Microsoft Research Faculty Summit 2007

Undertaking a Large-Undertaking a Large-Scale Tablet PC Scale Tablet PC Deployment for Deployment for

Computer Science & Computer Science & Engineering EducationEngineering Education

Joseph G. Tront Glenda R. Scales

Virginia Tech

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GoalsGoals

Describe VT tablet PC deploymentDemonstrate aspects of the use of the tablet as a toolDiscuss assessment of the effectiveness of the technologyDiscuss how tablet can support your teaching/learning environment

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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—3.75

13 DepartmentsDegrees awarded annually:

BackgroundBackground

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Computer Requirement Computer Requirement HistoryHistory

College of Engineering began its requirement in 1984 with IBM machines

University decided to require computers in 1997

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Computer Requirement Computer Requirement HistoryHistory

The College moved to a notebook/laptop requirement in 2002

Mobility key to this move

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Rationale for Move to Rationale for Move to TabletsTablets

To support pedagogical directions

Provide advanced pedagogical tools to promote and support faculty / student engagement in and outside of classroom

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Improved Pedagogical Improved Pedagogical PracticesPractices

Dynamic presentation

Active participation

Note-taking

Collaboration

Process-focused

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Decision ProcessDecision Process

Constituencies:

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Choosing Tablet Choosing Tablet RequirementsRequirementsComputer

RequirementFall 2006

Platform Convertible Tablet PC

OS Windows XP Tablet 2005

Processor Pentium Core Duo 1.83 GHz or single core 2.0 GHz

Memory 1 GB

Hard Disk 80 GB

Video Card 64 MB Discrete (128 Shared)

Optical Drive DVD/CD-RW

Input/Output USB 2.0

Wireless 802.11 b/g

Ethernet 10/100/1000

Modem 56 Kbs

Warranty 3 years with accident care

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Choosing Tablet Choosing Tablet RequirementsRequirements

Software baseline package 2006:Autodesk Student Community (ASC) site and exchange programMatLabAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft Campus Agreement– OS Upgrades– Office Professional– One Note– Visio– Project

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Choosing VendorsChoosing Vendors

Selection Criteria:

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Choosing VendorsChoosing Vendors

Selection Criteria:

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TrainingTraining

FacultyFaculty Development InstituteTraining by vendorsFaculty Study Groups

StudentsStudent Technology Council

Freshman Tablet PC GroupProvide training for studentsTest hardware and software

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Deployment PlanDeployment Plan

FIRST AdoptersFaculty: Target freshmen classes, provide tablets, peer mentoringInfrastructure: Classroom design, network, powerResearch: Curriculum reform, education technologyStudent: Student Technology Council, Utilization of tablets Technology: Technical support faculty and students, Appropriate use of new software and hardware;

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Deployment ModelDeployment ModelYears 1 & 2Years 1 & 2

First adoptersTechnology front runners

Freshmen teachers given tabletsSimple infusion of technology

Notes; grading; presentation

Departmental “gateway courses”Presentation

Interaction

Collaboration

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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices

Vdd

IN OUT

CMOSCMOS

Dynamic Presentation

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Dynamic PresentationDynamic Presentation

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Dynamic PresentationDynamic Presentation

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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices

Increased Active Learning Opportunities

Flexibility

Spontaneity

Facilitate interaction

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InteractionInteraction

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InteractionInteraction

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InteractionInteraction

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InteractionInteraction

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InteractionInteraction

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Show color key& guidelines

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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices

Note-taking

More Natural

Comprehensive

Easy search & recall

Synchronizedvoice recording

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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teaching/Learning PracticesTeaching/Learning Practices

Facilitate CollaborationCooperation

Communication

Distance & local

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Expected Improvements in Expected Improvements in Teacher EfficiencyTeacher EfficiencyElectronic Grading

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Shameless Commerce Shameless Commerce DivisionDivision

Overlays display with a virtual transparency

Allows ink on top of active presentation

Punch through allows operating program to be affected by stylus/keyboardwww.ee.vt.edu/~jgtront/tabletpc

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WriteOnWriteOn

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AssessmentAssessmentBeliefs 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.

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AssessmentAssessment

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?

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Assessment PlanAssessment PlanStudents

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

FacultyCurrent teaching practicesHow faculty will adopt Tablet PC and new instructional strategies

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Measurements to DateMeasurements to Date

Changes in Learning Strategies

Frequency of Technology Use

Faculty frequency use of technology

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The EndThe End

Questions?

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