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Jeremy Wood Kelsey Parker Jessica Crocker

Combined Paper Tablets can be very helpful in the classroom for both students and teachers. They provide an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of content matter and can allow teachers the freedom to enhance classroom management. There are some drawbacks to implementing tablets into the classroom, such as shattering of the tablet; for certain school districts there are funding concerns, and the set up of a tablet. Before considering if schools should or should not implement tablets into their classrooms, they should first understand the types of tablets there a re and the uses they provide in the classroom. There are 4 different types of tablet styles. One is the convertible tablet. It rotated 180 degrees and can be folded over the keyboard that comes with it. The convertible tablet also allows for natural feel writing through touching the screen with your finger or writing with the tablet pen itself. The second one is called the slate tablet. The electronic hardware is already inside the tablet and it does not come with a keyboard like the convertible tablet. However, if the consumer wants a keyboard for their slate tablet they can purchase one separately. The third one is called a hybrid tablet. It has the same hardware as the convertible tablet but its display can be removed from the whole tablet and keyboard. This tablet is a mix between the convertible tablet and slate tablet since it can be removed from its keyboard. The fourth and last style tablet is called the rugged tablet. This is designed like a slate tablet but it is rough and durable. They come with a protective shell and have shock resistant hard drive. The different types of tablets are iPad, Kindle note book, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Android Tablets, the blackberry playbook, Sony tablets and a tablet PC.  There are a few different uses for a tablet in the classroom. One is that it displays handwritten notes. That is useful for teachers who have poor penmanship. This will make it easier for students to read teachers notes. Students use a program called stylus. It allows them to easily write and draw/retrieve pictures to go with assignments. Tablets help retrieve additional outside information more easily. Thus students can expand their knowledge on a certain subject. It lets students make charts, graphs, etc. Tablets have notes and class work readily available. They also help students retrieve classroom tests and test reviews. Notes can be shared with classmates or if students have group projects they can send out information to their group members outside of class. Tablets Act as a digital textbook. This helps school funding and lightening the amount of weight students must carry back and forth.  Tablets have created a new form of teaching, as well as provided a new branch into technology for the classrooms. The advantages of tablets in the classroom have exceeded what most parents, and even students expected. Tablets provide many advantages to a classroom of all ages. Tablets can be used to display textbook material on a screen without having to lug around heavy textbooks all over campus, or down the halls of middle and high school. With the ability of highlighting text, underlining important facts, and blowing up pictures to see detailed words and number, allows students access to materials not even the book could provide.

Another advantage of tablets in the classroom is the fact of increasing technology in classrooms with smart boards, new overhead movie projectors in AV labs, and increasing smart ph one use, students are able to utilize newer technology such as tablets. With students abilities on computers and up to date technological trends, the tablets fit the lifestyles of students; particularly the older students who utilize them for what they’re for. Laptops are bulky and take several minutes to start up at the beginning of class, as well a power cords strung all over the classroom. With tablets, battery life is longer, no power cords necessary, as well as the ease of recording lectures is made possible through the touch of an application. The advantages of tablets in the classroom will benefit not only students, but teachers as well. Tablets will be the new form of technology in the classrooms in the near future.  The tablets, although very useful, come with some disadvantages to using them in the classroom. The first disadvantage is that there is no physical keyboard. Instead, it is a touch screen which one can come to find very time consuming and challenging. Also, there is a lack of ports on the tablet computers. This may cause issues when needing to save a file to a flash drive or when there is a need for extra equipment that needs a USB port. Plus, the tablet computers are very fragile. When using equipment with children, durability is the way to go. Fragile items tend to last only short periods of time when in the hands of children. Last but certainly not least, the tablet computers can be very pricey since they are relatively new to the shoppers market. An average tablet can cost up to $400, which can cause for a financial backup in the schools budget. In conclusion, tablet computers, although very innovative and useful, can cause many disadvantages in the classroom.  Overall, the advantages seem to outweigh the disadvantages when purchasing tablets for the classroom. There are so many different styles of tablets; school professionals can find one that is perfect for their classrooms!

