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By Kevin Wilnechenko ADED 380 Educational Technologies Assignment #3 Instructor: Brad Eastman
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
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Tablet PC Technology
Advantages & Disadvantages Available Models & Application Software .. Personal Opinion & More on OneNote Prescribed Learning Outcomes (Wave Motion) .
Prescribed Learning Outcomes (Physics 11) .. Assessment of Learning Final Grade Break Down Planned Learning Activities ..... .. ..
TABLET PC TECHNOLOGY
A Tablet PC is a laptop computer that does all the things that any other laptop can do. However, Tablet PC computers have one very important and useful feature you can write on the screen with a stylus, which is a special pen that can interact with the screen. Some Tablets have a touch screen feature, allowing the user to use any their finger to write with. Table PCs can be run with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system and range in price from $1000 - $3000. They are sometimes referred to as convertible notebooks; they have a base body with an attached keyboard. The base of a convertible is attached to the screen with a swivel or rotating hinge. This hinge allows the user to rotate the screen 180 and close the Tablet with the display facing up. In this position, the user can write more easily on the screen. The hinge, though very useful, is one of the Tablets greatest point of weakness. The following are some advantages and disadvantages taken from Wikipedia:
Advantages
Tablets can be used in situations that are not conducive to a regular mouse and keyboard (lying down, standing, or using one hand).
It is lighter than a regular laptop. Lower power models can function similarly to dedicated reading devices like the Amazon Kindle.
With image manipulation or mouse oriented games, the touch environment makes navigation easier than conventional use of keyboard & mouse or touch pad.
Fast entering of diagrams, mathematical notations, and symbols. Allows, with the proper software, universal input, independent from different keyboard localizations.
Some users find it more natural and fun to use a stylus to click on objects rather than a mouse or touchpad, which are not directly connected to the pointer on screen.
Capacitive contact technology, which can sense finger(s) on the screen without requiring significant pressure for system to recognize an input.
Palm recognition, which prevent inadvertent palms or other contacts from disrupting the pen's input.
Multi-touch capabilities, which can recognize multiple simultaneous finger touches, allowing for enhanced manipulation of on-screen objects.
Disadvantages
Tablets cost more than regular laptops. Input speed handwriting can be significantly slower than typing speeds, however, Slideit, Swype and other technologies are able to provide alternate, speedier methods of input.
Table screens and hinges are more prone to damage - Tablet PCs are handled more than conventional laptops but are built on similar frames; in addition, since their screens also serve as input devices, they run a higher risk of screen damage due to impacts and misuse. A convertible Tablet PC's screen hinge is required to rotate around two axes, unlike a normal laptop screen, subsequently increasing the number of possible mechanical and electrical (digitizer and video cables, embedded WiFi antennas, etc) failure points.
Ergonomics - a tablet PC does not provide room for a wrist rest while the screen is folded into slate mode. In addition, the user will need to move their arm constantly while writing.
Slower processing - tablet PCs tend to have slower computational and graphical processing than traditional laptops in their price range. Most tablet PCs are equipped with embedded graphics processors instead of discrete graphics cards.
Tablets require more power from larger & heavier batteries, or users need to expect shorter battery life.
