Monthly Archives: December 2005

Neek Talk (Podcast): Review of Tablet PCs

Neek Talk #1 is a great review of uses of a Tablet PC by two fast talking teens. Yes, Neek. It blurs the line between nerd and geek. Clever. They also ask for Tablet PCs in schools instead of heavier … Continue reading

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Tablet PC Guy Goes Flippin’ Cool

Congratulations for the facelift with the Tablet PC guy going Flippin’ Cool on Tablet PC Blogs. Cool! And so is Jake the Spud’s article TABLETS OF SILICON: Consolidating my life with the Toshiba M200.

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Digital Universe to Launch Soon

Daniel Terdiman of CNET News reports that the founders of Digital Universe say they’re creating a unique online information resource that combines Web-based collaboration and scientific review. “It will be the first Web-based information resource that combines the trustworthiness and … Continue reading

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Net Generation Work Attitudes

Thanks, Miguel Guhlin for pointing to the Gartner Group December 20, 2005, podcast about new workforce attitudes. Van Baker, Research VP and guest speaker, says “The Net Generation…has a better understanding of consumer technology than most of the IT professionals … Continue reading

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Commentary – Heiny: Replace Teachers with Computers

I’ve been wondering about a topic that Tom Hoffman addresses indirectly. I raise this issue in the spirit of comity. He lists surprise events or lack thereof in use of personal computers in education. I’d add to his list the … Continue reading

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ING Unsung Heros in Education

Friends of Teacher Tableteers may want to consider submitting their names and description of their innovative uses of digital ink and Tablet PCs for the ING Unsung Heroes award competition. These awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering new teaching … Continue reading

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Expanding Mobile Interests

Rob Bushway says he’s expanding his interests to mobile tools in addition to Tablet PCs. Makes sense, Rob, given your schedule and commitments. Congratulations also for uses of multiple Tablet PCs across three generations of your family. How well do … Continue reading

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Tableteers Gathering at CES 2005

Layne’s rounding up Tableteers for a gathering next week at CES. You have time to help decide the best time and place to meet for a couple of hours off the conference floor. The past gatherings have included CEOs, software … Continue reading

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Blogging in the Academy

Sean Pollack offers a chatty interview with Kathleen Fitzpatrick at Pomona College about Blogging in the Academy in the Fall, 2005, issue of The Newsletter of the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education. Fitzpatrick discusses her views about what … Continue reading

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Five Tablet PCs

Our family is gathering for the holidays. And with individuals, among other things, they bring their Tablet PCs. That’s neat. I noticed again yesterday that five Tablet PCs lined the kitchen counter, each with a user. And no Tablet PC … Continue reading

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