My short “Tablet
PC Tips” videos have generated some wonderful email! I found this note from Ryan
Allen, E-Learning Specialist at the University of Dayton, to be a great example of how to
train students who have just received their Tablet PCs …
Ryan
writes,
We've
found short camtasia videos (5 minutes or less) to be a great resource for
students and faculty. We created a simple but effective training program
for incoming students that purchased a Tablet PC this summer. On move-in
day this fall students were directed to one of five introductory training
sessions after they picked up their Tablet PCs. Students, along with
their parents and siblings, came and learned over 45 minutes how to use their
Tablet PC and why it's such a great educational tool.
We began with the
basics such as stylus calibration and screen rotation and moved onto more
advanced uses like annotation in MS Office applications and the use of Journal
and OneNote. It was a great way to get students acclimated to their
Tablet PCs and demonstrate the endless possibilities.
We supplemented
this training with a new web site where students and faculty can review best
practices and video how to's. The web site address is http://tabletpc.udayton.edu
. I thought you might want to check it out as you continue to add new
content to your site.
Thanks for sharing, Ryan!
Does anyone else do something similar?
Jim Vanides, B.S.M.E, M.Ed.
Program Manager - Worldwide Higher Education Philanthropy
Hewlett-Packard
For information about the HP Technology for Teaching philanthropy initiative in higher education, visit www.hp.com/go/hpteach-hied
Posted
10-12-2007 11:53 AM
by
jgvanides