Conference Paper: Access to Computers in Schools: Are Tablet PCs the Way Forward?
| Title | Access to Computers in Schools: Are Tablet PCs the Way Forward? |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pearson, J |
| Keywords | Tablet PC Digital ink Alternative input devices Curriculum integration Computer access in schools |
| Issue Date | 2006 |
| Citation | CITE Research Symposium 2006, Hong Kong, China, 6-8 February 2006, p. 34-40 [How to Cite?] |
| Abstract | In the past, schools have provided students with access to computers in ‘labs’ of desktop computers and/or trolleys of notebooks for classroom use. Both these options have limitations when attempting to integrate computers into classroom learning activities. Now, developments in hardware present opportunities to reassess computer use in schools. In this paper, selected features of tablet PCs, ‘pen and ink’ methods of input data, and ways of using familiar and new software products are outlined. The opportunities presented by these developments in hardware and software to empower learning and teaching are discussed. The paper presents tablet PCs as an innovative and important new development which should be considered when decisions about hardware purchases are being made in schools. |
| dc.contributor.author | Pearson, J |
|---|---|
| dc.date.accessioned | 2007-05-14T08:16:09Z |
| dc.date.available | 2007-05-14T08:16:09Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2006 |
| dc.description.abstract | In the past, schools have provided students with access to computers in ‘labs’ of desktop computers and/or trolleys of notebooks for classroom use. Both these options have limitations when attempting to integrate computers into classroom learning activities. Now, developments in hardware present opportunities to reassess computer use in schools. In this paper, selected features of tablet PCs, ‘pen and ink’ methods of input data, and ways of using familiar and new software products are outlined. The opportunities presented by these developments in hardware and software to empower learning and teaching are discussed. The paper presents tablet PCs as an innovative and important new development which should be considered when decisions about hardware purchases are being made in schools. |
| dc.description.nature | published_or_final_version |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Centre of Information Technology in Education, University of Hong Kong and Education and Manpower Bureau, the Government of the Hong Kong SAR |
| dc.format.extent | 176944 bytes |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.identifier.citation | CITE Research Symposium 2006, Hong Kong, China, 6-8 February 2006, p. 34-40 [How to Cite?] |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/44050 |
| dc.language | eng |
| dc.rights | Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License |
| dc.subject | Tablet PC |
| dc.subject | Digital ink |
| dc.subject | Alternative input devices |
| dc.subject | Curriculum integration |
| dc.subject | Computer access in schools |
| dc.title | Access to Computers in Schools: Are Tablet PCs the Way Forward? |
| dc.type | Conference_Paper |