Purpose

The Many Uses of Tablet Computing

The Tablet is a very versatile and useful tool in the classroom. One of the largest advantages of using a tablet is organization. Students can use one device for all of their subjects. Readings, activities, and work submission can all be done through the same device. Many online course management systems are streamlining this process such as course sites or edmodo.

Writing, Tablet Style

In addition, assignments that once required pulling several materials together can be completed with the tablet. A research paper before the advent of the Tablet required the teacher passing out instructions and a rubric. Students often competed research in the library or were given materials. Then they were asked to write several drafts by hand or type a final copy. Then students or the teacher would have to print a copy for grading. Then the teacher would grade the papers and enter the scores into the online grade book. Students would eventually receive the marked and graded papers for review.


With the use of a tablet, students and teachers can streamline the process. Teachers can assign the research paper through the tablets. This way students can quickly refer back to it and not misplace it. Students could complete their research anywhere and compile the information right on their table. It also makes transferring the information to their final paper easier. Using tablets, students are not just limited to adding text and information to their paper. It is much easier to add tables, charts, and other graphic aides to enrich their papers. Teachers are not limited to grading after students are completed. Many collaboration programs such as Google Docs allows teachers to see what students are typing as they work. The teacher then can send comments as they work. When students are completed they can submit their work online. Teachers can them grade and comment right from their computer. This whole process is quicker, and saves a lot of wasted paper.

Tools and Apps

The great thing about tablets is that there are thousands of useful applications and tools that can be used for just about anything. From online dictionaries, to digital labs, tablets can fill just about any need a class might have. The below video reviews some popular apps for classrooms.

Total Transformation

One teacher went above and beyond using iPads to transform a classroom. This is one possible future for the device.

In the Workplace

The table can also change how work is done in the business world. The biggest change is that businesses are no longer tied to bulky computers or registers. Workers can be mobile whether making sales on the move or utility workers needed schematics.

In addition, in the corporate world, tablets are becoming more and more popular. Many companies are investing in programs that allow their employees to organize and share a variety of information instantly. Rather than flying employees all over the world, companies invest in tablets that have conferencing applications installed. Many tablet companies have been capitalizing on this. Apple specifically markets iPads and applications to companies with many different options. To view some of these options follow the link below.

http://www.apple.com/ipad/business/apps/