List of References

Bakke, D. (2011). 7 Disadvantages of tablets. Money Crashers. Retrieved from []oftablets.aspx

Education. (2011, October 20). // Why tablets should be in the classroom //. Retrieved from []

Hursh, T. (n.d.). // Tablet pcs for classroom use: Technology and application //. Retrieved from [|http://www.ed.uiuc.edu]

Madan, V. (2011, May 16). // 6 reasons tablets are ready for the classroom //. Retrieved from []

Jeremy's Notes:
 * || ARTICLE 1: The following information has been copied from http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/courses/edpsy317/sp03/challenge-reports/hursh-tabletpc.html

APA: Hursh, Tony. Tablet PCs for Classroom Use. (ITALICS)College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved from http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/

Notes:

The Tablet PC offers most of the advantages of the notebook PCs commonly used in the classroom (nearly all of them, if used in conjunction with a keyboard and mouse) and also adds some new capabilities:

-The instructor can "draw" directly on the presentation using the stylus. While it is possible to draw with a mouse, drawing with a pen-like artifact is easier for most people.

-The Tablet can be used in either horizontal ("landscape") or vertical ("portrait") modes. This is convenient for displaying material that may have originally been in portrait format (e.g., most books are in portrait format).

-Tablet PCs tend to be ultra-light and have long battery life. This is important if an instructor may be carrying the computer long distances or may be away from electrical outlets for long periods of time. Classes which use field work may especially benefit from this.

-Making the transition to the Tablet PC is reasonably easy. "Ink" versions of popular applications (such as the Microsoft Office suite) are available, making it possible to gain the benefits of the Tablet PC without lengthy training or adaptation.

ARTICLE 2: The following information has been copied from http://www.securedgenetworks.com/secure-edge-networks-blog/bid/50590/5-Reasons-Tablet-PC-s-are-the-future-of-Classroom-Technology

APA: Wegner, Philip. (2010). 5 Reasons Table PS's are the future of Classroom Technology. (ITALICS)Sourceedge Networks. Retrieved fromhttp://www.securedenetworks.com/

Notes: I agree with her assessment of the challenges of cell phone use. Here are five reasons why tablet PC’s are the future of mobile devices in the classroom:

1)Standardization: Tablet PC’s can be standardized. Cell phones aren’t owned by the school and each student may have a different phone. Smart phones do have more computing power than PC’s we were using just a few years ago. But not everyone is carrying an Android or iPhone. How do you teach on a platform where one student has a Droid X and another student has a flip phone?

2)Availability: Schools (public schools at least) are required under different rules to provide “equal access” to tools and specifically technology tools for all of the students. If the school is depending on students to provide their own cell phone as a learning device, not all of the students would be able to bring in a phone that is up to the needs. This would raise issues in many of the public school systems.

3)Price: The iPad has changed the PC market so that every manufacturer wants slice of the tablet PC pie. This is awesome for the consumer and for school systems. The number of tablet PC’s on the marketing are going up and the cost entry point for tablets are dropping. There will be a flood of tablet PC’s to hit the streets this year and next. There are already Android tablets on the market for less than $300 as the comment above notes.

4)Functionality: The android tablet and the iPad both offer a better learning experience than a smart phone. They offer superior web access, customization, eReaders, note-taking ability, and everything else that exists in the world of apps. As tablets become the standard, more and more applications specifically built for learning will emerge.

5)Protection- The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires that protections exit on what type of websites K-12 students can visit for protection of the student. School Wireless Networks should (and are required) to provide Web Content filtering to control access to harmful sites. Today’s “Next Generation Firewalls” actually provide application level controls. In other words, the firewall can see what websites the children are accessing (FaceBook, YouTube, etc.) and apply policies based upon that specific web address or application. If the student is using their own device, they may be connecting to the cell phone provider’s network and thus bypass the school’s web content filter.

