Comments on: Talking Tablets http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/ Learning with the Read/Write Web Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:07:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Mike W http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/comment-page-1/#comment-2058 Mike W Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:14:33 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/#comment-2058 <a></a>Will and Mary, First, I am a new elementary teacher, and was hoping two things. First, what kind of tablets seem to be best for a classroom, and second, where can I get information on grants. Mary, or anyone else, not sure if you are willing or can do this, I would love to see your grant to see how to put one together and if anyone can recommend any internet sites of what grants are available for tablets for the classroom. I am trying desperately NOT to buy one myself, but rather to justify the expense to local businesses or companies like Intel. Any help you could provide, I would certainly appreciate. My email is <a href="mailto:mikebalt@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">mikebalt@gmail.com</a> Mike Will and Mary,

First, I am a new elementary teacher, and was hoping two things. First, what kind of tablets seem to be best for a classroom, and second, where can I get information on grants.

Mary, or anyone else, not sure if you are willing or can do this, I would love to see your grant to see how to put one together and if anyone can recommend any internet sites of what grants are available for tablets for the classroom. I am trying desperately NOT to buy one myself, but rather to justify the expense to local businesses or companies like Intel.

Any help you could provide, I would certainly appreciate. My email is mikebalt@gmail.com

Mike

]]> By: Darren http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/comment-page-1/#comment-2057 Darren Mon, 30 Jan 2006 16:50:32 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/#comment-2057 <a></a>Will, I will soon be giving a presentation on the Tablet to academics and VPs in Higher Education. Now, I have no idea what kind of questions I might have (interested to hear about this smartboard argument). But I am looking for ideas for the demo I will give. If you are able to share any of your talking points, links and/or software picks, I'd sure appreciate it. Mary too, if you have any thoughts of what might be a good selling point, let me know. (my post on this is here <a href="http://www.tabletminds.com/index.php/archives/academic-applications" rel="nofollow">http://www.tabletminds.com/index.php/archives/academic-applications</a> ) Any inspiration is appreciated. Will,

I will soon be giving a presentation on the Tablet to academics and VPs in Higher Education.

Now, I have no idea what kind of questions I might have (interested to hear about this smartboard argument). But I am looking for ideas for the demo I will give. If you are able to share any of your talking points, links and/or software picks, I’d sure appreciate it. Mary too, if you have any thoughts of what might be a good selling point, let me know.

(my post on this is here http://www.tabletminds.com/index.php/archives/academic-applications )

Any inspiration is appreciated.

]]> By: mary marotta http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/comment-page-1/#comment-2056 mary marotta Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:04:19 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/#comment-2056 <a></a>Will, I agree with your posting on loving the tablet! We have implemented a Tablet Pilot in my high school this past fall. I wrote an Intel Grant for Math teachers and received 20 Tablets and 6 wireless projectors. What a solution for teachers in the classroom! I have reached a group of teachers that were not particularly interested in technology as a component of their classes. Now with the tablet, wireless projector the teacher has the ability to move around the classroom. It is wonderful! We also implemented teacher SharePoint sites which allow teachers to post announcements, documents, and notes from the tablet directly to their portal. Students can then access the data from home. What a difference a few months with the right technology can make in a school! Will, I understand you will be presenting at the MassCUE technology conference in Worcester, MA in March. I am looking forward to meeting you and attending your session! - Regards, Mary Marotta Will, I agree with your posting on loving the tablet!
We have implemented a Tablet Pilot in my high school this past fall. I wrote an Intel Grant for Math teachers and received 20 Tablets and 6 wireless projectors. What a solution for teachers in the classroom! I have reached a group of teachers that were not particularly interested in technology as a component of their classes. Now with the tablet, wireless projector the teacher has the ability to move around the classroom. It is wonderful!

We also implemented teacher SharePoint sites which allow teachers to post announcements, documents, and notes from the tablet directly to their portal. Students can then access the data from home.

What a difference a few months with the right technology can make in a school!

Will, I understand you will be presenting at the MassCUE technology conference in Worcester, MA in March. I am looking forward to meeting you and attending your session!
- Regards, Mary Marotta

]]> By: mary marotta http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/comment-page-1/#comment-2055 mary marotta Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:03:10 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/#comment-2055 <a></a>

]]> By: Karen http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/comment-page-1/#comment-2054 Karen Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:45:03 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/talking-tablets/#comment-2054 <a></a>Will, I'm interested to hear more about your passion for your Tablet PC. How do you see it as better than a SmartBoard which has the built in software and the capabilities to record instruction for review later. Love your blog! Karen Will,
I’m interested to hear more about your passion for your Tablet PC. How do you see it as better than a SmartBoard which has the built in software and the capabilities to record instruction for review later.
Love your blog!
Karen

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