1	Mobile Computing @ RU Tablet PCs. What do they do? Ed Oakes & Todd Joyce April 2004
2	Mobile Computing @ RU Wireless Initiative underway To be completed by August What will be wireless? Almost everything! Academic Buildings Residence Halls What wireless standards? 802.11b and 802.11g Departments should purchase wireless adapter for existing laptops that do not have wireless capabilities. RU will encourage students to purchase mobile computers instead of desktops.
3	MS Campus Agreement Need for common Application Software MS Campus Agreement License Renewal in process University Computers Office, OneNote, FrontPage, Publisher, Visio, Visual Studio Student Option will be added Allows students to install MS Office Professional on their computer (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Bookstore Purchase Less Than $15 Windows OS Upgrades also included Microsoft OneNote also included
4	Technology In Education How will technology impact education and the classroom as we move forward? Video from Microsoft Research The Learning Experience Project (left side) http://www.conferencexp.net/community/Default.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=1
5	What is a Tablet PC? A fully functional notebook computer that runs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Runs all Windows XP Applications In addition to standard notebook functionality, the tablet provides: Digital Ink capabilities allowing for pen-based markup of documents and handwritten notes Handwriting recognition Voice Recognition We are just beginning to understand the possibilities
6	Types of Tablet Computers Slate More like a notepad No keyboard USB ports available for external keyboards Convertible Converts from a Slate style tablet to a notebook computer
7	How does it work? Handwriting Recognition Use of pen to enter information into applications
8	A Sampling of Uses 1 Wireless Presentations Write inside of your PowerPoint presentation We are looking at wireless display technology for the multimedia classrooms. MS Office Document Markup Word – add written comments or markup Grading Papers Journal Anything you can print, you can print to the Journal application and then use your pen for digital markup. Music Composition
9	A Sampling of Uses 2 OneNote New Microsoft application allows users to organize, capture and reuse notes. Record audio notes that are synchronized with your written notes Student OneNote Video One Note Usage Scenarios: Rebecca Possible uses In Class note taking Note taking during Interviews or counseling sessions
10	RU Recommendation Gateway m275 – Starting Price $1861 Convertible Style 1.5GHz Pentium M Processor 512MB Memory 40GB Hard Drive (4200 RPM) Integrated CD-RW DVD Combo Drive Large 14.1” Screen 10/100 Network Port 802.11g wireless adapter 1394 – Firewire 2 – USB 2.0 Ports V.92 56K modem Long Battery Life – Over 4 hours Backpack carrying case 3 Years of Support with Accidental Damage Protection RU Logo Laser Engraved, Security Software, Hard Drive Disk Image Order Adobe Acrobat Professional with a separate PR
11	M275 Ordering Information Gateway PR Information Gateway – Vendor ID# 10919 Description - Gateway m275 Tablet PC Quote # _________ Enter a Separate PR for Adobe Acrobat Professional Technology Resource Center (TRC) – Vendor ID# 09968 Description – Adobe Acrobat Professional license and maintenance Object Code – 2218 Price $54
12	Other Ordering Information STUDENT SITE – will be up late April. http://esource.gateway.com/radfordu2 PCMCIA 802.11g adapter for existing notebooks Verizon – Vendor ID# 13124 Description – AIR-CB21AG-A-K9 Cisco 802.11a,b,g cardbus adapter Quote Number 373310 Price $103.43