Available Models: There are many models of Tablet PCs but perhaps my favorites are the Latitude from Dell and the Portege from Toshiba. The following links can be used to gain more information about these: Dell Latitude XT/XT2 Toshiba Portg 3500/3505
For more specifications and other model information, click on the following link for a comparison table: http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-convertibles.htm
Application Software:
There is a variety of application software that can be used on the Tablet PC to help students take better notes and to help teachers give better notes. There are also concept mapping applications to aid in mind map building. Here are some links from Wikipedia that will direct you to some application software available for the Tablet PC:
Comfort On-Screen Keyboard - advanced on-screen keyboard for Tablet PC Microsoft Windows Journal Microsoft Office OneNote excellent note taking ability Tablet PC Education Pack Free package of at least 5 useful programs Einstein Technologies Tablet Enhancements for Outlook FutureWave Smartsketch drawing program published by FutureWave Software GO Corporation Agilix GoBinder Mobilis - Protectis Range EverNote InkSeine: Prototype Tablet GUI/Interface - Microsoft Research IHMC CmapTools - a free concept mapping application Xournal - a linux notetaking application OnSite Companion Construction Software for Tablet PC MusicPad Pro: MusicReader - Electronic Music Stand - sheet music display on Tablet PC
Documentor: A Documentation Engine for Health Care Professionals StarDraw Contol - Room automation / Home cinema control system
SUGGESTED ACHIEVEMENT INDICATORS The following set of indicators may be used to assess student achievement for each corresponding prescribed learning outcome. Students who have fully met the prescribed learning outcome are able to: * describe the properties associated with waves, including amplitude, frequency, period, wavelength, phase, speed, and types of waves * use the universal wave equation to solve problems involving speed, frequency (period), and wavelength
B1 analyze the behavior of waves under various conditions, with reference to the properties of waves and using the universal wave equation
* describe & give examples of the following wave phenomena & the conditions that produce them: reflection refraction diffraction interference (superposition principle) Doppler shift
PHYSICS 11 PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE ENTIRE COURSE Skills, Methods, and Nature of Physics describe the nature of physics Skills, Methods, and Nature of Physics apply the skills and methods of physics analyze the behaviour of light and other waves under various conditions, with Wave Motion and Geometrical Optics reference to the properties of waves and using the universal wave equation use ray diagrams to analyze situations in which light reflects from plane and curved Wave Motion and Geometrical Optics mirrors Wave Motion and Geometrical Optics analyze situations in which light is refracted apply knowledge of the relationships between time, displacement, distance, velocity, Kinematics and speed to situations involving objects in one dimension apply knowledge of the relationships between time, velocity, displacement, and acceleration Kinematics to situations involving objects in one dimension Forces solve problems involving the force of gravity Forces Forces Newton's Laws Momentum Energy Energy Energy Energy Special Relativity Nuclear Fission and Fusion analyze situations involving the force due to friction apply Hookes law to the deformation of materials solve problems that involve application of Newtons laws of motion in one dimension apply the concept of momentum in one dimension perform calculations involving work, force, and displacement solve problems involving different forms of energy analyze the relationship between work and energy, with reference to the law of conservation of energy solve problems involving power and efficiency explain the fundamental principles of special relativity analyze nuclear processes
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
The instructor will monitor student progress during the lab and do formative assessment from what is observed. There will also be homework marks collected based on accuracy and completion. Summative assessment will be done with a formal quiz on the fourth day and a unit test at the end. The content on the quiz and test will be clearly laid out and adequately reviewed before hand.
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Day two: -
Notes on Wave Behaviour Applet on Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Worksheet on Wave Problems Crossword Puzzle Worksheet on Applying Concepts
Day three: Video Clip on Tacoma Narrows Bridge Video Clip on Wave Types Notes on Standing Waves Worksheet on Standing Waves
Day four: Quiz on Wave Behaviour Notes on Water Behaviour Video Clip on Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction Notes on Doppler Effect Video Clip on Sound Frequencies Video Clip on Sound in General Video Clip on Speed of Sound Video Clip on Doppler Effect Video Clip on Doppler Sounds Worksheet on Waves and Sound
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The following two links will direct you to articles on the Tablet PC. The first discusses the top 10 benefits of the Table PC in Education and the second talks about the benefits of using the Table PC in Health Care. I include the second one only because from page 14 and on, there are some great points on the educational benefit of the Tablet PC. Top 10 Benefits of the Tablet PC in Education http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/news-headlines/249-top-10-benefits-tablet-pceducation.html The Case for the Tablet PC in Health Care http://www.hp.com/sbso/solutions/healthcare/hp_tablet_whitepaper.pdf
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