Microsoft Research Faculty Summit 2007

Undertaking a Large-Scale Tablet PC Deployment for Computer Science & Engineering Education Joseph G. TrontGlenda R. Scales Virginia Tech

Invent the Future Goals Describe VT tablet PC deployment Demonstrate aspects of the use of the tablet as a tool Discuss assessment of the effectiveness of the technology Discuss how tablet can support your teaching/learning environment

Invent the Future University – ~28,000 students CoE: 7,700 undergraduate & grad students 45% from out of state 19% female 15% under-represented populations Average SAT—1268 Average GPA from high school— Departments Degrees awarded annually: Background

Invent the Future Computer Requirement History College of Engineering began its requirement in 1984 with IBM machines University decided to require computers in 1997

Invent the Future Computer Requirement History The College moved to a notebook/laptop requirement in 2002 Mobility key to this move

Invent the Future Rationale for Move to Tablets To support pedagogical directions Provide advanced pedagogical tools to promote and support faculty / student engagement in and outside of classroom

Invent the Future Improved Pedagogical Practices Dynamic presentation Active participation Note-taking Collaboration Process-focused

Invent the Future Decision Process Constituencies:

Invent the Future Choosing Tablet Requirements Choosing Tablet Requirements Computer Requirement Fall 2006 PlatformConvertible Tablet PC OSWindows XP Tablet 2005 ProcessorPentium Core Duo 1.83 GHz or single core 2.0 GHz Memory1 GB Hard Disk80 GB Video Card64 MB Discrete (128 Shared) Optical DriveDVD/CD-RW Input/OutputUSB 2.0 Wireless b/g Ethernet10/100/1000 Modem56 Kbs Warranty3 years with accident care

Invent the Future Choosing Tablet Requirements Choosing Tablet Requirements Software baseline package 2006: Autodesk Student Community (ASC) site and exchange program MatLab Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Campus Agreement –OS Upgrades –Office Professional –One Note –Visio –Project

Invent the Future Choosing Vendors Choosing Vendors Selection Criteria:

Invent the Future Choosing Vendors Choosing Vendors Selection Criteria:

Invent the Future Training Faculty Faculty Development Institute Training by vendors Faculty Study Groups Students Student Technology Council Freshman Tablet PC Group Provide training for students Test hardware and software

Invent the Future Deployment Plan FIRST Adopters F aculty: Target freshmen classes, provide tablets, peer mentoring I nfrastructure: Classroom design, network, power R esearch: Curriculum reform, education technology S tudent: Student Technology Council, Utilization of tablets T echnology: Technical support faculty and students, Appropriate use of new software and hardware;

Invent the Future Deployment Model Years 1 & 2 First adopters Technology front runners Freshmen teachers given tablets Simple infusion of technology Notes; grading; presentation Departmental “gateway courses” Presentation Interaction Collaboration

Invent the Future Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Vdd INOUT CMOS Dynamic Presentation

Invent the Future Dynamic Presentation Dynamic Presentation

Invent the Future Dynamic Presentation Dynamic Presentation

Invent the Future Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Increased Active Learning Opportunities Flexibility Spontaneity Facilitate interaction

Invent the Future Interaction Interaction

Invent the Future Interaction Interaction

Invent the Future Interaction Interaction

Invent the Future Interaction Interaction

Invent the Future Interaction Interaction

Invent the Future Show color key & guidelines

Invent the Future Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Note-taking More Natural Comprehensive Easy search & recall Synchronized voice recording

Invent the Future Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning Practices Facilitate Collaboration Cooperation Communication Distance & local

Invent the Future Expected Improvements in Teacher Efficiency Expected Improvements in Teacher Efficiency Electronic Grading

Invent the Future Shameless Commerce Division Overlays display with a virtual transparency Allows ink on top of active presentation Punch through allows operating program to be affected by stylus/keyboard

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Assessment Beliefs about teaching, learning and technology: Learning gains come from adequate instructional design theory and practice. (Clark, 1994). Educational technology can effectively support the teaching and learning process. A movement towards a constructivist teaching approach which advocates that learners must be engaged in constructing their own knowledge.

Invent the Future Assessment How can tablets combined with ink aware software support faculty with engaging students particularly in large classes? How can tablets assist faculty with being more efficient?

Invent the Future Assessment Plan Students Interested to learn how the new capabilities of the Tablet may be impacting how students take notes. Interested to learn how students are using the Tablet and their opinion of the new technology Faculty Current teaching practices How faculty will adopt Tablet PC and new instructional strategies

Invent the Future Measurements to Date Changes in Learning Strategies Frequency of Technology Use Faculty frequency use of technology

Invent the Future The End Questions?

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