ARTICLE #3: The following has been copied from http://cte.uwaterloo.ca/research_on_teaching_and_learning/documents/hullsieee.pdf

APA: Hulls, Carol C. W. (2005). Using a Tablet PC for Classroom Instruction. (ITALICS)Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo. 1-6. Retrieved from http://www.cte.uwaterloo.ca/

Notes: An increasing trend for lecture-based courses is

for instructors to convert their lecture notes to slides that

can be projected electronically. While there are many

advantages to electronic projection, a large drawback is

the loss of interactivity and spontaneity that can result.

The use of a Tablet PC by the instructor promises to

overcome this difficulty. The Tablet PC, combined with

appropriate software, enables the instructor to “write and

draw” using digital ink. This allows the instructor to

provide colour attentional marks, annotations and

drawings as the lecture progresses. Examples of the use of

digitally inked slides for classroom teaching are given.

While a basic study of the impact on using the Tablet PC

as the primary method of instruction does not show a

noticeable difference in effectiveness over using other

methods, both instructor and student responses to the use

of the Tablet PC were favorable.

Kelsey's Notes

Madan, V. (2011, May 16). //6 reasons tablets are ready for the classroom//. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2011/05/16/tablets-education/ // Vineet Madan is Vice President of //// McGraw-Hill Higher Education eLabs ////, which works with colleges and universities, professors and students along with technology partners to develop innovative, cutting-edge digital educational tools to improve the way instructors teach and students learn. // ? Though tablets have caught on with consumers, the higher education market has been slower to adopt, and understandably so. From grades to degrees to job placement after graduation, the devices that are used in classrooms are tied to important outcomes.

Hursh, T. (n.d.). //Tablet pcs for classroom use: Technology and application//. Retrieved from http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/courses/edpsy317/sp03/challenge-reports/hursh-tabletpc.html The Tablet PC is an intriguing new development in portable computing technology. This article describes the Tablet PC, gives some technical details, compares the Tablet PC to other forms of computer, provides an example of actual classroom use at the University of Illinois, and suggests further research on, and potential applications of, this technology in classroom instruction. Tablet PCs offer some unique abilities for instructional use. The portability, pen-based input, low power consumption, and optional portrait screen format may make it possible to present material in new ways. As always, these new capabilities come at a price: the Tablets are expensive.

Eduction. (2011, October 20). //Why tablets should be in the classroom//. Retrieved from http://www.the7thwonder.org/why-tablets-should-be-in-the-classroom.html While some have questionably argued for a student-grade traditional or [|prepaid phone] in the classroom, the argument for tablets in the classroom doesn’t seem nearly as ridiculous. In fact, tablets could actually provide great instructional and learning resources without compromising the classroom as much as a smart phone potentially could. As technology only continues to advance and become more readily available, there is no reason to not integrate it into our classroom

