Tablet PC Blogs

July 2005 - Posts

• An Excellent Microsoft Commercial for the Tablet PC

  I'm always on the lookout for anything to help me explain why Tablet PC's are more valuable than "traditional" laptops for students. It's good to see Microsoft start making commercials to demonstrate the Tablet's strengths. Tablet PC Commercial Thanks Read More... Posted Thursday, July 28, 2005 1:01 AM by Patrick | 1 Comments

• Ink on Internet Explorer?

  Last week I gave a presentation at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference in Washington D.C. Since I had to show a website as part of the presentation, I had hoped to use the writing features of the Tablet to razzle and dazzle Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2005 3:36 PM by Patrick | 2 Comments

• Untapped Market for the Tablet PC: Special Education

  The more I experiment with the Education Pack and other available educational utilities, the more I appreciate the tablet's potential as an organizational and learning tool for students. The Ink Flashcard and Equation Writer are just a start, but more Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2005 2:51 PM by Patrick | 0 Comments

• Sometimes Students Say It Best

  Advocating technology in the classroom is always a balancing act. On one hand, teachers are focused on the daily classroom responsibilities of managing instruction and maintaining the relationships with students. This takes tremendous time and energy, Read More... Posted Thursday, July 21, 2005 10:59 PM by Patrick | 0 Comments

• How to Look Interested or What Are You Doing Behind that Laptop Screen?

  How to Look Interested or What are you doing behind that Laptop Screen? Have you ever taught a lesson or gave a presentation with some participants in the room using computers or laptops? Have you ever wondered what exactly the people behind the laptop Read More... Posted Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:17 AM by Patrick | 2 Comments

• An Introduction

  I’m a School Based Technology Specialist in a middle school. Basically, my job is to help teachers and students use technology effectively. A terrific job! Last week, I received a HP/Compaq TC4200 Tablet PC. Since I’m also enrolled in a graduate program, Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2005 2:22 PM by Patrick | 1 Comments