Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference
Teaching, Learning, & Technology
Transforming the Learning Environment
April 4-6, 2004
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Robert Hallis Track 3 - Supporting the Transformative Environment |
Abstract
The tablet PC is perhaps the latest technology to attract higher education. I found this technology increased my productivity and mobility using “off the shelf” applications. Colleagues that tried the tablet PC for short periods of time were not as impressed. Wearing three hats at Central Missouri State University, I have been able to evaluate this technology in the administration of the campus’ 300 workstation open lab, in conducting two graduate courses, and in using bibliographic tools to conduct research in aesthetics and educational technology. In addition, this presentation will briefly summarize how these devices have been integrated into several projects in higher education around the nation.
Description
Those attending this workshop will receive a brief overview of initiatives across the country using the tablet PC. They will also hear a case study involving the use of a tablet PC with “off the shelf” applications in my administration, teaching and research activities over the past eight months. A unit will be available for inspection during the presentation, and handouts will include a list of hardware and software used during this study.