Laptops for Students - Revision history

ThePlaz: remove some notetaking

2008-09-20T19:16:40Z

remove some notetaking

ThePlaz: Laptops for Students and E-Note Taking moved to Laptops for Students over redirect: move e-notetaking out

2008-09-20T19:10:05Z

Laptops for Students and E-Note Taking moved to Laptops for Students over redirect: move e-notetaking out

ThePlaz: add cats

2008-09-20T19:09:39Z

add cats

ThePlaz: edit more - i think this is done

2008-09-20T19:09:12Z

edit more - i think this is done

ThePlaz: link to note taking essay

2008-08-24T02:56:19Z

link to note taking essay

ThePlaz: rewrite intro

2008-08-24T02:38:50Z

rewrite intro

ThePlaz: /* Paper vs Computer */ fix for real

2008-08-24T02:29:26Z

‎Paper vs Computer: fix for real

ThePlaz: /* Paper vs Computer */ fix table

2008-08-24T02:28:12Z

‎Paper vs Computer: fix table

ThePlaz: write (real badly) paper vs computer

2008-08-24T02:24:01Z

write (real badly) paper vs computer

ThePlaz: write about my notetaking at gov school

2008-08-24T02:05:22Z

write about my notetaking at gov school

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 I have since sold my N800.  The keeping up to date in school is replaced by the tablet, and I can now use the tablet around the house for Spark Notes or Hotmath (although the power of the tablet is more of a distraction).  The only thing I miss is being able to read email on the go in a pocket-sized device.  However, since the N800 only used WiFi, I could not download email on the go.  I now want a Blackberry-like device, which can download email on the go and surf the web from anywhere.  Those plans are expensive, however, around $70/month.
 [[Category:Me]]
 [[Category:Tech]]

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	I hardly never go back and read them. Just the act of writing them helps (like Dr. Reilly). ThePlaz.com has turned out to be a trick for me to make my notes neat and organized (something I struggled with in Middle School) because I knew that I would have to scan, tag, organize, and post them for others to read.		I hardly never go back and read them. Just the act of writing them helps (like Dr. Reilly). ThePlaz.com has turned out to be a trick for me to make my notes neat and organized (something I struggled with in Middle School) because I knew that I would have to scan, tag, organize, and post them for others to read.
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 {{Blue Message|I branched off the note taking into a [[College Application]] essay [[The Quest for the Perfect Notetaking Medium]]}}
-This essay describes my experiences and thoughts on using computers in the classroom.  It is based on both my experiences at [[Haverford High School]], and the [[Gov School|Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence in Information, Society & Technology]] at Drexel University in Philadelphia.  In both of these learning institutions I describe my own use of both the provided laptop and my own machine.  I also attempt to describe my observations of how others were using the provided machines.  Finally, I am attempting to find my best way to take notes and use a computer in the classroom.
+This essay describes my experiences and thoughts on using computers in the classroom.  It is based on both my experiences at [[Haverford High School]], and the [[Gov School|Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence in Information, Society & Technology]] at Drexel University in Philadelphia.  In both of these learning institutions I describe my own use of both the provided laptop and my own machine.  I also attempt to describe my observations of how others were using the provided machines.
-(too wide of a focus - should split into 2 essays - my use [quest for best way to take notes] and other's use of laptops in classrooms)
+During the second semester of [[11th Grade]] Haverford High School participated in a PA state program called [[Classrooms of the Future]].  It was a program to get one laptop per student into HS classrooms.  In addition, for the last month of school I carried my own Fujitsu T4220 tablet PC around.  In addition, I used this laptop to take notes at [[Gov School]].  At Gov School, each student was issued their own laptop with full (unrestricted) access.  This article is about my experiences with them.
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-During the second semester of [[11th Grade]] Haverford High School participated in a PA state program called [[Classrooms of the Future]].  It was a program to get one laptop per student int HS classrooms.  In addition, for the last month of school I carried my own Fujitsu T4220 tablet PC around.  In addition, I used this laptop to take notes at [[Gov School]].  At Gov School, each student was issued their own laptop with full (unrestricted) access.  This article is about my experiences with them and note taking.
 ==Classrooms of the Future==

