November 2003 — Features
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Catalyst for Change
Whereas other students may have to wait for the library to open or school to begin, owners of a tablet enjoy anytime, anywhere access to the resources it has to offer. Because of the tablet's wireless Internet connection, students and teachers can also access the Web from outside of the school within a certain proximity. The students can even connect the tablet PC to an Internet line at home, which is especially valuable for students whose study time d'esn't always fall into a regular schedule, such as those involved in extracurricular events or those with part-time jobs.Just as the tablet PC has realized a more fulfilling education for the Bishop Hartley seniors, it would be an injustice not to mention the added convenience and quality it has brought to the teaching field as well. Imagine, for instance, that instead of carrying home piles of tests to sort through and grade, teachers could simply bring home their lightweight tablets and grade students' tests in the form of computer files. Not only could teachers grade the tests, but they could also create backup copies of those tests or assignments for future reference. The possibilities of the tablet PC have also enabled teachers to add spoken critiques and comments to students' work, providing a more personal and detailed approach to grading that would not have otherwise been possible.
Although the tablet PC has already become the catalyst for change at Bishop Hartley, we are reminded that its full potential within the educational world is far from realized. As we pave the road for educational technology, we must do so with our sights set upon improving the students' learning experience. This is the vision of Bishop Hartley High School, and the tablet PC has helped change that vision - one school day at a time - into a reality.
For more information on the Diocese of Columbus Department of Education's tablet PC technology initiative, visit www.tabletpctalk.com/reviews/everydesk.shtml.
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