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Exploring Tablet PCs in the Classroom

About Tablet PCs

Tablet PCs are notebook or slate-shaped mobile computers. They have touchscreen – digitizing tablet technology – that allows the user to operate the computer with a stylus or digital pen instead of a keyboard or mouse. Tablet PCs have some interesting potential for promoting interaction in the classroom. To get a general introduction to tablets visit the link below:

Link to Microsoft Tablet PC web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/
tabletpc/educationpack/default.mspx

Some Tablet PC Readings:

• Cicchino, R. and Mirliss, D. (2004). Tablet PCs: A Powerful Teaching Tool.
• Hulls, C. (2005). Using a Tablet PC for Classroom Instruction.
• Yost, S. (2007). Using a Tablet PC to Enhance Instruction and Prodctivity.