netbook. Some preliminary thoughts: we already are using laptops, so this
would be strictly a downgrade unless we went with the Classmate. Then, at
least we get the tablet functionality. You can see the teachers thoughts
here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df43s5zk_16cktz6fd7
Sarah Hanawald
Greensboro Day School
On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Tami Brass <tamilb@mac.com> wrote:
> Has anyone tried the new convertible Classmate? The screen is still
>> only 8.9" versus the larger netbooks at 10.1" Has anyone tried these
>> with middle school students? Is the keyboard large enough? Is the
>> screen real estate enough for online use?
>>
>
> I've been testing the Classmate Convertible for about 2 weeks. I also had
> prototype tablets from Intel last winter before the production models were
> available. As a result of the testing, we're planning to pilot a class set
> this week to evaluate potential implementation for next year in our middle
> school.
>
> The screen is still small, but it is a tablet. I think the keyboard is
> workable, but we're piloting to be sure. The processor has been able to
> handle everything I've thrown at it, including Office 2007 and OneNote. I
> was pleasantly surprised :-)
>
> Considering how many kids use their phones and iPods to browse online, I
> think the Classmate is definitely workable. As an English teacher, I
> frequently gave kids paperbacks much smaller than the tablets with no real
> estate concerns.
>
> I've been posting results of my testing and related resources on my blog -
> http://www.tech4teaching.org . I'll continue to post my results there.
>
> Tami Brass
> http://www.tech4teaching.org
> http://www.diigo.com/user/brasst
> tamilb@mac.com
> tbrass@spa.edu
> In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find
> themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
> -- Eric Hoffer
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