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  • Taking the iPad’s Measure

    ipad graphicAs tablets enter the educational mainstream, universities move to evaluate their impact on teaching and learning. Found in Mobile Computing/Campus Technology Magazine online. http://campustechnology.com/articles/2012/09/13/taking-the-ipads-measure.aspx?=CTMOB Share This Article:Share on Tumblr

  • Tablets to Outsell Notebooks by 2016

    A recent article from Campus Technology predicts tablet computers, like the iPad and Droid devices, will outsell notebook computers in 2016. Features like instant-on capability, robust battery life, and easy portability make the tablet PC “a compelling alternative to notebook PCs” says the report. Read the full report. Share This Article:Share on Tumblr

  • 10 tips for first-time iPad users

    iPad in the boxHere’s a nice post from the TechRepublic blog. If you’re new to the iPad, its functionality may be confusing at first. Brien Posey shares some basic instructions to get you past the awkward stage. Read the full post.       Image by Flickr user iLounge Share This Article:Share on Tumblr

  • Site offers the latest info on mobile devices

    know your cell logoAs they say, one tweet leads to the next. And that’s how I found this site. It addresses all devices, not just one platform or OS. It is quickly becoming my go to site for all things mobile. The reviews are great on new products and they do a good job in their apps section covering everything from museum exploring … Continue Reading →

  • So dad, how do you like the iPad we got you?

    chop ipadSo dad, how do you like the iPad we got you? http://www.wimp.com/dadipad/ Goes to show there are many uses for the iPad. Even if you don’t know what they’re saying, you should get it. Good for the 32 seconds it runs. Enjoy! Share This Article:Share on Tumblr

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Tablet Initiative

Tablet devices have exploded onto the consumer scene over the past year, and are quickly finding their way into academics. While the Apple’s iPad has been the most widely adopted tablet, Droid based tablets, like the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy, are gaining momentum. Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) is exploring the future of these devices and their role in teaching and learning. Contact TLT at tlt@elon.edu or 278-5006 for more information.

Tablets @Elon

Tablet usage among faculty is on the rise as more apps are being developed for education. Watch the Teaching with Tablets series, produced by Teaching and Learning Technologies, to see first-hand how Catherine McNeela, WIlliam S. Long Professor in Performing Arts, and Randy Piland, Senior Lecturer in the School of Communications and Technology Fellow, are using tablets.

Get Involved

Here are three ways you can participate in TLT’s tablet initiative:

  • Try one – iPads are available in Media Services for short-term loans. Contact Media Services at 278-6598 to check availability.
  • Have an idea for how to engage students, but don’t have a tablet? – Email  tlt@elon.edu to apply for a tablet course loan to use a tablet for a semester or academic year.
  • Already have a tablet? – Join TLT’s tablet user group. Email tlt@elon.edu for more information and find upcoming meetings on the Technology Training page.

About Tablet Devices

Smaller than a laptop and larger than a smartphone, tablet devices are used to access and display content via a WiFi or 3G connection, capture video and images, and provide easy access to software (called “apps,” short for “applications”). Tablet screens are touch sensitive, which allows users to input information using their fingers and interact with apps using gestures.

Apps included with tablets allow you to browse the web, respond to email, and read books. Optional apps, some free and some for purchase, allow users to compose and annotate documents, project presentations, post blog entries, record audio, and take and organize notes. Content on your tablet can be synced with your computer via a USB cable or wirelessly via cloud technology. The ability to sync your content allows users to always have the most up-to-date versions of their files.

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