Tablets in the Classroom at

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• Tablets in the Classroom at
• Saint Marys School

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• Introduction to the Lenovo X41 Tablet
• Cool tools on the tablet
• Lecture and note taking techniques
• Experience in Math, Science, and English
• Wrap up
• Materials at http//jessica.sepke.net/

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• Convertible Tablet with digitizing pen
• 1.5 GHz Centrino processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 170º viewable angle on 12.1 screen
• 4 pounds with 6 hours of battery life
• Education models include Microsoft OneNote and
  VitalSource Library software

Image courtesy of Lenovo
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• Ink Art
• Explore basics of color
• Get kids attention fast!
• Snipping Tool
• Easy Screen Captures
• Quick insertion or emailing
• Sticky Notes/Desktop Ink
• Built-in post-its or reminders

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• Benefits to note taking with tablets
• Handwriting, text, and drawings can be mixed
• Notes are saved electronically
• Can be emailed or posted online for absent
  students
• Can refer to previous examples easily
• No screen barrier between students and teacher
• Techniques
• Word and PowerPoint guided notes
• One Note and Journal

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• Guided notes mix pre-existing typed prompts with
  digital notes taken during a lecture.
• Katies Geometry Microsoft Word Guided
  NotesBefore After
• Steves Physics PowerPoint Guided NotesAfter

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• Microsoft OneNote a digital notebook that
  provides excellent organizational tools
• Use ruled, graph, calendar, or music staff
  paper
• Capture typed text, handwriting, drawing,
  internet resources, sound and more
• One Note Online Posting
• Try it free for 60 days http//www.microsoft.com/
  tryonenote

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• Word ink annotations and ink comments

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• Students email or drop papers or other typed
  assignments.
• The instructor can use ink comments or ink
  annotations, to make corrections or suggestions.
• The paper can be returned by email.

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• Vernier tools, such as motion detectors and pH
  sensors, plug into tablets and collect data.
  Data are posted to class website or projected for
  class analysis.
• Astronomy students use tablets daily for
  note-taking, providing much more versatility than
  paper with regard to colors and corrections.

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• Geometers Sketchpad
• Math teachers report that students are more
  comfortable manipulating GSP with the pen than
  the mouse.
• Writing equations instead of using equation
  editor or MathType.
• Easier to email students who need help with
  handwriting than with typing.

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• Draft revisions and grading.
• Using electronic documents from VitalSource
• Randalls Rhetoric Project
• Combine audio and text
• Annotate document using ink to point out specific
  techniques

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• Introduction to the Lenovo X41 Tablet
• Cool tools on the tablet
• Lecture and note taking techniques
• Experience in Math, Science and English
• Wrap up
• Materials at http//jessica.sepke.net/ or email
  me at jwsepke_at_saint-marys.edu