ERIC Number: EJ881171
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-May
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Faculty Use of Tablet PCs in Teacher Education and K-12 Settings
Steinweg, Sue Byrd; Williams, Sarah Carver; Stapleton, Joy Neal
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v54 n3 p54-61 May 2010
As new technological tools emerge almost daily, students in public school and university settings are becoming increasingly technologically savvy. Faculty members in both settings have the opportunity to explore tools that have the potential to be valuable resources in a variety of educational environments. The Tablet PC is an example of one such tool. This computer combines the capabilities of a traditional laptop with the added feature of pen-based digital inking for handwritten notes and symbols, resulting in a very versatile tool. This manuscript provides examples of practical uses of Tablet PCs in teacher education programs and in K-12 classrooms based on faculty member exploration with this technology.
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Notetaking, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Materials, Public School Teachers, Handwriting, Technology Integration, Laptop Computers, Handheld Devices, Teacher Educators
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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