Tablet PCs in Education

A tablet PC is a computer that uses a pen instead of a mouse for user interaction. It can be a convertible notebook computer or a traditional tablet that can be used like a legal pad for note taking. Tablet PCs allow teachers to easily annotate lectures and import graphics. They also allow students to access lecture notes on the tablet or from a central server. This improves the learning experience for both distance education and traditional classroom students. Tablet PCs support constructivist learning by enabling individual research projects, and support instructivism by facilitating annotated lectures and note sharing.