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 This essay describes my experiences and thoughts on using computers in the classroom.  It is based on both my experiences at [[Haverford High School]], and the [[Gov School|Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence in Information, Society & Technology]] at Drexel University in Philadelphia.  In both of these learning institutions I describe my own use of both the provided laptop and my own machine.  I also attempt to describe my observations of how others were using the provided machines.  Finally, I am attempting to find my best way to take notes and use a computer in the classroom.
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 ===My Note Taking===
-The reason I puchased the tablet was to try out how to streamline my note taking for college and I thought the Gov School as a college precursor would be a good experience for me.  I decided to do all electronic notes.  This strategy is eaiser when most of the class is electronic, for instane, the professor gives out his or her notes or PowerPoints online, or if information from the internet needs to be added. For example, in Linux System Admin class, I imported tutorials from the internet into OneNote and highlighted the important steps and added notes in the margin.  However, if the class gives out paper, it makes things harder.  For instance, in UML/Systems Design class, the professor gave out his PowerPoints on paper.  I found it is best to make the notes on top of the printed PowerPoint with a pen, and not make any notes in the computer, and then scan in the notes into my notebook at the end of the week.  I realize that the scanning part is a major drag, however I've gotten better at it.  I can scan about 50 page in an hour while also doing something else.
+The reason I purchased the tablet was to try out how to streamline my note taking for college and I thought the Gov School as a college precursor would be a good experience for me.  I decided to do all electronic notes.  This strategy is easier when most of the class is electronic, for instance, the professor gives out his or her notes or PowerPoints online, or if information from the internet needs to be added. For example, in Linux System Admin class, I imported tutorials from the internet into OneNote and highlighted the important steps and added notes in the margin.  However, if the class gives out paper, it makes things harder.  For instance, in UML/Systems Design class, the professor gave out his PowerPoints on paper.  I found it is best to make the notes on top of the printed PowerPoint with a pen, and not make any notes in the computer, and then scan in the notes into my notebook at the end of the week.  I realize that the scanning part is a major drag, however I've gotten better at it.  I can scan about 50 page in an hour while also doing something else.
 What I am trying to avoid is splitting my notes among paper and computer.  I really want one centralized repository for my notes.

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		+	This essay describes my experiences and thoughts on using computers in the classroom. It is based on both my experiences at [[Haverford High School]], and the [[Gov School\|Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence in Information, Society & Technology]] at Drexel University in Philadelphia. In both of these learning institutions I describe my own use of both the provided laptop and my own machine. I also attempt to describe my observations of how others were using the provided machines. Finally, I am attempting to find my best way to take notes and use a computer in the classroom.
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		+	(too wide of a focus - should split into 2 essays - my use [quest for best way to take notes] and other's use of laptops in classrooms)
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	During the second semester of [[11th Grade]] Haverford High School participated in a PA state program called [[Classrooms of the Future]]. It was a program to get one laptop per student int HS classrooms. In addition, for the last month of school I carried my own Fujitsu T4220 tablet PC around. In addition, I used this laptop to take notes at [[Gov School]]. At Gov School, each student was issued their own laptop with full (unrestricted) access. This article is about my experiences with them and note taking.		During the second semester of [[11th Grade]] Haverford High School participated in a PA state program called [[Classrooms of the Future]]. It was a program to get one laptop per student int HS classrooms. In addition, for the last month of school I carried my own Fujitsu T4220 tablet PC around. In addition, I used this laptop to take notes at [[Gov School]]. At Gov School, each student was issued their own laptop with full (unrestricted) access. This article is about my experiences with them and note taking.

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 If neither paper notes or worksheets are handed out, and the internet is not a big component of the class, then it is more of a toss-up.  Paper notes look nicer, and I might get distracted on the computer.  On the other hand, computer notes are easier to save, search, and share.
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| border="1"
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 ! Paper
 ! Computer
-| -
+|-
 | Heavy
 | Not heavy, use once
-| -
+|-
 | Uses paper
 | Uses electricity
-| -
+|-
 | Not easily searched
 | Easily searched
-| -
+|-
 | Does not crash
 | May break down
-| -
+|-
 | Not easy to backup
 | Easy to backup
-| -
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 | I am more neat with it
 | Bit of a distraction

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 Many of the students installed games onto their laptops and AIM software.  Unfortunately, during class, many used these programs instead of paying attention.  A few professors asked the students to close their laptops because most were not paying attention to the class.  I think that many people had trouble focusing on the classes, because the information was not relevant to them and most classes were not hands on.  Many who spoke to me were really board by the classes because information was only covered in a overview PowerPoint style.  In the 2 classes that were hands on, everyone was paying attention and using their laptops to follow along (this were tech classes).
 One thing which made the classes' use of technology successful were that large powerstrips were given to each class.  Each class was given 2 [http://www.tripplite.com/EN/products/model.cfm?txtSeriesID=355&CID=1&txtModelID=1948 16 (or 20??) outlet powerstrips] This let everyone nearby plug in their computers.  These powerstrips work wonderfully when students are seated relatively close together in rows.  If I were in charge of any deployments of computers in classroom I would most certainly require that these be purchased.
 A few people also brought their own laptops to the program.  Most, however did not, or left those computers in their rooms.  Only I with my tablet and another student with his Mac (there were less Mac users than I expected) brought our own laptops to class in addition to the program laptop.
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 ==Paper vs Computer==
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 Bit of a distraction
 Easy to share
 ==Notes in General==
 I hardly never go back and read them.  Just the act of writing them helps (like Dr. Reilly).  ThePlaz.com has turned out to be a trick for me to make my notes neat and organized (something I struggled with in Middle School) because I knew that I would have to scan, tag, organize, and post them for others to read.