//Jessica's Notes//

//Article #1: The following information has been copied from []. // //unknown. (2001, January 1).// Tablet pc//. Retrieved from []// //1) “A convertible tablet typically has a display that rotates 180 degrees and can be folded to close, screen up, over the integrated keyboard. Convertible models may allow user input through a variety of methods in addition to the hardware keyboard, including natural handwriting with a [|stylus] or [|digital pen] and typing through a screen-based [|software keyboard].” (unknown, 2001)// //2) “A hybrid tablet, sometimes referred to as a convertible or hybrid notebook, is like a regular notebook but with a removable display that functions independently as a slate.” (unknown, 2001)// //3) “A [|rugged] tablet is a slate-like model that is designed to withstand rough handling and extreme conditions. Rugged tablets are usually encased in a protective shell and have shock-protected hard drives.” (unknown, 2001)// //4) “The idea of tablet computing is generally credited to Alan Kay of Xerox, who sketched out the idea in 1971. The first widely-sold tablet computer was Apple Computer's Newton, which was not a commercial success.” (unknown, 2001)// //Article #2: The following information has been copied from []. // //Schedeen, J. (2010, April 1).// The history of the tablet pc//. Retrieved from []// //1) “Two such tablet interfaces appeared in the '60s – the Styalator and the RAND tablet. Both allowed for handwriting recognition using an electronic tablet slate and a specialized pen.” (Schedeen, 2010)// //2) “The first detailed concept for a tablet PC occurred in the form of the Dynabook. Plans for the Dynabook were drawn up by Alan Kay in 1968. Kay envisioned the Dynabook as a portable computer with a nearly unlimited power supply that could be used as an educational tool for children. The Dynabook never progressed beyond the conceptual stage, but Kay is still actively involved in projects like the One Laptop Per Child initiative.” (Schedeen, 2010)// //3) “GRiD Systems became the first company to offer an actual portable tablet-based computer in 1989 when they introduced the GRiDPad. The GRiDPad managed to weigh in at just under 1.5 pounds despite offering a large, grayscale, backlit screen, internal floppy drive, fax/modem card, and a PCMCIA slot. Like the Penpad before it, the GRiDPad relied on MS-DOS as its operating system.” (Schedeen, 2010)// // Article #3: The following information has been copied from []. // //unknown. (2012, Febuary 8).// Tablet computers in the classroom//. Retrieved from [] 1) “ The tablet PC offered many of the advantages of today's tablet computers. Takes traditional handwritten course notes to a new level with the ability to erase and add space, add multimedia elements to the notes, including audio and video files, add links to web resources, and the ability to digitally search all the handwritten notes for specific terms.” (unknown, 2012) 2) “Digital ink technology would allow students to "snip" information from any source on the screen and insert it into their notes. This is a great way to capture a relevant image, chart, graph or diagram from a web page or digital data from the instructor and insert it into the notes to aid in the comprehension of the subject.” (unknown, 2012) 3) “ This generation of tablet computers takes advantage of the lower weight of solid state drives, and the latest in touchscreen technology, which allows note-taking and digital recording of recording of lectures. Delivered in a 1.5-lb package, the adoption of tablet computers in the classroom would allow students to carry all of their textbooks for less than the weight of an average book today.” (unknown, 2012) 4) “ Research by Kiewra (1985) supports the notion that making [|instructor-provided notes] easily accessible to students prior to a lecture enhances test performance on fact-based tests. Having all their class notes and resources in one easily searchable place could also make reviewing for tests much easier and more organized for students.” (unknown, 2012)

__**Different Tablet Types and Uses: Jessica**__ __Different types of tablets and uses Notes:__
 * Different Types of Tablets:**
 * 1) There are 4 different types of tablet styles. One is the convertible tablet. It rotated 180 degrees and can be folded over the keyboard that comes with it. The convertible tablet also allows for natural feel writing through touching the screen with your finger or writing with the tablet pen itself. The second one is called the slate tablet. The electronic hardware is already inside the tablet and it does not come with a keyboard like the convertible tablet. However, if the consumer wants a keyboard for their slate tablet they can purchase one separately. The third one is called a hybrid tablet. It has the same hardware as the convertible tablet but its display can be removed from the whole tablet and keyboard. This tablet is a mix between the convertible tablet and slate tablet since it can be removed from its keyboard. The fourth and last style tablet is called the rugged tablet. This is designed like a slate tablet but it is rough and durable. They come with a protective shell and have shock resistant hard drive. http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/tablet-PC
 * 2) The different types are an iPad, Kindle note book, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Andriod Tablets, the blackberry playbook, sony tablets and a tablet PC. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&cp=13&gs_id=1k&xhr=t&q=different+tablets&pf=p&rlz=1R2ADRA_enUS452&sclient=psy-ab&pbx=1&oq=different+tab&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=49b504ab78ba8a2c&biw=1058&bih=496
 * Uses:**
 * 1) There are a few different uses for a tablet in the classroom. One is that it displays handwritten notes. That is useful for teachers who have poor penmanship. This will make it easier for students to read teachers notes. Students use a program called stylus. It allows them to easily write and draw/retrieve pictures to go with assignments.Tablets help retrieve additional outside information more easily. Thus students can expand their knowledge on a certain subject.It lets students make charts, graphs, etc. Tablets have notes and class work readily available.They also helps students retrieve classroom tests and test reviews.Notes can be shared with classmates or if students have group projects they can send out information to their group members outside of class. Tablets Act as a digital textbook. This helps school funding and lightening the amount of weight students must carry back and forth.
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Kelsey's Notes: Advantages of Tablets in the Classroom: Tablets have created a new form of teaching, as well as provided a new branch into technology for the classrooms. The advantages of tablets in the classroom has exceeded what most parents, and even students expected. Tablets provide many advantages to a classroom of all ages. Tablets can be used to display textbook material on a screen without having to lug around heavy textbooks all over campus, or down the halls of middle and high school. With the ability of highlighting text, underlining important facts, and blowing up pictures to see detailed words and number, allows students access to materials not even the book could provide. Another advantage of tablets in the classroom is the fact of increasing technology in classrooms with smart boards, new overhead movie projectors in AV labs, and increasing smart phone use, students are able to utilize newer technology such as tablets. With students abilities on computers and up to date technological trends, the tablets fit the lifestyles of students; particularly the older students who utilize them for what they’re for. Laptops are bulky and take several minutes to start up at the beginning of class, as well a power cords strung all over the classroom. With tablets, battery life is longer, no power cords necessary, as well as the ease of recording lectures is made possible through the touch of an app. The advantages of tablets in the classroom will benefit not only students, but teachers as well. Tablets will be the new form of technology in the classrooms in the near future.

