TICC Presentation

TICC 2007-08 is headed to San Diego to present at the HP technology in the classroom conference. I (Kenton) have started an outline for our presentation. Please add to and revise as required so we can get our stuff together.

We aim to present chronologically, starting with preparing tablets for student use, then moving on to issuing tablets to students, then "a day in the life of a student tablet" (or a tablet student?), then finishing with a panel Q&A. Does this sound about right?

I've copied in stuff from the draft outline that Susan sent out, and commented on who we thought would coordinate each point.

• Open-source software that specifically supports the use of Tablet PC features. The focus will be predominantly on Tablet-related Windows programs, but we will also discuss the utility of Linux and its functionality on the Tablet PC.

-Being the current Linux image-building guru, I think we said that Nick could coordinate this

• Other free and Windows-based resources that can enhance learning in a broad range of disciplines. We include pointers on day-to-day tasks, such as in-class presentation ideas and archiving class notes, as well as the wealth of subject-specific applets available on the Internet.

-Michael will head this up. Kenton will contribute what little he knows.

• Organizing and correlating the powerful abilities and tools that the Tablet PC provides, including system administration issues.

-Kenton is coordinating this one. I can talk quite a bit about the sysadmin part, but not so much anything else. Input is heartily solicited. Dr. Kowalski/Susan, is this where you might want to talk about the recordkeeping part of the talbet project, maybe?

• The student perspective of using the power of Tablet PC to enhance learning (a panel discussion).

-We need to figure out how to do this one. Someone want to talk to Thomas?

• End with Q & A period to allow participants an opportunity to seek assistance on technical problems that are hindering their projects. This section will be near the end of the workshop, so that specific questions that are not of general interest to the audience can be deferred for one-on-one discussion after the workshop.

Please add material as you see fit.