Tablet PCs In Education

Overview:

What is a Tablet PC?3 Major pedagogical functions-keeping a record of instructional content

-providing visual aids

-interactive class sessions

Benefits to teachersBenefits to studentsSummaryReferences

• Computer that uses a pen for user in terac t ion

•Can be conver t ib l e , t rad i t iona l no tebook

to a tab le t pc .

•Al l microso f t programs u t i l i zed wi th

pen

•Connect to pro jec tor wire l e s s ly

Tablet PC Definition

A student’s view of a tablet PC recorded lecture

Dynamic recordStatic record

Visual aids : graphs, tables...

Interactive class session

Benefits to teachers

Improved lecture ability

Easier to import graphics and add equations to lecture notes

Easier ability to review student work

Saving notes for later delivery to students

Benefits to students

Distance Education*student support*feedback

Traditional classroom settings*barrier between teacher&student*seamless learning experience in home&school

Easier to follow lectures

SUMMARY

tablet pcs should be grasped and applied in imaginative and creative ways to enhance cognitive learning for students

Learning theories applied

Tablet PC use enhances students’ learning experience

Teacher’s role and style remains integral to the learner

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REFERENCES

Yoon, C. & Sneddon,J. (2011). Student perceptions of effective use of tablet PC recorded lectures in undergraduate mathematics courses. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 42(4), 425–431.

Gill. T. (2007). Using the tablet pc for education. Decision science journel of innovative education, 5(1), 183-185.

Alessi, S.& Trollip, S.(2001). Multimedia for learning:Methods and development, 3rd Edition.Boston:Allyn&Bacon.