clubbable okhotsk: Bernadette's Blog: Future Technologies: Tablet Computing

? ?Tablet computing is a?portable?wireless device that has access to almost all the features a normal?PC?would have. It is similar to a notebook computer that uses a touchscreen-operated LCD screen. It carries applications such as word processors to fun games like angry birds. Some may choose to use other accessories like docking stations, keyboards or styluses to make it easier. Examples of popular tablets are the iPad and Sony Tablet S.?

? ?Tablets can be very?beneficial?to learning in the classrooms.?Some teachers who have used tablets in their classrooms have said it allows them to spend more time on explaining the concept of what they are teaching rather than drawing figures on a chalkboard. Teachers are able to save their work as a PDF so students can access the material online instead of carrying a full notebook of pages. It is also easier for students to take notes on a tablet or simply?record a lecture using an audio recorder app from the tablet (this technic is more commonly used in higher level education). Students can have textbooks as a PDF and other reference books, audio files and video resources. It is easy for the student to search educational topics on the internet. The?LearnPad is a product used only for educational purposes. It allows teachers to?lock out access to device settings, prevents accidental changes such as disabling the wi-fi connection and only allows students to access pre-approved applications and content. It has a secure web browser, with an 'on-device' white-list of approved websites, presents a full screen experience of any website and removes the URL bar, thus stopping the student navigating away from the specified site.?Another great feature to this product is that it has a curriculum aligned content store.

? ?Some potential drawbacks or issues: is that?students will get distracted with technology in class. Though the LearnPad is a great solution, some other products like iPads don't have an option to block certain things on the devices. Buying devices for the whole class will be expensive because you will need a tablet for each and every student. Another common problem is more directed at teachers. Not all adults are familar with technology and might have trouble?figuring out how the device works.?

MLA Works Cited List

Biswas, Saroj. "TEACHING COURSES WITH TABLET PC: EXPERIENCE AND." Http://search.asee.org. American Society for Engineering Education, 2007. Web. .

"Tablet Computers in Education." Tablets in Education. Avantis Systems Limited, 2012. Web. 29 Oct. 2012. <http://learnpad.co/support/features/tablets-in-education.cfm>.

Hursh, Tony. "Tablet PCs for Classroom Use:Technology and Application." Tablet PCs for Classroom Use. Department of Educational Psychology, n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2012. <http://courses.education.illinois.edu/edpsy317/sp03/challenge-reports/hursh-tabletpc.html>.

Carmitchel, John. "What Is a Tablet PC." Intel. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2012. <http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/tech-tips-and-tricks/a-guide-to-tablet-pcs.html>.

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