Photos: (Teaching Styles Online)

[] (Video: Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in the Classroom)

(5 Reasons Tablet PC's are the future of classroom teaching)

Jeremy's Notes: Disadvantages of Tablets: **No Keyboard**

The biggest potential downside to purchasing a tablet [|computer], is that there is no physical keyboard built in. You can only type using the touchscreen. If you send a lot of email messages, or if you like to chat via instant messages, the lack of a keyboard can be a real drawback. Typing messages using a touchscreen, can be time consuming and frustrating. (For related reading, see [|//How Tablets And E-Readers Can Save You Money.//] )

**Lack of Ports**

Many tablet computers do not include ports, and this can significantly limit overall functionality. For example, a tablet may or may not have a VGA port. Without it, you cannot connect your computer to your television, among other things. Furthermore, if a tablet doesn't have a card reader port, you can't view photos from your digital camera. Some tablets don't come equipped with standard USB ports, which are used to insert thumb drives into your computer. This is a major disadvantage if you need to upload documents from another computer, quickly and easily. Full-sized computers come with several ports for all of your [|computing] needs. If you want to buy a tablet computer, research the number and type of ports it has, to make sure that the machine has all of the features you need.

**Fragility**

There is no doubt about it, tablet computers are fragile, and their touchscreens can easily become damaged. Also, their small size and portability mean that the tablets are handled more, further increasing the risk of an accident. In some cases, a tablet's screen hinge is designed to rotate around two axes, which can easily break, if handled incorrectly. A larger-sized [|laptop], stored securely in a laptop case, is more durable. **High Price**

Since tablet computers are fairly new to the market, you have to pay a premium price to get them. With an average price range of more than $400, they cost more than a lot of conventional netbooks. If you have your heart set on a tablet, wait for the prices to decline. Some experts predict that the prices for tablets will continue to drop over the next few years. Alternatively, you can discard the notion of purchasing a tablet altogether, and pick up a mid-range netbook computer for a fraction of the cost.

MY PARAGRAPH: Jeremy Wood

The tablets, although very useful, come with some disadvatages to using them in the classroom. The first disadvatage is that there is no physical keyboard. Instead, it is a touch screen which one can come to find very time consuming and challenging. Also, there are a lack of ports on the tablet computers. This may cause issues when needing to save a file to a flash drive or when there is a need for extra equipment that needs a USB port. Plus, the tablet computers are very fragile. When using equipment with children, durability is the way to go. Fragile items tend to last only short periods of time when in the hands of children. Last but certainly not least, the tablet computers can be very pricey since they are relatively new to the shoppers market. An average tablet can cost up to $400, which can cause for a financial backup in the schools budget. In conclusion, tablet computers, although very inovative and useful, can cause many disadvantages in the classroom.

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