoalsGoals
Describe VT tablet PC deploymentDemonstrate aspects of the use of the tablet as a toolDiscuss assessment of the effectiveness of the technologyDiscuss how tablet can support your teaching/learning environment
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University – ~28,000 students
CoE: 7,700 undergraduate & grad students
45% from out of state
19% female
15% under-represented populations
Average SAT—1268
Average GPA from high school—3.75
13 DepartmentsDegrees awarded annually:
BackgroundBackground
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Computer Requirement Computer Requirement HistoryHistory
College of Engineering began its requirement in 1984 with IBM machines
University decided to require computers in 1997
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Computer Requirement Computer Requirement HistoryHistory
The College moved to a notebook/laptop requirement in 2002
Mobility key to this move
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Rationale for Move to Rationale for Move to TabletsTablets
To support pedagogical directions
Provide advanced pedagogical tools to promote and support faculty / student engagement in and outside of classroom
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Improved Pedagogical Improved Pedagogical PracticesPractices
Dynamic presentation
Active participation
Note-taking
Collaboration
Process-focused
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Decision ProcessDecision Process
Constituencies:
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Choosing Tablet Choosing Tablet RequirementsRequirementsComputer
RequirementFall 2006
Platform Convertible Tablet PC
OS Windows XP Tablet 2005
Processor Pentium Core Duo 1.83 GHz or single core 2.0 GHz
Memory 1 GB
Hard Disk 80 GB
Video Card 64 MB Discrete (128 Shared)
Optical Drive DVD/CD-RW
Input/Output USB 2.0
Wireless 802.11 b/g
Ethernet 10/100/1000
Modem 56 Kbs
Warranty 3 years with accident care
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Choosing Tablet Choosing Tablet RequirementsRequirements
Software baseline package 2006:Autodesk Student Community (ASC) site and exchange programMatLabAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft Campus Agreement– OS Upgrades– Office Professional– One Note– Visio– Project
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Choosing VendorsChoosing Vendors
Selection Criteria:
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Choosing VendorsChoosing Vendors
Selection Criteria:
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TrainingTraining
FacultyFaculty Development InstituteTraining by vendorsFaculty Study Groups
StudentsStudent Technology Council
Freshman Tablet PC GroupProvide training for studentsTest hardware and software
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Deployment PlanDeployment Plan
FIRST AdoptersFaculty: Target freshmen classes, provide tablets, peer mentoringInfrastructure: Classroom design, network, powerResearch: Curriculum reform, education technologyStudent: Student Technology Council, Utilization of tablets Technology: Technical support faculty and students, Appropriate use of new software and hardware;
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Deployment ModelDeployment ModelYears 1 & 2Years 1 & 2
First adoptersTechnology front runners
Freshmen teachers given tabletsSimple infusion of technology
Notes; grading; presentation
Departmental “gateway courses”Presentation
Interaction
Collaboration
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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices
Vdd
IN OUT
CMOSCMOS
Dynamic Presentation
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Dynamic PresentationDynamic Presentation
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Dynamic PresentationDynamic Presentation
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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices
Increased Active Learning Opportunities
Flexibility
Spontaneity
Facilitate interaction
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InteractionInteraction
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InteractionInteraction
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InteractionInteraction
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InteractionInteraction
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InteractionInteraction
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Show color key& guidelines
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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices
Note-taking
More Natural
Comprehensive
Easy search & recall
Synchronizedvoice recording
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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices
Facilitate CollaborationCooperation
Communication
Distance & local
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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teacher EfficiencyTeacher EfficiencyElectronic Grading
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Shameless Commerce Shameless Commerce DivisionDivision
Overlays display with a virtual transparency
Allows ink on top of active presentation
Punch through allows operating program to be affected by stylus/keyboardwww.ee.vt.edu/~jgtront/tabletpc
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WriteOnWriteOn
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AssessmentAssessmentBeliefs about teaching, learning and technology:
Learning gains come from adequate instructional design theory and practice. (Clark, 1994).
Educational technology can effectively support the teaching and learning process.
A movement towards a constructivist teaching approach which advocates that learners must be engaged in constructing their own knowledge.
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AssessmentAssessment
How can tablets combined with ink aware software support faculty with engaging students particularly in large classes?
How can tablets assist faculty with being more efficient?
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Assessment PlanAssessment PlanStudents
Interested to learn how the new capabilities of the Tablet may be impacting how students take notes.
Interested to learn how students are using the Tablet and their opinion of the new technology
FacultyCurrent teaching practicesHow faculty will adopt Tablet PC and new instructional strategies
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Measurements to DateMeasurements to Date
Changes in Learning Strategies
Frequency of Technology Use
Faculty frequency use of technology
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The EndThe End
Questions?
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