Tablet PC

The Tablet PC can be seen as a laptop that offers additional capabilities, roughly equivalent to a smart board, incorporating pen based computing (which includes freehand annotation and pen navigation) with standard computing power. Teaming this capability with tutorial creation software (e.g. Camtasia Studio) and a PC headset can help to create powerful multimedia tutorials for students.

The Tablet PC allows you to work with a digital pen on a computer screen much like writing on paper with a pen. If you simply connect your Tablet PC to a projector you have the digital whiteboard ready to be used in your classroom. Using the annotation feature you can grade papers the same way you do with paper and pen. Tilting the Tablet PC converts it to a notebook and you can move around the room while working on the laptop. You may watch a demonstration by Jeff Leonard, Stanford University researcher on taking notes by hand and annotating images in the genetics lab at CNET News.com (1min. 15sec.)

CIT has a limited number of Tablet PC's available for loan. To apply please fill out the application form and return it to Ms. Kathy Morley, Room C334 by the due date.   

 

If you would like to set up a training session or have questions about using a Tablet PC, please contact Dr. Amarjit Kaur, Instructional Designer at CIT or email akaur@bergen.edu